As previously announced at the Mass Black Expo, BECMA is getting ready to mark our 10th anniversary in a big way by officially launching our BECMA@10 campaign. This comprehensive campaign will ensure our organization can sustain our community impact and continue our movement to build Black wealth across Massachusetts for the next 10 years and beyond! The BECMA@10 campaign supports our work in three critical ways: establish a BECMA Sustainability Hub, expand our BECMA Community Investments initiative, and strengthen our business support programs. We’ll be celebrating BECMA@10 throughout 2025 and 2026! If you’re interested in partnering with us, visit becma.org/becma10.
About us
The Mass. Black Expo (MBE) is a one-of-a-kind annual event that will bring together Black business owners and entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and Black communities of theThe Mass Black Expo (MBE) is the premier annual showcase in the Commonwealth for Black-led businesses, organizations, and allies committed to closing the Massachusetts racial wealth gap and realizing a more productive, inclusive, and equitable economy. The three-day, immersive experience promotes economic opportunity by providing access to capital and procurement opportunities; cultivating business, personal, and community relationships; and promoting Black businesses across Massachusetts. entire African diaspora in Massachusetts. This year’s theme is Building Black Wealth in the Commonwealth and will feature business owners and community leaders in panel discussions around the key issues impacting and affecting the future of Black wealth; the Black-Owned Pavilion showcasing the goods and services of more than 100 Black-owned businesses from across the state; and special events, workshops, and curated experiences.
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massblackexpo.com
External link for Mass Black Expo
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Boston
- Founded
- 2019
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Our Mass Black Expo 2024 gallery is now available for viewing. Visit https://lnkd.in/ehD7b5Dp
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BECMA Member Suzanne Graham-Anderson, founder of Positively Suzanne, LLC, highlighted the growing number of immigrant-owned businesses in Worcester, particularly among communities from the Caribbean and Africa. Speaking with Paris Alston of GBH’s Morning Edition, Suzanne noted a lack of resources for small businesses, especially those owned by people of color, despite the support from organizations like the Black Economic Council of Massachusetts and EforAll. BECMA President and CEO Nicole Obi joined the conversation, echoing these sentiments, stating that Black entrepreneurs in smaller Massachusetts cities face challenges in accessing necessary support. Read the article here: https://bit.ly/40xwO9E
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Thank you for being our media partner for Mass Black Expo 2024. Anchors Latoyia Edwards and Glenn Jones served as MCs on Day 1 and Day 2, respectively, and reporter Malcolm Johnson reported live from the event and visited our Black-Owned Pavilion as we closed out the weekend. Check out their coverage of the MBE here: https://bit.ly/40t6HQX
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We wish to extend our appreciation to our 60+ panel speakers, workshop presenters and moderators for your time and invaluable insights at Mass Black Expo 2024: Building Black Wealth - Empowering Black Voices! Your participation was crucial to the success of the MBE 2024, and the BECMA team is deeply grateful for your role in making this year's event the best one yet. Thank you!
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The Black Economic Council of Massachusetts (BECMA) extends heartfelt gratitude to everyone who joined us at the 2024 #MassBlackExpo 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!
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This afternoon we will be joined by renowned restaurateur Pinky Cole Hayes as one of our keynote speakers, closing out MBE Day 2! “Pinky" Cole Hayes is a Jamaican-American restaurateur, author, community activist, and owner of the Slutty Vegan restaurant chain and Bar Vegan in Atlanta, Georgia. Pinky is a culinary disruptor in the industry, transforming America's view of plant-based fast food and striving to make plant-based eating delicious, accessible, and enjoyable for vegans and flexitarians alike. In addition to her work in the food industry, Pinky is also a philanthropist and head of The Pinky Cole Foundation, which is committed to uplifting marginalized and underrepresented communities and breaking the cycle of poverty by providing access to resources and education to pursue their entrepreneurial goals. #BECMA #MassBlackExpo #MassBlackExpo2024 #MBE24 #PinkyCole #PinkyColeHayes
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