I am excited to share that today, we are unveiling @BrookingsMetro’s new strategic direction as we commemorate 25 years of impact. We are pleased to share with you our next chapter of work to improve people’s lives and the communities they call home. https://t.co/zNcwWlugQu
This is a great idea and ought to be replicated in other local communities or states. Better yet, with PPE and proper social distancing measures, this could be scaled nationally.
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How are widespread closures affecting the retail and hospitality industries? Tune in this Thurs. April 9 as @lohplaces and @annelies_goger discuss the impacts and highlight strategies that cities and states are deploying. Register today: https://t.co/ScWDMHoEph #CovidBizClosures
Speaking on small business capital, @Martha_L_Miller notes that there are real challenges when the money and capital isn’t coming from the bank. People ask, is the community going to support me? #BizInBlackCommunities
.@tyboyea: As a country, our identity is based on entrepreneurship, while at the same time there are groups of people that are left out. We have to ask, what are the barriers? The cultural narrative needs to shift along with the economic narrative. #BizInBlackCommunities