Linking and Leveraging Assets in Entrepreneurial Ecosystems to Address Challenges and Crises ECOSYSTEMS IN ACTION: PRACTICES FROM THE FIELD Key Practice When a crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic hits local communities, inequalities are magnified. Organizations have the power to pool their resources to meet these challenges. Linking and leveraging assets across organizations in an entrepreneurial ecosystem is a practice that can be used to help communities and […]
Dred Scott Uncommon Voices 2021 Q: Why is now the time, and what do we “double-down” on to leverage this moment to take strides for long-lasting change? As a community, we have all learned significant lessons forced upon us by the COVID-19 pandemic. This global crisis has created a once-in-a-generation opportunity to innovate with regard to existing […]
Grants for early education providers in Kansas City support what is essential to our future – high-quality childcare February 16, 2022 Investment in high-quality early education supports lasting benefits for young children.
The State of Black Entrepreneurship: ‘We don’t get what we need, yet we still find a way forward.’ August 30, 2022 Three entrepreneurship leaders reflect on Black Business Month, providing insights into the state of Black business, persistent barriers, and reasons to hope – as well as ways communities and policymakers can strive for greater equity and inclusion in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Vincular y Aprovechar Activos en Ecosistemas Empresariales para Abordar Retos y Crisis 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 […]
How Does COVID-19 Affect Challenges Facing Entrepreneurs? Trends by Business Age December 16, 2020 This brief takes a closer look at how business age matters in the way entrepreneurs feel the effects of COVID-19. It discusses challenges facing entrepreneurs before and during the pandemic, based on surveys with business owners during COVID-19 in spring 2020 and before COVID-19 in fall 2019.
How has COVID-19 Changed Challenges for Entrepreneurs? Implications for Entrepreneurship Support November 20, 2020 This report shares findings from a spring 2020 survey of 850 entrepreneurs about their experience during the pandemic, and compares them to results from a survey of more than 400 entrepreneurs in fall 2019, prior to the pandemic.
We must collectively commit to rebuilding the small business sector October 29, 2020 Bruce Katz outlines five steps to leverage entrepreneurship for economic recovery from a new report: “Big Ideas for Small Business.”
While the national economy grapples with recovery, mayors offer a blueprint for growth October 30, 2020 Mayors who focused on entrepreneurship before 2020 share three reasons why Austin, Dayton, Birmingham, and Oklahoma City, are in a better position to weather COVID-19 and the current economic crisis.