The era of corner stores and mom-and-pop shops has mostly come to an end, with modern zoning codes strictly segregating commercial and residential areas. But a return to the mixed-use model might be just what we need to empower entrepreneurs and strengthen people's sense of community.
Read MoreResidents of Chisholm, MN, have shown that you don’t need to invest a lot of time and money to bring value to your community, and to provide a space for entrepreneurship.
Read MoreStarting a business can be daunting, but this California city has made one relatively small bet that’s helping scores of local entrepreneurs get their small businesses off the ground.
Read MoreAccording to the United States Census, prior to the pandemic, half of all businesses in the U.S. were home based and nearly eight million people worked primarily from home…but according to urban planners, this is illegal!?
Read MoreThis creative use of shipping containers has brought new life—and new opportunities for the local economy—to a dreary, vacant parking lot in downtown Saint John, NB.
Read MoreEntrepreneurship makes Main Street go round, but those working in the field have to remember that building owners are entrepreneurs, too, and they should be getting a lot more attention.
Read MoreFront yard businesses were once a natural stage in the evolution of a community. So where have they all gone, and how do we bring them back?
Read MoreYou might not guess by looking, but this traditional neighborhood development is an employment powerhouse.
Read MoreLocal business owners don’t just bring monetary wealth to a community; they can also bring a wealth of support and kindness to locals during their times of need.
Read MoreRebecca Undem lives in Oakes, ND, and runs the organization Growing Small Towns.
Read MoreWhat are some of the hidden things we can’t see because we’re blinded by three generations of the Suburban Experiment?
Read MoreWhat makes a successful entrepreneur? How can your city encourage more entrepreneurs to step up and put their ideas into action? Check out this free how-to guide for the answers.
Read MoreEntrepreneurship plays an important role in building prosperous local communities. Here are some steps for creating a more active ecosystem of entrepreneurs in your place.
Read MoreAccessory Commercial Units spur entrepreneurship and build a city’s prosperity. The problem? Many zoning laws make them functionally illegal.
Read MoreNeighborhoods don’t have to wait for distant gatekeepers to turn on the spigot of money and attention. Here’s a tool that can provide a homegrown pathway to economic development.
Read MoreThe fates of cities and their small businesses are tied to one another. They also have a lot to learn from each other. Here are 7 “crossover truths” to keep in mind as you navigate the days, months, and years ahead.
Read MoreAccessory Commercial Units spur entrepreneurship and build a city’s prosperity. The problem? Many zoning laws make them functionally illegal.
Read MoreWith more work going virtual, small towns and mid-sized cities have an opportunity to attract new residents. Here are 6 tips to help communities start attracting and retaining talent.
Read MoreWe’re getting another strip mall out on the edge of town, right next to the half-occupied strip mall built in 2007 before the last financial crisis.
Read MoreJake Hamann—Founder and Executive Director at the Peoria Innovation Alliance—shares how his organization uses education, storytelling, and pop-ups to inspire local entrepreneurs to take action—in main street and beyond.
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