{"id":18923,"date":"2022-03-23T20:50:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-23T20:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/?page_id=18923"},"modified":"2025-12-08T20:56:00","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T20:56:00","slug":"pacesetters-small-businesses","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/economic-inclusion\/pacesetters-small-businesses\/","title":{"rendered":"Pacesetters: MBEs"},"content":{"rendered":"<style> .banner:before {\r\n        background: linear-gradient(0deg,rgba(0,0,0,0.5),rgba(0,0,0,0.5)) !important;\r\n    }<\/style><div id=\"ra_id_1647871339\" class=\"banner  standard lazyload\" style=\"background-image:inherit\" data-bg-image=\"url(https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/for-mbe-hero.jpg)\">\r\n        <div class=\"container  banner-container text-Center\">\r\n            <div class=\"row center-items\">\r\n                                \r\n                <div class=\"col-lg-7\"  >\r\n                                            <p class=\"label special-label\" tabindex=\"0\">The Runway Towards Systemic Opportunity<\/p>\r\n                                                <!-- <p class=\"label special-label\" tabindex=\"0\"><\/p> -->\r\n                    \r\n                    <h1 class=\"underline-text white \" tabindex=\"0\">\r\n                        Pacesetters: <br><u>For Small Businesses<\/u>                    <\/h1>\r\n                                            <div class=\"xyz\" tabindex=\"0\"><p><\/p><\/div>\r\n                        <div class=\"banner_event\">\r\n                                                <\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"banner-btn-wrapper\">\r\n                                                                                <\/div>\r\n                        <!-- <a href=\"#\">Link<\/a>\r\n                        <a class=\"arrow-link\" href=\"#\">Link<\/a>\r\n                        <a class=\"external-link\" href=\"#\">External Link<\/a>\r\n                        <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"#\">More<\/a> -->\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\njQuery(document).ready(function($){\r\n    setTimeout(function () {\r\n        console.log('here');\r\n\t\t$('#_youtube-iframe-wrapper').show();\r\n\t}, 2000);\r\n});\r\n<\/script>\n\n    <section class=\"anchor-nav-link-section\">\r\n        <div class=\"container\">\r\n            \r\n            <h4 class=\"mobile-nav-title add-sign\"><span class=\"text\">Jump to page section<\/span><span class=\"icon-nav\"><\/span><\/h4>\r\n            <ul class=\"nav justify-content-space-around\">\r\n                <li class=\"nav-item\"><a class=\"nav-link\" aria-current=\"page\" href=\"#ra_id_1647871794\">Doing Business Webinars<\/a><\/li><li class=\"nav-item\"><a class=\"nav-link\" aria-current=\"page\" href=\"#ra_id_1647872156\">Opportunities<\/a><\/li><li class=\"nav-item\"><a class=\"nav-link\" aria-current=\"page\" href=\"#ra_id_1670007534\">Business Support Organizations<\/a><\/li>            <\/ul>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n\n\n<style>\r\n    .btn:hover:after {\r\n        transform: scaleX(1.05);\r\n    }\r\n<\/style>\r\n<div class=\"people-spotlight text-person \" id=\"ra_id_1745956386\">\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n        <div class=\"row\">           \r\n            \t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-lg-9\">\r\n                <div class=\"\">\r\n                                            <h3 tabindex=\"0\">Our Goal<\/h3>\r\n                                            <div tabindex=\"0\" class=\"text_description\">Supporting small local businesses is important to advance our local economy and build strong, sustainable supply chains. The Pacesetters initiative provides insights and exposure for small, local businesses at all stages of development and capacity levels to enhance the engagement with our Pacesetter companies and their contracting opportunities. By advancing responsible sourcing, procurement practices, and spend with small local businesses through insights and exposure, Pacesetters can is a runway for economic inclusion and strengthening the Massachusetts economy.<\/div>\r\n                        \r\n                                        <div class=\"btn-wrapper\">\r\n                                            <a tabindex=\"0\" href=\"mailto:economicinclusion@bostonchamber.com\" class=\"btn primary-cta btn-arrow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span>Join the Network<\/a>\r\n                                                <a tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/event\/calendar\/?_upcoming=upcoming&amp;_network=pacesetters\" class=\"btn secondary-cta btn-arrow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span>View Upcoming Events<\/a>\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"col-lg-3\">\r\n                    <div class=\"\">\r\n                                                                <h4>Questions? Contact us.<\/h4>\r\n                                                            \t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\"  tabindex=\"0\" class=\"avtar ratio ratio-4x3 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/amber-headshot-new.jpg\" alt=\"Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Staff\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 480px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 480\/330;\">\r\n                                        <h5 tabindex=\"0\" >Amber  Haskell <\/h5>\r\n                    <p  tabindex=\"0\" class=\"special-label company role_job_tile\">VP and Chamber Foundation Executive Director<\/p>\r\n                    <p  tabindex=\"0\" class=\"special-label company\">Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce<\/p>                    <div class=\"wrapper-links\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t                        <a class=\"btn secondary-cta btn-arrow\" href=\"mailto:info@gbccfoundation.org\" tabindex=\"-1\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span>Email Amber <\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t                    <\/div>\r\n                    \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n                                        \r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-wrapper\"  id=\"ra_id_1671468547\"> \r\n    <div class=\"container demo\">\r\n        <div class=\"\">\r\n        <h2 tabindex=\"0\" >Doing Business Webinar Summaries<\/h2>  \r\n        <div class=\"\">\r\n            <div class=\"accordion\" id=\"myAccordion\">\r\n                            <ul class=\"accordion-list\">\r\n                    <li>\r\n                        <h6 tabindex=\"0\" ><span>Berkshire Bank<\/span><\/h6>\r\n                        <div tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"answer\">\r\n                                                    <div id=\"collapseTwo\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse  with-image\" data-bs-parent=\"#myAccordion\">\r\n                                <div class=\"card-body\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"row align-items-start\">\r\n                                          \r\n                                        <div class=\"col-lg-6 with_media\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"media-wrapper\">\r\n                                                <div class=\"media-desktop media-lightbox\" >\r\n                        <div class=\"item ratio ratio-4x3\"><img decoding=\"async\" tabindex=\"0\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/51.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"media-img lazyload\" data-caption=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 860px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 860\/560;\"><\/div>\r\n                        <\/div><div class=\"media-mobile media-lightbox\" >\r\n                        <div class=\"item item ratio ratio-4x3\"><img decoding=\"async\" tabindex=\"0\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/51.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"media-img lazyload\" data-caption=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 860px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 860\/560;\"><\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                                                                <div class=\"col-lg-6\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"text-wrapper\">\r\n                                                <p tabindex=\"0\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/www.berkshirebank.com\/\">Berkshire Bank<\/a> understands the importance of a diverse third-party base as partners in the achievement of their operational goals. They are committed to fostering relationships with qualified, and when available, diverse third parties. Berkshire Bank, to the maximum extent possible, ensures the fair inclusion and utilization of minority-owned, women-owned, and traditionally under-represented third parties in our procurement of products and services. They encourage their employees to seek out third parties who operate in a manner consistent with their Be FIRST values and Third-Party Responsible Business Principles outlined in the Responsible &amp; Sustainable Business Policy. <br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=lvxJvMIwN8s\">Watch the Video<\/a><br \/>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Berkshire-Bank.pdf\">Read the Summary<\/a><\/p>\r\n                                                                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                            \r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/li>\r\n                <\/ul>\r\n                                                <ul class=\"accordion-list\">\r\n                    <li>\r\n                        <h6 tabindex=\"0\" ><span>Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts<\/span><\/h6>\r\n                        <div tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"answer\">\r\n                                                    <div id=\"collapseTwo\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse  with-image\" data-bs-parent=\"#myAccordion\">\r\n                                <div class=\"card-body\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"row align-items-start\">\r\n                                          \r\n                                        <div class=\"col-lg-6 with_media\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"media-wrapper\">\r\n                                                <div class=\"media-desktop media-lightbox\" >\r\n                        <div class=\"item ratio ratio-4x3\"><img decoding=\"async\" tabindex=\"0\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/BCBSMA-Text-Media-Accordion.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"media-img lazyload\" data-caption=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 860px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 860\/560;\"><\/div>\r\n                        <\/div><div class=\"media-mobile media-lightbox\" >\r\n                        <div class=\"item item ratio ratio-4x3\"><img decoding=\"async\" tabindex=\"0\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/BCBSMA-Text-Media-Accordion.