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Rebuilding the Rust Belt

Keith Epstein

February 19, 2015 |

Politico |

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Response Location: United States, Cleveland, Ohio

For years, one of Cleveland's poorest neighborhoods seemed unalterable no matter how many government programs and well-meaning philanthropies got involved; a place where abject poverty, joblessness and crime reinforce the racism in a city long divided, and where infants still die at a higher rate than almost anywhere else in the country. But a former CIA executive and a new breed of lettuce are transforming the poorest parts of the Rust Belt city.

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How to Create a Tech Startup Scene If You're Not in Silicon Valley

John Tierney

December 23, 2014 |

The Atlantic |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Creating a synergy between the various stakeholders in a city’s economic performance leads to success. In Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the tech industry is thriving thanks to cross-sector collaborations between the region’s universities, businesses, and local government. By working together, entities like Carnegie Mellon University, the Pittsburgh Technology Council, the Ben Franklin Technology Partners, and Keystone Innovation Zone program have created a space that is attractive to financial capital and the growing tech sector.

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Across the ocean, discerning Japanese customers take to Silky Pork

J. Andrew Curliss

December 10, 2014 |

The News & Observer |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: Japan, Tokyo

After the success of North Carolina pork in Japan, the NC department of agriculture aims to help other local producers try their products in this foreign market to stimulate the state's economy.

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Life & Liberty

Lois M. Collins

November 10, 2014 |

Deseret News |

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Response Location: United States, Salt Lake City, Utah

Veterans who suffer from post traumatic stress disorder number about one-fourth of military personnel returning from Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts, roughly 500,000 veterans so far. Inmates in prisons nationwide train dogs as companions for these war veterans, providing a sense of healing for all.

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The Company That Turns Plastic Bottles Into Fabric—and Jobs

John Tierney

November 07, 2014 |

The Atlantic |

Multi-Media |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: Haiti, Port-au-Prince

Thread is a social enterprise out of Pittsburgh taking a two-for-one approach to the issues of both poverty and pollution in Haiti. They help take plastic waste out of the environment by turning it into durable fabrics that are sold to clothing and accessory companies looking to source responsible materials, and they create sustainable jobs for Haitians who collect and process the plastic waste.

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When a Community College Transforms a City

John Tierney

October 29, 2014 |

The Atlantic |

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Response Location: United States, Columbus, Ohio

In recent years, Columbus, Ohio's community college has taken a leading role in citywide economic development efforts. This has involved bolstering "career pathways" by better aligning high schools, community colleges, and local employers.

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When 'Collaboration' Is More Than a Buzzword

John Tierney

October 17, 2014 |

The Atlantic |

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Response Location: United States, Columbus, Ohio

In the case of the Columbus Partnership, the word "collaboration" - which often doesn't have much meat behind it in the private sector - is at the core of the civic organization's success. The organization brings together seven Columbus tech companies (all of which are in different economic sectors and therefore don't compete with each other) together to fuel innovation and idea generation. The companies promote business growth and development in the Columbus area, taking advantage of the close-knit community that is fostered by Columbus' relatively modest population size.

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Profits at the Bottom of the Pyramid

Erik Simanis

October 01, 2014 |

Harvard Business Review |

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Response Location: United States

Too often socially useful businesses end up failing because they get ahead of themselves and end up not being profitable. Companies now can select from an 'opportunity map' of ventures that serve the poorest individuals, and are more likely to be profitable and sustainable.

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Raj Shaunak and the Economic Boom in Eastern Mississippi

James Fallows

July 08, 2014 |

The Atlantic |

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Response Location: United States, Scooba, Mississippi

East Mississippi Community College (EMCC) helps Eastern Mississippi fill high-skill jobs by educating and training local workers. The students at EMCC are each evaluated for skillsets and gaps in education, and they work on real versions or scale models of the machinery they will be using in the local factories.

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Eastport, Maine: The Little Town That Might

James Fallows

January 31, 2014 |

The Atlantic |

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Response Location: United States, Eastport, Maine

The small town of Eastport, Maine turned its economy around by tuning in to and making use of its unique geographical features, like being the eastern-most point in the country. The town has reinvigorated its port to take advantage of its close (relative to other US ports) proximity to Europe and its ability to create electricity from the power of the tides.

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