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Economic, Venture, & Civic Development
Three Lenses We Look Through
Requires innovative companies, but also talent with education, skills, and creativity; livable communities that provide a quality environment; effective regional governance; & an inclusive society strengthening economic, social, & environmental assets.
Going back to the zero point without preconceptions of our knowledge or existing models to make sure all parties fully understand the business and choices made to date shaping a clearer path forward.
Systems, methods, and processes for moving from socially helping the few to civically affecting change across the entire landscape.
“Economic growth—meaning a rising standard of living for the majority of citizens—more often than not fosters greater opportunity, tolerance of diversity, social mobility, commitment to fairness, and dedication to democracy.” In contrast, when an economy stagnates, “the resulting frustration generates intolerance, ungenerosity, and resistance to greater openness of individual opportunity.”
Benjamin M. Friedamin observes in his book The Moral Consequences of Economic Growth
The Memphis Mobility Challenge Launches
BIG NEWS! THE MEMPHIS MOBILITY CHALLENGE LAUNCHES An exciting collaboration led by Ford Urbanite to bring new innovative mobility solutions to life in Memphis. With
Focus Groups To Understand the State of Black Business in Memphis
Start Co. along with the City of Memphis, Christian Brothers University, Black Business Association, the Greater Memphis Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Memphis Commission, and Heartland
SecondKeys, Start Co. Represented Memphis at NBA Foundation All Star Pitch Competition
Amber Hayes won second place at the inaugural NBA Foundation All Star Startup Pitch Competition for entrepreneurs of color. She got to pitch on stage