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"media-img lazyload\" data-caption=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 860px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 860\/560;\"><\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                                                                <div class=\"col-lg-6\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"text-wrapper\">\r\n                                                <p tabindex=\"0\" >The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Supplier Diversity Program encourages competition in their procurement process and promotes economic health in the communities they serve. <br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nTo support the growth of diverse business enterprises, the Supplier Diversity Program emphasizes the following practices: <br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nInclusion\u2014Developing policies that infuse supplier diversity into all stages of the procurement process. For example, at least one diverse business must compete in all bids or request for proposals (RFPs). <br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nStrategic Sourcing\u2014Identify certified Minority, Women, Veteran, or LGBT-owned businesses and verifying that they have the experience and expertise to satisfy our business needs. <br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nBusiness Development\u2014Providing minority and women-owned businesses access to mentors and consultants skilled at positioning small companies to effectively compete for contracts with large corporations. <br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nTier 2\u2014Encouraging our network of consultants, contactors, and suppliers to make good faith efforts to subcontract certified Minority, Women, Veteran, or LGBT-owned businesses. <br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=K7QcMleoR24\">Watch the Video<\/a><br \/>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Blue-Cross-Blue-Shield.pdf\">Read the Summary<\/a><\/p>\r\n                                                                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                            \r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/li>\r\n                <\/ul>\r\n                                                <ul class=\"accordion-list\">\r\n                    <li>\r\n                        <h6 tabindex=\"0\" ><span>Boston Children&#8217;s Hospital<\/span><\/h6>\r\n                        <div tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"answer\">\r\n                                                    <div id=\"collapseTwo\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse  with-image\" data-bs-parent=\"#myAccordion\">\r\n                                <div class=\"card-body\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"row align-items-start\">\r\n                                          \r\n                                        <div class=\"col-lg-6 with_media\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"media-wrapper\">\r\n                                                <div class=\"media-desktop media-lightbox\" >\r\n                        <div class=\"item ratio ratio-4x3\"><img decoding=\"async\" tabindex=\"0\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/50.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"media-img lazyload\" data-caption=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 860px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 860\/560;\"><\/div>\r\n                        <\/div><div class=\"media-mobile media-lightbox\" >\r\n                        <div class=\"item item ratio ratio-4x3\"><img decoding=\"async\" tabindex=\"0\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/50.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"media-img lazyload\" data-caption=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 860px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 860\/560;\"><\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                                                                <div class=\"col-lg-6\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"text-wrapper\">\r\n                                                <p tabindex=\"0\" >Boston Children&#8217;s Hospital is fully committed to providing equal opportunity to all qualified diverse suppliers to compete and participate in the sourcing and procurement process, subject to the established policies and procedures. Boston Children&#8217;s Hospital will facilitate tangible contract opportunities that will mutually add value to the hospital, their stakeholders, and the businesses that participate in their program. Boston Children&#8217;s Hospital&#8217;s procurement strategy is essential to supporting their mission. <br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=6V2MFQU3GR4\">Watch the Video<\/a><br \/>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Boston-Childrens-Hospital.pdf\">Read the Summary<\/a><\/p>\r\n                                                                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                            \r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/li>\r\n                <\/ul>\r\n                                                <ul class=\"accordion-list\">\r\n                    <li>\r\n                        <h6 tabindex=\"0\" ><span>Boston Planning and Development Agency<\/span><\/h6>\r\n                        <div tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"answer\">\r\n                                                    <div id=\"collapseTwo\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse  text-only\" data-bs-parent=\"#myAccordion\">\r\n                                <div class=\"card-body\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"row align-items-start\">\r\n                                                                                <div class=\"col-lg-12\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"text-wrapper\">\r\n                                                <p tabindex=\"0\" >The Boston Planning and Development Agency sees the significant importance of diversifying their spending with MBE-owned businesses and have created the Equitable Procurement Plan to ensure the full participation of all business enterprises, particularly M\/WBEs. The Equitable Procurement Plan (EPP) is a collection of measures and procedural changes designed to address the barriers that keep minority- and women-owned business enterprises from participating in BPDA contracting opportunities. As the planning and development agency for the City of Boston, the BPDA knows they have a significant impact on shaping the city and believes these initiatives will allow the city to grow by building and investing in a more diverse workforce.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Boston-Planning-and-Development-Agency-2.pdf\">Read the Summary<\/a><\/p>\r\n                                                                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                            \r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/li>\r\n                <\/ul>\r\n                                                <ul class=\"accordion-list\">\r\n                    <li>\r\n                        <h6 tabindex=\"0\" ><span>Boston Red Sox<\/span><\/h6>\r\n                        <div tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"answer\">\r\n                                                    <div id=\"collapseTwo\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse  with-image\" data-bs-parent=\"#myAccordion\">\r\n                                <div class=\"card-body\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"row align-items-start\">\r\n                                          \r\n                                        <div class=\"col-lg-6 with_media\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"media-wrapper\">\r\n                                                <div class=\"media-desktop media-lightbox\" >\r\n                        <div class=\"item ratio ratio-4x3\"><img decoding=\"async\" tabindex=\"0\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/53.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"media-img lazyload\" data-caption=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 860px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 860\/560;\"><\/div>\r\n                        <\/div><div class=\"media-mobile media-lightbox\" >\r\n                        <div class=\"item item ratio ratio-4x3\"><img decoding=\"async\" tabindex=\"0\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/53.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"media-img lazyload\" data-caption=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 860px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 860\/560;\"><\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                                                                <div class=\"col-lg-6\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"text-wrapper\">\r\n                                                <p tabindex=\"0\" >The Boston Red Sox are committed to providing the maximum practical opportunity to diverse businesses as we evaluate potential providers of goods and services. The Boston Red Sox Supplier Registration Portal will facilitate the sourcing of potential diverse suppliers by providing The Boston Red Sox buyers with on-line access to detailed supplier capability profiles. <br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=NJWGTHxGF4A\">Watch the Video<\/a><br \/>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Boston-Red-Sox.pdf\">Read the Summary<\/a><\/p>\r\n                                                                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                            \r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/li>\r\n                <\/ul>\r\n                                                <ul class=\"accordion-list\">\r\n                    <li>\r\n                        <h6 tabindex=\"0\" ><span>Columbia Construction<\/span><\/h6>\r\n                        <div tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"answer\">\r\n                                                    <div id=\"collapseTwo\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse  with-image\" data-bs-parent=\"#myAccordion\">\r\n                                <div class=\"card-body\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"row align-items-start\">\r\n                                          \r\n                                        <div class=\"col-lg-6 with_media\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"media-wrapper\">\r\n                                                <div class=\"media-desktop media-lightbox\" >\r\n                        <div class=\"item ratio ratio-4x3\"><img decoding=\"async\" tabindex=\"0\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Columbia-Construction-Text-Media-AND-Accordion.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"media-img lazyload\" data-caption=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 860px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 860\/560;\"><\/div>\r\n                        <\/div><div class=\"media-mobile media-lightbox\" >\r\n                        <div class=\"item item ratio ratio-4x3\"><img decoding=\"async\" tabindex=\"0\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Columbia-Construction-Text-Media-AND-Accordion.