The Arizona Regional Economic Development Foundation operates two business development co-working spaces in Sierra Vista, Arizona. New IEDC initiative introduces entrepreneurship credentials for economic development pros. Written by Kerby Meyers October 1, 2021 Facebook LinkedIn Twitter All too often, the perception of economic development is tied to the decision of large, established corporations relocating to […]

Re-examining the high school experience Students, parents, and employers feel that a high school diploma no longer signifies graduates are prepared for the real world, nor for the changing demands of the future of work. But what do graduates need to be successful in life and learning after high school? In Kansas City, education, business, civic […]

The 2022 Rebuilding Better Request for Proposals is a two-year grant initiative that will execute policy engagement and entrepreneur advocacy projects in a variety of activities that will influence policy change at all levels and work towards a more supportive and inclusive environment for entrepreneurs.

As the nation celebrates Labor Day this week, American workers who make one of the largest contributions to the economy continue to pay a price. Our readers call out the career obstacles and wage penalties facing women, and they offer creative solutions for changing the system.

Panelists discuss the research, policies, and programs at the intersection of innovation, entrepreneurship, and inclusive prosperity. Watch the full forum below.

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A Q&A with Morris and Dr. Lateshia Woodley delves into the issues raised by the documentary and book Pushout: The Criminalization of Black Girls in School.

ECOSISTEMAS EN ACCIÓN: PRÁCTICAS DESDE EL TERRENO El siguiente artículo ha sido traducido de la versión original en inglés. Por favor tenga en cuenta que la mayoría de los links y recursos proporcionados en el artículo son en inglés al menos que sean etiquetados ‘en español’ en la sección de Recursos. Practica Clave Cuando una […]

Alayna Smith is a program officer in Kansas City Civic for the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, where she plays an active changemaking role within the Kansas City community and is primarily responsible for leading the after-school initiative. As an educator supporting underserved communities for more than 15 years, Smith is dedicated to shattering the status […]

With schools closed during the pandemic, an alliance of nonprofit leaders showed quiet heroics by taking the risk to set up learning centers without funding in place, or an end in sight.