Urban Leagues of Springfield and Eastern Massachusetts Partner to Help Small Business

BOSTON (June 5, 2023) - Interise, a national non-profit headquartered in Boston, has partnered with The Urban League of Springfield (Springfield, MA) and Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts (Boston, MA) to offer NextStage Minority Business Entrepreneur Academy and NextStage Accelerator powered by Interise.

"NextStage Minority Business Entrepreneur Academy and NextStage Accelerator will provide a welcomed boost to Springfield area minority-owned small business, and we are grateful for this partnership with Interise and Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts," added Urban League of Springfield Interim President Yvette M. Frisby.

The programs will use Interise's StreetWise MBA curriculum with an emphasis on procurement readiness and provide minority-owned small businesses with the knowledge, know-how and networks needed for business growth and expansion.

"These programs are yet another way to provide much-needed assistance to minority-owned small business owners located in key cities throughout the state of Massachusetts," said Interise CEO Darrell Byers. "We are honored to partner with Urban League of Springfield and Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts on this important initiative."

To get more information, please see the full press release here.