Boston Impact Initiative

Boston Impact Initiative

Financial Services

Jamaica Plain, MA 4,550 followers

We’re a nonprofit impact investing fund focused on economic and racial justice.

About us

Boston Impact Initiative (BII) is a nonprofit impact investing fund working to build a future where entrepreneurs of color and their communities have the financial, social and political power to create a sustainable, inclusive and equitable economy for generations to come. We invest in the people, places, and enterprises in and beyond Massachusetts who share our vision of an equitable economy and need access to catalytic capital. In doing so, we’re helping communities of color build productive capacity, fuel entrepreneurial growth and wealth creation, share in decision-making, multiply impact, and together, help close the racial wealth divide.

Industry
Financial Services
Company size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Jamaica Plain, MA
Type
Nonprofit
Founded
2013
Specialties
Social Enterprise, Community Investing, Capital Provider, Impact Investing, Lender, Entrepreneur of Color, Emerging Fund Managers, and Alternative Ownership

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    📆 Join Impact Ventures at their upcoming Inclusive Capital Summit on October 4-5th! The Summit is a two-day interactive experience convening founders, investors, and ecosystem builders focused on seeking solutions to the lack of capital access and inclusion for under-estimated communities. We're also excited to announce that our Investment Director, Henry Noel Jr., will be speaking at the summit about Integrated Capital and how we apply it at BII. We're a proud partner of Impact Ventures and are honored to have them as part of our growing alumni community of emerging fund managers who have completed our cohort program: https://lnkd.in/e8cNcdE4 📲 Register for the summit here for FREE: https://lnkd.in/e9SNXdwS

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    👋🏽 Say Hello to Henry Noël Jr. Henry is the Investment Director for the Boston Impact Initiative Fund and is focused on the intersection of impact investing, economic justice, and building resilient inner-city communities.  Prior to BII, Henry Co-Founded Haiti Venture Impact Partners, an Impact Investment Management Firm that worked to discover, support, empower, and invest in Haitian Companies. Henry describes himself as a passionate champion of rigorous investment analysis coupled with purposeful attention to measurable, social and environmental impact. He has over 20 years of experience evaluating investment opportunities, structuring securities, raising capital, and financing business growth. His background has included work with domestic and international companies in both traditional and alternative investment classes through varying market conditions. Don’t miss this chance to hear Henry share his insights on how we can build an inclusive and resilient future for entrepreneurs! Snag your FREE ticket to join us on October 4-5 ✨ Link in bio to register 🙌🏽 #InclusiveCapitalSummit2024 #ImpactVentures #InclusiveEntrepreneurship

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    📢 DEADLINE EXTENDED! We are still seeking applicants to participate in the Fall 2024 Cohort of Accelerating Contractors of Color in Energy for Sustainable Success (ACCESS)! The application deadline has been extended to September 9, 2024. Submit the interest form today to join the program this fall: bit.ly/2024ACCESSAPPLY

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    BGS is thrilled to announce the opening of the application process for new and aspiring clean energy business owners to participate in Year 3 of Accelerating Contractors of Color in Energy for Sustainable Success (ACCESS)! ACCESS is a 10-week paid contractor boot camp that provides entrepreneurs of color with curated business coaching, access to capital, and connections to customers, clients, and potential partners that can support in the launch and growth of a successful contracting business in the region’s high-demand clean energy industry. The program is designed for people with at least a few years of technical/trade experience who are interested in starting their own contracting business in clean energy or energy efficiency. Applicants must be based in MA and apply by August 31, 2024. Learn more and read the full press release: https://bit.ly/4dhzXOG SouthCoast Wind, SouthCoast Community Foundation, Massachusetts Clean Energy Center, NE I-Corps, Emerald Cities Collaborative, Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator (IN2)

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    We’re thrilled to partner with the Boston Globe in their initiative to support Latinx-owned businesses in Massachusetts! Through the "Support Latinx Owned" campaign, Boston Globe Media is providing complimentary ad space to support and increase the visibility of businesses in our community. Latinx-owned businesses are encouraged to apply using the application form linked below. Selected businesses will receive free digital and print ad space in the Globe. Thank you, Boston Globe, for your commitment to equity and for supporting Latino businesses! Apply today - this opportunity is available for a limited time! --------- ¡Estamos orgullosos de asociarnos con el BostonGlobe en su iniciativa para apoyar a las empresas latinas en Massachusetts! A través de la campaña "Support Latinx Owned", Boston Globe Media ofrecerá espacios publicitarios gratuitos para apoyar y aumentar la visibilidad de las empresas en nuestra comunidad. Invitamos a las empresas latinas a que apliquen utilizando el formulario de solicitud que se encuentra en el enlace a continuación. Las empresas seleccionadas recibirán espacio publicitario gratuito en formato digital e impreso en el Globe. ¡Gracias, Boston Globe, por su compromiso con la equidad y por apoyar a las empresas latinas! Aplica hoy mismo, ¡esta oportunidad está disponible por tiempo limitado! #SupportLatinxOwned #AmplifyLatinX #AmplifyLatinXCellence https://lnkd.in/enHVG_8A

