Small businesses employ nearly 60% of the private workforce and create nearly 70% of new jobs. The economy relies on small businesses, but they’re in trouble. Only half of small businesses make it to their fifth year of operations. Many small business owners struggle with high staff turnover and operational issues, and many do not capitalize on digital tools to grow their businesses. These inequities are exacerbated in marginalized communities facing the compounded effects of systemic inequality and racism.
So how can we engage in community organizing and community building in order to help with economic revitalization? This panel will focus on tangible steps you can take to support the small businesses most in need while also building the local community.
This webinar is hosted by the
Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise in collaboration with the Consult Your Community Club as part of their annual
Cornell Business Impact Symposium.
