BECMA Programs
In 2021, 23 programs, 300 unique black participants and 20% of participants have participated in 2 or more programs
Grow with Google
Our organization’s mission is to advance the economic well-being of Black residents and business owners to create a more inclusive economy across the Commonwealth.
One means of supporting Black-owned firms is to ensure that businesses are able to be found by prospective clients, partners, and investors through our Grow with Google initiative. This Google Business Workspace program provides businesses with greater visibility, digital tools, as well as a label identifying your business as Black-owned.
We’ve partnered with Google to help get the word out about their new Black-owned business attribute. This feature allows merchants in the U.S. with a verified Business Profile to add a Black-owned business attribute, making it easier for customers to support them. Together with Google, we will provide training for Black-owned businesses to enhance their online presence through the use of digital tools like Google My Business and Google Analytics. We know by partnering with Google, we can help more businesses connect with their community and customers.
To learn how to add the Black-owned business attribute to your Business Profile on Google, e-mail membership@becma.org. If you don’t have a Business Profile, watch this video to learn how to set one up.
Head to Google.com/Grow to learn more about Google’s digital skills resources.
Small Business Resource
Our organization’s mission is to advance the economic well-being of Black residents and business owners to create a more inclusive economy across the Commonwealth.
One means of supporting Black-owned firms is to ensure that businesses are able to be found by prospective clients, partners, and investors through our Grow with Google initiative. This Google Business Workspace program provides businesses with greater visibility, digital tools, as well as a label identifying your business as Black-owned.
Black Business Relief Program
The Futures Fund
Fund Details
- Line of credit for up to $50,000
- No payments for 3 months with the option for a 3-month extension
- 3% interest
Eligibility Requirements*
- 600 credit score
- Revenue of at least $100k/year
- 1 year of past financials
- 1 year of projected financials
- Tax and credit history
- A sound plan for getting through the COVID-19 crisis
- Business assets (no personal assets)
- Ability to explain your profitability
- Sound meeting with your referral partner
Additional Resources
In addition to monetary support, recipients will be partnered with technical assistance providers and Berkshire Bank staff (MY Bankers) who will offer their services to help advise and consult these businesses. With sufficient support structures in place, this temporary standstill affords hard-working business owners the unique opportunity to dedicate time to further develop their business. By offering business owners access to comprehensive professional support services, they can emerge from the COVID-19 crisis stronger than ever and ready to represent themselves effectively in the marketplace.
If your business meets the criteria listed above, please reach out to info@becma.org to discuss next steps.
* We encourage those who may not meet all eligibility requirements to reach out regardless. We will work with you to access other resources to stabilize your business.