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"media-img lazyload\" data-caption=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 860px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 860\/560;\"><\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                                                                <div class=\"col-lg-6\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"text-wrapper\">\r\n                                                <p tabindex=\"0\" >Columbia cultivates strong partnerships by expanding access to opportunity, ensuring fairness, psychological safety, and trust across every job site. They seek collaborators with diverse experiences and local expertise, making intentional choices about who they work with and how those relationships are built. Columbia serves a range of markets, including academic institutions, corporate spaces, interiors, healthcare, hospitality, science and technology, and energy.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/EbIhtBbuXO0?si=jMhA9ucG6j19YY_Y\">Watch the Video<\/a><br \/>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Columbia-Constrution.pdf\">Read the Summary<\/a><\/p>\r\n                                                                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                            \r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/li>\r\n                <\/ul>\r\n                                                <ul class=\"accordion-list\">\r\n                    <li>\r\n                        <h6 tabindex=\"0\" ><span>Comcast<\/span><\/h6>\r\n                        <div tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"answer\">\r\n                                                    <div id=\"collapseTwo\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse  with-image\" data-bs-parent=\"#myAccordion\">\r\n                                <div class=\"card-body\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"row align-items-start\">\r\n                                          \r\n                                        <div class=\"col-lg-6 with_media\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"media-wrapper\">\r\n                                                <div class=\"media-desktop media-lightbox\" >\r\n                        <div class=\"item ratio ratio-4x3\"><img decoding=\"async\" tabindex=\"0\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Comcast-Text-Media-Accordion.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"media-img lazyload\" data-caption=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 860px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 860\/560;\"><\/div>\r\n                        <\/div><div class=\"media-mobile media-lightbox\" >\r\n                        <div class=\"item item ratio ratio-4x3\"><img decoding=\"async\" tabindex=\"0\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Comcast-Text-Media-Accordion.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"media-img lazyload\" data-caption=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 860px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 860\/560;\"><\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                                                                <div class=\"col-lg-6\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"text-wrapper\">\r\n                                                <p tabindex=\"0\" >Comcast NBCUniversal\u2019s supplier diversity program offers every business, regardless of ownership or size, an opportunity to compete for business within our company. It is designed to promote, increase, and improve the participation of small and diversity-owned businesses in their supply chain. Additionally, they create economic opportunities more broadly across the supplier ecosystem via subcontracting. Comcast NBCUniversal understands diversity is the foundation for innovation. <br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=XkFO3Do-4_c\">Watch the Video<\/a><br \/>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Comcast.pdf\">Read the Summary<\/a><\/p>\r\n                                                                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                            \r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/li>\r\n                <\/ul>\r\n                                                <ul class=\"accordion-list\">\r\n                    <li>\r\n                        <h6 tabindex=\"0\" ><span>Commonwealth of MA Supplier Diversity Office<\/span><\/h6>\r\n                        <div tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"answer\">\r\n                                                    <div id=\"collapseTwo\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse  with-image\" data-bs-parent=\"#myAccordion\">\r\n                                <div class=\"card-body\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"row align-items-start\">\r\n                                          \r\n                                        <div class=\"col-lg-6 with_media\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"media-wrapper\">\r\n                                                <div class=\"media-desktop media-lightbox\" >\r\n                        <div class=\"item ratio ratio-4x3\"><img decoding=\"async\" tabindex=\"0\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/MA-SDO-Text-Media-Accordion.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"media-img lazyload\" data-caption=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 860px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 860\/560;\"><\/div>\r\n                        <\/div><div class=\"media-mobile media-lightbox\" >\r\n                        <div class=\"item item ratio ratio-4x3\"><img decoding=\"async\" tabindex=\"0\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/MA-SDO-Text-Media-Accordion.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"media-img lazyload\" data-caption=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 860px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 860\/560;\"><\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                                                                <div class=\"col-lg-6\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"text-wrapper\">\r\n                                                <p tabindex=\"0\" >The SDO\u2019s mission is to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in state contracting for businesses owned by minorities, women, Portuguese, veterans, service-disabled veterans, those with a disability, and LGBT individuals, as well as small Massachusetts businesses. The SDO certifies these businesses and manages several programs that help them enhance their marketability when bidding on public contracts. <br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=MjbVB6UX4fg\">Watch the Video<\/a><br \/>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Commonwealth-of-MA-Supplier-Diversity-Office.pdf\">Read the Summary<\/a><\/p>\r\n                                                                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                            \r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/li>\r\n                <\/ul>\r\n                                                <ul class=\"accordion-list\">\r\n                    <li>\r\n                        <h6 tabindex=\"0\" ><span>Eastern Bank<\/span><\/h6>\r\n                        <div tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"answer\">\r\n                                                    <div id=\"collapseTwo\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse  with-image\" data-bs-parent=\"#myAccordion\">\r\n                                <div class=\"card-body\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"row align-items-start\">\r\n                                          \r\n                                        <div class=\"col-lg-6 with_media\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"media-wrapper\">\r\n                                                <div class=\"media-desktop media-lightbox\" >\r\n                        <div class=\"item ratio ratio-4x3\"><img decoding=\"async\" tabindex=\"0\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/56.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"media-img lazyload\" data-caption=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 860px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 860\/560;\"><\/div>\r\n                        <\/div><div class=\"media-mobile media-lightbox\" >\r\n                        <div class=\"item item ratio ratio-4x3\"><img decoding=\"async\" tabindex=\"0\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/56.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"media-img lazyload\" data-caption=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 860px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 860\/560;\"><\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                                                                <div class=\"col-lg-6\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"text-wrapper\">\r\n                                                <p tabindex=\"0\" >Eastern Bank\u2019s commitment to inclusion is to approach business challenges by involving all relevant partners, enabling unique perspectives, and fostering effective communication.  Eastern Bank knows that the strength behind the company is the diverse background and perspectives of its people.  They believe that a team of people with different perspectives can have a richer discussion, consider more and different ideas, and have greater success at solving complex problems than a group of people who all come from the same perspective. <br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=lgSju_LCcjM\">Watch the Video<\/a><br \/>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Eastern-Bank.pdf\">Read the Summary<\/a><\/p>\r\n                                                                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                            \r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/li>\r\n                <\/ul>\r\n                                                <ul class=\"accordion-list\">\r\n                    <li>\r\n                        <h6 tabindex=\"0\" ><span>Encore Boston Harbor Hotel<\/span><\/h6>\r\n                        <div tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"answer\">\r\n                                                    <div id=\"collapseTwo\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse  with-image\" data-bs-parent=\"#myAccordion\">\r\n                                <div class=\"card-body\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"row align-items-start\">\r\n                                          \r\n                                        <div class=\"col-lg-6 with_media\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"media-wrapper\">\r\n                                                <div class=\"media-desktop media-lightbox\" >\r\n                        <div class=\"item ratio ratio-4x3\"><img decoding=\"async\" tabindex=\"0\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/encore-accordion-logo.