It is observed that cities compete among themselves like companies in order to attract more
resources in recent years. Succesful governance may be one solution to many of the problems
that affect the mostly minority of resource allocation. In many countries corporate governance
practices is seen as a way to improve economic development of cities. As a governance tool,
corporate social responsibility (CSR) can enhance entrepreneurial success for cities. CSR is one
of the most important element of the character and culture of governance. CSR projects have a
great power to attract private entreprises to the inner cities to create jobs. This paper aims to
help increase understanding of urban entrepreneurial through governance and the important role
of corporate social responsibility in particular Erzurum city, North Eastern Turkey. In addition
this study could have significant implications for policy-makers as well as for businesses.