{"id":38383,"date":"2024-12-31T00:22:29","date_gmt":"2024-12-31T00:22:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/?post_type=subbrands&#038;p=38383"},"modified":"2026-01-21T15:09:12","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T15:09:12","slug":"small-business-strong","status":"publish","type":"foundations","link":"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/foundation\/initiatives\/small-business-strong\/","title":{"rendered":"Small Business"},"content":{"rendered":"<style> .banner:before {\r\n        background: linear-gradient(0deg,rgba(0,0,0,.5),rgba(0,0,0,.5)) !important;\r\n    }<\/style><div id=\"ra_id_1647449580\" class=\"banner  hide_hero_content standard lazyload\" style=\"background-image:inherit\" data-bg-image=\"url(https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/small-business.jpg)\">\r\n        <div class=\"container  banner-container text-\">\r\n            <div class=\"row center-items\">\r\n                                    <div class=\" col-lg-5\">\r\n                        <div class=\"banner-logo\">\r\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" tabindex=\"0\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Small-Business-Strong-GBCCF-Initiative-logo-1.png\" alt=\"SBS Logo\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; 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Our work supports people and small businesses through programs that develop talent, cultivate future leaders, retain a strong workforce and promote inclusive growth.<\/div>\r\n                        \r\n                                        <div class=\"btn-wrapper\">\r\n                                            <a tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.monday.com\/forms\/69bd73732c7de01232f5296679d14a36?r=use1\" class=\"btn primary-cta btn-arrow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span>Speak With An Advisor<\/a>\r\n                                                <a tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/event\/calendar\/?_upcoming=upcoming&#038;_network=small-business\" 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    <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_1647454295\">Overview<\/a><\/li><li class=\"nav-item\"><a class=\"nav-link\" aria-current=\"page\" href=\"#ra_id_1738878028\">First Call Program<\/a><\/li><li class=\"nav-item\"><a class=\"nav-link\" aria-current=\"page\" href=\"#ra_id_1732220013\">Resources<\/a><\/li><li class=\"nav-item\"><a class=\"nav-link\" aria-current=\"page\" href=\"#ra_id_1732220013\">Awards<\/a><\/li><li class=\"nav-item\"><a class=\"nav-link\" aria-current=\"page\" href=\"#ra_id_1689270450\">Spotlights<\/a><\/li><li class=\"nav-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/newsletter-signup\/\" class=\"btn primary-cta btn-arrow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span>Subscribe<\/a><\/li>            <\/ul>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n\n\n<div id=\"ra_id_1738878028\"  class=\"section media-text \">\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n        <div class=\"row left\">\r\n            <div class=\"col-lg-6\">\r\n                <div class=\"media-wrapper\">\r\n                    <div id=\"media-text-desktop\" class=\"media-lightbox\">\r\n        <div class=\"item  ratio ratio-16x9\" tabindex=\"0\" ><img decoding=\"async\" tabindex=\"0\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/small-business-page.png\" alt=\"First Call Program\" class=\"media-img lazyload\" data-caption=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 860px; 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As an award-winning boutique&#8230;<\/span><a href=\"Javascript:void(0)\" onclick=\"bioContent(ra_id_1647454708, 1)\" tabindex=\"0\" class=\"people-read-more showMore click_to_open\" id = \"EmvisionproductionsRoductionsIsAQuee\">Read more<\/a><\/div><div  class=\"hidden\">EmVision Productions is a queer Afro-Latina owned social enterprise distinguished by their commitment to equity, trust, and collaboration. As an award-winning boutique media agency they foster a supportive, people-centered workplace while using storytelling to drive social change. <\/div>                    <\/p>\r\n                                        <div tabindex=\"0\" skip-link screen-reader-text\r\n                        class=\"blue-spotlight link-wrapper tabindex LinkedIn-wrapper\">\r\n                        <a class=\"tabindex\" tabindex=\"0\"\r\n                            href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/emvision-productions\/\"><span>See on LinkedIn<\/span><img decoding=\"async\"\r\n                                data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/themes\/bostonchamber\/assets\/images\/linkedinarrow.svg\"\r\n                                alt=\"arrow-go\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/>\r\n                        <\/a>\r\n\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n                        <div id=\"key2\" class=\"slick-people_item\">\r\n                <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\r\n                                        <div class=\"people-img avtar ratio  ratio-4x3\"\r\n                        tabindex=\"0\"><img decoding=\"async\" tabindex=\"0\"\r\n                            onclick=\"bioContent(ra_id_1647454708, 2)\" class=\"tabindex avtar lazyload\"\r\n                            data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/little-cocoa-bean.jpg\"\r\n                            alt=\"Little Cocoa Bean Logo\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 320px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 320\/170;\" \/><\/div>\r\n                                        <h5 class=\"tabindex names-first-last\" tabindex=\"0\">\r\n                        Little Cocoa Bean Co. <\/h5>\r\n                    <p tabindex=\"0\"\r\n                        class=\"tabindex special-label company\">\r\n                        COMMUNITY   IMPACT<\/p>\r\n\r\n                                        <p class=\"tabindex\" tabindex=\"0\">\r\n                        <div   tabindex=\"0\" class=\"visible\"><span>Founded in 2019, the Little Cocoa Bean Co. is dedicated to serving and supporting Greater Boston by making nutritious, culturally inclusive food accessible to all&#8230;<\/span><a href=\"Javascript:void(0)\" onclick=\"bioContent(ra_id_1647454708, 2)\" tabindex=\"0\" class=\"people-read-more showMore click_to_open\" id = \"LittleCocoabeanCo.2019,TheLittleCo\">Read more<\/a><\/div><div  class=\"hidden\">Founded in 2019, the Little Cocoa Bean Co. is dedicated to serving and supporting Greater Boston by making nutritious, culturally inclusive food accessible to all children, helping to reduce food insecurity in the community. <\/div>                    <\/p>\r\n                                        <div tabindex=\"0\" skip-link screen-reader-text\r\n                        class=\"blue-spotlight link-wrapper tabindex LinkedIn-wrapper\">\r\n                        <a class=\"tabindex\" tabindex=\"0\"\r\n                            href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/the-little-cocoa-bean-company\/\"><span>See on LinkedIn<\/span><img decoding=\"async\"\r\n                                data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/themes\/bostonchamber\/assets\/images\/linkedinarrow.svg\"\r\n                                alt=\"arrow-go\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/>\r\n                        <\/a>\r\n\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n                        <div id=\"key3\" class=\"slick-people_item\">\r\n                <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\r\n                                        <div class=\"people-img avtar ratio  ratio-4x3\"\r\n                        tabindex=\"0\"><img decoding=\"async\" tabindex=\"0\"\r\n                            onclick=\"bioContent(ra_id_1647454708, 3)\" class=\"tabindex avtar lazyload\"\r\n                            data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/arka-logo.jpg\"\r\n                            alt=\"Arka HR Logo\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 320px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 320\/170;\" \/><\/div>\r\n                                        <h5 class=\"tabindex names-first-last\" tabindex=\"0\">\r\n                        Arka HR<\/h5>\r\n                    <p tabindex=\"0\"\r\n                        class=\"tabindex special-label company\">\r\n                        TALENT DEVELOPMENT  &amp; INCLUSION<\/p>\r\n\r\n                                        <p class=\"tabindex\" tabindex=\"0\">\r\n                        <div   tabindex=\"0\" class=\"visible\"><span>As the only Latina-owned HR firm in New England, Arka HR proudly builds an environment centered on dignity, respect, and empowerment, ensuring each employee and&#8230;<\/span><a href=\"Javascript:void(0)\" onclick=\"bioContent(ra_id_1647454708, 3)\" tabindex=\"0\" class=\"people-read-more showMore click_to_open\" id = \"ArkahryLatina-ownedHrFi\">Read more<\/a><\/div><div  class=\"hidden\">As the only Latina-owned HR firm in New England, Arka HR proudly builds an environment centered on dignity, respect, and empowerment, ensuring each employee and contractor feel genuinely valued. <\/div>                    <\/p>\r\n                                        <div tabindex=\"0\" skip-link screen-reader-text\r\n                        class=\"blue-spotlight link-wrapper tabindex LinkedIn-wrapper\">\r\n                        <a class=\"tabindex\" tabindex=\"0\"\r\n                            href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/arka-hr\/\"><span>See on LinkedIn<\/span><img decoding=\"async\"\r\n                                data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/themes\/bostonchamber\/assets\/images\/linkedinarrow.svg\"\r\n                                alt=\"arrow-go\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/>\r\n                        <\/a>\r\n\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n                        <div id=\"key4\" class=\"slick-people_item\">\r\n                <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\r\n                                        <div class=\"people-img avtar ratio  ratio-4x3\"\r\n                        tabindex=\"-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" tabindex=\"-1\"\r\n                            onclick=\"bioContent(ra_id_1647454708, 4)\" class=\"tabindex avtar lazyload\"\r\n                            data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ventures-logo.jpg\"\r\n                            alt=\"Catalyst Ventures Logo\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 320px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 320\/170;\" \/><\/div>\r\n                                        <h5 class=\"tabindex names-first-last\" tabindex=\"-1\">\r\n                        Catalyst Ventures  Development <\/h5>\r\n                    <p tabindex=\"-1\"\r\n                        class=\"tabindex special-label company\">\r\n                        CEO LEADERSHIP<\/p>\r\n\r\n                                        <p class=\"tabindex\" tabindex=\"-1\">\r\n                        <div   tabindex=\"0\" class=\"visible\"><span>Darryl Settles founded CVD with a mission to drive inclusivity, economic empowerment, and community development, making a lasting impact on the city&#8217;s ecosystem&#8230;.<\/span><a href=\"Javascript:void(0)\" onclick=\"bioContent(ra_id_1647454708, 4)\" tabindex=\"0\" class=\"people-read-more showMore click_to_open\" id = \"CatalystVenturesDevelopmentTlesFoundedCvdWit\">Read more<\/a><\/div><div  class=\"hidden\">Darryl Settles founded CVD with a mission to drive inclusivity, economic empowerment, and community development, making a lasting impact on the city&#8217;s ecosystem. <\/div>                    <\/p>\r\n                                        <div tabindex=\"-1\" skip-link screen-reader-text\r\n                        class=\"blue-spotlight link-wrapper tabindex LinkedIn-wrapper\">\r\n                        <a class=\"tabindex\" tabindex=\"-1\"\r\n                            href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/catalyst-ventures-development-llc\/\"><span>See on LinkedIn<\/span><img decoding=\"async\"\r\n                                data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/themes\/bostonchamber\/assets\/images\/linkedinarrow.svg\"\r\n                                alt=\"arrow-go\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/>\r\n                        <\/a>\r\n\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n                        <div id=\"key5\" class=\"slick-people_item\">\r\n                <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\r\n                                        <div class=\"people-img avtar ratio  ratio-4x3\"\r\n                        tabindex=\"-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" tabindex=\"-1\"\r\n                            onclick=\"bioContent(ra_id_1647454708, 5)\" class=\"tabindex avtar lazyload\"\r\n                            data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Shana-Bryant-Logo-Canva.png\"\r\n                            alt=\"Shana Bryant Logo\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 320px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 320\/170;\" \/><\/div>\r\n                                        <h5 class=\"tabindex names-first-last\" tabindex=\"-1\">\r\n                        Shana Bryant  Consulting<\/h5>\r\n                    <p tabindex=\"-1\"\r\n                        class=\"tabindex special-label company\">\r\n                        SMALL BUSINESS CHAMPION<\/p>\r\n\r\n                                        <p class=\"tabindex\" tabindex=\"-1\">\r\n                        <div   tabindex=\"0\" class=\"visible\"><span>As a small business in event planning, Shana Bryant Consulting prioritizes collaboration with minority- and women-owned businesses through inclusive, community-focused&#8230;<\/span><a href=\"Javascript:void(0)\" onclick=\"bioContent(ra_id_1647454708, 5)\" tabindex=\"0\" class=\"people-read-more showMore click_to_open\" id = \"ShanaBryantConsultingBusinessInEventP\">Read more<\/a><\/div><div  class=\"hidden\">As a small business in event planning, Shana Bryant Consulting prioritizes collaboration with minority- and women-owned businesses through inclusive, community-focused events. The company has circulated over $3M into the local economy, making a lasting impact in the Greater Boston region. <\/div>                    <\/p>\r\n                                        <div tabindex=\"-1\" skip-link screen-reader-text\r\n                        class=\"blue-spotlight link-wrapper tabindex LinkedIn-wrapper\">\r\n                        <a class=\"tabindex\" tabindex=\"-1\"\r\n                            href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/shana-bryant-consulting\/\"><span>See on LinkedIn<\/span><img decoding=\"async\"\r\n                                data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/themes\/bostonchamber\/assets\/images\/linkedinarrow.svg\"\r\n                                alt=\"arrow-go\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/>\r\n                        <\/a>\r\n\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                            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\"company\");\r\n}\r\n$(document).ready(function() {\r\n\r\n    $('.close_this').click(function() {\r\n        $(\".modal.read-more-modal\").fadeOut(500);\r\n        $('html').removeClass('no-scroll');\r\n    });\r\n});\r\n<\/script>\n\n\r\n<div class=\"people-spotlight three-up\" id=\"ra_id_1689270450\">\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n        <div class=\"three-up-heading-wrap\">\r\n        <h4 tabindex=\"0\">Small Business Spotlights       \r\n        <\/h4> \r\n                <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"row three-up-slider\">\r\n            <div class=\"col-lg-4 item\"><div class=\"content-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/news-insights\/?_news_insight=thought-leadership&#038;_topic_filter=small-business\"><h5 tabindex=\"0\" class=\"cat\">Small Business<\/h5><\/a><div tabindex=\"0\" class=\"people-img avtar ratio ratio-16x9\"><img decoding=\"async\" tabindex=\"0\" class=\"avtar lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/oak-lane-feature.jpg\" alt=\"Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Small Business Spotlight\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/400;\" \/><\/div><h3 tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"hightlight\">Oak Lane<\/span><\/h3><p class=\"special-label\"><\/p><div class = \"desc\">As part of the small business spotlight series, the Chamber shines a light on Oak Lane, offering insights into the work they do.<\/div><div class=\"link-wrapper\"><a tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/thought-leadership\/oak-lane\/\" class = \"stretched-link\">Learn More<\/a><img decoding=\"async\" tabindex=\"0\" alt=\"arrow-go\"\r\n                                data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/themes\/bostonchamber\/assets\/images\/linkedinarrow.svg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"col-lg-4 item\"><div class=\"content-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/news-insights\/?_news_insight=thought-leadership&#038;_topic_filter=small-business\"><h5 tabindex=\"0\" class=\"cat\">Small Business<\/h5><\/a><div tabindex=\"0\" class=\"people-img avtar ratio ratio-16x9\"><img decoding=\"async\" tabindex=\"0\" class=\"avtar lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DetecTogether-sbs.jpg\" alt=\"Greater Boston of Commerce Small Business Spotlight: DetecTogether\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/400;\" \/><\/div><h3 tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"hightlight\">DetecTogether<\/span><\/h3><p class=\"special-label\"><\/p><div class = \"desc\">As part of the small business spotlight series, the Chamber shines a light on DetecTogether, offering insights into the work they do.<\/div><div class=\"link-wrapper\"><a tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/thought-leadership\/detectogether\/\" class = \"stretched-link\">Learn More<\/a><img decoding=\"async\" tabindex=\"0\" alt=\"arrow-go\"\r\n                                data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/themes\/bostonchamber\/assets\/images\/linkedinarrow.svg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"col-lg-4 item\"><div class=\"content-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/news-insights\/?_news_insight=thought-leadership&#038;_topic_filter=small-business\"><h5 tabindex=\"0\" class=\"cat\">Small Business<\/h5><\/a><div tabindex=\"0\" class=\"people-img avtar ratio ratio-16x9\"><img decoding=\"async\" tabindex=\"0\" class=\"avtar lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/neosteed-image.jpg\" alt=\"Greater Boston of Commerce Small Business Spotlight: Neosteed\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/400;\" \/><\/div><h3 tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"hightlight\">NeoSteed<\/span><\/h3><p class=\"special-label\"><\/p><div class = \"desc\">As part of the small business spotlight series, the Chamber shines a light on NeoSteed, offering insights into the work they do.<\/div><div class=\"link-wrapper\"><a tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/thought-leadership\/neosteed\/\" class = \"stretched-link\">Learn More<\/a><img decoding=\"async\" tabindex=\"0\" alt=\"arrow-go\"\r\n                                data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/themes\/bostonchamber\/assets\/images\/linkedinarrow.svg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div>        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n\r\n<div class=\"people-spotlight three-up\" id=\"ra_id_1739221663\">\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n        <div class=\"three-up-heading-wrap\">\r\n        <h4 tabindex=\"0\">Upcoming Small Business Events       \r\n        <\/h4> \r\n                <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"row three-up-slider\">\r\n            <div class=\"col-lg-4 item\"><div class=\"content-wrapper\"><a 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