Local Ownership Determines Who Benefits From New Investment
Starting a business is easier than making it durable, and growth alone does not determine who benefits. Dale King argued that communities facing major investments should negotiate for benefits such as a fund to seed local businesses, rather than wait to see what a project brings. At an Aspen Ideas: Economy discussion in Tulsa, Jay Bailey and Jailan Griffiths made the broader case that founders need capital, networks and support to sustain businesses, recover from failure and retain ownership.
The Aspen Institute·Oct 20, 2026·13 min read
