Navigating Entrepreneurial Ecosystems in Small-town America
Abstract
This thesis examines the dynamics of small-town entrepreneurial ecosystems in Ironton and Athens, Ohio, revealing that community support and anchor institutions are crucial for innovation and growth despite challenges like limited markets and support.
Keywords:
Entrepreneurial ecosystems, community revitalization, economic development, innovation, small towns
Status
Undergraduate
Department
Entrepreneurship
College
Honors Tutorial College
Campus
Athens
Faculty Mentor
Pittaway, Luke
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Navigating Entrepreneurial Ecosystems in Small-town America
This thesis examines the dynamics of small-town entrepreneurial ecosystems in Ironton and Athens, Ohio, revealing that community support and anchor institutions are crucial for innovation and growth despite challenges like limited markets and support.