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

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 | University of Nebraska | Omaha, NE

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

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