INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY CHAIN FORUM
Powering Small Business Growth in Industrial Transformation
Next Street's Industrial Supply Chain Forum promotes dialogue and action to strengthen the small businesses and workers that anchor America's supply chain and communities
About Us
Resilient Supply Chains. Stronger Economies
The Forum brings together leaders across sectors to translate America’s reindustrialization into tangible outcomes for small businesses, workers, and communities. Through stakeholder convenings, applied research, and pilot initiatives, we advance practical solutions that strengthen small businesses and build more resilient supply chains.
Our Work At-A-Glance
industry representatives in our community
experts in our knowledge network
Industry events and gatherings
Our approach
Catalyzing the Moment
Trillions in public and private capital are reshaping America’s industrial landscape, financing local infrastructure in communities and reinvesting in U.S. manufacturing. Small businesses are essential to supplying critical industries and restoring our capacity to build and make things here in America.
The Forum advances solutions to strengthen the systems that enable small businesses to compete and grow in industrial supply chains.
01
Business Development
Scaling results-driven programs that prepare small businesses with the industry-specific guidance they need to be successful
02
Capital and Financing
Expanding access to capital through small business and supplier financing programs and responsible capital products
03
Workforce Development
Established approaches that center small businesses with skilled workforces that mobilizes capacity and skills on an industrial scale
Our Work
Featured Insights and Resources
Explore a selection of articles, reports, and insights from the Forum.
Webinar
How States Are Fueling Regional Industrial Growth
Exploring strategies to strengthen supply chains, grow regional industries, and boost economic competitiveness.
Report
Reflections Report
Explore the Forum’s first year, with insights on America’s reindustrialization and highlights from key programs and events.
Webinar
State of America's Reindustrialization in 2026
Experts explore what reindustrialization means for small businesses and workers.
Op-Ed
Tariffs and Small Businesses
Read Fast Company op-ed on the impact of tariffs and global trade on U.S. small businesses.
Event
Forging Ahead: Small Businesses in LA
Watch two panel discussions on the role of small businesses amid Los Angeles’ regional transformation.
Report
Scaling for Growth
Explore how America’s industrial transformation is opening new opportunities for small businesses nationwide.
Event
Adapting and Innovating in America’s Reindustrialization
Insights from leaders on the future of U.S. manufacturing and opportunities for small and mid-sized manufacturers.
Op-Ed
Centering SMBs in the Industrial Transformation
Read our Brookings op-ed calling for a Marshall Plan to support small businesses and workers.
Webinar
Forum DC Launch Event
Launch program featuring insights from policy leaders on the state of manufacturing and impact of SMBs.
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