This talk will feature a panel of small business owners, community leaders, innovators and growth strategists to shine a spotlight on the ecosystem of innovation. It will unpack elements that have helped local communities support creativity and entrepreneurship, and share examples of where this has led to community investments and new types of innovation. It will also discuss how these components can be replicated in small and mid-sized cities across the U.S.

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