ACTION AL!
THE OPPORTUNITY
Introducing CEE's Executive Leadership
CEE is proud to have Tracye Whitfield leading as our Executive Director.
In her role as Executive Director, Whitfield will lead the coalition's efforts to ensure equitable access to capital for BIPOC small business owners across Massachusetts. She will continue driving the coalition's initiatives to create new programs and policies aimed at dismantling racist structures that hinder equitable investments, essential for the growth and sustainability of these businesses. 'I am thrilled to be part of CEE at this pivotal moment in the coalition’s history,' said Whitfield. 'There is significant energy and momentum around creating a more equitable economy, and I look forward to collaborating with CEE members and partners to make meaningful progress on this critical issue.
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The Opportunity
​Massachusetts is home to a rich set of small business resources, but many do not reach small businesses owned by entrepreneurs of color. These small businesses, particularly those owned by Black, Latinx, immigrant and low-income entrepreneurs have been fueling the state’s economy, but they are more vulnerable in recessions. The COVID-19 presents a unique opportunity to build an equitable ecosystem that centers entrepreneurs of color and positions them to contribute to the Massachusetts economy at their full potential.​​
Our Vision
​We envision a Commonwealth in which the racial wealth gap is closed and that provides a welcoming and fertile environment and sustained investments for Black, Latino, Indigenous, and other underserved small businesses to thrive and grow their capacity, resilience, economic power and impact.
Our Acomplishments
Underserved owned businesses assisted with PPP applications
Million in
PPP Loans
Underserved small businesses assisted with MGCC Grant applications
Million for Small Business Technical Assistance
Million for CDFI/CDC small business lending
Million grant program with focus on equity
About the Coalition
The Coalition for an Equitable Economy, initially formed by a steering committee of small business support organizations and leaders, seeks to convene and partner with a broad cross-sector coalition of stakeholders from across Massachusetts aligned around a shared commitment to building an equitable small business ecosystem and to the values of racial equity, collaboration, and shared leadership.
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