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Small Startup Cities is a practical, inspiring, and systems-minded guide for building inclusive startup ecosystems in small and mid-sized cities—places often left out of the innovation economy narrative.

Written by Dr. Dominique Halaby, a nationally recognized leader in entrepreneurship-based economic development, this book offers a roadmap for civic leaders, economic developers, educators, funders, and grassroots organizers who want to activate local talent, cultivate innovation, and drive long-term prosperity—without trying to imitate Silicon Valley.

Rather than chasing unicorns or waiting for outside investment, Small Startup Cities teaches communities how to build sustainable, locally owned ecosystems rooted in equity, culture, and collective agency.

Dominique Halaby, D.P.A., is a leading architect of regional innovation ecosystems. As the Associate Vice President for Innovation and Commercialization at Georgia Southern University, he directs the Business Innovation Group (BIG), an award-winning engine for economic growth that spans multiple incubators and accelerators throughout Georgia. A veteran of economic development, he previously spearheaded transformative workforce and economic initiatives in South Texas. A Past-President of the University Economic Development Association and former Executive Committee member of the Association of Public & Land-grant Universities' Commission on Economic and Community Engagement, Dr. Halaby is a recognized voice in how institutions can best foster entrepreneurship and regional resilience.