EMERALD CITIES-BOSTON launches Contractor Academy connecting minority-owned businesses to opportunities in the Commonwealth connect to project opportunities in connected to viable construction the area. Emerald Cities The free "Zoom" course covers a wide range of topics from a fore- cast of project pipelines in the Greater Boston area, exploring growth strategies in existing and emerging markets, running a more effective back office, and informa- tion that will assist in preparing and winning bids. According to Daryl Wright, who serves as Local Director of the Boston chapter, "Ultimately, we want to send the project opportunities. ECC's part- nership with local organizations and leading contractors, includ- ing Wayne J. Griffin Electric, Inc., bolster those efforts by offering a pipeline of opportunity and poten- tial to establish long-term success- ful relationships. COLLABORATIVE erica empwered. Boston, MA (November 2020). Emerald Cities Collaborative (ECC), a national non-profit organization working to advance the expansion of environmental sustainability through local development projects, while also ensuring equity and inclusion, recently launched its nine-week contractor academy in Boston. About Emerald Cities: Emerald Cities Collaborative is a national nonprofit committed to helping MWDBE (Minority, Women, and Disabled Business Enterprises) contractors and disadvantaged workers build careers in the energy efficien- cy, renewables and water sectors. Addition- ally, Emerald Cities works with government, business, labor and community stakeholders to build demand for energy efficiency, re- newable energy and dean building projects and then connect MWDBE contractors and disadvantaged workers to these opportu- nities through programs like our highly successful Contractor Academy. The Emerald Cities-Boston Contractor Academy bridges the goal message to contractors that they of promoting sustainability with cultivating business connections for historically underrepresented contracting firms owned by people of color and women. don't have to go it alone. Our program aims to foster mentorship with established and successful firms in the industry who have the experience to offer guidance on creative ways to grow." The construction industry has long recognized the importance of ad- dressing environmental challeng- es and has evolved to incorporate innovative design strategies to meet the demand for high-perfor- for small businesses by helping mance public and private renew- able energy projects. Even in the face of delays and challenges brought forth by the pandemic, energy efficiency and renewable sectors such as solar energy have continued to experience growth. The work of ECC serves to make the connection and meet the need advocacy remain a key element At the conclusion of nine-weeks in the academy, follow-up and Boston area people of color and women contractors grow their companies, learn and collaborate, develop key business insights, and of support offered through the program to ensure contractors get connected to work. Of the contrac- tors who have gone through the program more than half are already emeraldcities.org For more information visit: EMERALD CITIES-BOSTON launches Contractor Academy connecting minority-owned businesses to opportunities in the Commonwealth connect to project opportunities in connected to viable construction the area. Emerald Cities The free "Zoom" course covers a wide range of topics from a fore- cast of project pipelines in the Greater Boston area, exploring growth strategies in existing and emerging markets, running a more effective back office, and informa- tion that will assist in preparing and winning bids. According to Daryl Wright, who serves as Local Director of the Boston chapter, "Ultimately, we want to send the project opportunities. ECC's part- nership with local organizations and leading contractors, includ- ing Wayne J. Griffin Electric, Inc., bolster those efforts by offering a pipeline of opportunity and poten- tial to establish long-term success- ful relationships. COLLABORATIVE erica empwered. Boston, MA (November 2020). Emerald Cities Collaborative (ECC), a national non-profit organization working to advance the expansion of environmental sustainability through local development projects, while also ensuring equity and inclusion, recently launched its nine-week contractor academy in Boston. About Emerald Cities: Emerald Cities Collaborative is a national nonprofit committed to helping MWDBE (Minority, Women, and Disabled Business Enterprises) contractors and disadvantaged workers build careers in the energy efficien- cy, renewables and water sectors. Addition- ally, Emerald Cities works with government, business, labor and community stakeholders to build demand for energy efficiency, re- newable energy and dean building projects and then connect MWDBE contractors and disadvantaged workers to these opportu- nities through programs like our highly successful Contractor Academy. The Emerald Cities-Boston Contractor Academy bridges the goal message to contractors that they of promoting sustainability with cultivating business connections for historically underrepresented contracting firms owned by people of color and women. don't have to go it alone. Our program aims to foster mentorship with established and successful firms in the industry who have the experience to offer guidance on creative ways to grow." The construction industry has long recognized the importance of ad- dressing environmental challeng- es and has evolved to incorporate innovative design strategies to meet the demand for high-perfor- for small businesses by helping mance public and private renew- able energy projects. Even in the face of delays and challenges brought forth by the pandemic, energy efficiency and renewable sectors such as solar energy have continued to experience growth. The work of ECC serves to make the connection and meet the need advocacy remain a key element At the conclusion of nine-weeks in the academy, follow-up and Boston area people of color and women contractors grow their companies, learn and collaborate, develop key business insights, and of support offered through the program to ensure contractors get connected to work. Of the contrac- tors who have gone through the program more than half are already emeraldcities.org For more information visit: