- July 8, 2021
- Posted by: Stratford Team
- Category: Business
Washington has supplied the resources; now, local leaders—in collaboration with a network of entrepreneurship support organizations, economic development groups, chambers of commerce, community-based groups, major corporations, anchor institutions, and state government partners—can supply small business relief and recovery strategies.
This piece recommends segmenting strategies across two stages: relief and recovery.
Across relief, we recommend that local leaders map the small business support allocations in the American Rescue Plan, invest their flexible CFR resources in small business outreach and technical assistance networks, and, if necessary, partner with states to deploy capital directly to small businesses using CFR funds.
Across recovery, the lens shifts to strategic investments in a quality, racially equitable small business rebound. Local governments cannot do this alone, and therefore should prioritize a few…
