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As a business services and consulting agency, Black Owned Bos. (pronounced "boss") creates opportunities to amplify, incubate, and elevate Black-owned businesses across the Greater Boston area and beyond.

Launched in March 2019, Black Owned Bos. has become a vital platform and resource for spotlighting Black-owned businesses, places, spaces, and the individuals driving culture and innovation.

Through signature events, strategic partnerships, and tailored business support, Black Owned Bos. fosters growth and visibility. Black Owned Bos. offers a digital directory that connects consumers with Black-owned businesses, making it easier to discover and connect to local brands.

Rooted in community impact, Black Owned Bos. operates as a mission-driven, for-profit business committed to empowering entrepreneurs and reshaping the business landscape with intention and purpose.

LiteWork Events is a premier social platform dedicated to fostering connections and creating experiences for Boston’s urban young professionals, with a special focus on the Black professional community. We provide a diverse range of networking and social events designed to celebrate culture, build community, and create meaningful connections.

As a trusted platform for Boston’s vibrant Black professional scene, we curate experiences that highlight the city’s rich diversity and offer opportunities for personal and professional growth. Some of our signature events are detailed below, showcasing the unique blend of culture, community, and connection that defines LiteWork Events.

The “Gangsters Buy Flowers” brand is about highlighting the duality of man. The art of having a tough exterior but having a softer side. Hustling all day, but picking up a bouquet for the house on your way home. GBF is having a love & admiration for life & the beautiful atmosphere that flowers create. The “Gangsters Buy Flowers” brand is about highlighting the duality of man. The art of having a tough exterior but having a softer side. Hustling all day, but picking up a bouquet for the house on your way home. GBF is having a love & admiration for life & the beautiful atmosphere that flowers create. Established 2017

SIDE was founded in 2019 by two young creatives with a passion for developing, organizing, and producing meaningful events for people to come together and share their creativity with a larger network. SIDE thoughtfully curates events where individuals can engage in fun and inclusive experiences in Black culture and art. 

Our goal is to create a community where individuals feel safe to allow their true selves to shine; whether it's showcasing their talents, and passions or simply discussing ideas with people they may have never had the chance to interact with otherwise.

SIDE works with clients to curate innovative productions that match their needs and provides value to the community. SIDE provides clients with a strong execution experience of their events while encouraging attendees to connect and build meaningful relationships in a fun and dynamic environment.

Whyte & Co is a brand that encapsulates the essence of lux nostalgia, offering a moment of pure indulgence and self-care. Their collection of whipped body butters is a testament to their commitment to creating products that not only nourish the skin but also provide a sensory experience. With a gorgeous texture that melts into the skin, these body butters envelop you in a cloud of opulence. The scents, including lavender, cocoa, and powder, transport you to a realm of tranquility and bliss. Each jar is carefully crafted with the finest ingredients, shea & cocoa butter, ensuring a truly decadent and rejuvenating experience. Whyte & Co is a brand that understands the importance of self-pampering and invites you to embrace the art of luxurious self-care.

Todd Snyder is a premium menswear brand informed by heritage, yet updated for today, with an emphasis on versatility and comfort. Collections offer timeless essentials, statement pieces, custom suiting, and iconic accessories that define quintessential American style. From bespoke tailoring to innovative capsule collections–good style can be attainable and even playful. Todd Snyder stores can be found in New York City, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Boston, East Hampton, Greenwich, and Manhasset with plans to open several additional metropolitan locations.

KickBack Boston was conceived on our front porch. On a warm summer night, we were with friends and wanted to get into something that wouldn’t require us to change into a restricted dress code and listen to outdated Top 40 playlists, Boston nightlife’s usual offering. We couldn’t think of any options that would cater to our laid back vibe that we so easily created with friends in our own spaces. So we decided to do our own thing – get a space, bring in a DJ for folks to casually connect without pretension – no dress code, low admission fee. We decided to go with the event name The KickBack because it captured the energy we wanted to invite and curate.

Through events like our annual Community Cook-Out, brand partnerships, and a strong commitment to finding and elevating incredible food and talented chefs, Everybody Gotta Eat is rooted in the idea that food brings people together.

“One thing everyone is going to do is eat,” says founder Emmanuel Mervil. “The way I grew up, food was a big part of the culture; my mom fed everybody.” Today, Everybody Gotta Eat is influencing Boston’s food culture by providing an array of services such as catering, social media marketing, and community and brand partnerships.

Get in touch to learn how we can take your next event or your brand to the next level.

"Borrachito Taqueria & Spirits is a playful and elevated take on a traditional Mexico City-style taqueria with a hidden cocktail bar located in the back. Our tortillas are hand made in house and fresh-press daily. Our menu blends traditional Mexican cooking practices with experimental ingredients, providing a fresh and fun take on the classic taco. We can't wait for you to get a little Borrachito with us."

