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This report reveals a rapidly unfolding crisis facing women- and minority-owned businesses across the United States.

Despite contributing trillions to the U.S. economy, these enterprises are experiencing sharp revenue declines, shrinking procurement opportunities, and an increasingly unsupportive policy environment.

Our survey of 110 firms shows nearly half reporting revenue losses and reduced business support—a dramatic reversal from the optimism seen just 18 months ago.

As federal protections and contracting goals are scaled back, the stability of millions of businesses—and the communities they sustain—is at risk.

The full report outlines targeted interventions for policymakers, corporations, state and local governments, and business support organizations.  Download it now!

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Economic Development in the Shadow of Federal Uncertainty: A 2025 Landscape Report

Economic Development in the Shadow of Federal Uncertainty: A 2025 Landscape Report

Between January and June 2025, we conducted a virtual listening tour with economic development leaders across diverse communities—urban centers, suburban regions, and rural areas with varying degrees of federal dependency. The conversations revealed that practitioners are not simply waiting for policy clarity— they are actively restructuring their approaches to economic development while working to preserve hard-won gains from previous years. This report examines those adaptations and their implications for building resilient local economies.

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CDFIs IN THE CROSSHAIRS: Navigating Growth, Mission, and Federal Uncertainty in 2025

CDFIs IN THE CROSSHAIRS: Navigating Growth, Mission, and Federal Uncertainty in 2025

This white paper synthesizes insights drawn from one-on-one interviews with CDFI leaders across the country. These conversations offer an unfiltered look at how organizations are adjusting strategies to preserve impact, diversify funding, and defend the integrity of their work—often while facing existential threats to their model.

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CHILD CARE PROVIDERS SPEAK: Unlocking Growth and Economic Opportunity Through Tailored Support

CHILD CARE PROVIDERS SPEAK: Unlocking Growth and Economic Opportunity Through Tailored Support

Drawing on surveys and in-depth interviews, this report amplifies the voices of child care providers, revealing their challenges, aspirations, and urgent needs for financial and operational support.
The data gathered provides actionable insights for Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), associations, and government officials
working in the child care sector.

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