From Vision to Reality: How Arka HR Solutions Leveraged BEI Advisory Services and Capital for Expansion
Arka HR Solutions was founded by visionary Latina entrepreneurs, Marcela Aldaz-Matos and Andreina Viera Silva, united by their passion...
top of page
News & Events
Stay current with our latest updates.
No upcoming events at the moment
ARTICLES
- 4 min
Earth Month 2024: Affordable, Sustainable, Accessible
Happy Earth Month! Check out these resources, which can help you save on your energy bills while also helping the environment.
- 1 min
How Does the Corporate Transparency Act Impact Small Business Owners?
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), a newly enacted law as of 2024, imposes additional reporting requirements on most small businesses....
- 3 min
Celebrating Black History Month
Mills Cities Community Investments (MCCI) + Foundation for Business Equity is proud to support many Black businesses today. However, we...
- 2 min
Gladys Cruz, Inaugural Solar Plus Loan Client
"I am forever grateful for MCCI and their loan products. I am excited to own solar and share the benefits with my tenants. MCCI has...
- 3 min
We are Hiring: Business Development Lending Officer (Rhode Island Based)
Job Title: Business Development Lending Officer Classification: Exempt (Salary) Status: Full-Time Salary Range: $70K - $80K Location:...
- 1 min
2023 Small Business Holiday Guide
We are pleased to present our 4th Annual Holiday Guide. Use your purchasing power to uplift our community businesses. This year’s guide...
- 1 min
2022 Annual Report: Uniting Strengths & Expanding Impact Together
We are thrilled to share an exciting milestone- the release of our first annual report as a merged organization. The decision to merge...
- 1 min
2023 Fall Graduation & Networking Reception
On behalf of Mill Cities Community Investments (MCCI) + Foundation for Business Equity (FBE), we extend our heartfelt gratitude to...
- 1 min
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15th to October 15th every year to honor Hispanic and Latinx culture and recognize...
- 4 min
A Conversation with Advocacy Partner: Natalia Urtubey, Eastern Bank Foundation Fellow
"Our vision at MCCI + FBE is to eliminate structural barriers to racial equity, and we do this through ecosystem building and...
- 1 min
Chronicle Episode, "Navigating a 'wealth gap' in Massachusetts and the efforts to close it"
Mill Cities Community Investments was featured on WCVB Channel 5 Chronicle on their June 28th episode, “Navigating a 'wealth gap' in...
- 2 min
Basic Black 'GBH Bay State Banner's new owners are keeping the tradition of Black storytelling alive
Host Callie Crossley with new co-owners of The Bay State Banner: Ronald Mitchell, editor and publisher; André Stark, associate publisher;...
- 4 min
El Planeta & Boston Business Journal, "Mill Cities launches its business equity investment fund"
Patricia Jorge first came to Mill Cities Community Investments (MCCI) in January 2019 and shared her dream of opening a one-of-a-kind...
- 1 min
Connecting Communities: A MCCI + FBE Networking Mixer June 2023
We would like to express our sincere gratitude to all who attended our summer celebration and networking reception on Thursday, June 8th....
- 3 min
Mill Cities Community Investments Launches New Business Equity Investment Fund
New MCCI fund aims to level the playing field for underserved small business owners Former Banner Editor and Publisher Melvin B. Miller...
- 2 min
Awarded $1M by the Cummings Foundation
MCCI was selected from a total of 630 applicants during a competitive review process and will receive $1M over 10 years. Cummings...
- 6 min
The Foundation for Business Equity (FBE) and Eastern Bank Announce the Merger of FBE with MCCI
The Foundation for Business Equity completes planned spin-off from Eastern Bank, and joins forces with Mill Cities Community Investments...
- 4 min
Community Business Loans in Lynn and Salem Support Entrepreneurs and Help Communities Thrive
Gus Munoz (right) and his business partner, Ed Rita (left), started Makergadgets, a Salem-based producer of sealed enclosures for 3D...
- 3 min
Eastern Bank Spinoff and Lawrence Nonprofit Team Up to Boost Local Entrepreneurs
Eastern Bank Spinoff and Lawrence Nonprofit Team Up to Boost Local Entrepreneurs: With a $10 million fund, the organization aims to...
bottom of page