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The Achilles Heel of Startup Ecosystems

This is going to be BIG.

Across the world, various economic development organizations, government agencies, and non-profits are putting in admirable and well-intentioned efforts to develop startup ecosystems. Not only that, but for many in the real estate world, their economic upside is already tied to innovation.

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Today’s Tech Hubs: Labor and Housing Dynamics in the Post-Pandemic Era

Revolution

Consequently, metros like Nashville, Indianapolis, Salt Lake City, and Phoenix have attracted more transplants from coastal hubs — a shift that helps spur economic development but also puts pressure on housing costs and public services. Zoning impacts everything — collaboration, economic opportunity, climate, and long-term resilience.

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Small-Scale Manufacturing is the Secret Sauce to Revive Downtowns

StartupNation

They are the hidden gems in the economic development strategy and downtown reinvestment efforts of every place (yes, I really mean every place). You already have some type of small-scale manufacturing business in your community, and as you learn more about these businesses in this book, you may start to notice them.

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FINALISTS FROM INDIANA, JEFFERSON, CLEARFIELD, AND CAMBRIA COUNTIES ANNOUNCED IN BEN FRANKLIN’S BIG IDEA CONTEST ANNOUNCED!

Ben Franklin Technology Partners

Nicole Sawyers, with Neonatal Loving Kare, has developed a patented, FDA approved neo natal postioning device, Nurture Rest. Anthony Caiola, with Back 40 Funding, is developing a platform that connects real estate developers with local investors using online crowdfunding.

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Julian Love on Reports and Making an Impact in Your Business and Your Community

Smart Hustle Magazine

HOPE is an organization, a family of nonprofits that focus on revitalizing Oak Park, Sacramento through public education and economic development. They run a K-12 charter school network, a real estate portfolio, and they invest in businesses and entrepreneurs. . HOPE is seeing the tangible impact in the community.

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Sustainable Work: ESHIP Goal 7

Ecosystem Builder Hub

My trial and error experience shows that funding for ecosystem building projects (outside of those that are grant funded and tied to real estate development activities) are very inconsistent and need a repeatable pricing and profitability model for more to be able to sustain and feed themselves to continue to do this great work.”.

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NJEDA to Extend Submission Deadline for the New Jersey Green Fund RFEI

American Entrepreneurship

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) is extending the deadline of its Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEI) for the planned New Jersey Green Fund (NJGF) indefinitely, until a formal application is launched.