Civic Beat with Nyesha McCauley – 10/6/2026-ORG

Guest: Dr. William Clark of Hartford International

Topic: Hartford Small Business: What Makes Entrepreneurs Succeed or Fail?

Small businesses are essential to the life of a city. They create jobs, fill storefronts, provide services, build relationships, and often become part of the identity of the neighborhoods they serve. But starting a business is one thing. Building a business that can survive, adapt and thrive is another.

In this episode of Civic Beat, Nyesha McCauley sits down with Dr. William Clark of Hartford International to explore what’s really behind small-business success and failure in Hartford.

What challenges do entrepreneurs face beyond simply accessing capital? How important are relationships, mentorship, customers and community support? What does Hartford’s entrepreneurial ecosystem get right—and where are there gaps? And what role do residents, government, financial institutions and other civic organizations play in creating conditions where local businesses can thrive?

Most importantly, we’ll look beyond the individual entrepreneur to ask a bigger civic question: What does Hartford need to do to build an environment where small businesses don’t just open, but have a real opportunity to succeed?

Because a thriving small-business community isn’t just good for the economy—it helps shape the character, vitality and future of the city. Be sure to watch it on AccessTV.org Channel 20: AccessTV.org Channel-20

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