Advocate. Empower. Convene.
Advancing the economic well-being of Black people across MA
OUR 4 PILLARS FOR CLOSING THE RACIAL WEALTH GAP
Nurture both start-ups as well as support existing entrepreneurs! Providing them with finances and resources to assist with the racial wealth gap.
Entrepreneurship
Focus on workforce development, particularly in high growth industries as well as placing Black people in decision-making roles in management and board positions.
Placement
Prioritize supporting Black business owners in providing their goods & services to either retail or corporate buyers.
Commerce
Increase the level of homeownership and business owners’ equity stake in their enterprises
Ownership
Our Mission
Who We Serve
BECMA’s mission is to advance the economic well-being of Black businesses, organizations, and residents in Massachusetts through advocacy, business and leadership development, and strategic partnerships.
For policies that help grow and sustain the Black economy.
Members and the business ecosystem through engagement and opportunity exploration..
Solutions-oriented dialogues addressing racial and economic issues.
OUR MEMBERS
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OUR MEMBERS
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Press Release: Nicole Obi Appointed As President and CEO of BECMA
CONTACT: Jayme Washington, jwashington@becma.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 3,2022 Boston, Massachusetts – The Board of Directors of the Black Economic Council of Massachusetts (BECMA) is pleased to announce Nicole Obi as the new President and Chief Executive Officer effective January 3, 2022. Previously Vice President, Member Experience & Engagement for BECMA, the Board unanimously voted […]
Boston Herald: Ferriabough Bolling: Giving thanks to people that make city, state great
“Idowu is already doing yeoman’s work around access and opportunity for minority businessesas president and CEO of the Black Economic Council of Massachusetts. I’m excited by howmuch more he will be able to accomplish. Thank you to Teri Williams and OneUnited Bank forsupporting BECMA from its inception and to former state Sen. Dianne Wilkerson, who […]
EBONY Exclusive: Segun Idowu, CEO of the Black Economic Council of Massachusetts, on Bridging the Racial Wealth Gap
On the eve of the annual meeting of the Black Economic Council of Massachusetts (BECMA), President and CEO Segun ldowu spent the afternoon at the swearing-in ceremony of the new Boston Mayor Michelle Wu. A lot of her work for the past five years was “making sure Black businesses got our fair share of city contracts,” says ldowu […]
