Stories

Grit and Grace: How Black Entrepreneurs Are Finding Success in Pittsburgh

March 12, 2021 | By

Victoria Snyder, M.Ed, MSLPA

“Our ecosystem here in Pittsburgh is unique, and the stories of small business owners and entrepreneurs deserve to be heard. Small businesses need your support and that means that...

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Through the Pandemic, Long Beach’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Grows

March 12, 2021 | By

Laura Merryfield

Several years ago, working as a community organizer, I stopped by Gloria’s* home in Central Long Beach for our one-on-one meeting. Gloria was a fierce advocate for her children,...

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A Systematic Review of Programs to Increase Equity in Entrepreneurship

March 10, 2021 | By

Stacey Williams

Increasing access to entrepreneurship for underserved populations is the primary goal of our work at Forward Cities. Most often, we focus on decreasing barriers to business ownership for underserved...

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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 New Kensington, Pennsylvania,...

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