PowerUp 2.0 Summit @ Hubweek:
Latinx Business Growth as Jet Fuel for the Massachusetts Economy
Thursday, October 3rd, 2019
Mainstage Speaker: 3:00 – 4:00
Summit: 4:00 – 6:00 pm
Closing Reception 6:00 – 8:00 pm
The Pursuit Stage at HubWeek
65 Northern Avenue, Boston, MA.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Join Amplify Latinx for the 2nd Annual PowerUp Business Summit to recognize the economic imperative for Latinx business growth. Latinx-owned businesses are the fastest-growing entrepreneurial segment in the US and Massachusetts, yet only 3% generate over $1 million in annual revenue. We will convene over 200 Latinx business leaders, resource partners, and the broader entrepreneurial community to learn about PowerUp Latinx Biz, a collaborative, Latinx-led initiative focused on activating Massachusetts’ untapped economic potential by increasing visibility, growth and economic opportunity for Latinx businesses. You’ll be inspired by a group of successful Latinx entrepreneurs, investors and business leaders innovating in key industries driving our economy. You will also learn how the entire MA business community can play a role in advancing Latinx business growth and innovation that fuels new jobs and revenue creation to power our economy.
Thursday, October 3rd, 2019
Video produced by EmVision Productions
EMCEE
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
OPENING SPEAKERS
ENTREPRENEURS
FIRESIDE CHAT
CLOSING SPEAKERS
TBD
GOALS
Identify &
Connect
Identify and map growth oriented Latinx owned businesses in Massachusetts
Build Relationships
Facilitate connections among Latinx entrepreneurs through curated networking opportunities and an online digital platform
Access Existing Resources
Foster relationship building and access to existing business resources, such as capital, education, mentors, accelerators, and growth opportunities
Policy
Agenda
Advance a policy agenda focused on driving economic opportunity and growth for Latinx businesses
BENEFITS
We invite Latinx businesses, resource partners and sponsors to join us. You’ll be inspired by successful Latinx entrepreneurs and business leaders innovating in key industries driving our economy, learn how the broader MA business community can play a role in advancing Latinx business growth, and why doing so matters to our shared future.
CONNECTIVITY CHALLENGE
- In Boston, Latinx-owned businesses average less than $100,000 in annual sales, compared to $644,000 in annual sales for all privately-owned firms
- Latinx business often operate in silos and lack connections to capital, management expertise, business networks, human capital, and partners necessary for growth
- Existing resources and programs for entrepreneurs are not inclusive or adept at connecting to the growing Latinx demographic
OPPORTUNITY
