“This experience has reinforced my belief that necessity drives innovation,” stated Dr. Bowman. “To help business owners be innovative and resilient during disruption, it is essential that government officials, policymakers and development services promote innovation support programs, digital capabilities, incentives to utilize unused resources and crisis adaptation strategies both before and during times of uncertainty.”
In partnership with Dr. Bowman, EDC looks forward to incorporating these remarkable findings into its comprehensive range of advisory and business support services, further empowering small businesses to confidently navigate the unexpected.
To learn more, read the summary prepared by Dr. Ray Bowman that outlines the study results and implications at https://edcollaborative.com/publications/.
To access the full study, visit https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00191-023-00824-8.
About Economic Development Collaborative (EDC):
A private nonprofit, the Economic Development Collaborative was founded in 1996 with funding from the County of Ventura, the 10 cities in the county and key private-sector companies to provide a pathway to business growth, economic prosperity and high quality of life for all. Today, in partnership with the Small Business Development Center, the EDC is a regional asset for economic vitality in Ventura, Santa Barbara and Los Angeles counties, giving businesses, community partners and civic leaders the resources they need to succeed. By leveraging public and private funds, the EDC has become a key player in delivering business consulting, funding and strategic initiatives that support the regional economy.
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