Stories

Local Organizational Leaders Speak About the Orange Co, FL Ecosystem

June 17, 2021 | By

Symone Fogg

At Forward Cities, we highly value collaboration. Our engagements are fueled by listening to the voices of the community and co-designing the future of their ecosystem. One way we...

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Omicelo Cares Serves as a Catalyst for Small Business in Pittsburgh

June 2, 2021 | By

Khamil Scantling

Our ESOs (Entrepreneurial Support Organizations) are an integral part of the work we do at Forward Cities. In the Greater Pittsburgh area, these organizations are the long-term champions guiding...

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How One Gift Evolved Into Sweet and Savory Success

May 27, 2021 | By

Rajah Satterwhite

Carl “Big C” Richardson of Big C Waffles grew his newfound interest in artisanal waffles to a restaurant and social enterprise focused on supporting fellow entrepreneurs and the community...

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Do Ecosystem Builders Have the Potential to Be Strong Community Navigators?

May 26, 2021 | By

Eliza Salmon

A researcher’s perspective on how the new Community Navigator Program can best reach disconnected small businesses. Our local and federal government officials face a steep challenge: with additional coronavirus...

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