SSBCI 2.0

SSBCI 2.0: A New Capital Tool for Revitalizing and Diversifying Manufacturing explores how the revived State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI), funded by the American Rescue Plan, offers a powerful opportunity to expand access to capital for small manufacturers—particularly those led by entrepreneurs of color. Co-published by The Century Foundation and the Urban Manufacturing Alliance, the report outlines key lessons from the first iteration of SSBCI and provides recommendations for using this tool to promote racial equity and economic revitalization.