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The City of Seattle is taking the lead in providing a stronger safety net for gig economy workers.  Earlier this week, Seattle’s Mayor Bruce Harrell signed a new law providing
Over the past few years, we’ve seen a mini-boom of new data sources that give us fresh  insights into how the US economy is faring.  For example, I’ve blogged in
I’ve been an economic development consultant for many years, and over the course of my career, some of the most important, interesting and impactful projects I’ve supported have been with
For years, folks working in the field have talked about the importance of “entrepreneurial culture,” i.e. a community’s (hopefully welcoming) attitudes about entrepreneurs and their businesses.   This culture can evolve
During this past month, new Governors and other elected officials took office around the US.  This is typically a time when Governors announce new ideas, programs and initiatives, so it’s
Over the next decade, economic developers will likely be consumed with issues related to talent attraction, i.e., how do we attract and retain smart and skilled people?  These pressures are
At the end of a Congressional session, it’s common for members of Congress to introduce legislation that promotes new ideas and concepts.  These bills often face long odds against enactment,
We're celebrating twenty years at EntreWorks Consulting this month, and have a new newsletter to share as well! Thanks to our friends, colleagues, and, most of all, our customers for
We're celebrating twenty years at EntreWorks Consulting this month, and have a new newsletter to share as well! Thanks to our friends, colleagues, and, most of all, our customers for
Welcome to the latest edition of EntreWorks Insights, a quarterly newsletter that reports on business trends, policy developments, and other issues affecting the business of economic and workforce development.   You’re