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Community Organizing as Job Creator: An Investment that Works for All

Organization: 
Gamaliel

Most community organizers may not go into this work to become job creators, yet economic theory and widely accepted government formulas – such as used to calculate the impact of highway and transit funding – show community organizers can compete with the best job generators in America.

Year: 
2014
Format: 
Research report
Categories: 
Job Training
Entrepreneurship & Business Development
Policy Development & Advocacy
Sector-Based Strategies
Social Economy & Social Enterprise
Urban Development
Source: 
Weblink
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Business Development: Showcase Celebrating 20 Years

Organization: 
Momentum

What are you passionate about? What do you love?

At Momentum, we believe every person has skills, talents and passions that they can share with those around them. Sometimes, however, these gifts don’t fit into traditional employment boxes. Entrepreneurship allows individuals to create their own box that they can be successful in and ultimately contribute to their community.

Year: 
2014
Format: 
Case study
Categories: 
Entrepreneurship & Business Development
Stories and Experiences
Source: 
Org

Jobs and More Jobs: The Economic Impact of Community Organizing

Organization: 
Gamaliel

Community organizing brings victories to working people who provide for their families and builds movements that unite people around a shared vision of social justice.

Year: 
2014
Format: 
Research report
Case study
Categories: 
Entrepreneurship & Business Development
Planning and Evaluation
Policy Development & Advocacy
Stories and Experiences
Source: 
Weblink
Org

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