This booklet contains a sampling of corporate programs designed to help alleviate urban social problems, and offers small and medium-sized businesses ideas for economic development programs involving the disadvantaged. Included are six hiring and recruitment programs; 15 related to dropouts, job training, and adult basic education; 14 for improving opportunities on the job; and six inner city job development schemes. Several private housing and urban renewal efforts are also described, as well as ventures into such activities as small business counseling, child care, health care, library services, and the stimulation of black capitalism. Numerous private and governmental information sources are noted, followed by a list of American Business Press member publications and international affiliates. (LY)