Main Street Assembly designed and delivered a national initiative that introduced small businesses to practical AI resources through a worker-centered lens, helping them strengthen business resilience while supporting a more stable, skilled workforce. The effort brought together regional small business development partners and employers from across the country and combined learning, peer exchange, and hands-on implementation support.

In partnership with Jobs for the Future (JFF), Main Street Assembly conducted a national research study to better understand how small businesses are adopting AI and the anticipated impacts on businesses, workers, and historically marginalized populations. The effort combined national data collection with deep regional engagement to surface practical insights that reflect real-world conditions across industries and geographies.