Celebrating BII’s Latino-owned businesses
During Hispanic Heritage Month, BII is celebrating the richness and diversity of our Latino community! Join us in supporting our Latino-owned businesses. […]
CEO Betty Francisco named One of Boston’s Power 50
The Boston Business Journal named Betty Francisco one of this year’s Power 50. This year’s list focuses on “The Movement Makers” – the individuals in the Greater Boston business community who are taking a stand, creating change, and taking actionable steps to work together to make Boston continue to grow as a place for equity, inclusion and diverse points of view. Honorees are made of leaders that represent a positive and equitable future for Boston, and whose work over the past year has led the way toward that goal.
BII and AIM Join Together to Accelerate Growth for Businesses of Color
Boston, Mass. – The Boston Impact Initiative (BII) and Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM) announced today that they are joining forces to […]
An Interview with BII Board Member, Lisa Owens, Executive Director of Hyams
In conversation with Sabrina Nunez-Diaz, BII Impact Investing Associate What were the pivotal moments that led you to where you are today? […]
Is private equity’s employee ownership plan the real deal?
Is private equity’s employee ownership plan the real deal? BII’s Founder Deborah Frieze comments on models of employee ownership that center worker […]
Women Moving Markets: 3 Takeaways from a Boston Globe Panel featuring Social Finance CEO Tracy Palandjian
Tracy Palandjian joined Boston Impact Initiative CEO Betty Francisco discuss women, opportunity, and economic mobility. They agree on the following; (1) To […]
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Our CEO, Betty Francisco was named among Boston Magazine’s 100 Most Influential Bostonians!
When hiring her last spring, BII called Francisco “a force of nature on behalf of entrepreneurs of color.” Considering that the cofounder […]
Honoring BII’S Black Business Owners
At BII, are proud to honor and celebrate the Black Business Owners in our portfolio for Black History Month! The present and […]
Hillside Harvest Receives Revenue-Based Loan for Growth
Hillside Harvest is a Caribbean-American natural condiment brand that sells at regional grocery stores, local farmers markets, direct-to-consumer on their website, and […]