{"id":40146,"date":"2025-05-06T14:09:28","date_gmt":"2025-05-06T14:09:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/?post_type=thought-leadership&#038;p=40146"},"modified":"2025-05-06T14:10:16","modified_gmt":"2025-05-06T14:10:16","slug":"celebrating-small-business-week-honoring-greater-bostons-finest","status":"publish","type":"thought-leadership","link":"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/thought-leadership\/celebrating-small-business-week-honoring-greater-bostons-finest\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating Small Business Week: Honoring Greater Boston&#8217;s Finest\u00a0"},"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_1669148648\" class=\"banner dark-hero-theme standard\" style=\"background-image: url()\">\r\n        <div class=\"container  banner-container text-Center\">\r\n            <div class=\"row center-items\">\r\n                                \r\n                <div class=\"col-lg-10 \"  >\r\n                                            <!-- <p class=\"label special-label\" tabindex=\"0\"><\/p> -->\r\n                    \r\n                    <h1 class=\"underline-text white  required\" tabindex=\"0\">\r\n                        Celebrating <u>Small Business Week<\/u>: Honoring Greater Boston&#8217;s Finest                     <\/h1>\r\n                                            <div class=\"xyz\" tabindex=\"0\"><p><\/p><\/div>\r\n                        <div class=\"banner_event\">\r\n                            <span tabindex=\"0\">May 6, 2025<\/span>                                        <span  class=\"author-text\" tabindex=\"0\">Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce <\/span>\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<style>\r\n    .cta-btn-wrapper{margin-bottom:2rem;margin-top:-10px;}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<section class=\"wysiwyg_block\">\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n        <div class=\"row\">\r\n            <div class=\"col-lg-8\">\r\n            \r\n            <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As we celebrate Small Business Week, it&#8217;s the perfect time to\u00a0offer recognition to the significant contributions of small businesses in our community. The Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce recently awarded\u00a0six outstanding Massachusetts small businesses with the prestigious title of <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Small Business of the Year<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. These awards celebrate the remarkable vision, resilience, and contributions of small businesses that excel in various categories, including <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Talent Development &amp; Inclusion, Cultural Excellence, Community Impact, Innovation and Growth, Small Business Champion, and CEO Leadership.<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">James E. Rooney, President and CEO of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, expressed his pride in the honorees, stating, &#8220;Congratulations to the Chamber\u2019s 2025 Small Business of the Year honorees! The Chamber is proud to celebrate these six businesses that accelerate and strengthen our communities and economy, while uplifting our workforce. Every day, our region\u2019s small businesses advance our collective competitiveness, and their impact can be felt and seen in every neighborhood and industry.&#8221;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Let&#8217;s take a closer look at the 2025 Small Business of the Year Award Categories and Honorees:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n  \r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\n\n<div id=\"ra_id_1669148766\"  class=\"section media-text \">\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n        <div class=\"row right\">\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\/arka-logo.jpg\" alt=\"Arka HR Logo\" class=\"media-img lazyload\" data-caption=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 320px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 320\/170;\"><\/div>\r\n        <\/div>                    <div id=\"media-text-mobile\" 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\/arka-logo.jpg\" alt=\"Arka HR Logo\" class=\"media-img lazyload\" data-caption=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 320px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 320\/170;\"><\/div>\r\n        <\/div>                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"col-lg-6\">\r\n                <div class=\"text-wrapper\">\r\n                    <h3 tabindex=\"0\" ><b>Talent Development &#038; Inclusion: