Investing in Entrepreneurs : A Strategic Approach for Strengthening Your Regional and Community Economy

A compelling argument for placing entrepreneurship at the heart of economic development provides a guidebook for how this can be done efficiently, effectively, and equitably. * A unique tool for mapping and managing entrepreneurial activity in a community or region to permit the identification of the strengths and weaknesses of its economic portfolio * 50 examples from the field showing the development of entrepreneurial skills, the movement of businesses through lifecycles, and interventions to increase and improve entrepreneurial activity * Illustrations that explain the concepts graphically * Appendices with templates, plans, and more * A comprehensive bibliography of important reference sources in the enterprise development field