Over the past year, communities across the nation have grappled with the immense challenge of balancing public health and economic stability. The economic effects of COVID-19 have fallen heavily on small businesses — particularly those in neighborhoods of color, which often had the least access to support. As vaccines become more available, how can cities across the country support business creation and entrepreneurship that’s inclusive and uplifts those most affected and historically left behind? What barriers can be cleared to allow new entrepreneurs to enter the economy?
On Episode 22 of “Coast to Coast,” we’ll hear perspectives on the opportunities and the challenges cities face to rebuild economies through inclusive, accessible entrepreneurship from Felecia Hatcher, Executive Director of the Center for Black Innovation, and Rosabeth Moss Kanter, Founding Chair & Director of Harvard University Advanced Leadership Initiative.
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Coast to Coast is a Knight Foundation show. Hosted by Lilly Weinberg, Knight senior director in the Community and National Initiatives program, the program takes a deep dive into cities and the important ideas and insights that move them forward. To learn more about "Coast to Coast," see past episodes, or to learn more about Knight's live weekly shows, visit KF.org/knight-live