Arka HR Solutions <\/b> <\/h3>\r\n                    <p tabindex=\"0\" >Arka HR Solutions is dedicated to helping businesses unlock the full potential of their workforce by connecting their client\u2019s business objectives to talent strategy. With custom-tailored human resources services, Arka HR delivers human capital management solutions derived from data-driven strategies across various industries. Their commitment to talent development and inclusion makes them a standout in this category. <\/p>                <a class=\"arrow-link link\" href=\"https:\/\/arkahr.com\/\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span>Learn More<\/a>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"modal fade video-modal transition_remove\" id=\"videomodalra_id_1669148766\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\"videoModalLabel\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n<div class=\"modal-dialog modal-dialog-centered modal-lg\">\r\n    <div class=\"modal-content\">\r\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"slick-lightbox-close\" tabindex=\"0\" data-bs-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-label=\"Close\"><\/button>\r\n        <div class=\"modal-body ratio ratio-16x9\" >\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n  jQuery(document).ready(function($){\r\n\t  \r\n\t   $(\".text_media_image\").focus(function() {\r\n            console.log('in');\t\t\t\r\n        });\r\n      \/** Empty the modal body if the modal is closed so that it stops playing **\/\r\n    \/\/   $(\".video-modal\").on('hide.bs.modal', function(){\r\n    \/\/         $(\".modal-body\").html('');\r\n    \/\/     });\r\n        \r\n        \/** add feature video embed to the modal body on opening the modal **\/\r\n        \/\/ $(\".video-modal\").on('show.bs.modal', function(){\r\n        \/\/     $(\".modal-body\").html('');\r\n        \/\/ });\r\n\r\n \r\n    $(\"#ra_id_1669148766 .media-lightbox\").slickLightbox({\r\n        src: 'src',\r\n        itemSelector: '.item img',\r\n        caption: 'caption',\r\n    });\r\n\r\n        \r\n    $(function() {\r\n        $('.popup-youtube, .popup-vimeo').magnificPopup({\r\n            disableOn: 700,\r\n            type: 'iframe',\r\n            mainClass: 'mfp-fade',\r\n            removalDelay: 160,\r\n            preloader: false,\r\n            fixedContentPos: false\r\n        });\r\n    });\r\n  });\r\n<\/script>\r\n\r\n\r\n\n\n<div id=\"ra_id_1669149220\"  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\/EmVision-Canva-Logo.png\" alt=\"EnVision Logo\" class=\"media-img lazyload\" data-caption=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 320px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 320\/170;\"><\/div>\r\n        <\/div>                    <div id=\"media-text-mobile\" 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\/EmVision-Canva-Logo.png\" alt=\"EnVision Logo\" class=\"media-img lazyload\" data-caption=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 320px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 320\/170;\"><\/div>\r\n        <\/div>                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"col-lg-6\">\r\n                <div class=\"text-wrapper\">\r\n                    <h3 tabindex=\"0\" ><b>Cultural Excellence: EmVision Productions<\/b><\/h3>\r\n                    <p tabindex=\"0\" >EmVision Productions creates stories that humanize complexity, center community voices, and convey impact. By partnering with visionary organizations, from grassroots nonprofits to global corporations, EmVision Productions enables social change through storytelling. Their internal culture is distinguished by a commitment to equity, trust, and collaboration, making them a leader in cultural excellence. <\/p>                <a class=\"arrow-link link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.em.vision\/\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span>Learn More<\/a>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"modal fade video-modal transition_remove\" id=\"videomodalra_id_1669149220\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\"videoModalLabel\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n<div class=\"modal-dialog modal-dialog-centered modal-lg\">\r\n    <div class=\"modal-content\">\r\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"slick-lightbox-close\" tabindex=\"0\" data-bs-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-label=\"Close\"><\/button>\r\n        <div class=\"modal-body ratio ratio-16x9\" >\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n  jQuery(document).ready(function($){\r\n\t  \r\n\t   $(\".text_media_image\").focus(function() {\r\n            