United States
When small businesses thrive, they create jobs and economic opportunity in their communities. Building Markets helps small businesses across the United States unlock opportunity and potential . We provide mentorship, training, and and procurement readiness for businesses that want to grow. Then we connect them to the buyers and capital they need to thrive. We bring 20 years of experience to places where local businesses are too often left out, so that big investments build lasting opportunity in the communities around them.
Our Approach in the United States
Opening Doors to Opportunity
Large companies and public agencies spend billions each year, but many small businesses never get a seat at the table. Some don't know how to find the opportunities. Others aren't sure what buyers expect. And buyers often struggle to find qualified local suppliers.
We work on both sides of that gap. We help small businesses become procurement-ready, and we help buyers find vetted suppliers they can trust.
Find
We develop market information on small businesses through in-depth surveys and trusted relationships with local partners.
Build
We enhance the commercial and digital capacity of small businesses through training and advisory services, helping them compete in a complex and changing marketplace.
Connect
We improve market efficiency for small businesses through procurement readiness services, mentorship, and access to working capital.
Advance
We engage regional and national stakeholders to advocate for the integration of small businesses in the economy.
In 2025, in partnership with the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center and The Nareit Foundation, we brought together US buyers and small suppliers to understand what each side needs to know to connect through procurement. What we heard is shaping how we design support for US small businesses.
30,000+
Small Businesses in our US network are ready to grow.
Our Network in the US
Through our partnership with Tough Leaf, we're connected to a network of 30,000 small businesses across the US, along with a platform to onboard, verify, and match new suppliers with buyers.
Partner With Us
Build the Future of US Small Businesses
Where We See Opportunity
Kansas City
Missouri's 590,000 small businesses employ 44% of the state's workforce.
South Florida
Florida has 3.5 million small businesses. Small businesses produce 56% of Florida's export value.
Small businesses employ nearly half of America's private workforce, yet too many are shut out of the contracts, capital, and customers they need to grow. Large companies want reliable local suppliers. Lenders want credit-ready borrowers. New investments in factories, infrastructure, and technology need local partners for years to come. The businesses are out there. We help them get ready, and we help customers find them.
Gulf Coast
Major new investment arriving in communities where local firms have long been overlooked.
Texas
Booming metros and rural towns, both full of businesses ready to compete.
Ohio and Indiana
Heartland communities where new industry is creating new demand for local suppliers.
Our Partners
