Connecting Purpose to Impact
Featured Projects & Impact Stories
Real results. Real impact-empowering organizations, businesses, ecosystems, and community partners.
Capacity Building
We support organizations and small businesses in strengthening their operational, financial, and strategic foundations to ensure they are prepared for sustainable growth and funding opportunities
small busines ecosystem development
We design and facilitate initiatives that connect entrepreneurs, funders, and support organizations to strengthen local and regional economic ecosystems.
partnerships & Collaborations
We cultivate and manage cross-sector partnerships that align shared goals, leverage collective expertise, and drive measurable outcomes.
Research & Strategy
We deliver data-informed research and strategic insights that help organizations make informed decisions, align resources, and plan for long-term impact.
RECENT PROJECTS
Our Value Proposition Is To Connect, Purpose to Impact
SMALL BUSINESS EDUCATION SERIES
Fall 2021
Small businesses are critical in driving our local economy. We work directly with small business owners to assist them with business concept design, accessing capital, resource development, and much more. If you need help with a specific area of your business, check out our upcoming events page for live and virtual workshops designed with the small business owner in mind
SMALL BUSINESS ECOSYSTEM ASSESSMENT & ENGAGEMENT
February 2020
Identifying how small businesses ecosystems serve and support BIPOC business owners was the central focus of this 15-month project. Working in partnership with Common Future, Next Street, and a cadre of community stakeholders, our consultant team facilitated solution-oriented conversations in St. Louis, MO, Richmond, VA and NYC. Click the link below to read more.
VILLAGE OF ROBBINS WATER PRIORITIES REPORT
Winter 2020
Supporting the work of a team of municipal staff, engineers, and non-profit technical assistance providers, our consultant team helped the Village of Robbins, IL prioritize capital improvements to their water infrastructure. Click the link below to see the results of this work.
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Richmond Ecosystem RICH RVA
Summer 2024
RICHRVA is a community-driven platform empowering Black-, Brown-, and minority-owned businesses in Richmond, VA. It offers a stage-based roadmap and connects entrepreneurs to funding, training, and strategic partners, making it easier for local businesses to launch, sustain, and expand in an inclusive economic ecosystem.​