ICIC

Founded in 1994 by Harvard Business School Professor Michael Porter, the Initiative for a Competitive Inner City is a nonprofit research and strategy organization and the leading authority on U.S. inner city economies and the businesses that thrive there.

What Works Webinar Series

ICIC just launched a series of free webinars to share best practices of urban business and economic development happening in cities across the U.S.

Watch the latest webinar on how to cultivate your city's food cluster. 

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    Introducing the 2012 Inner City 100!

    Recognizing the 100 fastest-growing urban businesses in America. And the winners are...

    View the list on Fortune.com

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    Introducing ICIC's What Works: Solutions for Cities Campaign

    Cities around the country are pushing forward, finding creative ways jumpstart local economic recovery. ICIC’s What Works campaign highlights solutions so all city stakeholders can learn from each other and implement variations in their communities.

    Visit the What Works Catalog

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    Is there a New Geography of American Poverty?

    The "suburbanization of poverty” narrative has been trumpeted by think tanks and the media alike. ICIC digs deeper to reveal what the geography of American poverty really looks like and what truth lies behind the popular narrative.

    Get the Report

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    Capital Availability in Inner Cities

    A key driver of business success is access to financial capital. 71% of inner city businesses are dramatically under-capitalized. What role does federal policy have in ensuring access to capital for inner city businesses? Are current federal policies effective?

    Get the Report and Key Insights

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    Utilizing Capital Resources to Grow Urban Businesses

    Capital access is a hurdle even for elite inner city entrepreneurs. This resource guide outlines the full spectrum of capital programs and resources, along with associated eligibility requirements, available for growing small businesses.

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ICIC Blog

Looking for Global Entrepreneurs Who Want to Build a Smarter Planet

In achieving our mission, we partner with some of the country’s most innovative companies to help businesses grow and revitalize their communities in the process. Today, we’d like to highlight IBM’s...

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Events

CEO Series Webinar: What are investors who seek both financial return and social good investment looking for?

Social investors or so-called "impact investors" have a fundamental assumption - that one can do well and do good. This webinar will help you to understand what investors in this space look for, how to promote their social agenda and how to prepare for a conversation with a social investor.

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