Massachusetts Supplier Diversity Office

For business owners in Barnstable, Bristol, and Plymouth Counties: SDO Community Meet-Ups give you the opportunity to have a one-on-one meeting with an SDO representative for 30 minutes, where you can discuss the programs and services available to your business. If you are looking to maximize your SDO certification, or if you are not certified yet but are interested, then these meetings are for you! Date: Tuesday, September 17, 2024   Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.   Location: Brockton Metro South Chamber of Commerce 60 School Street in Brockton   To schedule a meeting, please contact SDO Director of Supplier Diversity Programs John Fitzpatrick: (617) 502-8851 [email protected] If you are sending an email, please include:  Your company name Company owner's name Your email The best number to reach you at If you are SDO certified or certified by another organization

Virtual Briefing on the State of AAPI-Owned Businesses in Massachusetts    September 24th, 2024, 10:00 am – 11:00 am   Register here: https://lnkd.in/eJJdEjVm     Join the Asian Business Empowerment Council (ABEC) for a compelling virtual briefing hosted to explore the latest findings on the challenges and opportunities faced by AAPI-owned businesses in Massachusetts. This event will provide valuable insights into the diverse experiences of AAPI entrepreneurs and offer a platform for dialogue on effective strategies to support their growth.    Speakers  Yvonne Hao - Secretary of Economic Development  Q.J. Shi - Director, ABEC  Irene Shiang Li - Founder, Mei Mei Dumplings and PrepShift  Annie Le – President, Boston Little Saigon: Panel Discussion Additional speakers to be announced 

Join @VivaFallRiver at this must-attend event for local small business owners and entrepreneurs! Meet 20+ financial and technical resource providers from across the state! Fall River Small Business Capital & Resources Expo 🗓️ Event Details: Date: September 26, 2024 Time: 9:00 AM – Noon Location: Fall River Government Center FREE ENTRY! 🎟️ RSVP Now! https://lnkd.in/dBnJAQF5 #FallRiverSmallBusinessExpo #CapitalandResources #FallRiverMA #SupportLocal #BusinessGrowth 

Welcome to the Whaling City! Co-hosted by the New Bedford Economic Development Council and representatives from SBA Massachusetts District Office, this in-person Matchmaker event will be held at: Fort Taber, 1000 S Rodney French Blvd, New Bedford.    A panel discussion on "Small Business Banking Relationship Building" will be moderated by: SBA Economic Development Specialist Lisa Gonzalez Welch with panelists from: New Bedford Economic Development Council, Massachusetts Growth Capital Corporation (MGCC), BayCoast Bank, and Bristol County Savings Bank.    Additionally, a panel on "Contracting Opportunities to Grow Your Business" will be moderated by: Outreach and Marketing Specialist Shelly Gillis with panelists from: the SBA, New Bedford Housing Authority, City of New Bedford, and Massachusetts Supplier Diversity Office. Register here: https://lnkd.in/edpa4wCW

DPR Construction is expanding throughout New England and will be hosting an outreach meeting to introduce interested trade partners, suppliers, and vendors to the opportunities available on upcoming projects! WHEN: Thursday, September 12th 4:00 – 6:00 PM WHERE: DPR Construction New England Office 950 Winter Street, Waltham, MA 02451 RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/ePGTBBmy

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The Promoting Advancement in Tourism & Hospitality (or P.A.T.H.) initiative is part of Meet Boston’s Workforce Development & Supplier Diversity Initiative aimed at empowering individuals from all backgrounds by offering skill-building and training opportunities to improve their skills and enhance their employability.   The P.A.T.H. initiative is looking for candidates across a wide range of roles—from entry-level to management—in guest services, culinary, administrative, housekeeping, as well as other tourism-related positions. For more information and to apply, click here: https://lnkd.in/efH62Kx5

Looking for FUNDING and NEED ASSISTANCE? Join us in Attleboro for a Small Business Capital & Resources Matchmaker! Please join the SBA's Massachusetts and Rhode Island District Offices for an in-person Access to Capital and Small Business Resources Matchmaker. This event will be held at the Attleboro campus of Bristol Community College. Don't miss this opportunity to network and learn about the resources available for small businesses to start, grow, and expand. There will be representatives from a variety of local SBA-approved lenders, as well as area small business resource providers.   This event is free for all to attend but space is limited. Refreshments will be provided. Register: https://lnkd.in/ed4Hn67X

MassCEC is pleased to announce the release of the On-Street Charging Solutions and Vehicles-for-Hire Charging Solutions Request for Proposals (RFPs).   The On-Street Charging program aims to ensure an equitable transition to electric vehicles (EVs) by increasing access to On-Street Charging options and reducing barriers to EV adoption for low income and disadvantaged communities across the Commonwealth. The Vehicles-for-Hire Charging program aims to increase access to fast, reliable, and accessible charging through electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) charging station hubs for transportation network company (TNC) and taxi drivers and may support the deployment of EVs in rural and environmental justice communities. MassCEC encourages applicants to form a team with sub-vendors (Applicant Team) to provide all the requisite experience required for the Scope of Work. As supplier diversity is a goal of this program, we encourage all interested diverse suppliers to visit the links below to learn more about the programs. Click these links for more information: On-Street Charging Program: https://lnkd.in/dF4szpur Vehicles for Hire Charging Program: https://lnkd.in/dhzH34dp

The Supplier Diversity Office (SDO) is looking for news about new contracts, new hires, business growth, and other milestones for SDO-certified diverse and small businesses. Your story might be featured on our website, the Pathways & Connections newsletter, on our social media feeds, and other SDO communications and events!   In celebration of National Black Business Month, we are also looking for stories from Black-Owned Businesses to feature in our August newsletter.    If you have a success story to share, please fill out this form and hit the “Submit” button. We would love to hear from you! Submit your story here: https://lnkd.in/eN8uhx7c