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Sam Hanigan
Sam Hanigan is a senior associate in the Milken Institute’s Center for Regional Economics and Cal
ifornia Center.
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Exploring the Role of Microbusinesses in Economic Growth and Recovery for US Cities
The Milken Institute’s 2021 Best-Performing Cities (BPC) index compares the recent perfor
mance of metro areas with a focus on job growth, wage growth, and high-tech GDP growth.
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Examining Arizona’s Technology and Research Initiative Fund
In November 2000, voters passed Proposition 301 in the state of Arizona.
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Ensuring Small Businesses Receive More Care (and Cash) in the COVID Economy
Amid the catastrophic effects caused by COVID-19, the collapse of small businesses remains one of th
e most worrisome. These firms, which account for 44% of the U.S.
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Here’s What Small Business Owners and Government Must Do Now to Survive the COVID-19 Crisis and Rebound
The COVID-19 outbreak is decimating the global economy with company shutdowns and soaring unemployme
nt. But in its aftermath, the world must be ready to rebound quickly.
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Milken Institute advises small business owners on actions needed now to survive crisis
Relief proposals need to be expanded, says executive director
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Small Business Community: What Happened to Mom and Pop?
Small businesses have been the leading job creators in California since the last recession.