Impact Stories
Storytelling is in our DNA. We celebrate the champions and change-makers dedicated to growing and sustaining more equitable entrepreneurial ecosystems in their communities and beyond.
PLACE Builders: The Seed Planted by Pava LaPere
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E3 Durham: Leveraging Federal Dollars to Catalyze Durham County ARPA Investment in a Small Business Support Ecosystem
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On a Personal Note: Leading Forward
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Featured Program
As an action learning network of Black leaders committed to catalyzing economic liberation and wealth for Black communities, Black Wall Street Forward is reimagining and developing vibrant Black Wall Streets across the country.
Community Impact
Strengthening a local equitable entrepreneurial ecosystem requires intention, stakeholder alignment, local leadership, timely data, trust-building, authentic community engagement, and an actionable plan that can be invested in and sustained over time. We work with cities to help implement their plans, track their data, amplify emerging stories, and identify public and private resources to sustain this work over time.
Support the vision
Our work is generously supported by local and national foundations as well as corporations and individuals who share our commitment to fostering more equitable entrepreneurial communities across the country. If you are interested in supporting us directly please click here. If you’d like to talk further about how you or your organization can best support Forward Cities’ mission please contact us. Thank you!