TYSB x ARTIST
US MINI DOC COLLECTION
10
$50K
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Small Business Artists thanked
Artist commissions awarded
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TYSB x ARTIST US MINI DOC COLLECTION
10
$50K
Small Business Artists thanked
Artist commissions awarded
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People challenged to Thank Small Business
Thank You, American Filmmakers
Meet The Winners
Aaron Villareal explores the beautiful culture and flavor of the west side of San Antonio, which is one of the most impoverished major metropolitan cities in the US.
Andi Morrow Created A short film highlighting Appalachian small business owners who are rebuilding the local economy and reclaiming their community out of the hands of major chain retailers.
Daniel Fitch explores the economic practices of Black Muslim business owners as they balance the ideologies of capitalism and Sharia (Mulsim Law).
DezBaa' shares the story of a small business educating young and old about the benefits and secret life of bugs and why it is important to the Navajo Tribe.
Kelly Ngo shares her exploration of the Asian small business owners that are the heart of Chicago's Argyle street.
Friday Jones takes a deep look into the state of local artists and artistic talent growing in the Charlotte community.
Owl Rare tells the story of Black and Mexican small business owners in San Diego and the importance of keeping the business industry diverse.
Shirley Rodriguez tells the stories of women business owners who who help others connect with themselves and self-care during a time where we all need collective healing.
Damien Goodmon tells the story of SMBs in Crenshaw facing disruption and displacement from the forces of gentrification and a vision for the Solidarity Economy.
The State of Small Business in America Collection
Diverse Filmmakers
The 10 filmmakers come from all walks of life and share their diverse points of view on the state of small business in their communities. During the selection, we ensured that the winners represented different cultures and backgrounds.
Unique Stories
From the stories of Asian small businesses on Argyle street, to exploring economic practices of Black Muslim business owners as they balance the ideologies of capitalism and Sharia (Mulsim Law), the films explore topics often untold.
Launched On The Metaverse
These films were unveiled to the public through a virtual art festival held in a Metaverse gallery where people came in as avatars and interacted with the films and filmmakers.
Wells Fargo Thanks Small Businesses
“Having access to a trusted expert in business and financial planning can be a game-changer for a small business owner. At Wells Fargo, we’re working to expand the capacity of organizations like Silver Lining to reach more entrepreneurs and accelerate their growth. Thank you, Small Business Owners!”
JENNY FLORES, Head Of Small Business Growth Philanthropy
In the communities we serve, Wells Fargo focuses its social impact on building a sustainable, inclusive future for all by supporting housing affordability, small business growth, financial health, and a low-carbon economy.
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