City of Boston | Economic Opportunity and Inclusion Cabinet

?? Hiring Alert! Apply today to join the City of Boston as the next Director of Supplier Diversity! The?Director of Supplier Diversity?will manage the Department of Supplier Diversity, a department within the Economic Opportunity and Inclusion Cabinet. This role is essential to advancing equitable procurement practices and creating opportunities for small, minority-, women-, and disadvantaged-owned businesses to thrive in Boston. Key responsibilities include: ?? Collaborate with City leaders to implement procurement reforms ?? Develop initiatives that support diverse businesses in accessing City contracts ?? Establish and promote equitable procurement standards and best practices ?? Lead a team dedicated to achieving MBE/WBE utilization goals Learn more and apply today at https://lnkd.in/e5JfGhk9 #hiring #bostonjobs #supplierdiversity #cityofboston #jobopportunities #boston

Save the date! This Saturday, November 30, is Small Business Saturday! ?? Join us in celebrating Boston’s incredible small businesses all week long as we shop and support local favorites across our neighborhoods. Today, Aliesha J. Porcena, MPP, Director of Small Business, kicks things off with a visit to Bos. Shop in the South End! Bos. Shop is a Black woman-owned boutique that brings together over 20 cherished brands under one roof. From small-batch, locally sourced provisions to unique home goods, accessories, beauty products, and more, they specialize in thoughtfully curated gift boxes perfect for any occasion. ?? Stay tuned as the Economic Opportunity and Inclusion team visits more inspiring small businesses throughout the week! Let us know in the comments who you’re supporting and shopping with this Small Business Saturday and tag us in your #SmallBusinessSaturday posts with #SmallBizBOS! #ShopSmall #SupportLocal #SmallBusinessBoston #BostonBusiness #Boston

Boston’s Festival of Italian Creativity wrapped up this past Friday with a spectacular celebration of innovation and collaboration! From November 14-22, the Italian Consulate showcased the incredible depth of Italian excellence across culture, science, and business. Mayor Michelle Wu’s opening, alongside the children from the Elliott School, set a positive tone, emphasizing cultural connections between Boston and Italy. Dynamic speakers like Chief Segun Idowu, Oliver Sellers-Garcia, and myself highlighted Boston’s deep ties to Italy’s creative spirit. Kudos to Consul General Arnaldo Minuti and Professors Paolo Gaudenzi, ivana marroncelli, COMITéS BOSTON, for an incredible festival. A true testament to international partnership and creativity! ?? #ItalianCreativity2024 #BostonInnovation #GlobalBoston

This morning, Segun Idowu, Chief of Economic Opportunity and Inclusion, delivered the keynote address at Suffolk University's Career Equity Conference. He spoke about the importance of equity in the workforce and business landscape and highlighted Suffolk's commitment to preparing students at the start of their careers. He showcased the transformative impact of programs like the Legacy Business Program and SPACE Grant Program, noting that 75% of SPACE grantees across all three rounds are entrepreneurs of color, and over 65% are women business owners. The Career Equity Conference empowers business professionals to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion through meaningful action and education. #economicopportunity #careerequity #equityinaction #boston

?? Attention Boston vendors! Are you interested in applying for one of the Boston Cannabis Equity Program's written quote contracts? If so, join the Boston Cannabis Equity Program this Monday at 4:30 pm for a webinar designed to guide technical assistance providers through the application process. This session will include a detailed walk-through of the application process, key eligibility criteria, and a question-and-answer segment to address your questions. Register for the webinar at boston.gov/cannabis-equity #bostonvendors #bostonbusiness #bostoncannabis #cannabisequity

Are you a small business owner or entrepreneur with questions for the City of Boston's Office of Small Business? If so, join the Office of Small Business tomorrow at 3 pm for their monthly Small Business Forum! Learn more about resources and support for small businesses provided by the City of Boston. Register for this virtual event at https://lnkd.in/eqi32jj8

Congratulations to our third and final round of SPACE Grantees! Proud to be part of team Michelle Wu and City of Boston | Economic Opportunity and Inclusion Cabinet — we can’t wait to eat and shop at all these new (and revived) spots across the city. https://lnkd.in/e4Zq3Qtm

The deadline to apply for the Supplying Capital and Leveraging Education (SCALE) Grant Program has been extended to Monday, December 16! The SCALE Grant Program is an industry-specific technical assistance program designed to help small, local businesses build their capacity in pursuing government contracts. Join the City of Boston's Department of Supplier Diversity for a virtual info session on the SCALE Grant Program this Thursday, November 21, 2024. Two virtual info sessions will be held from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm and from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Learn more about the program and register for both info sessions at boston.gov/scale-program #supplierdiversity #bostoncontracts #cityofboston #bostonbusinesses #governmentcontracts #bostongrants

This morning, Mayor Michelle Wu and the Office of Economic Opportunity and Inclusion announced the awardees of the third and final round of the Supporting Pandemic Affected Community Enterprises (SPACE) Grant, celebrating 32 small businesses that recently opened or are about to open in Boston! These 32 small businesses from 11 neighborhoods will receive over $2.8 million to open their businesses and pursue their dreams with support from the City of Boston. Take a look at all our new grant recipients! Learn more about the SPACE Grant Program and view all grant recipients?at?boston.gov/space-grant #boston #bostonsmallbusiness #bostonbusiness #SPACEGrant #smallbizbos?#bostonentrepreneurs

Join the City of Boston's Department of Supplier Diversity for a virtual info session on the SCALE Grant Program on Thursday, November 21, 2024. Two virtual info sessions will be held from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm and from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm. The Supplying Capital and Leveraging Education (SCALE) Grant Program is an industry-specific technical assistance program designed to help small, local businesses build their capacity in pursuing government contracts. The deadline to apply for the SCALE Grant Program is Monday, December 16. Learn more and register for both info sessions at boston.gov/scale-program #supplierdiversity #bostoncontracts #cityofboston #bostonbusinesses #governmentcontracts #bostongrants