Re-engaging for Greater Impact: Creating an Inclusive Economy for Boston

135 Seaport Boulevard,Boston MA 02210

01 December, 2022

Description

Agenda: 5:30 pm – Doors Open and Registration Networking with local funders, influencers, and BIPOC-owned businesses 6:00 pm to 6:45 pm – Panel Discussion on how the city, local business owners, and major corporations can help create an equitable contract procurement system in Boston will be Moderated by Boston PR Guru Colette Phillips, who is leading the City of Boston’s “All Inclusive Boston” campaign and include; Invited Panelists: CEO Darrell Byers, Andre Lima, the City of Boston’s Deputy Director, Equity and Inclusion - Mayor's Office of Economic Development, and Honeywell Chief Inclusion and Diversity Officer Cheya Dunlap, as well as Boston-based Interise alumni CEOs (TBA) 6:45 pm to 7:45 pm – Re-engaging and Networking Event Description: Join us for Re-engaging for Greater Impact: Creating an Inclusive Economy for Boston and discover how we’re helping minority business owners secure long-term procurement contracts—creating wealth for themselves, their employees, and their communities. In addition to networking opportunities and food and beverages from Boston MBEs, the event will feature an engaging panel discussion on how the city, local business owners, and major corporations can help create an equitable contract procurement system in Boston. Alongside professionals and leaders from across the city, you’ll learn how Interise: • Helps minority business enterprises (MBEs) become “contract ready,” and able to secure public and private procurement contracts • Accelerates growth and financial stability for MBEs • Increases supplier diversity—a stated goal of local anchor institutions and governments • Works with our partners to equitably distribute ARPA funding opportunities to BIPOC businesses Who should attend: • Alumni business owners who want to continue their Interise journey, grow their businesses, and create new opportunities • Representatives of New England and Boston-focused foundations that want to make a sustained, tangible economic impact in our community • Political and corporate leaders interested in establishing ongoing business relationships with MBEs • Economic development officers, members of Chambers of Commerce, and urban planning professionals committed to a more equitable Boston Interise Thanks Our Sponsors: