Business Services

Sustainable Revenue Generation + Workforce Development + Community Impact

Through three business service teams — Wood Products Manufacturing, Construction, and City Services — Next Step delivers high-quality, revenue-generating services that create meaningful employment opportunities. This social enterprise model drives sustainable growth while directly supporting Next Step’s broader mission and programs.
Wood Products Manufacturing

The Wood Products Manufacturing team designs and manufactures a wide variety of wood products for customers ranging from national brands to local individuals who value our high-quality products and competitive pricing and are compelled by the Next Step mission.

Construction

We collaborate with local partners on projects ranging from affordable housing initiatives in underserved neighborhoods to high-end commercial builds, custom residential work, and specialty construction projects for established businesses.

City Services

By partnering with cities and municipalities Next Step simultaneously addresses urban maintenance needs like cleaning alleys, parks, and public spaces, and managing overgrowth on abandoned properties while providing much needed entry-level work opportunities for those with limited or no recent work experience.

Why Social Enterprise?

Financial Stability

  • Generates reliable revenue streams to support organizational programs
  • Reduces dependency on traditional funding sources
  • Creates sustainable funding model for workforce development programs
  • Enables reinvestment in community initiatives

Workforce Development

  • Provides paid training opportunities through Skilled Employment programming
  • Offers immediate employment with comprehensive support
  • Creates pathway to career advancement
  • Develops industry-relevant skills through hands-on experience

Community Impact

  • Addresses critical community needs for accessible skilled employment opportunities
  • Supports local economic development
  • Creates positive social return on investment
  • Builds partnerships with local businesses and organizations