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Research & PublicationsNext Street2022-06-02T15:32:57+00:00

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Research & Publications

Bringing small business stakeholders the insights they need.

Featured Research

Interview Series: Amid a global pandemic and racial reckoning, are CDFIs embracing innovation?

Understanding small business ecosystems and the needs of BIPOC entrepreneurs

Understanding the small business community in LA for a more equitable future

latest Research

A practitioners’ guide to building organizational capabilities to serve small businesses

Uniting stakeholders to build a more equitable, inclusive and resilient Philadelphia

Exploring the state small business Covid response and recovery in Richmond

Partnering with local stakeholders to assess small business needs in San Antonio

Building a five-year plan to narrow racial gaps in small business growth in St. Louis

Identifying small business resources that have a transformational impact in Indianapolis

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Interview Series: Are CDFIs Embracing Innovation?

Expanding Access and Opportunity for Houston Entrepreneurs

Meeting small businesses where they are in NYC

Assessing the Equity Capital Gap for Entrepreneurs of Color in Chicago

Can Blockchain Revolutionize Impact Investing?

Transforming the Social Sector

Building a Stronger, More Inclusive Future for Dallas

Creating a Collaborative Small Business Ecosystem for Columbus

Ensuring equitable access to opportunity for all Chicago small business owners

CDFIs: The Next Alternative Financial Institutions

Identifying Trends in JPMC PRO Neighborhoods Applicants

The Time is Now: How to Unleash Appalachia’s Potential

Interview Series: CDFI Leaders Thinking Ahead and Acting Now

Innovative Approaches to Equitable Development in American Cities

Bridging the Gap in Chicago Impact Investing

Developing a City-wide Small Business Strategy for Boston

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