Congratulations to BECMA President & CEO Nicole Obi and Board Chair Herby Duverné on being named to Boston Magazine's 150 Most Influential Bostonians list.
This recognition reflects not just their leadership, but a growing movement to advance economic equity and expand access to opportunity statewide. These are the leaders and voices helping build a stronger, more inclusive economic future for the Commonwealth.
Congratulations to all those recognized for helping move Boston forward!
Congratulations to BECMA Member Vicki Gray of New Chapter HI Services on being named the 2026 Woman-Owned Business of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration Massachusetts District Office.
BECMA report highlights Black business growth at Vanguard Awards ceremony
The Black Economic Council of Massachusetts (BECMA) announced the release of its 2025 Annual Impact Report during the organization’s inaugural Vanguard Award Ceremony, marking a major milestone in BECMA’s ongoing mission to advance economic opportunity and wealth-building for Black communities across the Commonwealth.
26.TRUE Marathon offers community, comebacks, and culture beyond Boston’s main route
Sidney created 26.TRUE in 2020 when the Boston Marathon was canceled. He organized the race for runners who had already registered. The event returned for its sixth year on Saturday.
Prepped and ready: Minority-owned businesses create their own opportunities as summer tourism events near
Thank you Boston Business Journal for highlighting how minority-owned businesses are creating opportunities during this summer's historic tourism season. The article features BECMA members Paige Pasley of The Social Butterflies and Cathy Waiswa of Love Balungi, along with Nicole's work on the MA250 subcommittee focused on inclusive procurement practices.
Black Economic Council of Mass. celebrates leaders, 10 years of community work
Thank you Bay State Banner for covering our inaugural BECMA Vanguard Awards and reflecting on 10 years of BECMA's work to close the racial wealth gap in Massachusetts. The article highlights the release of our 2025 Impact Report and our upcoming BECMA Sustainability Hub in Roxbury.
Black Economic Council of Massachusetts hosts first Vanguard Awards ceremony
"Today we honor five leaders who refuse to wait for permission," said BECMA President and CEO Nicole Obi. "They are proof that our model works, that investment in Black economic power produces real returns, and that this commonwealth is stronger when all of its people can fully participate."
413 Entrepreneur Spotlight
Black History Month Edition
BECMA Has A New Home
Mass Black Expo 2024 (Day 2)
No One Is Self Made
EV Kickstarter Awards
Mass Black Expo 2024
Legacy Pioneers 2024
BECMA Membership Mixer: Noamesco
Mass Black Expo 2023: Building Black Wealth (Day One)
BECMA & Bill Open House
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