console.log('in');\t\t\t\r\n        });\r\n      \/** Empty the modal body if the modal is closed so that it stops playing **\/\r\n    \/\/   $(\".video-modal\").on('hide.bs.modal', function(){\r\n    \/\/         $(\".modal-body\").html('');\r\n    \/\/     });\r\n        \r\n        \/** add feature video embed to the modal body on opening the modal **\/\r\n        \/\/ $(\".video-modal\").on('show.bs.modal', function(){\r\n        \/\/     $(\".modal-body\").html('');\r\n        \/\/ });\r\n\r\n \r\n    $(\"#ra_id_1669149220 .media-lightbox\").slickLightbox({\r\n        src: 'src',\r\n        itemSelector: '.item img',\r\n        caption: 'caption',\r\n    });\r\n\r\n        \r\n    $(function() {\r\n        $('.popup-youtube, .popup-vimeo').magnificPopup({\r\n            disableOn: 700,\r\n            type: 'iframe',\r\n            mainClass: 'mfp-fade',\r\n            removalDelay: 160,\r\n            preloader: false,\r\n            fixedContentPos: false\r\n        });\r\n    });\r\n  });\r\n<\/script>\r\n\r\n\r\n\n\n<div id=\"ra_id_1669151711\"  class=\"section media-text \">\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n        <div class=\"row right\">\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\/little-cocoa-bean.jpg\" alt=\"Little Cocoa Bean Logo\" class=\"media-img lazyload\" data-caption=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 320px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 320\/170;\"><\/div>\r\n        <\/div>                    <div id=\"media-text-mobile\" 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\/little-cocoa-bean.jpg\" alt=\"Little Cocoa Bean Logo\" class=\"media-img lazyload\" data-caption=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 320px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 320\/170;\"><\/div>\r\n        <\/div>                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"col-lg-6\">\r\n                <div class=\"text-wrapper\">\r\n                    <h3 tabindex=\"0\" ><b>Community Impact: Little Cocoa Bean Co.<\/b><\/h3>\r\n                    <p tabindex=\"0\" >Little Cocoa Bean Co. creates culturally diverse, ready-made, fresh, and healthy baby and toddler food for parents. Served in a baby-friendly caf\u00e9 setting, their nutritious meals benefit babies, families, and the community. Additionally, Little Cocoa Bean Co. designs and sells baby care items to help families access information, supplies, and services during the first 1,000 days of life. Their dedication to community impact is truly inspiring. <\/p>                <a class=\"arrow-link link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.littlecocoabeanco.com\/\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span>Learn More<\/a>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"modal fade video-modal transition_remove\" id=\"videomodalra_id_1669151711\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\"videoModalLabel\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n<div class=\"modal-dialog modal-dialog-centered modal-lg\">\r\n    <div class=\"modal-content\">\r\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"slick-lightbox-close\" tabindex=\"0\" data-bs-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-label=\"Close\"><\/button>\r\n        <div class=\"modal-body ratio ratio-16x9\" >\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n  jQuery(document).ready(function($){\r\n\t  \r\n\t   $(\".text_media_image\").focus(function() {\r\n            console.log('in');\t\t\t\r\n        });\r\n      \/** Empty the modal body if the modal is closed so that it stops playing **\/\r\n    \/\/   $(\".video-modal\").on('hide.bs.modal', function(){\r\n    \/\/         $(\".modal-body\").html('');\r\n    \/\/     });\r\n        \r\n        \/** add feature video embed to the modal body on opening the modal **\/\r\n        \/\/ $(\".video-modal\").on('show.bs.modal', function(){\r\n        \/\/     $(\".modal-body\").html('');\r\n        \/\/ });\r\n\r\n \r\n    $(\"#ra_id_1669151711 .media-lightbox\").slickLightbox({\r\n        src: 'src',\r\n        itemSelector: '.item img',\r\n        caption: 'caption',\r\n    });\r\n\r\n        \r\n    $(function() {\r\n        $('.popup-youtube, .popup-vimeo').magnificPopup({\r\n            disableOn: 700,\r\n            type: 'iframe',\r\n            mainClass: 'mfp-fade',\r\n            removalDelay: 160,\r\n            preloader: false,\r\n            fixedContentPos: false\r\n        });\r\n    });\r\n  });\r\n<\/script>\r\n\r\n\r\n\n\n<div id=\"ra_id_1669151711\"  class=\"section media-text reduce_margin\">\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\/brain-trust-logo.jpg\" alt=\"Better Together Logo\" class=\"media-img