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"media-img lazyload\" data-caption=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2365px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2365\/1540;\"><\/div>\r\n                        <\/div><div class=\"media-mobile media-lightbox\" >\r\n                        <div class=\"item item ratio ratio-4x3\"><img decoding=\"async\" tabindex=\"0\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/encore-accordion-logo.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"media-img lazyload\" data-caption=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2365px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2365\/1540;\"><\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                                                                <div class=\"col-lg-6\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"text-wrapper\">\r\n                                                <p tabindex=\"0\" >Encore Boston Harbor in Everett, Massachusetts is a $2.5 billion Five-Star global destination gaming resort that features 671 hotel rooms with sweeping views of the Boston skyline and Boston Harbor, an ultra-premium spa, specialty retail, award-winning dining, and state-of-the-art ballroom and meeting spaces. The three-million square foot resort is the largest private single-phase development in the history of the Commonwealth.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nEncore is working to actively support and engage an inclusive supplier base. Their Supplier Diversity Program was created to help them connect with minority-, women-, and veteran-owned businesses around the globe.<\/p>\r\n                                                <a class=\"arrow-link link\" href=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/conduct-business-with-encore-boston-harbor.pdf\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span>Learn More<\/a>                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                            \r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/li>\r\n                <\/ul>\r\n                                                <ul class=\"accordion-list\">\r\n                    <li>\r\n                        <h6 tabindex=\"0\" ><span>Fidelity <\/span><\/h6>\r\n                        <div tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"answer\">\r\n                                                    <div id=\"collapseTwo\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse  with-image\" data-bs-parent=\"#myAccordion\">\r\n                                <div class=\"card-body\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"row  \">\r\n                                          \r\n                                        <div class=\"col-lg-6 with_media\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"media-wrapper\">\r\n                                                <div class=\"media-desktop media-lightbox\" >\r\n                        <div class=\"item ratio ratio-4x3\"><img decoding=\"async\" tabindex=\"0\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Fidelity-Text-Media-Accordion.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"media-img lazyload\" data-caption=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 860px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 860\/560;\"><\/div>\r\n                        <\/div><div class=\"media-mobile media-lightbox\" >\r\n                        <div class=\"item item ratio ratio-4x3\"><img decoding=\"async\" tabindex=\"0\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Fidelity-Text-Media-Accordion.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"media-img lazyload\" data-caption=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 860px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 860\/560;\"><\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                                                                <div class=\"col-lg-6\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"text-wrapper\">\r\n                                                <p tabindex=\"0\" >Fidelity believes diversity is a business imperative. In today\u2019s rapidly changing landscape, consumers, suppliers, and businesses represent diverse backgrounds, experiences, and values. As a customer obsessed company, Fidelity believes their suppliers should reflect that. <br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=c75qjnfAJIc\">Watch the Video<\/a><br \/>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Fidelity.pdf\">Read the Summary<\/a><\/p>\r\n                                                                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                            \r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/li>\r\n                <\/ul>\r\n                                                <ul class=\"accordion-list\">\r\n                    <li>\r\n                        <h6 tabindex=\"0\" ><span>Gilbane <\/span><\/h6>\r\n                        <div tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"answer\">\r\n                                                    <div id=\"collapseTwo\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse  with-image\" data-bs-parent=\"#myAccordion\">\r\n                                <div class=\"card-body\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"row align-items-start\">\r\n                                          \r\n                                        <div class=\"col-lg-6 with_media\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"media-wrapper\">\r\n                                                <div class=\"media-desktop media-lightbox\" >\r\n                        <div class=\"item ratio ratio-4x3\"><img decoding=\"async\" tabindex=\"0\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Gilbane-Text-Media-Accordion.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"media-img lazyload\" data-caption=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 860px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 860\/560;\"><\/div>\r\n                        <\/div><div class=\"media-mobile media-lightbox\" >\r\n                        <div class=\"item item ratio ratio-4x3\"><img decoding=\"async\" tabindex=\"0\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Gilbane-Text-Media-Accordion.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"media-img lazyload\" data-caption=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 860px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 860\/560;\"><\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                                                                <div class=\"col-lg-6\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"text-wrapper\">\r\n                                                <p tabindex=\"0\" >Gilbane encourages Small Business Enterprise (SBE), Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Woman-owned Business Enterprise (WBE) participation on all their projects \u2013 regardless of funding requirements. Local business involvement is maximized without sacrificing quality, time, or cost. Gilbane makes this team effort happen by working closely with each owner to establish local inclusion goals within each their building program. <br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=7nAc0jvn6TU\">Watch the Video<\/a><br \/>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Gilbane.pdf\">Read the Summary<\/a><\/p>\r\n                                                                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                            \r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/li>\r\n                <\/ul>\r\n                                                <ul class=\"accordion-list\">\r\n                    <li>\r\n                        <h6 tabindex=\"0\" ><span>John Hancock <\/span><\/h6>\r\n                        <div tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"answer\">\r\n                                                    <div id=\"collapseTwo\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse  with-image\" data-bs-parent=\"#myAccordion\">\r\n                                <div class=\"card-body\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"row align-items-start\">\r\n                                          \r\n                                        <div class=\"col-lg-6 with_media\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"media-wrapper\">\r\n                                                <div class=\"media-desktop media-lightbox\" >\r\n                        <div class=\"item ratio ratio-4x3\"><img decoding=\"async\" tabindex=\"0\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/54.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"media-img lazyload\" data-caption=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 860px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 860\/560;\"><\/div>\r\n                        <\/div><div class=\"media-mobile media-lightbox\" >\r\n                        <div class=\"item item ratio ratio-4x3\"><img decoding=\"async\" tabindex=\"0\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/54.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"media-img lazyload\" data-caption=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 860px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 860\/560;\"><\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                                                                <div class=\"col-lg-6\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"text-wrapper\">\r\n                                                <p tabindex=\"0\" >John Hancock places importance on maintaining a diverse supplier base that provides a broad range of perspectives, skills, and experiences, in addition to quality and cost effectiveness. As part of their commitment, John Hancock is a member of the Women\u2019s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), Greater New England Minority Supplier Development Council (GNEMSDC), Pacesetters (part of the Boston Chamber of Commerce), National Veteran-Owned Business Association (NaVOBA), Disability: IN and the National Gay &amp; Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC). John Hancock\u2019s diverse supplier base recognizes the importance of businesses owned by minorities, women, LGBT, people with disabilities, veterans, and service-disabled veterans. <br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=kGJHS3nnlOI\">Watch the Video<\/a><br \/>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/John-Hancock.pdf\">Read the Summary<\/a><\/p>\r\n                                                                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                            \r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/li>\r\n                <\/ul>\r\n                                                <ul class=\"accordion-list\">\r\n                    <li>\r\n                        <h6 tabindex=\"0\" ><span>Liberty Mutual<\/span><\/h6>\r\n                        <div tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"answer\">\r\n                                                    <div id=\"collapseTwo\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse  with-image\" data-bs-parent=\"#myAccordion\">\r\n                                <div class=\"card-body\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"row align-items-start\">\r\n                                          \r\n                                        <div class=\"col-lg-6 with_media\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"media-wrapper\">\r\n                                                <div class=\"media-desktop media-lightbox\" >\r\n                        <div class=\"item ratio ratio-4x3\"><img decoding=\"async\" tabindex=\"0\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/liberty-mutual-logo.