Over the past few years, we’ve witnessed a boom in startups and growing interest in self-employment. Is this a good thing for workers, communities, and local economies? An excellent new
07-05-2024
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An excellent new study from the Appalachian Regional Commission highlights the ongoing entrepreneurial renaissance underway across Appalachia. Access to Capital and Credit for Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs in Appalachia examines
23-04-2024
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As readers of this blog know, we are actively engaged in a number of efforts supporting communities, especially coal-reliant regions, dealing with the impacts of the ongoing energy transition. That’s
17-04-2024
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We've got a new issue of our e-newsletter, EntreWorks Insights, out now. You can access it and subscribe to the newsletter here. This issue looks at the emerging concept of
08-04-2024
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When I look back to the dark days of 2020 and to our current promising economic situation, I must confess that I’m pleasantly surprised. Small businesses around the world were
19-03-2024
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I write a lot about independent workers on this blog, and often bemoan the lack of a social safety net for these folks. That’s why I’m really intrigued to dig
07-03-2024
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I’ll be back in my Zoom room next Thursday and Friday with my colleagues from the International Development Council (IEDC). Starting on Thursday March 7th, we’ll be teaching the latest
01-03-2024
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If you’re looking for a good single source on what’s happening on the ground with the US economy, I can highly recommend the National Association of Counties’ new report, County
21-02-2024
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Earlier today, the Urban Institute hosted an excellent workshop tied to the release of its new report, Federal Small Business Supports, a deep dive into what’s working, and what’s not
13-02-2024
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