Jobs and Entrepreneurship

Investing for Re-entry Not Recidivism

January 18, 2020

Problem The growing rise of recidivism poses a threat to our society’s ability to prepare individuals to become contributing adults. Among the leading cause of recidivism is the lack of employment opportunities and limited educational opportunities for ex-offenders. Solution In order to reduce recidivism and improve ex-offender reintegration, prison systems […]Eric Johnson | Mayor | Dallas, TX 2014 Challenge Finalist

Resource and Development Tax Credit

January 18, 2020

Problem Historically, research and development incentives in Delaware have supported larger established companies. While these larger companies are vital to the state, smaller businesses and startups usually need more resources as they are starting out to remain competitive and expand their business efforts. Solution Rep. Short introduced legislation to reform […]Bryon Short | Former Representative | Wilmington, DE

Enterprise Zones 2.0

January 18, 2020

Problem Several parts of Nebraska, including Omaha, suffer from greater unemployment rates than the rest of the state but the state has limited resources allocated to economic development programs. Solution Senator Mello authored legislation to reauthorize Nebraska’s enterprise zone statutes to encourage investment and economic growth by giving preference for […]Heath Mello | Former Representative | Omaha, NE

Columbus Small Business Growth Initiative

January 18, 2020

Problem Many economically disadvantaged neighborhoods are home to entrepreneurs who have the time and energy to help turn their neighborhoods around, but who don’t have access to funding. Solution Councilmember Klein convened a group of small business owners, the local Chamber of Commerce, and local non-profits to determine which investments […]Zach Klein | City Attorney | Columbus, OH

Bringing TOD and Innovation Business Districts Together

January 18, 2020

Problem In order to make Denver a world-class city, Mayor Michael Hancock is striving to evolve the definition of Transit Oriented Development to an idea of developing transit communities that are walkable, livable places that provide citizens with access to most of their daily needs. Solution As Denver continues to […]Michael Hancock | Mayor | Denver, CO

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