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Progressive Local Government
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Building a Thriving Main Street: Charting Success for Michigan's Immigrant Entrepreneurs
Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2018
Level City or Town
State(s) Michigan
Source Michigan League for Public Policy
Policy Areas Finance & Procurement
Immigrants make significant contributions to Michigan's economy, however, immigrant entrepreneurs face barriers to success, including limited access to credit, lack of official documentation, and discrimination. This report suggests providing immigrant entrepreneurs with business...
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Creating Resilient and Inclusive Economies
Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2022
Level City or Town, County
State(s) Alabama, Massachusetts, Wisconsin
Source National League of Cities
Policy Areas Community Development, Economic Justice
Cities face growing social inequality and a decline in economic dynamism, which can be addressed through equitable, entrepreneurship-driven policies. The report emphasizes reducing barriers for BIPOC- and women-owned businesses by reforming public and anchor procurement practices,...
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An Analysis of the Main Street Bounceback Program in East Central Wisconsin
Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2022
Level City or Town, County, State
State(s) Wisconsin
Source University of Wisconsin-Madison, Department of Planning and Landscape Architecture
Policy Areas Community Development, Economic Justice
Wisconsin is addressing the issue of vacant commercial and industrial buildings by promoting the Main Street Bounceback Program, which offers $10,000 grants to businesses occupying these spaces. This initiative aims to boost economic development, urban planning, and support for minority,...
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