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The way young people think about money matters.

Financial education is about more than dollars and cents, it helps young people develop the confidence, habits, and decision-making skills they need to build financially secure futures.

Read our latest article to see how Progress for Good is helping young people strengthen their financial mindset.
And stay tuned: Each month, Progress Playbook will share new articles with insights, stories, and practical tools for building businesses, lives, and communities we love.

Read this article and explore more from The Journal at the link in our bio.

Congratulations to Ashley Marrero, founder of Kente Cones and a Blueprint Project entrepreneur, for her appearance on TODAY with Jenna Bush Hager and Sheinelle Jones! In celebration of National Ice Cream Month, Ashley shares the inspiration behind her Afro-American-inspired frozen treats—and shows what Blueprint entrepreneurs are bringing to the table.

From idea to infrastructure. 💡

Through the Blueprint Project, founders moved from testing real business ideas to building the systems needed for sustainable growth. Blueprint Clarify helped early-stage entrepreneurs validate community needs, while Blueprint Activate supported business owners in strengthening operations, branding, pricing, and leadership.

The result: stronger businesses built with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose.

Learn more about Blueprint and the founders at the link in bio.

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Searching for funding opportunities this July and September?

We’ve gathered a selection of grants and funding programs for entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and community leaders looking to expand their work and create greater impact.

At Progress Playbook, we make it easier to discover, understand, and take action on valuable funding and growth opportunities.

For monthly updates on grants, resources, and opportunities for entrepreneurs, subscribe to our newsletter using the link in bio.

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Meet the businesses shaping the future of our neighborhoods 🔥

A special thank you to all the entrepreneurs and businesses who attended this year’s Renaissance Summit 👏🏾

Tap each video to follow and support these businesses!

Brenda Hilliard
The North Star Books + Bar Bed-Vyne Wine & Spirits
Pairgap
The BeWellBro
Building Beats
Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce
Hot Bread Kitchen
Brooklyn Public Library
Emicia Yvette
Joanne Bartley
Cheech Studios

Rinconcito DoMex
Office of Neighborhood Safety

Let’s make progress 💪🏾

Meet our Renaissance Summit 2026 Workshop Facilitators.

On June 27 at BRIC, they’ll help guide participants through an interactive workshop experience designed to spark reflection, build relationships, and turn ideas into meaningful next steps.

From supporting group discussions to encouraging connection and participation, our facilitators will help create the space for attendees to engage deeply, think boldly, and leave with clarity on what they are building next.

Join us at the Renaissance Summit 2026: Brooklyn’s most ambitious gathering for builders, entrepreneurs, and community leaders.