What's in an urban brand? Civic leaders across the country ask that question as they strive to make their towns attractive to entrepreneurs and others in shaky economic times.
Data from central Ohio tell two tales (The Columbus Dispatch)
Central Ohioans tend to be poor, uncultured and overweight, according to the statistics. But we're also relatively young and smart, and we've got plenty of libraries to keep us in the know. We're moving from manufacturing jobs to careers in transportation and logistics. And we really don't care to take public transportation to get to work.
Forum aims to bolster UD-business ties (The Business Ledger)
Scott Jones has heard the cliche that you can't teach entrepreneurship.
Speakers sought for conference (NWAnews.com)
ROGERS ? The Small Business Council of the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce has issued a call for speakers for the second annual Arkansas Small Business Conference set for Sept. 12 in Rogers. Conference information and the proposal packet for speakers are available at www.RogersLowell.com. (Benton County Daily Record)
Start-ups up 4% to their highest level since 2004 (icWales)
DESPITE increasingly difficult trading conditions, last year saw the highest volume of business start-ups since 2004, according to a study.
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