Augmented Reality for Manufacturing Businesses Demonstration Project in Partnership with Jobs for the Future
In partnership with Jobs for the Future (JFF), Main Street Assembly led a multi-region augmented reality (AR) demonstration project with manufacturing small businesses across the United States. The initiative introduced an AR solution that enabled businesses to document existing manufacturing processes and use AI-powered functionality to train employees across experience levels—from veteran and supervisory leads to new hires—supporting more inclusive, efficient, and scalable workforce training.
Developing an Organizational Small Business Market Strategy in Partnership with Jobs for the Future
Main Street Assembly led the development of an organization-wide small business strategy for Jobs for the Future (JFF), a national, mission-driven workforce development organization. The work focused on aligning JFF’s workforce mission with the realities of small businesses, identifying where the organization could add the greatest value, and defining a clear path from strategy to pilot and long-term impact.
Women’s Leadership & Entrepreneurship Program Design in Partnership with Tide Risers
In partnership with Tide Risers, Main Street Assembly co-designed and delivered a multi-region leadership program focused on supporting women leaders—including women entrepreneurs—in building greater impact, resilience, and agency in their professional and personal lives. The program combined in-person and virtual learning with peer connection and community building to create a supportive, values-driven leadership experience across the United States.
Small Business Quality Job Framework in Partnership with Jobs for the Future
In partnership with Jobs for the Future (JFF), Main Street Assembly developed a practical framework to help small businesses provide quality jobs while remaining competitive in the post-COVID labor market. The effort focused on identifying job-quality practices that meaningfully improve worker outcomes and rigorously testing them against the financial, operational, and capacity constraints small businesses face—ensuring the framework was realistic, adoptable, and sustainable.
Feasibility Study for Coworking Space Franchise
Main Street Assembly conducted a feasibility study to assess potential new markets in the New York Metropolitan Area for an established coworking space franchise seeking to expand from the West Coast. The work combined market research, ecosystem engagement, and financial analysis to identify locations with strong demand and long-term growth potential.