A New Approach To Urban Economic Development

InnerCity Entrepreneurs represents a new approach to urban economic development -- channeling help to companies that have moved beyond the startup phase.

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October 12, 2004, 11:00 AM PDT

By Chris Steins @planetizen

"Business owners learn to manage their companies better in a new urban entrepreneurs' program... The 14 participants will celebrate commencement next Thursday after nine months of classes, networking, and coaching. But they've already achieved significant milestones: They've created more than 18 new jobs in Boston's inner-city neighborhoods, for starters."

Thanks to Chris Steins

FULL STORY: When your own firm is class's case study

Tuesday, October 12, 2004 in The Christian Science Monitor

Community / Economic Development Massachusetts

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