In a new form of economic development, mayors are putting entrepreneurship at the center of their local economies.

To start and scale their businesses, four founders work to overcome significant barriers to funding for African American women.

Lack of access to capital is often cited as one of the primary barriers entrepreneurs face in starting or growing a business. This report surveys the current knowledge landscape regarding access to capital with an eye towards innovative concepts for improvement to capital access systems.

With the impending rise of millennials as the dominant generation, social activism can no longer be an afterthought in business. Now, and into the future, businesses must be formed with a social consciousness as part of their core values.

Nancy McCullough says that early considerations around entity formation and accounting, with an eye on the big picture, can help lessen the difficulty of paying taxes for entrepreneurs.

Get the lowdown on how the possibly most underappreciated coworking space isn’t staying quiet about its role as an essential, free resource for entrepreneurs.

Anika Horn, founder of Social Venturers, wrote a letter of encouragement to her fellow ecosystem builders.

EA’s head of profitable creativity believes a safe space to “play” keeps teams ahead of the game.

Entrepreneurs, and those who support them, took to Capitol Hill to educate policymakers on the value and challenges of entrepreneurship in America.

Akili and Ashlee Kelly may have faced obstacles in starting Jackson, Mississippi’s first tiny home community, but their resilience has resulted in a stronger entrepreneurial ecosystem in Jackson State University’s backyard.