The Colu Blog
Cities are exciting. Filled with energy, they are often the epicenter of business, trade, culture, sport, academia and so much more. Get here the freshest stories from the Colu team about how we help cities in shaping them.
How Cities Can Leverage Their Communities to Reduce Carbon Emissions
Nathan Ju, City Solutions Intern @ Colu Today, more than ever, cities are facing unprecedented...
How cities can bridge the digital divide by going analog
There is no doubt that we’re in the midst of a technological revolution. Growing up in...
How local governments can utilize CARES funds for tech
Municipal decision makers are typically unaware of how they can utilize the federal funding under...
Three Things to Consider Before Allocating ARPA Funds to Small Business Grants
Posted on February 24, 2022 Gonni Forman, City Solutions Manager @ Colu Small businesses continue...
Colu & the City of Boston: How Can Local Spending Fuel a Small Business Rebound?
The B-Local app launched in Boston only a few weeks ago, but the platform is...
A better way to support Minority and Women-owned businesses
Since last March, Colu has been supporting small businesses with “shop local” efforts based on...
The Importance of Local Consumption: 5 statistics that highlight the importance of shopping local
Shopping locally has always been a crucial part of supporting the economic development of any...