About Us
Advancing Growth. Expanding Opportunity.
Who We Are
Building Stronger Ecosystems
The New England Business Growth Collective (NEBGC) is a regional organization dedicated to accelerating the growth and prosperity of small, diverse, and socially economically disadvantaged businesses (SEDI) across New England.
We connect businesses to opportunities, capital, and strategic resources while helping public and private sector partners build strong, inclusive business development ecosystems.
Constantly Connecting
Who We Serve & How We Connect
NEBGC supports:
SEDI & Diverse Businesses
SEDI, diverse, and small businesses looking to scale and succeed in the regional market.
All Growth Stages
Companies at all stages of growth – from early stage and pre-revenue to established enterprises.
B2B & B2C Models
Providing resources and connections for both B2B and B2C business models.
We focus on business growth and development, while aligning closely with national and regional supplier diversity efforts.
"NEBGC bridges the gap between opportunity and readiness – helping businesses build capacity while helping buyers build inclusive, high-performing supply chains."
— Our Value Proposition
What We Do
Making the most with what we do best
Business Growth & Development
NEBGC delivers a combination of in-house expertise and specialized consulting support. Core services are provided directly by our team, while select offerings are delivered in partnership with trusted subject-matter experts to ensure businesses receive the depth, technical expertise, and tailored support needed at each stage of growth.
In-house Expertise
Specialized Consulting
Technical Assistance
Tailored Support


Corporate & Public Sector Support
NEGBC helps buyers in both public and private sectors grow supplier diversity and diverse business development programs. We enhance existing inclusion strategies and strengthen pipelines of qualified suppliers.
Strengthen pipelines of qualified, growth-ready diverse suppliers
Grow supplier diversity and diverse business development programs
Enhance existing inclusion strategies
Market Access & Readiness Support
NEBGC helps businesses strengthen readiness for growth and opportunity, including navigation of national certification networks when appropriate.
Strategic referrals into certification ecosystems
Recertification awareness and compliance guidance

Our Value Proposition
Bridging the Gap Between Opportunity & Readiness
We are your partner in growing competitive businesses, expanding access to capital and markets, and building strong, diverse economic ecosystems across New England.
Growing Competitive Businesses
Partnering with you to scale and succeed.
Expanding Access
Connecting you to capital and new markets.
Building Ecosystems
Creating strong, diverse economic ecosystems across New England.
Our Team
Meet the team that makes it happen
Dedicated professionals committed to your growth.

José Colón

Joanne Wang

Gary Stiffler

Seth Lovely

Eliza Ramirez
Recent Events
2024
GNEMSDC Awards
2024
GNEMSDC Business Opportunity Conference
2024
GNEMSDC Golf
2023
GNEMSDC Golf
2023
GNEMSDC Business Opportunity Conference
2019
GNEMSDC Awards
2019
GNEMSDC Golf
2019
GNEMSDC Business Expo
2019
GNEMSDC Awards Luncheon
2018
GNEMSDC Golf Classic
