Darrell Byers, CEO, Interise, @StreetwiseMBA

Creating an inclusive economy through the growth of established small businesses across race, place, and ethnicity. 75+cities, 8,000+small businesses & growing

[Darrell Byers, CEO, Interise, @StreetwiseMBA @DarrellByers1]

I'll be speaking at Interise SolveIt 2024: Creating an Inclusive Economy on May 05 - 07, 2024. I would love to see you there!🎉🎉
Register here: https://t.co/MsSZoiyuq8
- via #Whova Event Platform
https://t.co/trNZlAugyS #Interise #SolveIt2024

[Darrell Byers, CEO, Interise, @StreetwiseMBA @DarrellByers1]

Join me and make a gift today – the Power of Purple Giving Day. I 💜 Holy Cross! #ILoveHC https://t.co/fWxwOjsGOT

[Darrell Byers, CEO, Interise, @StreetwiseMBA @DarrellByers1]

Clarence Thomas was a beneficiary of race-based admissions at my school https://t.co/h9N8jAGtFL via @BostonGlobe

[Partnership for Financial Equity @Fin_Equity]

Our vice chair is @DarrellByers1 CEO of Interise. He is on a mission to build a more inclusive economy delivering @StreetWise_MBA to 9,000 small businesses in more 80 cities nationwide including locally in Boston and Darrell’s hometown of Springfield. #FinEquityFriday #mapoli

[Darrell Byers, CEO, Interise, @StreetwiseMBA @DarrellByers1]

Springfield native Darrell C. Byers expands Interise ‘Streetwise MBA’ to Springfield, Holyoke https://t.co/buI31IFsdz

[Darrell Byers, CEO, Interise, @StreetwiseMBA @DarrellByers1]

Interise condemns the domestic terrorism that once again touched the black community in this country. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Buffalo community. All of our resources are needed to continue the daily fight for racial justice at all levels of our society.

[Interise @StreetWise_MBA]

Help us to celebrate Interise CEO Darrell Byers 60th birthday, by contributing to our $6k for 60! Campaign. All contributions received will go directly towards Interise's Small Business, Stronger initiative.

Learn more and donate in the link below!

https://t.co/WFcpnO0VKY

[Darrell Byers, CEO, Interise, @StreetwiseMBA @DarrellByers1]

It was great to reunite with my former colleague Tonia Magras on her podcast PowerPlay. Thank you for highlighting organizations and individuals making a difference in the community.

[The PowerPLAY Show @PowerplayThe]

Our latest podcast with Interise CEO @DarrellByers1 https://t.co/IB7bJUmpoM

[Darrell Byers, CEO, Interise, @StreetwiseMBA @DarrellByers1]

Congratulations to new SBA Administrator Isabel Guzman. We look forward to supporting the work of the SBA at this critical time for small businesses.

Guzman receives Senate confirmation to lead SBA https://t.co/OZBEDx0uAz

[Darrell Byers, CEO, Interise, @StreetwiseMBA @DarrellByers1]

@DeanRougeau @holy_cross Congratulations. I am thrilled at the announcement. I'm looking forward to meeting you. HC '83

[College of the Holy Cross @holy_cross]

We’re thrilled to welcome Vincent D. Rougeau as the 33rd president of Holy Cross. “Our current moment in history cries out for the mission-driven education that Holy Cross provides, and I am very excited about what this community can accomplish," he says.
https://t.co/WGd8Ud42CT

[SBA @SBAgov]

NEW: SBA just launched the 2021 Emerging Leaders initiative! The initiative is for executives of small businesses poised for growth in underserved markets.

[Darrell Byers, CEO, Interise, @StreetwiseMBA @DarrellByers1]

Before the pandemic, the restaurant industry accounted for 1 out of every 10 jobs in MA. Save our local restaurants and order direct and not through a 3rd party. https://t.co/h8F8cNKWxH via @BostonGlobe

[SBA @SBAgov]

BREAKING: SBA in consultation with @USTreasury announced today that the #PaycheckProtection Program will re-open the week of January 11 for new borrowers and certain existing PPP borrowers.

[Darrell Byers, CEO, Interise, @StreetwiseMBA @DarrellByers1]

Previous rounds of economic relief last year helped millions of small businesses stay afloat and keep employees on the payroll. But there were clear problems. Black and Brown owned small businesses had less access to that relief. "

[Darrell Byers, CEO, Interise, @StreetwiseMBA @DarrellByers1]

The numbers are staggering. Minority-owned small businesses need help now! From President-Elect Biden, "Today, more than one in four small businesses are not open. At least 400K are closed for good.

[Darrell Byers, CEO, Interise, @StreetwiseMBA @DarrellByers1]

As the month goes by, a third of Black-owned businesses and more than a fifth of Latino-owned businesses, and more than a quarter of Native American-owned businesses, have less than one month of reserves to cover expenses.

[Darrell Byers, CEO, Interise, @StreetwiseMBA @DarrellByers1]

"Small businesses are the biggest job creators, and if they don’t recover, the economy won’t either. To recover, small businesses need capital, and better regulation can help them get the capital they need to thrive again."
Forbes Magazine

[Darrell Byers, CEO, Interise, @StreetwiseMBA @DarrellByers1]

NCRC, Morgan Stanley announce $15 billion plan to increase lending and investments in lower-income communities https://t.co/ZsToMUc5RO

[Black Economic Council of Massachusetts @BECMAinc]

AUGUST : BLACK BUSINESS MONTH
We are launching a new Campaign to support local Black-owned businesses. Throughout the entire month, we will be hosting virtual events, Instagram Lives, civic engagement and many more activities!

#nationalblackbusinessmonth #SupportBlackBusinesses