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 [...]
As part of our anti-racism and anti-bias commitment, Next Street launched a grant program to provide grant funding primarily to People of Color (POC)- and women-owned small businesses using [...]
It’s easy to get distracted by the news. 2023 has been a relentless cycle of conflicts - the ongoing Russia/ Ukraine war, civil war in Sudan, gang violence in [...]
August is Black Business Month, an opportunity to celebrate the contributions of the more than 3 million Black-owned businesses across the US. Core to Next Street’s mission is our [...]
In celebration of National Small Business Week, Next Street spotlights one of our most notable programs in partnership with Cook County - The Small Business Source. We spoke to [...]
