The Urgency of Now Day 1

Across the country, businesses, community organizations, and regional leaders are facing a critical challenge—access to capital is tightening, funding is becoming more competitive, and too many communities are being left out of economic growth.

The Urgency of Now Fireside Chat brings together leaders across public, private, and philanthropic sectors to address what’s happening now—and what must happen next.

This session will focus on the real barriers limiting access to grants, contracts, and investment, and explore how stronger partnerships and new approaches to capital flow can drive economic development, strengthen local infrastructure, and expand opportunity in historically disinvested communities.

Join us to be part of a focused conversation centered on solutions, collaboration, and immediate action.