“We cannot solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used to create them.”

ALBERT EINSTEIN

Even in strong and growing cities, economic prosperity is often not shared throughout the market.  We help communities address these disparities with the creation of capacity building programs for growth oriented minority businesses that propel them to become larger and more profitable, creating jobs and wealth in the local community.

LOCATIONS:
Grand Rapids, MI and Boston, MA

OUR WORK:
Program design
Market research and customer profile
Document design and development
Business capacity assessment tool design
Program objectives and metrics

Localizing the purchasing power of corporations and anchor institutions can be an effective tool to address economic disparities in a region.  We help regions create strategies that enable them to target their collective spending of millions of dollars to minority and women owned businesses who operate in their area.

LOCATION:
Boston, MA

OUR WORK:
Program design
Program objectives and metrics
Program implementation and governance
Asset mapping
Collective impact

The shifting demographics and economic realities of a city require a constant revisiting of strategies and programs to ensure they continue to address the needs of a community. We work with organizations to evaluate their current priorities and programs to create a work plan, programs, and revenue streams that will enable them to grow their work and influence, particularly in the areas of equity and well-being.

LOCATIONS:
Kansas City, MO and Oakland, CA

OUR WORK:
Strategic planning
Market research
Resource identification
Governance
Asset mapping