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William W. Towns, PhD, MBA
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External Publication William Towns 9/29/26 External Publication William Towns 9/29/26

Black-Owned Businesses Often Struggle to Access Capital. Here’s How Financial Institutions Can Change That.

Banks and investors can widen access to capital by reconsidering creditworthiness, strengthening representation in governance, and accounting for social as well as financial returns.

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External Publication William Towns 9/29/26 External Publication William Towns 9/29/26

Community Revitalization Is Hard to Get Right. Here’s How It Can Succeed.

Sustainable community revitalization depends on community listening, coordinated planning, respect for local priorities, and long-term institutional commitment.

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What Impact Investors Want from Companies with a Cause

Mission-driven companies must pair a credible business case with measurable social benefit and show how purpose shapes strategy, operations, capital allocation, and transparent impact assessment.

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