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Vice President + Director of Entrepreneurship @ Camoin Associates | Economic Development

"I can recall more than one occasion where the idea of starting your own business was presented as something scary that should be avoided, and only attempted as a last resort. It wasn’t until years later, when I started working in economic development and meeting entrepreneurs, that I realized that yes, while entrepreneurship carries risks, it’s also thrilling and creative, and is what drives an economy forward." Check out my op-ed in the New York Real Estate Journal for my thoughts on the role of entrepreneurship in economic development. Special thanks to Right to Start their help with this piece!   Read more about real-life examples from Advance Albany County Alliance, Naturally Lewis, and Plug Power in this article. 👇 #Entrepreneurship #LetUsStart #BuildYourDreams #entrepreneur

Entrepreneurship’s vital role in economic development for upstate New York - by Christa Ouderkirk Franzi

Entrepreneurship’s vital role in economic development for upstate New York - by Christa Ouderkirk Franzi

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“The networks, or entrepreneurial ecosystems, within which those ideas flow are crucial for supporting overall economic growth.” — 👏🏾

Can't agree more, entrepreneurship is indeed a thrilling and creative journey that drives economies forward 🚀 Christa Ouderkirk Franzi, CEcD

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