Finding our way together in an unpredictable future

How local determination can drive investment in place.

Top Story, #StrongCitizensJoe Nickol and Kevin WrightNovember 11, 2016Entrepreneurship, small business, local food

How Gentrification Affects Small Businesses

It might not be the answer you're expecting.

Housing, Top StoryDaniel Kay HertzAugust 2, 2016gentrification, City Observatory, small business, local business

The Emerging Democratized Economy

The key to building a sustainable local economy is to nurture a diverse set of employers that operate in multiple industries. With the emergence of the Democratized Economy, localized production for regional markets is returning to the fore.

#ChaoticButSmart, Member Post, DukesAlexander DukesJune 29, 2016Economy, Entrepreneurship, Jobs, small business, local economy, local business

Moxie, a Local Clothing Store with a Mission

Suzanne Rian is the owner of Moxie, a clothing boutique in Hibbing, MN. She started the store eight years ago, during the 2008 recession, and has since watched her store blossom into a strong local business.

Top Story, Quednau, Iron RangeRachel QuednauMay 17, 2016small business, profile

How to Encourage Entrepreneurship in Your Town

A strong town needs strong local businesses.

Zoning, Walkability, Quednau, Neighborhood Design, Top Story, Top EvergreenRachel QuednauApril 20, 2016Entrepreneurship, local government, small business, Economic Gardening, how to, resource, Strong Citizenship

Built-In Advantages

Scranton, Pennsylvania is not a wealthy place, but it is a place with underappreciated intrinsic wealth. Bet on older mid-size cities like Scranton, whose built-in advantages leave them well-positioned to weather future economic disruption.