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

135 Seaport Boulevard,Boston MA 02210

02 February, 2023

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Event Agenda: 5:30 pm – Doors Open and Registration 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; Panelists Include: Darrell Byers, Interise CEO; Sheryce Hearns, Dellbrook/JKS Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; Andre Lima, City of Boston Deputy Director of Equity and Inclusion; Elizabeth Reynoso, Assoc. Director of Public Sector Innovation, Living Cities; and Jonathan Neves, Interise alum and CEO of Green Energy Mechanical 6:45 pm to 8:00 pm – Networking with local funders, influencers, and BIPOC-owned businesses 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. Alongside professionals and leaders from across the city, you’ll learn how Interise: Helps minority business enterprises (MBEs) become “contract ready,” and to secure public and private procurement contractsAccelerates growth and financial stability for MBEsIncreases supplier diversity—a stated goal of local anchor institutions and governmentsWorks with our partners to equitably distribute ARPA and other funding opportunities to BIPOC businessesIn 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. Our model is transforming businesses—and lives. Join leaders from across the city and help us advance our mission of building an inclusive economy for Boston Who should attend? Alumni business owners who want to continue their Interise journey, grow their businesses, and create new opportunitiesRepresentatives of New England and Boston-focused foundations that want to make a sustained, tangible economic impact in our communityPolitical and corporate leaders interested in establishing ongoing business relationships with MBEsEconomic development officers, members of Chambers of Commerce, and urban planning professionals committed to a more equitable BostonGetting there: By Car: There is parking is available at 111 Harbor Way Garage and Seaport Parking Lot, as well as on-street parking. MBTA: Echelon is a short walk from two Silverline stops - Courthouse and World Trade Center stations Interise Thanks Our Sponsors: