Special Report

THE INNER CITY 100: MEET THE FASTEST-GROWING COMPANIES

From Amarillo to Akron, our Inner City 100 companies thrive in tough neighborhoods—and help them solve local problems

The Inner City 100: True Grit

The one hundred companies on our annual list are surviving the recession by watching costs, serving core customers, and aggressively pursuing new business
Public Funding for Small Businesses

Government-sponsored economic development incentives can help your small businesses grow—but be prepared to do lot of paperwork
Michael Porter on Inner-City Economics

In a Q&A, the founder of the Initiative for a Competitive Inner City talks about the new Administration and entrepreneurship

Slide Show: The 25 Fastest-Growing Inner City Companies

For the 11th annual list, participants were ranked on their compound annual growth rate from 2003 to 2007
Interactive Table: The 11th Annual Inner City 100 Ranking

From the sleekest technology to an upscale tea vendor, these companies are not only thriving but making a difference where it counts
Video: Tour an ICIC 100 Hall of Famer

American Christmas, an ICIC 100 Hall of Famer, creates some of New York City's most famous Christmas decorations at its humble home in the South Bronx