Trend
Surging Post-Pandemic Entrepreneurship

Peninsula credit to State of Florida
About This Trend
Recentstudiesconducted by economists from the University of Maryland and the Federal Reserve have revealed a significant and potentially long-lasting increase in the number of Americans launching businesses during and following the pandemic. These new ventures cover a wide spectrum of industries, including restaurants, dry cleaning services, and high-tech startups.
Trend Updates
Feb. 26, 2024 — Seismic shift in everyday usage
- More people than ever are using this technology and it is now more evident that it will be part of the ongoing landscape...
Feb. 26, 2023 — Federal Regulations spike Demand
- Because of continued interest in this technology and a favorable environment for growth...
Feb. 26, 2021 — Pandemic recalibrates supply
- People are unable to create and devote time to innovating this critical technology now
Trend Category:
Economic Development
Timeframe: Act Now
As Seen in APA's Trend Report
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