On September 15, My Brother’s Keeper Cincinnati and Achievers Network brought young men together for a powerful Career Summit focused on preparing them for what comes next. The summit connected students with mentors, professionals, and career opportunities while giving them practical tools to think about their future, build relationships, and take the next step toward college, careers, and leadership. This work was sponsored by United Way of Greater Cincinnati.

Every city faces a hidden challenge: small businesses owned by aging entrepreneurs are nearing retirement with no clear plan for succession. When these businesses close unexpectedly, communities lose jobs, services, and local character. The problem often goes unnoticed until it is too late. This blog explores a practical solution called the Succession Bank, designed to help cities preserve small businesses and support local economies. Understanding the Small Business Successi

Providing the down payment assistance people need to buy an existing business. Every city has small businesses that took decades to build. Barber shops, auto repair garages, restaurants, cleaning companies, and manufacturing shops are the backbone of local economies. Now, many of these businesses face an uncertain future. Their owners, mostly Baby Boomers, are approaching retirement age, and most have no plan for what happens next. This wave of retirements is known as the Sil