We know that AI—and AI-powered tools—provide opportunities for small and medium sized businesses (SMBs). Similar to the way the internet revolutionized the way SMBs operate, AI has the [...]
The Center for an Urban Future recently published a new report – 5 Ideas to Expand Economic Mobility in New York City. Idea #3 is to “Replicate Cincinnati’s Minority [...]
Framing how this $27 billion in funding to create a national network around climate and clean energy projects should support and benefit small businesses, especially those in communities historically [...]
The Milken Institute Global Conference brings together market leaders from around the world. It’s a collection of current and former heads of state, leaders of industry, and the players [...]
Over the past 15+ years, Next Street has conducted comprehensive small business ecosystem assessments and developed recommendations for inclusive economic development in 30+ cities and regions nationally. In many [...]
Last March, I was invited to speak at the University of North Carolina’s Center for Banking and Finance annual conference. The topic was “Advancing Small Businesses to Deliver a [...]
March is Women's History Month, and as an organization whose mission is to help every small business owner realize their potential, we usually use this month to highlight women-owned [...]
Each February, Next Street celebrates impact and contributions of Black small business owners. In the past, we've reflected on the success and challenges facing Black-owned businesses and highlighted some [...]
2023 was a banner year for Next Street, with record impact and growth. We’re thrilled to share a snapshot of our work from 2023. We encourage you to complete the [...]
Since our founding in 2005, Next Street has committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion both internally and through the work we do. In 2019, we officially launched our [...]
