Economic and Small Business Development

We support community economic development by providing information, research and resources for economic developers and small business owners.

Latest resources

Small Businesses of Color Recovery Guide

This guide serves as a high level overview on inclusive entrepreneurship ecosystem building and how it can be accomplished in comm

Black Women Business Startups

This report by the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City provides an in-depth look at entrepreneurial characteristics, challenges an

Building Entrepreneurship Ecosystems in Communities of Color

Learn about inclusive entrepreneurship ecosystem building and how it can be accomplished in communities of color.

Grow Your Own eBook

Entrepreneurship-based economic development for local communities.

Funder's Guide

Learn why philanthropists should consider funding organizations that support small business and entrepreneurship.

Youth Entrepreneurship Guide

Help place a higher emphasis on entrepreneurship throughout the education system.

An Overview of Inclusive Ecosystems

Living Cities released a podcast discussing key concepts in inclusive ecosystems from the 2019 South by Southwest Conference.