Small businesses provide economic benefits to owners, employees and communities, and provide intangible benefits through services and amenities. They shape the cultural identity of neighborhoods and help build social capital. At Urban we study the conditions affecting small business performance and unequal access to business ownership. We explore and assess initiatives aimed at supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses through access to capital, technical assistance, and advocacy. View our additional community economic development work on Capital Flows, Opportunity Zones, and CDFIs.
