Technology companies are strengthening local services, supporting small businesses, expanding access to education and job training, and helping people stay connected all across the country. In this week’s Tech at Work, learn how tech is bringing new opportunities and resources to local communities.
How Tech is Bringing Opportunity to Local Communities
Airbnb generated(opens in new tab) $635 million in economic opportunity in 2025 for local residents, small businesses, and governments across Oklahoma.
Amazon’s investments are boosting(opens in new tab) the Centennial State’s economy while creating opportunities for Colorado residents.
Apple opened(opens in new tab) its new Advanced Manufacturing Center in Houston, offering free training and educational sessions for small- and medium-sized businesses.
Comcast is bringing(opens in new tab) together members of the military community for movies, a warm meal, and time to connect.
DoorDash’s Flavor Fest is a $6 million campaign(opens in new tab) to bring more business to over 2,400 storefronts during the summer slow season for restaurants.
eBay is awarding(opens in new tab) nearly $3 million in Global Give grants to more than 30 nonprofits where eBay employees live and work to support entrepreneurship.
Google is working(opens in new tab) alongside the Delaware Department of Labor and Delaware Libraries to provide residents with no-cost access to Google Career Certificates and Google AI courses.
Instacart teamed(opens in new tab) up with local organizations in the Bronx to provide kids with meals during the summer months.
PayPal partnered(opens in new tab) with Global Citizen to create the Small Business Impact Awards to support entrepreneurs addressing social and environmental challenges by giving them the resources to grow their impact further.
Uber grew(opens in new tab) its Local Transit Innovation Fund, which supports forward-thinking public transit agencies, municipalities, and regional authorities in the U.S. with funding to help fill gaps in public transit and create stronger, more connected transportation networks.
UnitedHealth Group expanded(opens in new tab) the University of Tennessee Health Sciences’ health hub model to increase access to preventive care, chronic condition support, and local health resources.
New in Tech
Visa has launched an enhanced version of A2A Protect, delivering real-time risk insights so banks can stop account-to-account fraud before money leaves customer accounts. The solution uses advanced AI and global risk insights to help financial institutions detect more fraud while reducing unnecessary alerts. A2A Protect has been shown to increase fraud detection by 75% in the first six months of deployment.
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Tech Spotlight
Ancestry is highlighting educators who use AncestryClassroom to create engaging and meaningful curriculums. More than 14 million students have free access to AncestryClassroom, and educators across the country are using these tools to build essential research and critical thinking skills while helping students form personal ties to history. Through AncestryClassroom, students are deepening their connections to important moments in history and their own family stories.
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