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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….

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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….

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Side Hustle to CEO

October 28, 2020 | By

LC Johnson

Editors Note: LC Johnson leads Forward Cities' on the ground entrepreneurial ecosystem building efforts as the Local Director for Franklin County / Columbus, OH. This article….

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ABIDE: Driving Forward to Equity for Every Entrepreneur

September 7, 2020 | By

Fay Horwitt, President and Shayla Herndon-Edmunds, Director of Talent Development

This blog contains personal reflections from Fay Horwitt, President of Forward Cities, and curriculum content developed by Fay Horwitt and Shayla Herndon-Edmunds, Director of Talent Development….

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