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"media-img lazyload\" data-caption=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 860px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 860\/560;\"><\/div>\r\n                        <\/div><div class=\"media-mobile media-lightbox\" >\r\n                        <div class=\"item item ratio ratio-4x3\"><img decoding=\"async\" tabindex=\"0\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/liberty-mutual-logo.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"media-img lazyload\" data-caption=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 860px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 860\/560;\"><\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                                                                <div class=\"col-lg-6\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"text-wrapper\">\r\n                                                <p tabindex=\"0\" >Liberty Mutual is working to actively support and engage an inclusive supplier base. Liberty Mutual understands that diversity is multifaceted, extending beyond gender and ethnicity. Their Supplier Diversity Program was created to help connect with minority-, women-, LGBTQ+-, disabled and veteran-owned businesses around the globe. Liberty Mutual leverages this program to promote more innovative thinking, increase collaboration and yield stronger business results. <br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=SoYzvcKKEg4\">Watch the Video<\/a><br \/>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Liberty-Mutual.pdf\">Read the Summary<\/a><br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<\/p>\r\n                                                                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                            \r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/li>\r\n                <\/ul>\r\n                                                <ul class=\"accordion-list\">\r\n                    <li>\r\n                        <h6 tabindex=\"0\" ><span>MassDevelopment<\/span><\/h6>\r\n                        <div tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"answer\">\r\n                                                    <div id=\"collapseTwo\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse  with-image\" data-bs-parent=\"#myAccordion\">\r\n                                <div class=\"card-body\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"row align-items-start\">\r\n                                          \r\n                                        <div class=\"col-lg-6 with_media\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"media-wrapper\">\r\n                                                <div class=\"media-desktop media-lightbox\" >\r\n                        <div class=\"item ratio ratio-4x3\"><img decoding=\"async\" tabindex=\"0\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/MassDevelopment-Logo-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"media-img lazyload\" data-caption=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 860px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 860\/560;\"><\/div>\r\n                        <\/div><div class=\"media-mobile media-lightbox\" >\r\n                        <div class=\"item item ratio ratio-4x3\"><img decoding=\"async\" tabindex=\"0\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/MassDevelopment-Logo-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"media-img lazyload\" data-caption=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 860px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 860\/560;\"><\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                                                                <div class=\"col-lg-6\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"text-wrapper\">\r\n                                                <p tabindex=\"0\" >MassDevelopment, the state\u2019s development finance agency and land bank, works with businesses, nonprofits, banks, and communities to stimulate economic growth. Through these collaborations MassDevelopment helps create jobs, increase the number of housing units, revitalize urban environments, and address factors limiting economic growth including transportation, energy, and infrastructure deficiencies. <br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=jVPk-xJLT5E\">Watch the Video<\/a><br \/>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/MassDevelopment-.pdf\">Read the Summary<\/a><\/p>\r\n                                                                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                            \r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/li>\r\n                <\/ul>\r\n                                                <ul class=\"accordion-list\">\r\n                    <li>\r\n                        <h6 tabindex=\"0\" ><span>Mass General Brigham<\/span><\/h6>\r\n                        <div tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"answer\">\r\n                                                    <div id=\"collapseTwo\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse  with-image\" data-bs-parent=\"#myAccordion\">\r\n                                <div class=\"card-body\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"row align-items-start\">\r\n                                          \r\n                                        <div class=\"col-lg-6 with_media\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"media-wrapper\">\r\n                                                <div class=\"media-desktop media-lightbox\" >\r\n                        <div class=\"item ratio ratio-4x3\"><img decoding=\"async\" tabindex=\"0\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/60.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"media-img lazyload\" data-caption=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 860px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 860\/560;\"><\/div>\r\n                        <\/div><div class=\"media-mobile media-lightbox\" >\r\n                        <div class=\"item item ratio ratio-4x3\"><img decoding=\"async\" tabindex=\"0\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/60.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"media-img lazyload\" data-caption=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 860px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 860\/560;\"><\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                                                                <div class=\"col-lg-6\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"text-wrapper\">\r\n                                                <p tabindex=\"0\" >Mass General Brigham (MGB) is a nonprofit integrated healthcare system serving approximately 2.5 million patients annually across Greater Boston and New England. It includes academic medical centers, specialty and community hospitals, clinics, home care, and a health plan. MGB is the largest hospital-based research enterprise in the U.S., with over 82,000 staff members. The organization is deeply committed to patient care, research, education, and community health, with a strong focus on regional economic impact. <br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=SeT_jNk46QQ&amp;list=PLNVZJ0LKVdFP1kjol34QoEAuDGcs_gkm4&amp;index=22\">Watch the Video<\/a><br \/>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Mass-General-Brigham-2025.pdf\">Read the Summary<\/a><\/p>\r\n                                                                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                            \r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/li>\r\n                <\/ul>\r\n                                                <ul class=\"accordion-list\">\r\n                    <li>\r\n                        <h6 tabindex=\"0\" ><span>National Grid <\/span><\/h6>\r\n                        <div tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"answer\">\r\n                                                    <div id=\"collapseTwo\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse  with-image\" data-bs-parent=\"#myAccordion\">\r\n                                <div class=\"card-body\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"row align-items-start\">\r\n                                          \r\n                                        <div class=\"col-lg-6 with_media\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"media-wrapper\">\r\n                                                <div class=\"media-desktop media-lightbox\" >\r\n                        <div class=\"item ratio ratio-4x3\"><img decoding=\"async\" tabindex=\"0\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/57.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"media-img lazyload\" data-caption=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 860px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 860\/560;\"><\/div>\r\n                        <\/div><div class=\"media-mobile media-lightbox\" >\r\n                        <div class=\"item item ratio ratio-4x3\"><img decoding=\"async\" tabindex=\"0\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/57.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"media-img lazyload\" data-caption=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 860px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 860\/560;\"><\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                                                                <div class=\"col-lg-6\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"text-wrapper\">\r\n                                                <p tabindex=\"0\" >As a responsible business partner and active community participant, National Grid views supplier diversity as not just an internal corporate priority and policy but as an external priority to be supported and embedded in our communities. Diversifying supply chain plays an important role in carrying out their core mission and delivering on their purpose. National Grid seeks to ensure that they support the communities they serve by acknowledging and addressing the economic and social concerns confronting them especially in today\u2019s uncertain and challenging climate. <br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Vun3d5HoELw\">Watch the Video (Part I)<\/a><br \/>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=xXbE2EXGs_A\">Watch the Video (Part II)<\/a><br \/>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/National-Grid.pdf\">Read the Summary<\/a><\/p>\r\n                                                                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                            \r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/li>\r\n                <\/ul>\r\n                                                <ul class=\"accordion-list\">\r\n                    <li>\r\n                        <h6 