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  • At-home businesses are growing. Women and people of color benefit the most

    Chabeli Carrazana

    December 27, 2021 |

    The 19th |

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    Response Location: United States, Seattle, Washington

    Local laws that allow people to use their homes as a hub for their at-home businesses are providing more entrepreneurial opportunities, specifically for women and people of color. There’s already evidence that these new regulations are leading to more women starting businesses, as the number of businesses owned by women grew by 27% during the pandemic.

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  • Philly should offer rewards for shopping local like they do in Akron, Ohio

    Jessica Blatt Press

    July 14, 2021 |

    The Philadelphia Citizen |

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    Response Location: United States, Akron, Ohio

    Shoppers who are given financial incentives to spend their money on mom and pop stores are boosting local economies. The city of Akron created an app, Akronite, to incentivize local business after the fallout from Covid-19.

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  • The Power of Local Money for a Thriving Local Economy

    Jackie Brown

    July 09, 2021 |

    Yes! Magazine |

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    Response Location: Canada, Toronto, Ontario

    Financial incentives to shop at local markets and stores help boost local economies. The Co-op Cred program in Toronto allows people to work for credits that can be redeemed at participating businesses.

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  • A new Oakland-based incubator helps small businesses step up their game

    Ricky Rodas

    May 27, 2021 |

    The Oaklandside |

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    Response Location: United States, Oakland, California

    An incubator is bringing business services and training to entrepreneurs in Oakland. The Port Product Lab is free of cost and helps businesses improve their products.

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