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    ✨ Partner Spotlight for Black Business Month ✨ We’re thrilled to celebrate our partnership with the Black Economic Council of Massachusetts, Inc. (BECMA) during Black Business Month! 🎉 BECMA is dedicated to advancing the economic well-being of Black businesses and communities within Massachusetts, advocating for policies and resources that promote growth and equity. They are committed to building an inclusive economy that perfectly aligns with our mission at Boston Impact Initiative. Together, we are working towards uplifting Black-owned businesses and create lasting economic impact. 🌱 Let us continue to build a sustainable economy where everyone can thrive! #BlackBusinessMonth #BECMA #EconomicJustice #BostonImpactInitiative #Partnerships

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    Have you read our August newsletter yet? We are celebrating Black Business Month by shining a spotlight on the incredible contributions of Black-owned businesses in Massachusetts and across the nation. 🚀 Learn how these businesses are driving innovation, creating jobs, and fostering community growth. Also, stay informed about important updates on the Transparency Act & Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI), and explore new opportunities through our business coaching programs, grants, and more! 👉 Click the link to read more and be sure to subscribe to our email list to stay connected with all the latest updates: https://buff.ly/3AJMdss #BlackBusinessMonth #ImpactInvesting #InclusiveEconomy #BostonImpactInitiative #SustainableGrowth

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    We are delighted to welcome Ivy Jack as the newest member of our Investment Committee! With a remarkable career as Co-Founder and Senior Advisor of the Diverse Investing Collective and former Co-CIO of NorthStar Asset Management, Ivy is a leading voice in sustainable investing. She has consistently championed the integration of racial and gender equity into financial systems, aligning perfectly with our mission to create an inclusive economy. Ivy’s academic achievements, including an MBA and MPA from Harvard Business School and the Kennedy School of Government and her Phi Beta Kappa induction at Spelman College, further enhance her ability to drive impactful investment strategies and advocate for positive change. #BII #Leadership #ImpactInvesting #Investing

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    Our friends at ElevAsian are accepting applications for their upcoming cohort program for Asian entrepreneurs designed to stabilize and grow your companies. Learn from the other business owners, instructors, mentors, and alumni. See below for details and apply by 9/3.

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    APPLY NOW! 🚀 The registration process for our next cohort, which will launch on September 12, 2024, is open. Please click the link below to apply before the deadline of September 3rd, 2024. For more information please get in touch with Andy Goldberg at (617)-953-0954 or andrewgoldberg@elevasian.org 📧 Application link: https://lnkd.in/etbeC4Pc

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    ✨Partner Spotlight for Black Business Month ✨ We're excited to celebrate our partnership with the Boston Ujima Project during Black Business Month! 🎉 Boston Ujima Project is a powerful force for economic democracy in Boston, building a community-led economy by investing in local businesses, artists, and projects that support Black and Brown communities. Their work is centered around justice, solidarity, and creating a sustainable economy that works for all. As proud partners of Boston Ujima Project, we stand together in the mission to uplift and empower Black-owned businesses and foster economic growth in our communities. 🌱 Let's continue to support and invest in businesses that make a difference! #BlackBusinessMonth #PartnerSpotlight #EconomicDemocracy #BostonUjimaProject #CommunityImpact

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    🌟 Benjamin Vann: Emerging Fund Manager Cohort Alumni 🌟 We’re excited to highlight Benjamin Vann, Founder & CEO of Impact Ventures, who recently secured a $500,000 grant from the PNC Foundation! This funding will support North Texas business owners and drive impactful innovation. Congratulations, Benjamin, for your continued success and leadership in empowering diverse entrepreneurs! 🎉 Read more about this achievement in the full article here: https://buff.ly/473YsMC 💡 If you’re a growing leader in the solidarity finance space and interested in joining a community of impact investment practitioners, consider our Emerging Fund Manager Cohort program! Learn more here: https://buff.ly/4dX9p4F #EmergingFundManagers #ImpactVentures #Innovation #FundingSuccess #BIIAlumni

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