by David Ponraj | Dec 1, 2023 | Essentials of Entrepreneurship-Led Economic Development
The landscape of small business support has evolved significantly, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Organizations like the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) have pioneered innovative programs such as the Small Business Support Hub...
by David Ponraj | Jul 12, 2022 | Catalyst Network Discussion Series, Essentials of Entrepreneurship-Led Economic Development
Written by Jodi McLean, Chief of Staff and Business Development at Economic Impact Catalyst. Economic development efforts have traditionally focused on attracting and retaining large companies to a region. Economic Developers have long ignored microbusinesses, those...
by David Ponraj | Jul 8, 2022 | Breaking Down Barriers, Essentials of Entrepreneurship-Led Economic Development
EPISODE 8 In this episode of Breaking Down Barriers, Host David Ponraj talks to three prominent economic development leaders. They share their perspectives from the federal, state, and local levels about how economic developers can empower microbusinesses. The panel...
by David Ponraj | Nov 17, 2019 | Essentials of Entrepreneurship-Led Economic Development, Leveraging Data & Technology
Seven innovation and collaboration outcomes that can be accelerated using technology The last bastion of non-automated, highly manual inefficient processes is the world of nonprofits and community building. Technology has revolutionized the way corporations run their...
