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A Fresh Start For Urban Innovation

Feb 14, 2011

Read Mayor Menino's Column about Urban Innovation on Bostinnovation.com The launch of President Obama’s Startup America initiative comes at a time when our nation’s cities are primed to lead the country out of the recent recession. Unemployment rates are steadily declining in many metro areas, and the private sector is beginning to reinvest in the economy. But for cities to capitalize on this opportunity to create jobs, spur innovation, and accelerate entrepreneurship, our strategy has to be deliberate and hard-charging......READ MORE

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