New name, same purpose:

Mill Cities Community Investments + Foundation for Business Equity have become Nectar Community Investments.

Business Equity Initiative (BEI) Application

Description: BEI is a high-touch, strategic advisory program to build capacity, access to growth capital, and networking to expand business contracts. BEI Advisors start with the unique needs of each business and dig deeper to support the business owner to provide the essential tools required to drive revenue and job growth. Enrolled business owners work with a dedicated team of advisors for 9 months to create and implement a customized growth plan to meet goals and needs.  

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Minimum of $500K in annual sales (or trending towards) 
  • Located in Eastern MA, Southern NH, or Northern RI
  • Black or Latinx majority owned and led for-profit business
  • Committed company leadership, receptive to coaching and guidance
  • Solid business model with distinct product/service/market and growth potential
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*BEI Enrollment Cost: 80% to 90% of advisory service fees are covered directly through Nectar Community Investments; enrolled BEI businesses will be responsible for a percentage of advisory fees based on revenue size.

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