Cambridge, MA, December 5, 2022 -- 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 has been extended to Monday, December 19, 2022 at 8 p.m..

The BIPOC 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 [email protected] or 617-349-9122.