#economic-inclusion

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fromFast Company
1 day ago

Why inclusion is the new standard for economic growth

In places where inclusion is part of the infrastructure of their economy-supply chains, procurement processes, capital access, or business ownership-people thrive. Inclusive economies create more resilience by expanding the base of potential business owners who can build, own, innovate, and hire. They allow more opportunities for homeownership and investing in the longevity of communities. As our economy becomes increasingly stratified and volatile, we need as much resiliency as we can get.
Social justice
Business
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Portland revolutionizes the world of airports

PDX transformed its main terminal into 100% local, fairly priced retail using direct leases to keep revenue local and expand ownership by women and minorities.
Social justice
fromFast Company
3 months ago

People do well if they can

Most people want financial stability but lack access, financial education, and systemic supports, so poor outcomes reflect missing tools, not lack of effort.
Social justice
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
5 months ago

Cannabis and Social Equity: Global Lessons in Building Inclusive Markets | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Cannabis legalization must center social equity to redress harms of prohibition and ensure inclusive, sustainable markets that empower impacted communities.
fromWorld Bank Blogs
6 months ago

Flexibility at work: Insights from 50 years of data

Countries that legally support flexible work create enabling conditions for women to enter and stay in the labor force. The potential economic benefits are substantial.
Women
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
7 months ago

Al Sharpton endorses Times Square casino bid to offer low-cost investment | amNewYork

Rev. Al Sharpton partners with Caesars Palace Times Square to create low-cost investment opportunities for local low-income households.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
9 months ago

NYC Mayor's Race: Multicultural chambers host candidates forum, amid high-profile no-shows | amNewYork

Multicultural chambers of commerce held a mayoral forum to discuss small business issues, highlighting the need for inclusivity in NYC.
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