Boston Impact Initiative

This year, the #SXSW community is voting on which sessions they’d like to hear most. BII and RSF want to advocate for regenerative finance and a just economy. We need your help to make that happen! Click here to vote for our session by 8/18: panelpicker.sxsw.com/vote/149336

Sunday at noon on @CityLine5, @theurbanlabz CEO @MaliaLazu has a new book, "From Intention to Impact: A Practical Guide to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion". She and @karenholmesward discuss how companies should continue to embrace DEI amidst backlash against it. #wcvb

@YawuMiller Congrats @YawuMiller . Count us in to support.

🧵Personal news: Claudio Martinez and I are launching a nonprofit news initiative we're calling the Greater Boston News Bureau, with the aim of supporting local news outlets that serve communities of color in and around Boston.

Hey! Check out our January Business Newsletter, where you can find: ✅Small Business Grants ✅Small Business Coaching ✅Fund Manager Program application ✅Upcoming events and more! 🔗conta.cc/48OWEqE

💡 Apply for BII’s Emerging Fund Manager Program! This program is open to first-time teams who are planning to launch community-based impact investment funds focused on racial equity and economic justice. 🗓️Apply by Jan. 22nd! 🔗Learn more here: bostonimpact.org/learn-with-us/…

🌎 Entrepreneurs continue to face a considerable gap in accessing capital. While there have been some advances in identifying and addressing barriers, there is much more work to do. Check out SEC's annual report: sec.gov/files/2023-oas…

Consider making a donation to BII to support building financial, social, and political power for entrepreneurs of color to help close the racial wealth gap and create an equitable economy that works for everyone! Make a donation today: paypal.com/donate/?hosted…

Impact investing refers to investments made with the intention of generating positive, measurable social and environmental impact alongside financial returns. This is what we do. Join us on 12/5 @ 12p-1p to learn more and get involved RSVP here: lu.ma/hrqq5i4l

We're back and bringing you a new panel to share their perspectives on impact investing and what it means for our communities. Are you someone who's interested in investing in what you care about? Join us! Read full event details and register here: lu.ma/hrqq5i4l

Join @bostonfdn, our CEO, Betty Francisco, and others on 11/28 at 9a for the Color of the Capital Gap: Update and Discussion! Find the full event info, including panelists, and register here: tbf.org/events

We are hiring for a portfolio manager! Do you want to use your investment and relationship management skills to build a more equitable and inclusive economy? Apply today! #jobs" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">idealist.org/en/nonprofit/a…

Learn how to become a supplier with the City of Boston by attending a virtual workshop hosted by @officeofbma, the Department of Supplier Diversity and Procurement. 👇 📅 Thursday, October 26 ⏰ 5:30-6:30 p.m. 📍 bit.ly/cobsupplier

Are you a small business owner looking to gain a better understanding of contracts? Whether you're just starting out or seeking to refine your knowledge, our Intro to Contracts for Small Business Owners presentation is for you. Register Here: bit.ly/3rO1X9L

TY to @MassGovernor @MassLtGov for including $$ to decarbonize public housing in the #AffordableHomesAct & recognizing the importance of advancing statewide building decarbonization

Join BII, Public Private Strategies, Cambridge Local First, BECMA, CWE and Pew Charitable Trusts on 10/25, 11am, to learn about state automated retirement savings programs, and how it can help your business and employees. RSVP lnkd.in/eBJZBfpi

TODAY! Join us for our first installment of Building Our Shared Future: Why Impact Investing Matters. Learn the difference between impact investing vs. traditional investing and how you can get involved! There's still time to RSVP: eventbrite.com/e/building-our… See you soon! 😀

Ever wonder the difference between an impact investor and a traditional investor, and how you can become one? 🤔Join us for a virtual conversation, Building Our Shared Future: Why Impact Investing Matters. RSVP here: eventbrite.com/e/building-our…

We are thrilled to be named as a BostInno 2023 Fire Awards honoree along with our Portfolio Companies Boston While Black, ChopValue Boston, florrent, and Hillside Harvest ! Congratulations to all of the 50 honorees. bizjournals.com/boston/inno/st…?

Join us on Saturday, October 7th, for "Access to Capital: Getting What You Need to Grow" at the Mass Black Expo, taking place at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. Secure your spot today by visiting massblackexpo.com! #MBE2023 #MassBlackExpo #MBE23 #MBE