To boost job growth in the city, the White House Business Council and the Office of Public Engagement co-hosted an Urban Entrepreneurship at Monroe College on Monday.

The Obama Administration says it is committed to supporting local entrepreneurs and helping create a new generation of urban entrepreneurs in hope that entrepreneurship will help create jobs and economic opportunity.

The event brought together a diverse group of city leaders, entrepreneurs, future entrepreneuers, and foundation heads. The day consisted of a series of panels, speakers, and roundtables that addressed the barriers and challenges to urban entrepreneurs, funding and