Small businesses are the heart of communities, fueling local economies by creating jobs, providing essential services, and offering valuable resources by responding to the unique needs of their neighbors. With the right support, these small businesses have the opportunity to grow and scale. However, to truly address systemic inequities, it’s vital to foster a more inclusive and equitable economic ecosystem to ensure resources are accessible to everyone. By developing innovative strategies that go beyond traditional tools like loans and grants, we can address the full spectrum of small business needs. These approaches not only uplift existing businesses but also nurture new ventures, ensuring sustained, community-centered growth and prosperity for businesses of all kinds.

Join us in discovering innovative cross-sector approaches  to empower small businesses, create opportunities for all entrepreneurs, and build resilient, community-driven economies.

Our world is marked by constant social, political, economic, and environmental shifts, and it is up to us to come together to envision better possibilities for our communities. Join us for insightful cross-sector conversations where we explore opportunities to reimagine the fabric of our neighborhoods, cities, and towns to not just be resilient and adaptive to current and future challenges but to actually thrive in the face of these obstacles. In partnership with FUSE, NationSwell presents the “Building Thriving Futures: Re-imagining and Strengthening America’s Communities.” This event series will cover issues like wealth building, housing affordability, supporting small businesses, and workforce development through the lens of cross-sector collaboration to surface solutions rooted in the needs and resources of communities across America.