Hi Friend,

May is National Small Business Month!

Did you know? NCRC supports entrepreneurship and small businesses through a variety of programs, research, impact ventures and advocacy. One example can be found in Illinois where a new state grant fund called Back to Business (B2B) will provide grants to businesses in some of the hardest-hit sectors of the Illinois economy: food service, hospitality, and the creative arts. The state grants will be administered in partnership with NCRC’s CDFI, the NCRC Community Development Fund.

"The impacts of the pandemic are far from over for small businesses and its aftermath continues to threaten their long-term success, especially for those owned by Black, Latino, and other underserved entrepreneurs,” said Marisa Calderon, NCRC’s Chief of Community and Finance. “These grants will help to shore up small businesses, preserve what they have worked so hard to build, and save jobs in our communities.”

Individual donations to NCRC support our year-round work to make a Just Economy a national priority and a local reality. It’s possible, and it starts with you!

Can you make a donation to NCRC today?

As a donor, you’ll become a member of the Just Economy Club, the network for individuals who support NCRC’s work. You’ll also NCRC”s network and enjoy lots of perks like access to our members-only research tools and discounts to theour 2024 Just Economy Conference!

Thanks for your support and all that you do to build an economy that works fairly for everyone.

Team NCRC