The Blueprint for Community Business Success
Type
Policy Brief or Report
Year
2020
Level
City or Town, County
State(s)
All States
Policy Areas
Community Development, Democracy & Governance, Economic Justice
America’s traditional economic development policy has raised important questions about equity, especially for new entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs and small businesses bring economic stability into communities. To encourage economic development brought, it is imperative that the impact on small businesses and entrepreneurs be considered upfront when evaluating new ordinances and regulations. At the same time, public-private partnerships with established community businesses can help finance new ventures, as can establishing revolving community loan funds.