Heroes in our midst: The team behind the only free-standing birth center in Washington, D.C. (Partner Content)

Heroes in our midst: How community developer Buwa Binitie is fighting the housing crunch and strengthening D.C.’s communities (Partner Content)

(Partner Content) How more access to more capital can support the growth of underserved businesses.

The pandemic created unprecedented challenges for small businesses and their communities. These four women entrepreneurs rose to the occasion. By WP BrandStudio When covid-19 arrived in the U.S. and lockdown protocols were put into place, businesses closed their doors for…

(Partner Content) JPMorgan Chase is committing $30 billion to address key drivers of the racial wealth divide, reduce systemic racism against Black and Latinx people and support employees

Communities under-served before the pandemic need relief more than ever. JPMorgan Chase is part of the solution. (Partner content)

Some might believe a car crashing into a restaurant’s dining room during the first night of service would be a negative omen, but Lou Malnati was hardly fazed when it happened to his Chicago-based business in 1971. Instead of panicking,…

Visitors to New Orleans often want to take a piece of the city’s culinary magic home with them, and many do just that by learning traditional cajun and creole cooking skills in the heart of the French Quarter. For 35…

With a number of major public projects well underway, Detroit’s planners and lenders have renewed focus on the role of small business development in the city’s ongoing revitalization. Now the next step of putting these lessons to work nationwide is…

Detroit’s ongoing renewal offers an ideal opportunity to enact modern urban planning practices, via both physical construction projects as well as the innovative relationships behind the scenes that bring plans to fruition. Public-private partnerships like the one between the city…

Keona Tate saw promise, where many could not. In the south side Chicago neighborhood of Woodlawn, she was happy to find a vacant, two-family brick home within walking distance of both her job and her son’s high school. Tate recently…

Cities are increasingly punching above their weight as engines of global economic growth. But, as any boxer knows, to be a contender you need a good one-two punch.

It’s a sad truth: It often takes a disaster before people will do what’s needed to solve a problem. For Detroit, it was a slow-motion tragedy that engulfed the city for decades. Today, however, the city is in the midst…

The ongoing revitalization of American downtowns has seen restaurants, businesses and residential developments result in bustling streets and thriving local economies. But often, surrounding neighborhoods haven’t experienced the same renaissance. Many families in nearby communities continue to grapple with limited…

When was the last time you saw an all-female construction crew? Chances are you don’t have an answer: Women make up a mere 3 percent of workers in well-paid, middle-skill construction jobs, according to“Pathways to Equity: Narrowing the Wage Gap…

In an age where technology is advancing at the speed of light, the need for tech-savvy graduates is growing just as fast. Companies everywhere are striving to create innovative products and applications but this can’t happen without top talent.

It may take a village to raise a child, but for some women at JPMorgan Chase, just one mentor was key to navigating new motherhood while going back to work. Starting late in 2014, the Women on the Move employee…

By 2050, there will be 2.5 billion more people living in cities than there are today. In this increasingly urban world, cities have become the center of society’s most pressing economic, social and environmental challenges. They also offer the greatest…

I’ve spent much of the last month in Detroit reflecting on the tremendous progress this city has made. As part of the Global Cities Initiative – our joint project with the Brookings Institution – civic, business and political leaders gathered…

After years of friendship and family ties, Regina Gaines, Andrea Dunbar and Terry Mullins decided to start a business together in Detroit. While they brainstormed and wrote a business plan, they always came back to a non-negotiable mission: their venture…

Demand is high for middle-skill workers in the healthcare and manufacturing industries. Unemployment remains high across the globe, yet recent data reveals that employers are having trouble finding workers in key sectors. As part of our five-year, $250 million New…

High school graduation was staring Gregory Davis in the face, and he didn’t know what he wanted to do after the big day came. Working a minimum wage job wasn’t the right path, and yet college was a distant thought.…

The bankruptcy of Detroit is well-worn territory. After the city announced in July 2013 that it would default on its $18 billion debt—the biggest municipal bankruptcy in U.S. history—headline after headline cemented a familiar narrative within the public consciousness. “How…

Every time I speak with a small business owner, I am struck by how hard they work, the satisfaction they derive from building something of their own, and the transformation of their aspirations into something tangible. Whether it is April…

Even though the number of businesses owned by African American entrepreneurs is rising sharply, many struggle to secure the financing they need to start or grow their businesses. According to the Small Business Association, the number of African American-owned firms…

Goodwill Industries Denver has been contributing to the community for over 90 years by reinvesting capital back into educational programs for locals. These programs, in part due to public-private partnerships like Goodwill Denver has with JPMorgan Chase, includes education initiatives, career development…

There’s a locally grown incentive program in Seattle that is not only giving families access to healthier food—it’s also providing the farms that grow it a much-needed boost to their earnings. The Fresh Bucks program, a partnership between the City…

One Denver-based organization has helped nearly 8001 Denver women learn valuable job and life skills to help them stay employed and move towards self-reliance—creating a future for themselves, their family, our community and our economy. And it all started with beans.…

To some of Houston’s teens, downtown’s towering office buildings seem as unreachable as distant planets. For them, a career trajectory that leads to a job within a Fortune 500 company is unimaginable. Genesys Works has flourished since it began 13…

Chicago’s much-loved Shedd Aquarium opened on May 30, 1930 as the first inland aquarium with both salt- and fresh-water habitats. Since then, the aquarium has expanded its offerings to include community outreach and education initiatives, and it functions as a…

A creative launch pad for tech-infused hobbyists, SparkFun Electronics is a Colorado online retailer and education center for consumer electronic components that keeps increasing its impact. Nathan Seidle started the company in 2003 with a mission to encourage innovation by…

Irma Galvan, owner and chef of Irma’s restaurant in downtown Houston’s Warehouse District, has put her heart and soul into her popular establishment, and it’s tangible from the minute you walk through the front doors. Diners are greeted by a…

Just a few short years ago, Brenthaven was a local manufacturer providing backpacks to the explorers and adventurers of the Pacific Northwest. Today, the Seattle-based maker of luggage and electronics cases is an international corporation designing innovative products for the…

Whether to satisfy a hankering for the delicious Bahama Mama sausage platter or decadent Jumbo Cream Puff, locals and tourists alike flock to Schmidt’s Restaurant and Banquet Haus in Columbus, Ohio’s German Village district. Founded by German immigrant J. Fred…

Joel and Leticia Pollock arrived in Miami in 2010 with a dream of launching a world-class coffee business. Drawing on their knowledge of roasting, brewing and serving coffee, they opened Panther Coffee in Wynwood—an emerging neighborhood north of downtown Miami…

It’s easy to focus on the challenges facing Detroit, a city that has seen a dramatic shift from a global industrial powerhouse to America’s largest municipal bankruptcy. But we find it far more interesting to talk about the revitalization underway…

The STEM Out-of-School Time helps learning come alive with its hands-on, interactive approach to science, technology, engineering and math. With good reason, Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education is making headlines. STEM jobs are growing at three times the…

New York, Paris and Milan might be recognized worldwide for their fashion profile, but Miami is not that far behind. The city’s style and creative flair are unique, and one of the spots where it is unleashed is Rex Fabrics.…