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Cambridge Seeking Members for the Black, Indigenous, People of Color-Owned Business Advisory Committee (Application Date Extended to 12-19-22)
12/5/2022 • 2 years ago
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The City of Cambridge is looking for volunteers to serve on the Black, Indigenous, People of Color-Owned (BIPOC) Business Advisory Committee for a two (2) year term. The goal of this group is to work with City staff to build policies and programs to better assist BIPOC-owned businesses and entrepreneurs. The application deadline to apply to serve on this committee has been extended to Monday, December 19, 2022 at 8 p.m.
The Committee has 13 members representing a range of business sectors (e.g. retail, restaurant, non-profit organizations, and personal and professional services) and the full diversity of the Cambridge BIPOC business community.
There are five (5) vacant seats.
Who should apply?
- Any Cambridge small business owner identifying as Black, Brown, Indigenous, Asian, Asian Pacific Islander, Latinx, or other historically marginalized group, especially residents who have never served on a board or committee
- Organizations serving Cambridge whose principal mission is to represent BIPOC businesses
Why should I apply?
Joining the BIPOC Business advisory committee will allow you to:
- Advise the City on ways to uplift BIPOC-owned businesses and entrepreneurs in Cambridge
- Help spread information about resources for businesses in Cambridge
- Network with other Cambridge BIPOC business owners and entrepreneurs, as well as City staff
What’s involved?
- Attend monthly meetings
- Provide feedback and ideas about improving:
Business programs
Policies
Outreach efforts
The City’s overall relationship with BIPOC-owned businesses
How to apply
- Submit a cover letter and resume by the extended deadline of Monday, December 19, 2022 at 8 p.m.
- Apply online at: www.cambridgema.gov/apply
Questions?
Contact Allyson Allen at AAllen@CambridgeMA.gov or 617-349-9122.