This document summarizes the shift of Jacksonville, FL to an entrepreneurial economy over several ages:
- The Golden Age (1998-2010) saw small businesses grow faster than large ones in employment, sales, and establishments. Entrepreneurship played a key role in economic growth.
- In the Silver Age (2011-2013), entrepreneurs led through events like Startup Weekend and One Spark. Institutions changed to support small businesses and entrepreneurs.
- The Bronze Age (2014-2015) brought more connections through curators and technology. Entrepreneur density increased through rallies.
- Now in the Heroic Age (2016), Jacksonville is nationally recognized for entrepreneurship. Feedback
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entrepreneurial community in Jacksonville (FL).