Amplify LatinX

Our CEO, Eneida Roman, joined Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll at the Massachusetts State House, where they signed a Proclamation to celebrate Caribbean American Heritage Month. On July 1st, Eneida was among the 50 community members and leaders celebrated at the Boston Caribbean American Association (BCAA) Breakfast at the Great Hall. Amplify LatinX is proud to celebrate the accomplishments and impact of Massachusetts' Caribbean community among so many friends and colleagues. Congratulations to all of our fellow honorees and thank you to the BCAA!

For students of color to thrive in the classroom, they need to see themselves represented in their teachers and role models. As a Commonwealth, we have an opportunity to ensure we are building the next generation of diverse educators who can transform the experience of students of color by passing the Educator Diversity Act this session. Learn more from our partners Latinos For Education: https://lnkd.in/eev8Y4ZN

“Latino prosperity is American prosperity. And so when you have a significant portion of the population that does not have equitable access to opportunities, that’s a missed opportunity for the economy at large.”   Our CEO, Eneida Roman, recently shared her insights with Boston Globe Media about the vital importance of supporting Latino business owners here in Massachusetts. At Amplify Latinx, we’re dedicated to empowering the Latine community, whose work is essential to advancing economic mobility in the Commonwealth.   Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eeaHjEgb

Through the ALX Small Business Program, we empower Latinx entrepreneurs like Dora Aguilar with the essential tools, confidence, and knowledge to drive their businesses to success.   With Latinos making up nearly 20% of our state’s population, unlocking their potential is crucial as they play pivotal roles in key industries that bolster Massachusetts’ economic competitiveness. Dora, who operates in the childcare sector (the workforce behind the workforce), exemplifies our commitment to cultivating a more vibrant and equitable economy where every community can thrive.   Discover Dora's story: https://lnkd.in/e7u4cGer   Learn more about the ALX Small Business Program: https://lnkd.in/esF-tfiA

Congratulations to all the businesses featured in the Boston Business Journal's "Largest Minority-Owned Businesses in Mass." list for 2024! We are especially proud to recognize our ALX Small Business Program members: Villa México Café Studio Luz Architects Synergy Contracting Inc EmVision Productions Omze Authentic Tequila, Mezcal & Spirits INC. And our amazing network partners: Mendoza Ventures Argus Archipelago Strategies Group Arka HR DPV Transportation Worldwide Guardian Healthcare, LLC Your achievements and dedication to excellence inspire us all. Keep leading the way! #MinorityOwnedBusinesses #AmplifyLatinX #BusinessExcellence #CommunityStrength

The Hispanic community increased our total revenue in 2023 over 2022 by 50% to over $114 billion. Hispanic-owned business now account for 31% of all National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC)-certified minority business enterprise (MBE) revenues and rank number one in annual revenue generation. From the report: "Hispanic businesses led the way in the construction industry, where they accounted for over $32 billion in total revenues and created over 100,000 jobs. This growth was fueled in part by infrastructure projects currently being funded through historic investments by state and federal governments made possible by landmark legislation like the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA)." Amplify LatinX is committed to helping more and more businesses grow through our ALX Small Business Program Source: 2023 Minority Businesses Economic Impact Report

Big congratulations to Josiane Martinez for being the recipient of the 2024 Rosa Parks Diversity Leadership Award, presented by WTS International! This prestigious award honors Josiane's unwavering commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within our community. Her leadership and dedication embody the spirit of Rosa Parks' legacy, and we couldn't be more proud of her achievements. Congratulations, Josiane, on this incredible recognition! Your work inspires us all. #RosaParksAward #DiversityLeadership #AmplifyLatinX #SocialJustice #Inclusion #Equity

We are thrilled to congratulate Sol Carbonell, a distinguished member of our ALX100 2023 class, on being named Executive Director of the David Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies (DRCLAS) at Harvard! Sol brings over 20 years of diverse experience to this prestigious role, including nearly a decade at the Federal Reserve System. We are so proud of your achievements and look forward to seeing the incredible impact you'll make at DRCLAS. #AmplifyLatinX #ALX100 #DRCLAS #Harvard #LatinaLeaders

What happens when you design across organizations and with a bunch of Latines in Boston? A couple of months ago, Betty Francisco invited me in a community effort to design the Latine/x Startup Hub Tour Pitch Competition. This pitch competition was a part of Amplify LatinX’s ALX Business Summit co-chaired by Senator Warren and Senator Markey. As an ecosystem builder and investor, what I appreciated about the design: ⭐ How Inicio partnered funded ecosystem builders around the country to design programming to support Latine founders in their communities ⭐ How Amplify LatinX and Boston Impact Initiative Impact Initiative then included and engaged Northeast + Massachusetts ecosystem builders across organizations to guide the design, meeting weekly behind the scenes Monica Hinojos-Capes Marisa Nieves Samalid Hogan Roxanna Sarmiento… ⭐ How this pitch competition was focused not only on startups, but also on micro and SME businesses, Latine entrepreneurs are stewarding the US economy, and this includes businesses across sizes… Congratulations to the entrepreneurs who pitched and received funding Omze Authentic Tequila Merge-Tek MANKA FOODS LLC EcoAuto Early Intervention Systems (Techstars ‘23) I had fun meeting judges Elke Trilla Adrian Mendoza Ignacio Castro Samalid Hogan Gisella Soriano @Grace as well as the Inicio team Jorge M. Calderon Monica Martens Jacob (Jake) Lefker, MBA And thank you to friends like Nathalia Moran who always shows up I look forward to seeing future evolutions with funding for ecosystem builders as well as founders. Amplify LatinX Boston Impact Initiative Inicio Innovation Studio Cinematica Labs Mendoza Ventures MassChallenge Investors of Color #Latines #Latinx #Startups #Business #PitchCompetitions #EcosystemBuilding

Terrific day of learning, networking and fun with dozens of businesses at Verizon's Boston Hub for last week's Small Business Digital Marketing workshop. Thanks to our terrific speakers: Michael Caralis, Stephanie Lee, Courtney Schoon, Sharon Lee Thony, Meredith Phillips Almeida, Ilhiana Rojas Saldana, ACC, CDVC, Tana Brutus, William Watkins, MBA and Yondjé Choi Cornez. Special thanks to: Associated Industries of Massachusetts, Black Economic Council of Massachusetts, Inc., Women Of Color Entrepreneurs (WOCE), Massachusetts LGBT Chamber of Commerce, Inc., Massachusetts Supplier Diversity Office, Greater New England Minority Supplier Development Council, Inc. (GNEMSDC), Black Owned Bos., Urban League of Eastern MA, Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, Small Business Strong, ALPFA Boston, Amplify LatinX, Google, Karen Wallace, Chris Kealey, Melissa Wotus, Anuradha Yadav, Sonia Alleyne, MPA, Meghan Martinez, GCIH, GCFA, GCLD, CISSP, Sandra Garcia, Chelsea Falkenstein, and Dragica Zoric. Big thanks also to my colleagues: Stephanie Lee, Courtney Schoon, Kellie Morton, Ross D. Myers, Katie Davis, Renée Fearon, Jimmy Le, and Daudeline Meme. Check out Verizon Small Business Digital Ready for amazing content year round and $10K small business grant opportunity - applications close 6/28. https://lnkd.in/ebS2RtjK #iamvz #SmallBusiness #Workshop #Verizon #DigitalReady #Marketing #Boston #SLT_Consulting