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Entrepreneurship by BusinessFlare
As an economic developer, I spend much of my time talking about, thinking about, and working with clients on supporting and growing entrepreneurship in the […]
The BusinessFlare® Approach
“Our approach is new and fresh and has proven successful in communities and cities that want more than just the status quo. It incorporates knowledge […]
Non-Alcoholic Craft Beer!
I don’t drink alcohol anymore, but I used to enjoy a refreshing beer on a hot day, or after spending all day in the garage […]
The Office of the Future (noisy edition)
I read an article about immersive sound in the office, and just from the title I will admit I went into it with skepticism. It […]
Coffee Resiliency
Interesting article from Placer.ai showing why Coffee Shops have been much more resilient to COVID compared to other dining establishments. Also discusses how Coffee Shops […]
There Goes the Neighborhood? #STR
I got the urge to write a little about short term rentals after reading some comments in a Key West locals’ group about them, and […]
BusinessFlare® Influences: Economic Development Reading List
I came upon an article in Entrepreneur Magazine titled “Learn to Scale Your Business with These 10 Books.” It is an interesting read for not only entrepreneurs, but also for economic developers who need or want to better understand entrepreneurship. It got me thinking about a list of books we recently put together for a potential project, where the hopefully soon to be client wanted to get an understanding of what type of readings informs our approach to economic development and entrepreneurship.
Being a Musician in Key West – #MusicMonday
One of our most important approaches to economic development is finding a community’s niche revitalization drivers (NRD). This can include things like art and culture, […]
Governing for Economic Development
Leadership is one of the most important requirements for successful, compatible and appropriate economic development, which is exemplified by one of our key economic development […]