lazyload\" data-caption=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 320px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 320\/170;\"><\/div>\r\n        <\/div>                    <div id=\"media-text-mobile\" 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\/brain-trust-logo.jpg\" alt=\"Better Together Logo\" class=\"media-img lazyload\" data-caption=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 320px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 320\/170;\"><\/div>\r\n        <\/div>                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"col-lg-6\">\r\n                <div class=\"text-wrapper\">\r\n                    <h3 tabindex=\"0\" ><b>Innovation &#038; Growth: Better Together Brain Trust (BT2 Energy) <\/b><\/h3>\r\n                    <p tabindex=\"0\" >With over 40 years of collective experience in clean energy, Better Together Brain Trust (BT2 Energy) advances clean energy solutions for their clients. They guide clients through their electrification journey using innovative strategies to advance EV charging while driving economic growth. Their commitment to innovation and growth sets them apart in the clean energy sector. <\/p>                <a class=\"arrow-link link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bt2energy.com\/\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span>Learn More<\/a>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"modal fade video-modal transition_remove\" id=\"videomodalra_id_1669151711\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\"videoModalLabel\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n<div class=\"modal-dialog modal-dialog-centered modal-lg\">\r\n    <div class=\"modal-content\">\r\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"slick-lightbox-close\" tabindex=\"0\" data-bs-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-label=\"Close\"><\/button>\r\n        <div class=\"modal-body ratio ratio-16x9\" >\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n  jQuery(document).ready(function($){\r\n\t  \r\n\t   $(\".text_media_image\").focus(function() {\r\n            console.log('in');\t\t\t\r\n        });\r\n      \/** Empty the modal body if the modal is closed so that it stops playing **\/\r\n    \/\/   $(\".video-modal\").on('hide.bs.modal', function(){\r\n    \/\/         $(\".modal-body\").html('');\r\n    \/\/     });\r\n        \r\n        \/** add feature video embed to the modal body on opening the modal **\/\r\n        \/\/ $(\".video-modal\").on('show.bs.modal', function(){\r\n        \/\/     $(\".modal-body\").html('');\r\n        \/\/ });\r\n\r\n \r\n    $(\"#ra_id_1669151711 .media-lightbox\").slickLightbox({\r\n        src: 'src',\r\n        itemSelector: '.item img',\r\n        caption: 'caption',\r\n    });\r\n\r\n        \r\n    $(function() {\r\n        $('.popup-youtube, .popup-vimeo').magnificPopup({\r\n            disableOn: 700,\r\n            type: 'iframe',\r\n            mainClass: 'mfp-fade',\r\n            removalDelay: 160,\r\n            preloader: false,\r\n            fixedContentPos: false\r\n        });\r\n    });\r\n  });\r\n<\/script>\r\n\r\n\r\n\n\n<div id=\"ra_id_1669151711\"  class=\"section media-text reduce_margin\">\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n        <div class=\"row right\">\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\/Shana-Bryant-Logo-Canva.png\" alt=\"Shana Bryant Logo\" class=\"media-img lazyload\" data-caption=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 320px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 320\/170;\"><\/div>\r\n        <\/div>                    <div id=\"media-text-mobile\" 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\/Shana-Bryant-Logo-Canva.png\" alt=\"Shana Bryant Logo\" class=\"media-img lazyload\" data-caption=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 320px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 320\/170;\"><\/div>\r\n        <\/div>                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"col-lg-6\">\r\n                <div class=\"text-wrapper\">\r\n                    <h3 tabindex=\"0\" ><b>Small Business Champion: Shana Bryant Consulting <\/b><\/h3>\r\n                    <p tabindex=\"0\" >Shana Bryant Consulting specializes in impactful event planning, prioritizing successful collaboration with minority- and women-owned businesses through inclusive, community-focused events. Through successful events and partnerships, Shana Bryant Consulting has created $3 million in economic impact for the local community, creating meaningful opportunities for entrepreneurs and community members. 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