Chhaya Kolavalli writes that Kauffman’s Inclusive Ecosystems grant is focused on research that values community voice and pushes back against the accepted norm to collect data, and frame problems and solutions on communities, rather than with them.

The Plug founder, Sherrell Dorsey, writes that no one is waiting around for the powers that be to grant access to the resources needed for progress.

Attendees of the fifth-annual Amplify event welcomed author Heather McGhee to discuss her work, education, and equity. Within that space, she placed them in the history of this moment to prepare all students for a more equitable future.

New IEDC initiative introduces entrepreneurship credentials for economic development pros.

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.

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.

Former mayor of West Sacramento, California, Christopher Cabaldon says cities and towns that break down systemic barriers to entrepreneurship will benefit from creating access to real economic opportunity, which can help the LGBTQ+ community.

Kauffman’s Nathan Madden evaluates the crisis that pre-dates our current crises – the crisis of what or whom to believe.

In a time when it’s easy to feel isolated, four communities focus economic development on building strong entrepreneurial ecosystems – knowing that others are doing similar work, and are willing to share and support, makes a difference.

As 1 Million Cups communities across the country become virtual, rather than in-person events, communities remain in-tact and entrepreneurs can stay connected.