The City of Fort Worth is exploring ways to adapt the programming and resources currently provided at the Devoyd Jennings Business Assistance Center to ensure that they meet the evolving needs of the city’s small-business community. The city’s Economic Development Department currently occupies much of the space in the main building of the BAC, and will leave behind empty … Continued
Story originally published in Fort Worth Report. A large red brick building that sits just off Interstate 35 West and Rosedale Street is supposed to be the hub for business assistance and entrepreneurship development in Fort Worth. There’s just one problem. People haven’t heard about it. Get to know your community better with our free newsletters. … Continued
Story originally published in Capital B Atlanta. In the pews of Atlanta First United Methodist Church in Downtown, John Legend is listening to a story from the Rev. Jasmine Smothers. The lead pastor is talking about her journey from seminary school to where she is now, standing in front of city leaders, housing organizations, and … Continued
Story originally published in Bham Now. The City of Birmingham received $298,736 from U.S. Department of Agriculture through their Urban Agriculture and Innovation Production grant program. The city plans to use the money to help support research and increase resources around food access. Keep reading to find out why this is so important for Birmingham. Why it … Continued
Story originally published in KSHB 41. KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City, Missouri, has hired a fellow to help develop and promote “sustainable, equitable forms of transportation,” which can be in place for the 2026 FIFA World Cup but also benefit the city long-term. Andrew Ngui will work with Chief Innovation Officer Melissa Kozakiewicz, an assistant … Continued
“Addressing housing is critical to our economic success,” said Interim County Administrator Cheryl Harrison-Lee. “Mr. Bright will be joining our team as we kick-off our UG Forward economic development strategic plan and comprehensive citywide plan. He will be instrumental in helping us establish a much-needed framework to ensure that our growth is complemented with quality … Continued
Read the original article on KMOV. From downtown shootings to children caught in the crossfire of gun violence, the City of St. Louis is focusing new efforts to tackle crime before it begins. “I think this is an exciting opportunity, I’m excited to be able to do this,” said Wilford Pinkney. “Looking at non-law enforcement … Continued
MacKenzie Scott, the billionaire philanthropist, novelist, and ex-wife of Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, gave the Fresno Unified School District a $20 million donation, the district announced Wednesday at a news conference. Read more at: Fresno Bee The money will be used for FUSD’s new Foundation for Fresno Unified Schools. TOP VIDEOS × Fresno Superintendent Bob Nelson … Continued
Story originally published in ABC11. DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) — A historic public cemetery in Durham is running out of space but work is underway to solve the problem. Traveling from Virginia to Durham on Wednesday, Tatiyana Manguel left flowers at the graves at Beechwood Cemetery to honor the generations that came before her “I came here to visit … Continued