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BOI – Market Access

Connectors and Conduits: Reaching Competitive Markets from the Ground Up

This 45-page report presents findings from the multi-year Access to Markets demonstration project, which explored innovative ways for microenterprise programs to help entrepreneurs place their products in more lucrative markets.

July 1, 2002

Making the Connection: People, Incorporated of Southwest Virginia/Appalmade

This publication explores the three marketing strategies used by Appalmade to promote products created by home-based crafters in the Appalachian region.

December 1, 2001

Making the Connection: Neighborhood Development Center

This report explores three distinct strategies to help low-income entrepreneurs reach new markets.

August 1, 2001

Making the Connection: Appalachian Center for Economic Networks

This publication takes an in-depth look at how ACEnet is helping low-income entrepreneurs link their products to the rapidly growing specialty and natural food sectors.

September 1, 2000