Ujima Solidarity Summit: Investing in Our Community!
Event Information
Description
Do you think we need more good jobs in our community?
Do you think we need more Black-owned businesses?
Do you want to support immigrant enterprises?
Do you own or want to start a local enterprise?
Do you care about the health of our community?
ABOUT OUR EVENT
Six Black-owned Boston businesses will "pitch" to the community about their companies and why they should receive a community loan. It's like the TV show "Shark Tank" but they're pitching to us!
We'll hear from businesses, ask questions, and then vote on how to divide around $10,000 in loans to local businesses. To participate, you can invest anywhere from $5 to $500. Everyone gets an equal vote!
WHO IS PITCHING?
Alleb Asor
To product 5 sample garments to begin production of her clothing line, striving to empower women to feel comfortable and confident as they reach for their goals. See the current Kiva Campaign.
Bowdoin Bike School
For a Point of Sale system and support to transition into a worker owned co-op Bike Shop in Dorchester. See the past Indiegogo Campaign.
Fidalgo Wholesale
To help pay for a freezer that will allow wholesale purchasing and distribution of seafood in the Dudley and Uphams neighborhood. Sponsored by: Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative, Food Project
Fresh Food Generation
To provide operating capital to support the growth of FFG's healthy, affordable and delicious food offerings. See the website.
Norma Rosario Catering
To pay for insurance to cook out of a church kitchen in JP, and to print marketing materials. Past Clients: Boston Workers Alliance, City Life Vida Urbana, Haymarket People's Fund
Sydney Janey Design
To pay for an industrial printer that can increase client base and be used in a future Black-owned print shop in Roxbury. See the website.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
- free, open, community event
- donations (to the Ujima Project) accepted
- lunch from local food vendors
- workshops and resources on community finance
- free childcare
- network with community partners
LEARN MORE about the event at Boston Ujima Project website.
