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Small businesses take the gold! Read our latest Los Angeles Times op-ed to learn how we’re preparing local, diverse small businesses to “get in the game” as LA hosts several upcoming sporting events including the Olympics in 2028. Next Street is partnering with the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce and Vermont Slauson Economic Development Corporation, with support from LISC LA to create opportunities to support small and diverse businesses across Greater Los Angeles in accessing and competing for upcoming contracting opportunities. #smallbusiness #entrepreneurs #getinthegame #la2028 #laolympics https://lnkd.in/gMkCpENx

August is #NationalBlackBusinessMonth, during which NXST Partner Donald Jones sat down with three Black female entrepreneurs - Laura Donald of Axis Talent Partners, and Carine Saint-Jean and Farah Saint-Jean, BA, RRT of Spectacular Affairs to discuss how their identity has been an asset in their entrepreneurial journey. Head on over to our blog to read the insightful interviews and celebrate Black identity. https://lnkd.in/gze2RhBY

I'm excited and honored to be joining the Advancing Supplier Diversity in Healthcare conference next month and representing Next Street's work in Los Angeles County on the Get in the Game Initiative. If you are in the area, please register today! #HSDC24 #NXST #smallbusiness #neweconomy #GetintheGame

ICYMI: 83% of SMBs who use AI say it has been helpful in improving systems, increasing efficiency, and helping produce content (per Bipartisan Policy Center). But many small businesses are still reluctant to try AI tools. Read Co-CEO Samantha Berg's latest blog post to learn how we can ensure small businesses don't get left behind in the AI journey. https://lnkd.in/gE-4hua4

Welcome to Chicago, everyone visiting for the #DNC! NXST is proud to work with so many great partners in this great city, and we are excited to welcome colleagues and partners from around the country this week. If you're in town, we'd love to connect to discuss how to support #smallbusiness in the next 4 years and beyond. www.nextstreet.com

Today marks the 2-year anniversary of the CHIPS and Science Act. Read our Fortune op-ed from last year to brush up on how CHIPS is fueling a "New Procurement Economy" for small- and medium-sized suppliers, and how we can leverage it to help close the racial wealth gap. https://lnkd.in/gHbifK-5

#AI can be a powerful tool, but many small and medium-sized businesses aren't sure how to tackle it. In her latest blog post, NXST Co-CEO Samantha Berg shares thoughts on how we can help Main Street and other #SMBs take advantage of the benefits AI has to offer. https://lnkd.in/gE-4hua4

The Center for an Urban Future recently shared a list of 5 ideas for increasing economic mobility in NYC. In our latest blog post, NXST's Donald Jones shares how our work to create a Playbook for replicating the Cincinnati Minority Business Accelerator can help drive one of these ideas forward. https://lnkd.in/gqX3uRnC

Hey #Dayton, #Ohio! The IBROC RFP has officially been released! We invite you to submit your proposals to operate the Center by September 30th. The IBROC will offer support and resources to underserved entrepreneurs, helping to drive their growth and success. For more information, please download the RFP documents via https://lnkd.in/gUpatuFv.