tabindex=\"0\" ><span>Northeastern University<\/span><\/h6>\r\n                        <div tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"answer\">\r\n                                                    <div id=\"collapseTwo\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse  with-image\" data-bs-parent=\"#myAccordion\">\r\n                                <div class=\"card-body\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"row align-items-start\">\r\n                                          \r\n                                        <div class=\"col-lg-6 with_media\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"media-wrapper\">\r\n                                                <div class=\"media-desktop media-lightbox\" >\r\n                        <div class=\"item ratio ratio-4x3\"><img decoding=\"async\" tabindex=\"0\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/northeastern-text-and-media-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"media-img lazyload\" data-caption=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2560px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2560\/1667;\"><\/div>\r\n                        <\/div><div class=\"media-mobile media-lightbox\" >\r\n                        <div class=\"item item ratio ratio-4x3\"><img decoding=\"async\" tabindex=\"0\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/northeastern-text-and-media-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"media-img lazyload\" data-caption=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2560px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2560\/1667;\"><\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                                                                <div class=\"col-lg-6\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"text-wrapper\">\r\n                                                <p tabindex=\"0\" >Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a global research university and the recognized leader in experience-driven lifelong learning. By building strong research institutes and programs, Northeastern is focused on global challenges in health, security, and sustainability. Their world-renowned experiential approach empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create impact far beyond the confines of discipline, degree, and campus. Their physical locations in Massachusetts and other cities across the United States, Canada, and United Kingdom are nodes in our growing global university system. Through this network, they expand opportunities for flexible, student-centered learning and collaborative, solutions focused research. Northeastern\u2019s comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate programs lead to multi-discipline degrees through the doctorate level, specifically designed to prepare students for purposeful lives and careers.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nPlanning, Real Estate and Facilities (PREF) is a service-oriented organization whose mission is to be the most progressive and efficient organization that, through specialized expertise, innovation, and teamwork, maximizes the potential for Northeastern to achieve its goals. We are responsible for maintaining and improving Northeastern\u2019s facilities and grounds; promoting an attractive safe, clean, and sustainable campus environment. Through their efforts, they help Northeastern accomplish its goals and aspirations to advance itself and remain a leader in global experiential learning.<\/p>\r\n                                                <a class=\"arrow-link link\" href=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Northeastern-University.pdf\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><\/a>                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                            \r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/li>\r\n                <\/ul>\r\n                                                <ul class=\"accordion-list\">\r\n                    <li>\r\n                        <h6 tabindex=\"0\" ><span>P&amp;G Gillette<\/span><\/h6>\r\n                        <div tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"answer\">\r\n                                                    <div id=\"collapseTwo\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse  with-image\" data-bs-parent=\"#myAccordion\">\r\n                                <div class=\"card-body\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"row align-items-start\">\r\n                                          \r\n                                        <div class=\"col-lg-6 with_media\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"media-wrapper\">\r\n                                                <div class=\"media-desktop media-lightbox\" >\r\n                        <div class=\"item ratio ratio-4x3\"><img decoding=\"async\" tabindex=\"0\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/PG-Gillette-Text-Media-Accordion.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"media-img lazyload\" data-caption=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 860px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 860\/560;\"><\/div>\r\n                        <\/div><div class=\"media-mobile media-lightbox\" >\r\n                        <div class=\"item item ratio ratio-4x3\"><img decoding=\"async\" tabindex=\"0\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/PG-Gillette-Text-Media-Accordion.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"media-img lazyload\" data-caption=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 860px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 860\/560;\"><\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                                                                <div class=\"col-lg-6\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"text-wrapper\">\r\n                                                <p tabindex=\"0\" >P&amp;G\u2019s Supplier Diversity efforts began in 1976 and began a formal 2nd Tier program in 1996. Since 2007, P&amp;G spends more than $2 billion with diverse-owned businesses every year. And in FY20\/21 P&amp;G surpassed $3 billion globally for the first time. Given this high level of achievement P&amp;G is a member of the Billion Dollar Roundtable, a forum of companies spending more than $1 billion annually with diverse suppliers. <br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=AL8eZr3xa14\">Watch the Video<\/a><br \/>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/PG-Gillette.pdf\">Read the Summary<\/a><\/p>\r\n                                                                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                            \r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/li>\r\n                <\/ul>\r\n                                                <ul class=\"accordion-list\">\r\n                    <li>\r\n                        <h6 tabindex=\"0\" ><span>Point32Health<\/span><\/h6>\r\n                        <div tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"answer\">\r\n                                                    <div id=\"collapseTwo\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse  with-image\" data-bs-parent=\"#myAccordion\">\r\n                                <div class=\"card-body\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"row  \">\r\n                                          \r\n                                        <div class=\"col-lg-6 with_media\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"media-wrapper\">\r\n                                                <div class=\"media-desktop media-lightbox\" >\r\n                        <div class=\"item ratio ratio-4x3\"><img decoding=\"async\" tabindex=\"0\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/point32health-logo.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"media-img lazyload\" data-caption=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 860px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 860\/560;\"><\/div>\r\n                        <\/div><div class=\"media-mobile media-lightbox\" >\r\n                        <div class=\"item item ratio ratio-4x3\"><img decoding=\"async\" tabindex=\"0\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/point32health-logo.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"media-img lazyload\" data-caption=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 860px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 860\/560;\"><\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                                                                <div class=\"col-lg-6\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"text-wrapper\">\r\n                                                <p tabindex=\"0\" >Point32Health is a non-profit health and wellbeing company.  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Development Agency<\/h3>\r\n                                <p tabindex=\"0\" class=\"card-text\">Click here to visit the Boston Planning &amp; Development Agency\u2019s Procurement Portal.<\/p>                             <\/div>\r\n                            <div tabindex=\"0\" class=\"card-footer\">\r\n                                    <a tabindex=\"0\" class=\"stretched-link\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bostonplans.org\/work-with-us\/procurement-portal\"><\/a>\r\n                                <\/div>                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                                    <div class=\"col \">\r\n                        <div class=\"card h-100\">\r\n                            <div class=\"card-body\">\r\n                                                                <h3 tabindex=\"0\" class=\"card-title\">Mass Gaming Commission<\/h3>\r\n                                <p tabindex=\"0\" class=\"card-text\">Search &#8220;Massachusetts Gaming Commission&#8221; on COMMBUYS to view available procurement opportunities.<\/p>                             <\/div>\r\n                            <div tabindex=\"0\" class=\"card-footer\">\r\n                                    <a tabindex=\"0\" class=\"stretched-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.commbuys.com\/bso\/\"><\/a>\r\n                                <\/div>                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                                    <div class=\"col \">\r\n                        <div class=\"card h-100\">\r\n                            <div class=\"card-body\">\r\n                                                                <h3 tabindex=\"0\" class=\"card-title\">Consigli Construction<\/h3>\r\n                                <p tabindex=\"0\" class=\"card-text\">Click here to view subcontracting opportunities with Consigli Construction.<\/p>                             <\/div>\r\n                            <div tabindex=\"0\" class=\"card-footer\">\r\n                                    <a tabindex=\"0\" class=\"stretched-link\" href=\"https:\/\/bids.consigli.com\/#p\/home\"><\/a>\r\n                                <\/div>                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                                    <div class=\"col \">\r\n                        <div class=\"card h-100\">\r\n                            <div class=\"card-body\">\r\n                                                                <h3 tabindex=\"0\" class=\"card-title\">City of Boston<\/h3>\r\n                                <p tabindex=\"0\" class=\"card-text\">Click here to view open opportunities from the City of Boston.