by David Ponraj | Sep 6, 2022 | Breaking Down Barriers, Essentials of Entrepreneurship-Led Economic Development
EPISODE 10 From non-profits to the private sector, Ms. Metzer possesses an array of skills and experiences in project management and ecosystem development. In addition, Ms. Metzer is a self-motivated entrepreneur and works passionately to develop rural opportunities...
by David Ponraj | Aug 3, 2022 | Breaking Down Barriers
EPISODE 9 This week, host David Ponraj is joined by Monique Kuykendoll Quarterman, Deputy Executive Director, and David Brock, Director of Operations, at KY Innovation. Within the Cabinet for Economic Development, KY Innovation is a statewide initiative representing...
by David Ponraj | Jul 8, 2022 | Breaking Down Barriers, Essentials of Entrepreneurship-Led Economic Development
EPISODE 8 In this episode of Breaking Down Barriers, Host David Ponraj talks to three prominent economic development leaders. They share their perspectives from the federal, state, and local levels about how economic developers can empower microbusinesses. The panel...
by David Ponraj | Jun 6, 2022 | Breaking Down Barriers
EPISODE 7 This week, Diane Bevan, entrepreneur and Executive Director of the Idaho Women’s Business Center and CEO of the Idaho Hispanic Foundation will join David Ponraj for an interview. An entrepreneur in her own right, Diane has built her career on making...
by David Ponraj | May 9, 2022 | Breaking Down Barriers
EPISODE 5Part 1 EPISODE 6Part 2 In this special two-part episode, host David Ponraj is joined by collaborators Philip Berkaw and Samira Cook Gains. Berkaw is Program Director of the Center for City Solutions at National League of Cities, an advocacy organization with...
by David Ponraj | Apr 11, 2022 | Breaking Down Barriers, Catalyst Network Discussion Series
EPISODE 4 Access to capital is the biggest barrier to building a thriving small business sector. Innovation is the only way out. This episode features the audio recording from the virtual EIC Catalyst Network Discussion Series held on March 24, 2022. In a panel...
