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The Idea Lab for Equitable Economic Development

Explore Ideas for Equitable Economic Development

Join us to explore how people and places are changing their approach to economic development to generate greater economic opportunities, inclusion, and broad-based growth across geographies.

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Inclusive Entrepreneurial Ecosystems

Inclusive Entrepreneurial Ecosystems

Designing Inclusive Entrepreneurial Ecosystems: ecosystems that foster the growth of Black entrepreneurs can create wealth-building opportunities while spurring broader economic growth that helps cities and communities thrive.

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Southern Small City Resiliency

Southern Small City Resiliency

Economic growth is increasingly concentrated in select large cities leaving the geography of economic opportunity more limited. Small cities can help address this geography of inequality by creating a patchwork of places with quality jobs, healthy business climates for industry and entrepreneurs, and a strong sense of place that people connect with.

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Gallery of Voices

Gallery of Voices

Gallery members share a wide range of ideas about how to create more equitable economies ranging from systems changes, worker pay, apprenticeships, creating and accessing quality jobs, localized solutions, investment, to the use of powerful narratives and people-centric approaches.

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Explore full reports and blogs for ideas to advance the practice in your community or region of focus.

Designing Inclusive Entrepreneurial Ecosystems

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