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A blog that informs our clients about real world topics related to what we do as Scale Strategic Solutions!
'Not Operating in a Bubble': The $1.44 billion regional impact of Black-owned businesses
The African American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Cincinnati/ Northern Kentucky in partnership with the University of Cincinnati Economics Center conducted a study on the economic impact of Black-owned businesses. The region has benefited from $1.44 billion generated by local Black-owned businesses. Scale Strategic Solutions president, Calista H. Smith, was featured in an interview about the report on WLWT’s “Let’s Talk Cincy.”
The conversation also discussed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. “If you are a survivor as a Black business after COVID, you are not operating in a small bubble,” stated Smith. “You’re not only helping the Black community, but the community at large.”
Scale Strategic Solutions has survived and thrived since the onset of the pandemic, in part because of a good business foundation built on technical assistance from the African American Chamber of Commerce
and other resource centers for small businesses.
Click the link below to watch the full WLWT interview:
In today’s data-driven world, local health departments (LHDs) play a critical role in shaping community health and advancing equity. Yet, to do this effectively, they need more than just national trends, they need access to localized, granular data that reflects the real conditions on the ground. Data sharing is not only a technical challenge but a strategic community-focused practice. When LHDs collaborate with community organizations such as schools, hospitals, social service agencies and law enforcement, they unlock new pathways to address public health challenges more effectively. Local data allows communities to identify emerging health threats, evaluate the impact of programs, and understand how the Social Determinants of Health influence well-being. Scale Strategic Solutions, in partnership with D.E.E.P. Consultants and Strategik513, is proud to announce the development of a robust, strategic roadmap designed to support public health professionals in leveraging data to improve population health outcomes and reduce disparities. Our team of subject matter experts collaborated closely with the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) and local health departments to gain firsthand insights into the challenges and opportunities surrounding data sharing practices. This discovery process informed the creation of two key resources aimed at building data capacity in the field. The "Increasing Data Sharing Capacity for Local Health Departments" asynchronous training, alongside the complementary Data Sharing Resource Guide , are now available on NACCHO University , the organization’s online learning platform. At Scale, we are committed to advancing the culture of data sharing within public health ecosystems. These resources were developed to meet practitioners where they are, offering flexible, high-impact tools to drive meaningful improvements in health equity and data-driven decision-making. If your organization is interested in learning more or would benefit from a customized training solution tailored to your specific data sharing needs, we invite you to contact us . Together, we can empower local health leaders with the tools and knowledge needed to transform data into action.
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