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.

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In-house Expertise

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Specialized Consulting

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Technical Assistance

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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.

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Strengthen pipelines of qualified, growth-ready diverse suppliers

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Grow supplier diversity and diverse business development programs

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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.

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Strategic referrals into certification ecosystems

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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

Interim President & CEO & Director of Finance

203-2889744 ext. 114

jcolon@gnemsdc.org

Joanne Wang

Interim COO, & Director, Corporate Services

617-578-8900 ext. 116

jwang@gnemsdc.org

Gary Stiffler

Director, MBE Growth and Development

617-430-5915 (D)

gstiffler@gnemsdc.org

Seth Lovely

Strategic Growth Advisor

617-578-8900 ext. 118

slovely@gnemsdc.org

Eliza Ramirez

Manager, Stakeholder Relations

617-578-8900 ext. 122

eramirez@gnemsdc.org