by Ellen D. Harpel | Nov 17, 2021 | equitable economic development, Uncategorized
Our research on incentives for entrepreneurial firms found that we need a new approach to working with entrepreneurs in underserved locations and demographic groups. Our belief is that expanding access to flagship entrepreneurship programs so that they reach a broader...
by Smart Incentives | Mar 30, 2021 | Incentive programs
The Kauffman Foundation held a forum last week on Business Incentives: What Do They Mean for Entrepreneurship? Darrene Hackler and Ellen Harpel were pleased to join the panel of experts talking about different aspects of business incentives and...
by Smart Incentives | Oct 6, 2020 | Incentive programs
It depends on what outcome you hope they achieve. A research paper released this summer found that, yes, angel investor tax credits do increase angel investment. But, no, they do not have a significant effect on entrepreneurial activity or the local economy. ...
by Ellen D. Harpel | May 3, 2018 | Uncategorized
Work in today’s economy is conducted in many different ways. It increasingly does not involve a wage or salary job, a single boss, or employment with a company. How do these new ways of working affect regional prosperity? My new report prepared for the Stephen S....
by Ellen D. Harpel | Mar 6, 2018 | Uncategorized
“Entrepreneurs don’t believe the government is helping them” is one of the takeaways from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation’s 2018 State of Entrepreneurship address and survey. The survey found entrepreneurs at both startups and established firms feel the...
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