Black Economic Council of Massachusetts, Inc.

The Black Economic Council of Massachusetts (BECMA) extends heartfelt gratitude to everyone who joined us at the 2024 Mass Black Expo at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center! The Mass Black Expo 2024: Building Black Wealth - Empowering Black Voices, brought together Black-owned businesses, entrepreneurs, and professionals for impactful conversations on the key issues driving Black wealth-building. From access to capital and environmental justice to brand development, supplier diversity, homeownership, and capacity-building resources, attendees explored pathways to economic empowerment. This event was also a unique space to network, share ideas, and strategize toward a more inclusive and thriving economy. BECMA remains deeply committed to fostering an equitable Massachusetts economy. Thank you for making this event a success—your support was invaluable!

On Day 11 of Women's History Month, we celebrate #BECMAMember Rose Staram, founder and owner of Rosemark Production LLC. RoseMark Production is recognized as an industry expert in key elements, thanks to RoseMark's long history in Democratic Party events. These key elements include making events as clean, eco-friendly, and green as possible. Our focus is on engaging vendors that are minority-owned and operated. From signage and décor to union labor and staffing, you can count on RoseMark to be 100% aligned with the values of the Democratic Party. #WomenHistoryMonth #Herstory Learn more by visiting https://lnkd.in/gF8GFrz3

Join the City of Boston Licensing Board and Office of Small Business for one of the upcoming Neighborhood Liquor License Information Sessions! Upcoming info session: Roslindale/West Roxbury: Tuesday, March 11 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the Roslindale Branch of the Boston Public Library Business owners interested in applying for a liquor license are encouraged to attend. Learn about the liquor license application process, ask questions, and discover resources provided by the Office of Small Business and Licensing Board. Register here: https://bit.ly/3DgwYsJ

On Day 10 of Women's History Month, we celebrate #BECMAMember Tahisha C.! Since 2012, Tahisha, known by her alias MIIXTAPECHIICK LLC, has been a pioneering force in music journalism. She has been featured in Vibe, TheNeighborhoodTalk, TheJasmineBrand, and more. Her platform has played a crucial role in spotlighting Boston artists and amplifying their voices to a wider online audience. Now, she is expanding her entrepreneurial ventures with the creation of M3 Multimedia Management, a creative agency offering digital marketing services to artists, brands and various creative professionals. To inquire about her services, visit https://lnkd.in/eZwE9cKE

On Day 9 of Women's History Month, we celebrate Dr. Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander, the first Black woman in the U.S. to earn a Ph.D. in economics. She used her expertise to advocate for fair wages and workplace equity for Black workers. As a lawyer, she fought for civil rights and economic policies that aimed to close the racial wealth gap, ensuring economic mobility for future generations. #WomenHistoryMonth

On Day 8 of Women's History Month, we celebrate #BECMAMember Dr. Charmain Jackman, Ph.D. Jackman. Dr. Jackman is the founder and CEO of InnoPsych, Inc., a mental health tech company with a mission to disrupt racial inequities in mental health. Her life's mission is to increase access to mental health resources for people in historically underserved groups. InnoPsych offers an online platform that connects people of color to therapists of color and provides emotional well-being programming that empowers leaders to cultivate emotionally safe work cultures, fostering thriving organizations and individuals. To learn more about InnoPsych, visit https://www.innopsych.com/ #WomenHistoryMonth #Herstory

Join the City of Boston Licensing Board and Office of Small Business for one of the upcoming Neighborhood Liquor License Information Sessions! Upcoming info session: Roslindale/West Roxbury: Tuesday, March 11 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the Roslindale Branch of the Boston Public Library Business owners interested in applying for a liquor license are encouraged to attend. Learn about the liquor license application process, ask questions, and discover resources provided by the Office of Small Business and Licensing Board. Register here: https://bit.ly/3DgwYsJ

On Day 7 of Women's History Month, BECMA shines a spotlight on India Rose! In 2019, India created the Martha's Vineyard Black-Owned Business Directory, a digital platform, in response to summer visitors reaching out to her for Black-Owned business referrals. She recognized the importance of her knowledge of the business community, having grown up on the Vineyard and being a year-round resident. In addition to her directory, India is a Business & Nonprofit Consultant, and she owns two clothing brands called Sideline and Martha's Vineyard Streetwear Co. She has also been featured in Black Enterprise Magazine. #WomenHistoryMonth #Herstory

Congratulations to our four BECMA members who were selected for National Grid’s Small Business Impact Initiative Grant. Each business was awarded $10,000 to support their operational capacity: * Jeff Lahens of 9Tailors * Keith Chaney of City Sealcoating, Inc. * Dr. Sheina Jean-Marie of SAGE FAMILY DENTAL * Joe Johnson of The Bone Sauce BECMA is proud to partner with National Grid on this initiative, alongside Amplify LatinX , the Asian Business Empowerment Council, and the Massachusetts LGBT Chamber of Commerce, Inc.! We would also like to extend a special thank you to Grace By Nia for providing your space to host this event. We look forward to tracking the growth and outcomes of this year’s grantees and providing similar funding to additional cohorts of firms as we continue this important three-year partnership with National Grid and our ally business affinity groups. For more information about this initiative, visit https://bit.ly/47DG10t.

On Day 6 of Women's History Month, we celebrate #BECMABoardMember Courtney Brunson, Esq. Courtney is a passionate advocate for economic mobility and opportunity. She currently serves as the Director of the Greater Boston Partnership to Close the Racial Wealth Gap, a 40+ member cross-sector group convened by the Boston Foundation. This group's mission is to increase wealth for underserved households and communities of color in the Greater Boston area. Throughout her career, Courtney has focused on protecting and expanding economic equity and political access for disenfranchised communities. Her work includes impact litigation, legal aid, and client consulting in areas such as fair housing, labor and employment, and campaign finance and ethics law. Additionally, she has extensive experience in local, state, and national policy and community engagement, working with nonprofit organizations and federal legislative offices. Courtney has been quoted in the Boston Globe, Boston Business Journal, Worcester Business Journal, and Harvard Law Today for her insights and work on economic policy. #WomenHistoryMonth