The AmplifyLatinx PowerUp Latinx Biz, a first of its kind collaborative, innovative movement focused on activating Massachusetts’ untapped economic potential by increasing growth and economic opportunity for Latinx-owned businesses in Massachusetts. PowerUp’s mission is to create visibility for Latinx-owned businesses, meaningfully connect them to existing resources, and recognize them as an influential consumer market that must be engaged by our entire business community.

We look forward to advancing the PowerUp movement to unleash Massachusetts’ untapped economic potential.

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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

For Businesses

Become part of a leading network of Latinx companies in the Commonwealth

Connect with other Latinx businesses owners

Gain visibility for your business and access critical resources for growth

Submit Your Business

For Partners

Become part of a community of curated resources for Latinx business owners

Connect to Latinx founders to participate in your programs and access your resources

Increase your program diversity goals

Become a Partner

For Sponsors

Achieve broad program impact through an economic opportunity focus

Support a collaborate initiative that fosters connectivity to existing organizations and their resources

Recognition as a founding sponsor of this Latinx social impact initiative

Become a Sponsor

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

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.