TNW’s StartupCity Summit is bringing city governments together to talk tech

There’s been a noticeable change in attitude from city officials towards startups in recent years. Mayors and their teams are increasingly understanding that entrepreneurship can stimulate economic growth, job creation and innovation. The issue is understanding how exactly lawmakers can spur this entrepreneurial activity on. Experts say that the first thing officials should tackle is eliminating common burdens and barriers that entrepreneurs face at a local level, “such as complex tax codes and strict occupational licensing requirements,” before then developing effective incentive programs for small businesses. And the best way to understand how you can break down such barriers is…

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