Stories

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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Making Space for Inclusive Creativity with Virtue Events

April 14, 2021 | By

Abby Bradetich, Rajah Satterwhite

“It is impossible to build a community in which you aren’t actively participating. You only become a part of the problem, and not the solution.” Joye Speight, Multipreneur Anyone...

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Building Bridges to Entrepreneurial Supports amid the Pandemic

April 8, 2021 | By

Nicolas Gunkel

– Kiffany Bosserman, CovidGPS Small Business Participant Contrary to common perception, small business entrepreneurship is a predominantly private endeavor. The time spent thinking through ways to retool your business...

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