<\/p>                             <\/div>\r\n                            <div tabindex=\"0\" class=\"card-footer\">\r\n                                    <a tabindex=\"0\" class=\"stretched-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boston.gov\/bid-listings\"><\/a>\r\n                                <\/div>                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                                    <div class=\"col \">\r\n                        <div class=\"card h-100\">\r\n                            <div class=\"card-body\">\r\n                                                                <h3 tabindex=\"0\" class=\"card-title\">MassDevelopment<\/h3>\r\n                                <p tabindex=\"0\" class=\"card-text\">Click here to view bid opportunities for MassDevelopment.<\/p>                             <\/div>\r\n                            <div tabindex=\"0\" class=\"card-footer\">\r\n                                    <a tabindex=\"0\" class=\"stretched-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.massdevelopment.com\/rfp-rfq\/\"><\/a>\r\n                                <\/div>                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-wrapper\"  id=\"ra_id_1670007534\"> \r\n    <div class=\"container demo\">\r\n        <div class=\"\">\r\n        <h2 tabindex=\"0\" >Additional Business Support Organizations<\/h2>  \r\n        <div class=\"\">\r\n            <div class=\"accordion\" id=\"myAccordion\">\r\n                            <ul class=\"accordion-list\">\r\n                    <li>\r\n                        <h6 tabindex=\"0\" ><span>Amplify Latinx<\/span><\/h6>\r\n                        <div tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"answer\">\r\n                                                    <div id=\"collapseTwo\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse  with-image\" data-bs-parent=\"#myAccordion\">\r\n                                <div class=\"card-body\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"row  \">\r\n                                          \r\n                                        <div class=\"col-lg-6 with_media\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"media-wrapper\">\r\n                                                <div class=\"media-desktop media-lightbox\" >\r\n                        <div class=\"item ratio ratio-4x3\"><img decoding=\"async\" tabindex=\"0\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Text-Media-AND-Accordion-8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"media-img lazyload\" data-caption=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 860px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 860\/560;\"><\/div>\r\n                        <\/div><div class=\"media-mobile media-lightbox\" >\r\n                        <div class=\"item item ratio ratio-4x3\"><img decoding=\"async\" tabindex=\"0\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Text-Media-AND-Accordion-8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"media-img lazyload\" data-caption=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 860px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 860\/560;\"><\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                                                                <div class=\"col-lg-6\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"text-wrapper\">\r\n                                                <p tabindex=\"0\" >Amply Latinx seeks to be a leading voice and advocate for Latinx communities across Massachusetts by building a diverse, unified and powerful coalition of Latinx leaders and partner organizations.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<b>Offerings:<\/b><br \/>\r\n<ul> <li>Powerup Latino business advancement program: a free program for personalized counseling, networking, and business analysis.<\/li><br \/>\r\n<\/ul><\/p>\r\n                                                <a class=\"arrow-link link\" href=\"https:\/\/amplifylatinx.co\/\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span>Learn More<\/a>                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                            \r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/li>\r\n                <\/ul>\r\n                                                <ul class=\"accordion-list\">\r\n                    <li>\r\n                        <h6 tabindex=\"0\" ><span>Boston Impact Initiative<\/span><\/h6>\r\n                        <div tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"answer\">\r\n                                                    <div id=\"collapseTwo\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse  with-image\" data-bs-parent=\"#myAccordion\">\r\n                                <div class=\"card-body\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"row  \">\r\n                                          \r\n                                        <div class=\"col-lg-6 with_media\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"media-wrapper\">\r\n                                                <div class=\"media-desktop media-lightbox\" >\r\n                        <div class=\"item ratio ratio-4x3\"><img decoding=\"async\" tabindex=\"0\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Boston-Impact-Initiative-Text-Media-Accordion.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"media-img lazyload\" data-caption=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 860px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 860\/560;\"><\/div>\r\n                        <\/div><div class=\"media-mobile media-lightbox\" >\r\n                        <div class=\"item item ratio ratio-4x3\"><img decoding=\"async\" tabindex=\"0\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Boston-Impact-Initiative-Text-Media-Accordion.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"media-img lazyload\" data-caption=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 860px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 860\/560;\"><\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                                                                <div class=\"col-lg-6\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"text-wrapper\">\r\n                                                <p tabindex=\"0\" >Boston Impact Initiative (BII) is a nonprofit impact investing fund working to build financial, social and political power for entrepreneurs of color.\u00a0We do this by investing in the people, places and social enterprises that share our vision of an equitable economy and need access to catalytic, integrated capital.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<b>Offerings:<\/b><br \/>\r\n<ul><li>Invests in MWBEs across Boston, including impact investing for small businesses.<\/li><br \/>\r\n<\/ul><\/p>\r\n                                                <a class=\"arrow-link link\" href=\" https:\/\/bostonimpact.org\/\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span>Learn More<\/a>                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                            \r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/li>\r\n                <\/ul>\r\n                                                <ul class=\"accordion-list\">\r\n                    <li>\r\n                        <h6 tabindex=\"0\" ><span>Commonwealth Kitchen<\/span><\/h6>\r\n                        <div tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"answer\">\r\n                                                    <div id=\"collapseTwo\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse  with-image\" data-bs-parent=\"#myAccordion\">\r\n                                <div class=\"card-body\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"row  \">\r\n                                          \r\n                                        <div class=\"col-lg-6 with_media\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"media-wrapper\">\r\n                                                <div class=\"media-desktop media-lightbox\" >\r\n                        <div class=\"item ratio ratio-4x3\"><img decoding=\"async\" tabindex=\"0\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Commonwealth-Kitchen-Text-Media-Accordion.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"media-img lazyload\" data-caption=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 860px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 860\/560;\"><\/div>\r\n                        <\/div><div class=\"media-mobile media-lightbox\" >\r\n                        <div class=\"item item ratio ratio-4x3\"><img decoding=\"async\" tabindex=\"0\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Commonwealth-Kitchen-Text-Media-Accordion.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"media-img lazyload\" data-caption=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 860px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 860\/560;\"><\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                                                                <div class=\"col-lg-6\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"text-wrapper\">\r\n                                                <p tabindex=\"0\" >Provides professional development and workforce training, youth employment opportunities, and supports diverse entrepreneurs in the food industry.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<b>Offerings:<\/b><br \/>\r\n<ul><li>Provides a shared kitchen space and co-manufacturing facility<\/li><br \/>\r\n<li>Retail accelerators<\/li><br \/>\r\n<li>14 week program to guide food businesses<\/li><br \/>\r\n<li>SHIFT fellowship<\/li><br \/>\r\n<li>Startup classes and Santander small business classes.<\/li><br \/>\r\n<\/ul><\/p>\r\n                                                <a class=\"arrow-link link\" href=\"https:\/\/commonwealthkitchen.org\/offerings\/\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span>Learn More<\/a>                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                            \r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/li>\r\n                <\/ul>\r\n                                                <ul class=\"accordion-list\">\r\n                    <li>\r\n                        <h6 tabindex=\"0\" ><span>Center for Women &amp; Enterprise<\/span><\/h6>\r\n                        <div tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"answer\">\r\n                                                    <div id=\"collapseTwo\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse  with-image\" data-bs-parent=\"#myAccordion\">\r\n                                <div class=\"card-body\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"row  \">\r\n                                          \r\n                                        <div class=\"col-lg-6 with_media\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"media-wrapper\">\r\n                                                <div class=\"media-desktop media-lightbox\" >\r\n                        <div class=\"item ratio ratio-4x3\"><img decoding=\"async\" tabindex=\"0\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Center-for-Women-Enterprise-Text-Media-Accordion.