No-Cost Business Coaching for Minority- and Women-Owned Small Businesses in Massachusetts’ Clean Energy Industry
GreenEdge Accelerator Launches Fall Sessions and Year-Round Coaching to Help Small Business Access Clean Energy Opportunities
BII is celebrating the start of Fall 2025 sessions for GreenEdge Accelerator, a statewide program helping Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs) strengthen their operations, gain certifications and compete for contracts in Massachusetts’ growing clean energy industry.
The Fall 2025 expert-led class sessions kicked off this September, bringing together local business owners in construction, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, painting, manufacturing, logistics and professional services. Another 8-week series begins in Spring 2026, and business coaching continues all year for those accepted through GreenEdges’s rolling admissions process.
GreenEdge is designed for small businesses that want to grow, diversify and connect to opportunities created by the state’s investments in clean energy, including building retrofits, solar installations and electric vehicle infrastructure. Spanish-speaking business owners and companies based in Gateway Cities are specially encouraged to apply.
The GreenEdge Accelerator is funded by the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center and offered at no cost to participating businesses.
GreenEdge Accelerator – No-Cost Benefits
- 1-on-1 Business Coaching – Personalized guidance to strengthen your operations, improve cash flow, and build capacity for larger contracts.
- Funding & Capital Preparation – Learn where to find grants, loans, and investment opportunities to grow your business.
- Certification Support – Step-by-step help to complete Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) or Women Business Enterprise (WBE) applications and meet supplier diversity requirements.
- Networking & Partnerships – Get connected to prime contractors, clean energy companies, and state procurement programs looking for certified small business partners.
- Sustainability Training – Learn practical ways to save energy, reduce waste, and make your business more competitive in clean energy markets.
- Business Development – Identify new contract opportunities, strengthen your systems, and prepare your business to scale.
Join the GreenEdge Accelerator! Strengthen your business, increase your revenue, and gain access to new contract opportunities across Massachusetts’ growing clean energy economy.
Through GreenEdge, you’ll improve your operations, expand your client base, and position your company for work in high-demand areas like energy efficiency, electrification, solar installation, and green construction.
About the Program
Funded by the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) and led by BII, the GreenEdge Accelerator provides business owners with the tools, coaching, and industry connections needed to compete, grow, and succeed in the clean energy market.
GreenEdge is offered at no cost to participating businesses and supports companies in a wide range of industries, including construction, renovation, HVAC, plumbing, manufacturing, logistics, marketing, and professional services.
With rolling admissions, businesses can join the program at any time to begin one-on-one coaching, receive expert support, and take part in 8-week group sessions held twice a year.
Our goal is to break down barriers that have limited access to clean energy opportunities for small businesses owned by people of color and women across Massachusetts. Our goal is to break down barriers that have limited MWBE participation in clean energy opportunities.
Meet the Fall 2025 Participants
B. Alpha Construction | Mark Tajima, Joel Brito & Yamil Brito
A high-performance general contracting firm focused on clean energy retrofits. Mark’s goals include strengthening management systems, expanding certification capacity, and competing for bundled retrofit contracts.
Beantown Builders | Donald Donnalson
A residential and commercial renovation company seeking to expand into energy-efficient construction and strengthen procurement readiness.
EmVision Productions | Dr. Tariana V. Little
A social impact media and research firm helping minority- and women-owned businesses communicate their offerings, strengthen visibility, and position for new opportunities in the clean energy sector.
Evolv LLC | Juanita Quintero
A sustainability-focused firm improving its financial systems and positioning for clean energy contracts and technical partnerships.
MicroPower Direct | Amy Anahory
A supplier of power solutions for industrial and medical applications, working to scale operations and enter new clean energy markets.
Rokx Services, LLC | Paola Rosario
A licensed general contracting company strengthening its certifications and preparing for larger procurement opportunities in the clean energy sector.
TNT Gutter Pros | Tim Brown & Tony Goodwyn
A gutter installation and exterior services firm positioning to serve as a trusted subcontractor for clean energy construction projects.
Apply Now
The next 8-week cohort begins Spring 2026, and coaching is available year-round for accepted businesses.
Apply anytime to join a community of small business owners receiving tailored support to grow, get certified, and connect to Massachusetts’ clean energy opportunities.
For more information, contact:
- Walther Morales Rios, Senior Program Manager
- Samalid Hogan, Director of Business Support Services
The GreenEdge Accelerator is supported by MassCEC and is part of BII’s broader commitment to advancing economic justice and community development.
