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How High Rents Hinder Startup Activity

Revolution

This multiplier effect is powerful for economic growth, but comes with drawbacks. The costs of construction and land values has increased far more quickly than incomes over the last 20 years, making it hard to build for the mass market. Cities need to be prepared not just for the tech jobs, but for the five other resulting jobs.

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Governor Murphy Cuts the Ribbon at HAX Flagship U.S. HQ in Newark

American Entrepreneurship

(May 1, 2024) – Yesterday, Governor Phil Murphy, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, and the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) joined company leaders to cut the ribbon on HAX, LLC’s newly constructed United States flagship headquarters located at 707 Broad Street in Newark. Teresa Ruiz.

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The Techno-Optimist Manifesto

Andreessen Horowitz

We believe growth is progress – leading to vitality, expansion of life, increasing knowledge, higher well being. We agree with Paul Collier when he says, “Economic growth is not a cure-all, but lack of growth is a kill-all.” We believe everything good is downstream of growth. Murray was right too.

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NJEDA Board Approves Creation of the Atlantic City Revitalization Grant Program

American Entrepreneurship

Eligible projects must address a negative impact of COVID-19 and contribute to Atlantic City’s revitalization, which includes capital construction projects that renovate or restore a vacant building, or a new construction project. For more information on program eligibility and the application process, click here.

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NJEDA Board Approves Program to Expand Access to Capital for Emerging Developers

American Entrepreneurship

These predevelopment costs are necessary for the developer to incur before they can seek short-term construction financing. The creation of this program will address various difficulties that continue to be a constant burden to emerging developers, which limit opportunities to expand their portfolios. “As

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Minority-Owned Small Businesses Especially Impacted by COVID-19, Can Get Free Help From SCORE

StartupNation

According to the survey, the top sectors for Hispanic-owned firms were construction with 15.6% (50,187) of all firms, followed by accommodation and food services with 13.0% (41,817). SCORE understands that a thriving, healthy ecosystem for minority-owned businesses is crucial for broader economic growth and opportunity.

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The New Business Preservation Act and the Tradition of U.S. Federal Government Support for Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital

Ian Hathaway

As venture capitalist and economic historian Bill Janeway remarked : “… the federal government funded construction of a platform on which entrepreneurs and venture capitalists could dance.” Innovation and entrepreneurship policy experts view the expansion of this program as a key lever for improving economic growth.