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"media-img lazyload\" data-caption=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 860px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 860\/560;\"><\/div>\r\n                        <\/div><div class=\"media-mobile media-lightbox\" >\r\n                        <div class=\"item item ratio ratio-4x3\"><img decoding=\"async\" tabindex=\"0\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Center-for-Women-Enterprise-Text-Media-Accordion.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"media-img lazyload\" data-caption=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 860px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 860\/560;\"><\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                                                                <div class=\"col-lg-6\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"text-wrapper\">\r\n                                                <p tabindex=\"0\" >The Center for Women &amp; Enterprise is a nationally known nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people start and grow their businesses.  <br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<b>Offerings:<\/b><br \/>\r\n<ul><li>Helps women entrepreneurs and business owners to launch and grow these businesses by providing access to resources, tools, and support, business conferences\/summits, consulting, courses, workshops, and certification.<\/li><br \/>\r\n<\/ul><\/p>\r\n                                                <a class=\"arrow-link link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cweonline.org\/Learn-Connect\/2022-Women-Business-Leaders-Conference-feat-the-Women-of-Color-Business-Summit\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span>Learn More<\/a>                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                            \r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/li>\r\n                <\/ul>\r\n                                                <ul class=\"accordion-list\">\r\n                    <li>\r\n                        <h6 tabindex=\"0\" ><span>Foundation for Business Equity <\/span><\/h6>\r\n                        <div tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"answer\">\r\n                                                    <div id=\"collapseTwo\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse  with-image\" data-bs-parent=\"#myAccordion\">\r\n                                <div class=\"card-body\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"row  \">\r\n                                          \r\n                                        <div class=\"col-lg-6 with_media\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"media-wrapper\">\r\n                                                <div class=\"media-desktop media-lightbox\" >\r\n                        <div class=\"item ratio ratio-4x3\"><img decoding=\"async\" tabindex=\"0\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/44-Copy.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"media-img lazyload\" data-caption=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 860px; 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bold programs that close gaps in business knowledge, know how and networks; and national partnerships that create impact at local, regional, and state-wide levels.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<b>Offerings:<\/b><br \/>\r\n<ul><li>Lends MBES capital necessary for procurement<\/li><br \/>\r\n<li>Streetwise-education program for small business owners<\/li><br \/>\r\n<li>Accelerate Latinx: supports Latinx business owners with business development<\/li><br \/>\r\n<li>&#8220;Grow my people&#8221; training for hiring, writing job descriptions, creating management systems and training<\/li><br \/>\r\n<li>LEAP-teaches procurement processes<\/li><br \/>\r\n<\/ul><\/p>\r\n                                                <a class=\"arrow-link link\" href=\"https:\/\/interise.org\/programs\/leap\/\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span>Learn More<\/a>                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                            \r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/li>\r\n                <\/ul>\r\n                                                <ul class=\"accordion-list\">\r\n                    <li>\r\n                        <h6 tabindex=\"0\" ><span>LISC Boston<\/span><\/h6>\r\n                        <div tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"answer\">\r\n                                                    <div id=\"collapseTwo\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse  with-image\" data-bs-parent=\"#myAccordion\">\r\n                                <div class=\"card-body\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"row align-items-start\">\r\n                                          \r\n                                        <div class=\"col-lg-6 with_media\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"media-wrapper\">\r\n                                                <div class=\"media-desktop media-lightbox\" >\r\n                        <div class=\"item ratio ratio-4x3\"><img decoding=\"async\" tabindex=\"0\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/43.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"media-img lazyload\" data-caption=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 860px; 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We provide funding, financing, and technical assistance to community development corporations (CDCs), nonprofit developers, grassroots organizations, as well as policy and advocacy organizations throughout Massachusetts.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<b>Offerings:<\/b><br \/>\r\n<ul><li>Digital Growth Accelerator: consulting program with digital tools for businesses, small business support including micro loans and impact investing.<\/li><br \/>\r\n<\/ul><\/p>\r\n                                                <a class=\"arrow-link link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lisc.org\/\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span>Learn More<\/a>                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                            \r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/li>\r\n                <\/ul>\r\n                                                <ul class=\"accordion-list\">\r\n                    <li>\r\n                        <h6 tabindex=\"0\" ><span>Massachusetts Supplier Diversity Office<\/span><\/h6>\r\n                        <div tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"answer\">\r\n                                                    <div id=\"collapseTwo\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse  with-image\" data-bs-parent=\"#myAccordion\">\r\n                                <div class=\"card-body\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"row align-items-start\">\r\n                                          \r\n                                        <div class=\"col-lg-6 with_media\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"media-wrapper\">\r\n                                                <div class=\"media-desktop media-lightbox\" >\r\n                        <div class=\"item ratio ratio-4x3\"><img decoding=\"async\" tabindex=\"0\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/MA-SDO-Text-Media-Accordion.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"media-img lazyload\" data-caption=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 860px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 860\/560;\"><\/div>\r\n                        <\/div><div class=\"media-mobile media-lightbox\" >\r\n                        <div class=\"item item ratio ratio-4x3\"><img decoding=\"async\" tabindex=\"0\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/MA-SDO-Text-Media-Accordion.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"media-img lazyload\" data-caption=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 860px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 860\/560;\"><\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                                                                <div class=\"col-lg-6\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"text-wrapper\">\r\n                                                <p tabindex=\"0\" >The SDO&#8217;s goals are to increase opportunities for certified businesses and Small Business Purchasing Program (SBPP) participants through annual state agency spending benchmarks and include bid evaluation criteria within the state goods and services bid process. The SDO also provides public access to the certified business lists on the SDO web pages and distributes business opportunity events and notices to SDO participants.\u00a0<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<b>Offerings:<\/b><br \/>\r\n<ul><li>Certifies businesses owned by MWBEs<\/li><br \/>\r\n<\/ul><\/p>\r\n                                                                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                            \r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/li>\r\n                <\/ul>\r\n                                                <ul class=\"accordion-list\">\r\n                    <li>\r\n                        <h6 tabindex=\"0\" ><span>Small Business Association<\/span><\/h6>\r\n                        <div tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"answer\">\r\n                                                    <div id=\"collapseTwo\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse  with-image\" data-bs-parent=\"#myAccordion\">\r\n                                <div class=\"card-body\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"row  \">\r\n                                          \r\n                                        <div class=\"col-lg-6 with_media\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"media-wrapper\">\r\n                                                <div class=\"media-desktop media-lightbox\" >\r\n                        <div class=\"item ratio ratio-4x3\"><img decoding=\"async\" tabindex=\"0\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/48.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"media-img lazyload\" data-caption=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 860px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 860\/560;\"><\/div>\r\n                        <\/div><div class=\"media-mobile media-lightbox\" >\r\n                        <div class=\"item item ratio ratio-4x3\"><img decoding=\"async\" tabindex=\"0\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/48.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"media-img lazyload\" data-caption=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 860px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 860\/560;\"><\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                                                                <div class=\"col-lg-6\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"text-wrapper\">\r\n                                                <p tabindex=\"0\" >The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) continues to help small business owners and entrepreneurs pursue the American dream. 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