{"product_id":"small-startup-cities-how-to-build-a-thriving-startup-ecosystem-in-a-small-city-9798995060604","title":"Small Startup Cities: How to Build a Thriving Startup Ecosystem in a Small City","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSmall Startup Cities\u003c\/em\u003e is a practical, inspiring, and systems-minded guide for building inclusive startup ecosystems in small and mid-sized cities-places often left out of the innovation economy narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten by Dr. Dominique Halaby, a nationally recognized leader in entrepreneurship-based economic development, this book offers a roadmap for civic leaders, economic developers, educators, funders, and grassroots organizers who want to activate local talent, cultivate innovation, and drive long-term prosperity-without trying to imitate Silicon Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRather than chasing unicorns or waiting for outside investment, \u003cem\u003eSmall Startup Cities\u003c\/em\u003e teaches communities how to build sustainable, locally owned ecosystems rooted in equity, culture, and collective agency.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Dominique Halaby\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e City Campus Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/15\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 286\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.60lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.25w x 0.71d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798995060604\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHalaby, Dominique:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Dominique Halaby, D.P.A., is a leading architect of regional innovation ecosystems. As the Associate Vice President for Innovation and Commercialization at Georgia Southern University, he directs the Business Innovation Group (BIG), an award-winning engine for economic growth that spans multiple incubators and accelerators throughout Georgia. A veteran of economic development, he previously spearheaded transformative workforce and economic initiatives in South Texas. A Past-President of the University Economic Development Association and former Executive Committee member of the Association of Public \u0026amp; Land-grant Universities' Commission on Economic and Community Engagement, Dr. Halaby is a recognized voice in how institutions can best foster entrepreneurship and regional resilience.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Dominique Halaby \/ Paperback \/ English","offer_id":48230906790045,"sku":"9798995060604","price":23.02,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_e7985cd6-b6c6-4aef-900a-6e63c400074e.jpg?v=1778577435","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/small-startup-cities-how-to-build-a-thriving-startup-ecosystem-in-a-small-city-9798995060604","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}