Are race-based lawsuits affecting community lenders?
Shelterforce spoke with community-lending leaders and experts about the current mood across the sector. What, if anything, are organizations planning to do […]
Boston small businesses of color face a $600 million funding gap
By Philip BrownMay 29, 2024The Bay State Banner Capital is the lifeblood of any business, as every businessperson knows. But for many […]
Introducing BII’s Spring 2024 Emerging Fund Manager Cohort
We’re excited to announce our 2024 Spring Emerging Fund Manager Cohort! This cohort program provides education and training to diverse, emerging fund […]
When We Fight (and Build), We Win
In this case study, we explore how the groundwork for the EBNT was built by years of tenant organizing and grassroots resistance to gentrification.
Emprendedores latinos, impulsores de la economía en Massachusetts
Por Rosanna Marinelli 10 de mayo de 2024El Planeta Media Durante la pandemia de COVID-19 y la transición al período pospandémico, los negocios […]
BII and Black Economic Council of Massachusetts Announce First Co-Investment in Mental Health and Consulting Practice ‘And Still We Rise’
This investment is the initial investment of BECMA Community Investments (BCI), and the first co-investment between BII and BCI. Kofi Callender, BECMA […]
BII Partnering with Amplify Latinx and Inicio Ventures for Inaugural Latinx/e Startup Hub Tour 2024 Pitch Competition
BII is partnering with Amplify Latinx and Inicio Ventures to launch the inaugural Latinx/e Startup Hub Tour 2024 Pitch Competition in New England. Latinx/e-owned businesses […]
NETI Announces Fellowship Inaugural Cohort
BII and other organizations from across the small business ecosystem of New England and New York State join the inaugural NETI Fellowship […]
BII’s Newest Investment Committee Member, Evren Ozargun
It is with great pleasure that we welcome Evren Ozargun to our esteemed Investment Committee. With a career spanning nearly 25 years […]
BII is Selected to the Impact Assets 50 2024 as an Emerging Impact Manager
BII is excited to announce it’s selection to the ImpactAssets 50 2024 (IA 50) as an Emerging Impact Manager. Please read the press […]