Stories

Forward Cities’ Community-Led Revitalization Efforts in New Kensington, Pennsylvania

February 19, 2021 | By Aaron Wiener and Forward Cities Staff

When Nicole Vigilante lost her part-time job as a dietician, she decided it was time to pursue something different. Vigilante, who was born and raised in….

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Student Loan Influences on Entrepreneurial Opportunity

February 15, 2021 | By Afsana Oreen

How do student loans affect Black and Latinx borrowers' psychological well-being and thus their propensity to become entrepreneurs? Entrepreneurship is declining nationwide among people aged 20….

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Reimagining the New Mexico Food Economy

February 10, 2021 | By Erin Ortigoza

"'Reimagining the New Mexico Food Economy' was designed to strengthen the food and agriculture entrepreneurial ecosystem in New Mexico, emphasizing the regional food system and value….

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Community Entrepreneurship Accelerator Launched in New Haven, CT

February 4, 2021 | By Symone Fogg & The New Haven E3 Team

Entrepreneurship can be a pathway to wealth and social change for communities and families. But racial economic disparities, institutionalized discrimination and lack of resources make entrepreneurship….

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