#LeadTheChange Black-Owned Business Roundtable - East MA

1 North Main St.,Brockton MA 02301

18 October, 2022

Description

Join us for one of our Minority-Owned Business Roundtable Series geared towards Meaningful Access & Upward Mobility for All. This is an opportunity to meet with business leaders and community at large in an environment that fosters learning, networking and information exchange related to your business growth and workforce development. About the SeriesIn the U.S., minority business enterprises (MBEs) contribute substantially to the economy. Minority firms are growing at a faster rate than non-minority firms and the minority-owned business sector plays a critical role in reducing the unemployment rate nationally. Language and cultural barriers, technology gaps, and the lack of existing credit lines make it challenging for minority entrepreneurs to get the help and funds they need to keep their doors open and staff on payroll-- and the situation is only getting worse. Job creation, innovation, economic parity, and productivity in the country will suffer as a result of the loss of MBEs. As a result, Commonwealth Corporation and our local partners are dedicated to aggressively address the constraints in place to ensure the short-term survival and long-term success of MBEs. We will be hosting a dynamic speaker followed by an interactive roundtable, where we will be discussing how to create meaningful access for minorities to state funding, what barriers are in place and which programs are available to overcome these barriers and promote impact and success. This event will also have a component of networking and referrals with local partners that cater to Minority-Owned Businesses. There is no cost to attend this event. Learn more about this initiative and other local events geared towards Minority-Owned Businesses here → Meet the SpeakersCOMING SOONMeet our PartnersBlack Economic Council of Massachusetts, Inc.BECMA’s mission is to advance the economic well-being of Black business, organizations, and residents in Massachusetts through advocacy, business and leadership development, and strategic partnerships. Their membership community includes Black students and professionals, Black-owned businesses, and ally organizations such as non-profits, corporations, foundations, hospitals, universities, venture capital firms, insurance companies, and government agencies. Learn More →Greater Brockton Workforce BoardWhether you are looking for a job, making a career change, increasing your earning potential, or seeking a top quality job applicant, GBWB has the resources you need to be successful. Serving the greater Brockton area, they give job seekers the tools to find the right job, list available job openings and the skills they require, and work closely with employers to match prospective employees with available job openings. Learn More →Supplier Diversity Office (SDO)The SDO’s mission is to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in state contracting for businesses owned by minorities, women, Portuguese, veterans, service-disabled veterans, those with a disability, and LGBT individuals, as well as small Massachusetts businesses. The SDO certifies these businesses and manages several programs that help them enhance their marketability when bidding on public contracts. Learn More →Brockton Community AccessBrockton Community Access is the connection to the city of Brockton. They are here to support the public's creation of original content and broadcasting it to the local community. BCA supports and encourages diversity and freedom of expression by Brockton citizens on public, education, and government access TV channels through the provision of training, equipment access, and cablecasting. Learn More →Black Owned BrocktonBlack Owned Brockton is an impactful Community Movement, emphasizing transparency in everything they do, setting bold goals and pursuing a clear strategy that seeks to move the needle. They are constantly growing and adapting to the changes of society, and invite you to learn more about how you can make an impact. Learn More →