It is well-known that 26% of Philadelphians live in poverty - a persistent challenge that perpetuates our status as the United States’ poorest large city. After leading The Enterprise Center for 27 years, my experience has taught me that all of our region’s stakeholders - public and private - need to act strategically to overcome this challenge and change the lives of nearly 400,000 residents that endure poverty’s effects. I’m calling for real investment in a critical priority for 21st-century Greater Philadelphia: minority entrepreneurship.
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