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Learn how we help our clients have big impact on small businesses.

VOZ Brand Management, Miami, FL

Case Study

Starbucks Community Resilience Fund

In 2021, Starbucks launched the Community Resilience Fund, a $100 million fund focused on advancing racial equity and environmental resilience by supporting small business growth and community development projects in BIPOC neighborhoods.

Common Future: Gained an understanding of small business ecosystems for a more equitable future

Cook County: Launched a Covid response program bringing together local small business support organizations

Brooklyn Navy Yard: Implemented a new operational model to propel urban manufacturing

City of Chicago: Conducted an ecosystem assessment to ensure equitable access to opportunities for small businesses

NYC Department of Small Business Services: Created one-stop resource centers for entrepreneurs and small business owners

University of Chicago: Launched a business advisory program enabling 20 businesses to execute contracts

City of Boston: Developed the first-ever city-wide ecosystem assessment and strategy to pave the way for Boston’s new Small Business Center

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