The Last Word: Benjamin Vann on Impact Ventures Becoming the Second CDVC Firm in Texas
Impact Ventures, a BII emerging fund manager cohort alum, “will be considered 1 of 74 [Community Development Venture Capital] firms in the U.S.”—and the second in Texas—”
Impact Story: Energy Savings, Climate Justice
Valley Home Insulation speaks Latino communities’ language Across Massachusetts, homeowners and renters alike can get free home energy audits, free air sealing […]
El Planeta’s evolution shaping Hispanic media in Massachusetts
20 years after El Planeta was founded, Javier Marin, its executive chairman, writes a retrospective about the media outlet's past accomplishments and future gaols.
BII invests in Eco Auto, a Mass. business expanding access to EVs
The investment will enable the Tewksbury-based dealership to increase its inventory of used electric and hybrid vehicles, which provide affordable, climate-smart options […]
Just Futures Launches Values-Driven Retirement Plans
George Guerrero and Francisco Garcia of Just Futures are BII Emerging Fund Manager Cohort 2023 Alumni REVOLUTIONIZING RETIREMENT PLANS FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE […]
Mission-driven Purchasing Cooperative Launches in Massachusetts
The Community Purchasing Alliance of MA (CPA MA) celebrated its launch as a cooperative on January 24th with representatives from Boston area churches, mosques, synagogues, nonprofits, and charter schools along with its leadership and its funders - Boston Impact Initiative and Cooperative Fund of the Northeast.
Capital Good Fund Launches First of Its Kind Solar Leasing Program
The Georgia BRIGHT (Building Renewables & Investing for Green, Healthy, Thriving Communities) program uses Inflation Reduction Act to help residents save money on utilities.
AllHere Recognized for Educational Technology Innovation
One of our partners was recognized at a prestigious International Awards Program Honors Outstanding Educational Technology Products and Companies.
Impact Story: Building community power through real estate
Amid rapid gentrification, the East Boston Neighborhood Trust is a game-changer, keeping 114 units permanently affordable and community-controlled. In a new article for Impact Entrepreneur, BII CEO Betty Francisco describes how this extraordinary project came together.
Impact Story: A community of practice for emerging fund managers
Black girl magic is great, but it has its limits. Being strong, smart, confident and resourceful has enabled Y. Elaine Rasmussen to […]
Impact Story: Fair pay without tips at Roundhead Brewing
By adopting an administrative fee, the brewery can pay a living wage and ensure greater equity across the team.