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According to the Brookings Institute, innovation districts are dense engines of economic activity where research-oriented anchor institutions, high-growth firms, and tech and creative startups exist within an amenity rich residential and commercial area. The Genesis Innovation Neighborhood model adopts this framework to develop hyper local, inclusive entrepreneur Ecosystems. Why can’t we afford the same resource profile for our community entrepreneurs that are afforded for technology companies and the ‘high growth” sector. Since its establishment in February 2020, Genesis Blo...

Genesis Block is preparing for an exciting 2023 by announcing a company goal to broker $2.5 million in contracting opportunities for minority owned firms. The average minority business enterprise spending (when spending with public companies is included) is 3.29%. This average must increase 4–5 times current levels to between 13%-16% to achieve revenue parity with white owned firms. In 2018, minorities represented approximately 40% of the US population, yet revenues collectively earned by minority owned business enterprises represented only 9.4% of the revenues earned by private US fi...

Genesis Block is partnering with Cape Fear Community College to present Converting Conversations to Contracts for the 8th Annual Cape Fear Minority Enterprise Development Week. The schedule of events begins on Monday, October 3 and ends Friday, October 7. Genesis Block Converting Conversations to Contracts, will bring together some of the region's largest businesses and organizations in order to connect diverse owned companies with contracting opportunities. Cape Fear Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week recognizes and celebrates the achievements and imp...