Forward Cities

JUNE 26, 2019

To level the playing field, it is imperative that leaders take steps to support inclusive innovation. If non-white populations continue to be left out of the innovation game (which includes defining problems, developing and owning solutions), we all continue to miss out on the creative solutions to societal problems.

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Impact Hub

OCTOBER 7, 2023

Our 110 communities are diverse yet they all need an enabling environment of supportive regulatory frameworks, inclusive economic development initiatives, stronger social and environmental sustainability standards, and a brave impact funding environment. To date, our community has reached over 25,000 such impact-driven enterprises.

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Impact Hub

OCTOBER 7, 2023

Our mission is to build locally rooted and globally connected entrepreneurial communities for impact at scale. Our 110+ communities are diverse yet they all need supportive regulatory frameworks, inclusive economic development initiatives, social and environmental sustainability policies, and a strong impact funding environment.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

AUGUST 29, 2020

Dozens of ecosystem builders share their perspective on what an entrepreneurial ecosystem builder is, and does. One of the challenges in turning ecosystem building into a recognized profession is the lack of a recognized definition for what it is and what an ecosystem builder is. Who are they? ” Henry Rael.

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Forward Cities

DECEMBER 16, 2019

This article is part of a larger series called Solution Stories, which aim to tell the story of the work Forward Cities is helping to guide in cities across the country. It is a description for a new entrepreneurial support pilot program launching in Franklin County, OH in January of 2020. Editor's Note.

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Forward Cities

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Editor’s note: This article is part of a larger series called Solution Stories, which aim to tell the story of the work Forward Cities is helping to guide in cities across the country. For additional background on the specific approach taken in communities like Franklin County, please visit the first article in the series found here.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

JANUARY 29, 2021

Peter Cimino in Buffalo sent in a great question as part of the Insights from the Field campaign series of articles, asking: “What are you doing during Covid times to keep the community engaged?”. Denisse Rodriguez in Puerto Rico has a two-pronged approach; one for entrepreneurs and one for entrepreneurial support organizations.

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