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This is the official BlueSky account of Living Cities, a collaborative of foundations & financial institutions working to close economic gaps, so people in U.S. cities are economically secure & building wealth.

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#GivingTuesday is a reminder that community impact depends on strong, interconnected systems & on funders, donors, & partners committed to breaking down barriers and expanding opportunity.

#LivingCities #Philanthropy #LivingCities #InclusiveEconomies #EconomicMobility #CommunityWealth
December 2, 2025 at 9:34 PM
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Happy Thanksgiving from Living Cities!

We are grateful for our members, partners, and teammates whose commitment drives our work toward a more inclusive economy where everyone can thrive.

#LivingCities #Thanksgiving
November 28, 2025 at 4:29 AM
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This year, $109 billion is expected to support small businesses — a 44% increase from last year. For many entrepreneurs, the holidays account for up to half of their annual sales.

Choosing to shop small & local strengthens community wealth & expands economic mobility.

#LivingCities #ShopSmall
November 26, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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#LivingCities CEO calls on leaders, policymakers, businesses, and media to invest in narrative work as a core equity strategy, reframing the conversation to foster true abundance and agency in America’s communities.

#ImpactInvesting #NarrativeChange #SocialImpact #Equity
Storytelling can reframe the economic conversation
It’s time for a new narrative.
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November 24, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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What if #VentureCapital was built for the 99%?

Sydney Thomas of #SymphonicCapital joins Live with Living Cities Ep. 9 to share how her team is investing in Fintech and Healthtech companies like Canopie, Scout, and Lōvu Health to connect profit with purpose.

#LivingCities #ImpactInvesting
Episode 9: Capital with a Conscience: Sydney Thomas on Rethinking Venture for the 99%
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November 20, 2025 at 9:48 PM
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Honoring those who served and continue to lead in our communities.

Veterans help shape local economies, strengthen small businesses, and inspire the spirit of collaboration that drives us all.

#LivingCities #VeteransDay #Community #Leadership
November 11, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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If your state has elections today, make your voice heard.
Local choices shape the future of our communities, from small business growth to neighborhood investment.

#ElectionDay #VoteLocal #CivicEngagement #LivingCities
November 4, 2025 at 10:17 PM
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“We’re not just producing workers or graduates. We’re producing leaders and global changemakers.”

Ashley Gabb highlights the importance of HBCUs on the latest #LiveWithLivingCities!

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#HBCUs #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #LivingCities #InclusiveEconomy
October 31, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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Nargis Fontaine, Main Street America Project Manager, shares how city partners and community organizations are teaming up to clear barriers and open new opportunities for small businesses.

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#entrepreneurship #smallbusiness #financialfreedom
October 22, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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Access to capital isn’t just about big checks. It’s about understanding what small business owners really need. Ashley Gabb unpacks this + more on Live with Living Cities!

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#AccessToCapital #SmallBusiness #InclusiveEconomies
October 21, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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Adaptability fuels resilience. Haji Bakari Silah of Bakari’s Pizza shares how his business survived COVID by creating a new revenue model in this latest clip from #B3Atlanta!

#entrepreneurship #smallbusiness #revenuesharing #localeconomies #atlanta #b3 #financialfreedom #economyforall
October 20, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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“When neighborhoods go through transitions, small businesses feel it first.” Devon Woodson of Pal’s Lounge shares his story from East Atlanta in our latest from #B3Atlanta.

Watch the full documentary here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wzm_...

#entrepreneurship #smallbusiness #livingcities
October 15, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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Grove Park is building a “business factory” to make sure entrepreneurs are ready to thrive, with the right legal, financial, & operational tools in place. Check out the latest from #B3Atlanta!

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#entrepreneurship #smallbusiness #atlanta #grovepark #localeconom
October 14, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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This #IndigenousPeoplesDay, we’re celebrating leadership in Albuquerque — where culture, collaboration, and community are shaping the city’s future.

Read more about Albuquerque's rich cultural identity of Native Americans!

#LivingCities #CommunityLeadership #InclusiveEconomies #LocalInnovation
The Rich Cultural Identity of Native Americans in ABQ
From local government officials to philanthropic stakeholders to Living Cities staff, this story is one in a series that demonstrates the impact Living Cities has across the U.S.
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October 13, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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“If you don’t dream big enough, then what are you doing it for?”

Terrill Patterson shares his bold vision for hospitality in the latest installment of #B3Atlanta. Entrepreneurs are the bedrock of our local economies. Watch the full doc here: youtu.be/nqZIWE2GezE

#smallbusiness #entrepreneurship
October 9, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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Sweet Auburn’s story is one of legacy, resilience, and renewal — where history shapes the path forward. Watch the full documentary: youtu.be/nqZIWE2GezE

#entrepreneurship #smallbusiness #financialfreedom #economicopportunity #atlanta
October 8, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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Follow along on the next stop of Breaking Barriers to Business: Atlanta, Georgia! From Sweet Auburn’s cultural legacy to Grove Park’s business infrastructure, meet the people reshaping what inclusive growth looks like.

Watch the full doc here: youtu.be/nqZIWE2GezE

#entrepreneurship #smallbusiness
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October 6, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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#WestBoulevard businesses faced loan and visibility challenges. Now, supported by B3 Charlotte, Main Street American, and #TruistFoundation, a fresh energy is driving change.

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#B3Charlotte #FinancialFreedom #SmallBusiness #EconomicOpportunity
September 19, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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Charlotte is reimagining its Corridors of Opportunity. See how Living Cities, #TruistFoundation & Main Street America are investing in small business resilience through #B3Charlotte!

#BreakingBarriersToBusiness #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneurship #EconomicOpportunity #InclusiveEconomies
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September 18, 2025 at 9:36 PM
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“Change is real and here to stay.” West Boulevard is thriving, and B3 Charlotte is here to amplify.

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#FinancialFreedom #EconomicOpportunity #SmallBusiness #B3 #LivingCities #Entrepreneurship
September 18, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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“Breaking barriers means action — funding, policy change, lifting business stories.” Supported by #B3Charlotte.

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#EconomicOpportunity #FinancialFreedom #B3 #LivingCities #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneurship
September 17, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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With food costs skyrocketing, Erica Williams, Co-Owner of Chicken Box Café in North Charlotte says support systems like those powered by #B3Charlotte and #TruistFoundation are key to survival.

#EconomicOpportunity #FinancialFreedom #B3 #LivingCities #SmallBusinesses #FinancialFreedom
September 16, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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The vision for Sugar Creek is bright and Aliza Diggs-Bailey, Executive Director of Sugar Creek Business Association is helping lead the way.

Full story here! youtu.be/1JPaiYf0fYg?...

#B3 #Charlotte #SugarCreek #LivingCities #EconomicOpportunity #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness #FinancialFreedom
September 15, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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Internal barriers in city government? The City of Charlotte is breaking them down.

#B3 #SmallBusiness #FinancialFreedom #LivingCities
September 12, 2025 at 9:42 PM
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Entrepreneurship isn’t just about individual hustle. Philip Gaskin joins #LiveWithLivingCities to share how to create environments where businesses & communities thrive.

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#Entrepreneurship #InclusiveEconomies #FinancialFreedom #EconomicOpportunity
September 11, 2025 at 10:48 PM