Small Business Forward

Small Business Forward is sponsored by JPMorgan Chase & Co.. JPMorgan Chase's global Small Business Forward program supports women, minority, and veteran-owned small businesses by connecting them to critical resources including capital, technical support, and guidance, with a focus on creating and preserving quality jobs.

The foundation also has a $30 billion Racial Equity Commitment meaning programs serving Black, Hispanic, Latino, and underserved communities receive priority consideration.

Business Growth and Entrepreneurship | JPMorganChase Diversity, opportunity & inclusion Chairman and CEO Letter to Shareholders Business growth and entrepreneurship Environmental sustainability Financial health and wealth creation An Ohio-based company is protecting first responders around the world With support from JPMorganChase, Fire-Dex is providing protective equipment to firefighters in 100 countries and all 50 states.

The pandemic’s bankable moment Veteran’s Unconventional Path to Landing her Dream Job in Tech U.S. Army Veteran Ashley Wigfall transitioned to a civilian role and charted her path to technologist through mentorship and skills training at the JPMorgan Chase tech hub in Plano, Texas.

Chairman and CEO Letter to Shareholders Business growth and entrepreneurship As part of our American Dream Initiative, we’re helping 10 million entrepreneurs and business owners over the next several years achieve their goals and strengthen their communities through our ecosystem of tools, resources, and policy advocacy. Helping build strong communities Small businesses are the backbone of the economy.

Their success lends itself to stronger communities by creating new jobs, driving local economic growth and offering residents more options and opportunities. As the nation’s leading small business bank, we’re proud to serve more than 7 million small businesses.

Across communities, from small towns to big cities, we offer resources to help business owners overcome obstacles through mentorship, training and access to capital that can support their growth plans.

Powering 10 million small businesses As part of our American Dream Initiative, we’ve kicked off an effort to power 10 million small businesses over the next several years with the capital, coaching, tools, and practical policy solutions they need to thrive.

How we’re making an impact As part of our American Dream Initiative, we’re helping 10 million business owners over the next several years achieve their goals and strengthen their communities through our ecosystem of tools, resources, and policy advocacy.

Increasing Access to Capital at Every Stage of Growth We support business owners at every stage of their journey, from basic banking needs like checking, savings, and credit cards to more complex services such as payments, lending, and cash management. We also work with community and mission-oriented partners to further extend our impact.

Providing Local Advice and Resources We provide one-on-one coaching and technical assistance for small businesses and continue to expand our network of small business bankers and Senior Business Consultants so entrepreneurs nationwide can access the local expertise and support they need to grow.

Strengthening Local Commercial Corridors We pilot revitalization programs along main streets in key communities, working with local partners and leveraging the firm's commercial real estate and home-lending expertise to drive neighborhood-level growth.

Connecting Small Businesses with Better Healthcare Alternatives We provide resources to help small businesses navigate high and growing healthcare costs, including a dedicated resource center and continued investment in lower-cost alternative plans.

Helping Small Businesses Access Critical Supplier Programs We connect small firms to supplier demand in priority sectors, helping qualified small businesses access defense and government supplier programs by leveraging firmwide relationships and contractor initiatives, streamlining requirements, and easing labor and working capital strain.

Advancing Policies that Support Entrepreneurship and Job Creation We champion policies that increase capital and reduce red tape for small businesses. Smart, predictable policy unlocks capital and accelerates growth.

Small Businesses: The Engines Driving Economic Growth Hear from Business Banking CEO Ben Walter and discover inspiring stories from small business owners across America who faced crisis points and showed heart, humility, and hustle to propel their businesses forward in our Unshakeables podcast.

Entrepreneur Grows Fleet to Help Manage Waste in DFW Diana Martinez grew her two-truck waste management company into a multi-million dollar business with help from JPMorganChase. She now employs dozens of people and helps create cleaner communities across the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

An Ohio-based company is protecting first responders around the world With support from JPMorganChase, Fire-Dex is providing protective equipment to firefighters in 100 countries and all 50 states. How a Southern Skincare Brand is Blending Purpose and Profits FarmHouse Fresh – a natural skincare company that also runs an animal sanctuary – sells products from Dallas to Dubai with support from JPMorganChase.

Helping 13,000 Detroit Small Business Owners Make it Happen Meet one of Detroit’s small business owners contributing to the city’s revitalization and—with support from JPMorgan Chase—helping to build more resilient neighborhoods and a stronger local economy. Highlights of our support We’ve launched a resource center that provides educational content and advice to help early-stage and established entrepreneurs achieve their goals.

Since 2020, our local Senior Business Consultants have helped more than 10,000 small business owners across 45+ cities strengthen operations, access new opportunities, and plan for long-term success, and we plan to mentor and graduate nearly 115,000 total small businesses over the next decade.

Revitalizing Local Communities Our targeted philanthropic capital and community partnerships help lay the groundwork for lasting small business success by addressing foundational challenges and building local capacity. in credit for U.S. small businesses in 2025 Business Growth and Entrepreneurship Research Explore JPMorganChase Institute research on a variety of topics related to the lifecycle of small businesses.

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