With the support of NetWork Kansas, there’s a grocery store in Mildred, Kansas. Networks of rural ecosystem builders help dismantle barriers for rural entrepreneurs – whether it’s supporting the success of the one business in town, or sustaining a vibrant ‘micropolis.’

It didn’t take the double hashtags of August 21 – #seniorcitizensday and #worldentrepreneurday – for the AARP Foundation to recognize where entrepreneurship is booming in the U.S.

Cities that understand the significant economic and cultural contributions of foreign-born entrepreneurs are combating obstacles created by U.S. visa restrictions by participating in a program that breaks down barriers to welcome those who want to contribute to their communities.

The Burgazzi family in Venezuela have watched their nation’s economic and social fabric unravel. They wait for a day of reckoning when their homeland hits bottom. When it does, they will be ready to help rebuild.

Residents, community leaders, the business community, and community organizations are working together in Kansas City to leverage Opportunity Zone investments to establish sustainable, homegrown, community-driven development as the norm.

Independence School District embeds Real World Learning in high school curriculum giving students the opportunity to develop skills for life and learning after graduation.

2019 Inclusion Open grants seek to test new ideas or scale proven programs centered on inclusion and equity to remove barriers to entrepreneurship.

After 34 years in business, shop owner Mely Ballard credits community with her success.

To connect with his community, Minnesota Vikings’ wide receiver, and nonprofit founder, Adam Thielen did what hundreds of other entrepreneurs do every Wednesday morning – he presented at 1 Million Cups.

Three videos explore cities where entrepreneurship supporters are rising up to meet the needs of entrepreneurs in their communities.