ARTISTS FOR HUMANITY (AFH) PROVIDES UNDER-RESOURCED TEENS THE KEYS TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY THROUGH PAID EMPLOYMENT IN ART AND DESIGN.

AFH is built on the philosophy that engagement in the creative process is a powerful force for social change, and that creative entrepreneurship is a productive and life-changing opportunity for young people.

Bridging economic, racial and social divisions, AFH enriches urban communities by introducing young people's creativity to the business community.

Boston Cannabis Week was co-founded in 2019 and conceptualized in 2016 by Lisa Finelli Fallon and Scott Bettano. The idea was to create a platform for the professional cannabis community that celebrates the culture and all the facets of the industry. The priority was to make it specific to New England while honoring Boston as the epicenter of the East Coast cannabis community. 

Boston Cannabis Week and it's creative agency, BCW Beyond are women owned, women led and focused on diversity & inclusion throughout our organization. Education & networking will always remain free to the public, as we consider it our duty to provide those platforms to the community. we make every effort to maintain affordability across out ticketed entertainment events.

 The BCW Beyond Scholarship provides accessibility and support to SE & EE applicants, minority-owned business and small businesses throughout Massachusetts. The BCW leadership team actively searches for businesses throughout the year who are positively impacting their community and working hard to establish their brands and build a business. 

Bent Water Brewing was born from the mind of a scientist, artist, and beer enthusiast. From there, the Bent Water team formed, drawing in unique expertise to strike a balance between the artistic and scientific complexities of brewing and operating a brewery. The result?
Ingenuity & Predictability – – Creativity & Quality – – Variety & Familiarity

Bent Water Brewing is proud to call Lynn, MA home because of the city’s rich industrial roots and superior water source. We believe passion can turn industry into art; and with careful, creative manipulation, we bend water into unique, flavorful beer. 

Bent Water’s first batch, brewed on a 15 BBL system, was released in December 2015 and distributed in the North Shore region of Massachusetts. Today, we operate on a 30 BBL system and distribute to Massachusetts, Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Florida, and Ohio. 

LET US REFLECT AND REJOICE THE TRIUMPH OF SPIRIT. THE RESILIENCE OF BLACKNESS THAT TRANSMUTE OPPRESSION AND THEREBY WITHIN PLIGHT FINDS SOLACE. WHAT IS IT LIKE TO WRITE A LOVE LETTER TO YOUR CHILDHOOD HOME AND, IN DOING SO, YOURSELF TO FIND (READ:CONFRONT), SELF, A BLACK MAN MUST WADE THROUGH WATER, HOWEVER METAPHORICAL IN NATURE.

HERE, DAVID HOCKNEY’S PORTRAIT OF AN ARTIST SERVES AS A VEHICLE TO EXPLORE THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN AN IDEALIZED SENSE OF SUCCESS AND A MAN WHO, IN THE FACE OF VIOLENCE AND TRAGEDY, CONSTRUCTED A BEAUTIFUL PATH TO FREEDOM. LURKING A LAYER BELOW, THIS EXAMINATION PRESENTS US WITH THE REALITY OF OUR PAST CIRCUMSTANCES. THAT IS A MAN TRAPPED IN A PRISON; HE WAS NEVER MEANT TO ESCPAE. HIS VOICE IS THE ONLY MEANS WITH WHICH HE MIGHT ESCAPE THE BOX. POOLSIDE. 

The Piano Craft Gallery advances the understanding of contemporary visual and performing arts in the community and promotes artistic purposes through exhibits, performances, lectures, meetings, and seminars in connection with matters of artistic concern. The Piano Craft Gallery is an all volunteer-run non-profit community gallery space devoted to sharing artists’ work with the public.

The Pianoforte Manufactury, built by Jonas Chickering & Sons, was completed in 1853.  At the time, it was the largest building in the country.

For 75 years, the Chickering Piano Factory produced the finest American pianos (grands, baby grands, uprights, square pianos, and harpsichords), even rivaling the European Steinway. In 1974, the Piano Factory became one of the first factory/loft conversions, with nearly 200 residences and creative spaces, including a theater, printshop, and a large gallery at the entrance of the building. After 40 years, the Piano Craft Gallery was moved to its current location, a larger and more comfortable exhibit space.

Hab House is a family operated business focused on making a habanero based pepper sauce. We believe in providing the best combination of heat and flavor with a concentrated focus on flavor to provide our customers with a tasty experience using the habanero pepper.

Our sauce is dairy-free and meat-free, so although we don't market ourselves that way, we are Vegan.  And for those that don't like frozen, we use fresh ingredients. We are also eco-conscious so we only use glass bottles. We currently sell 10oz, 5oz, and 15ml bottles.

Our hope is that our customers enjoy the heat but also the flavor of our sauce. We hope that these flavors will inspire new culinary dishes but also bring back the comfort of the islands in the Caribbean. Although we hail from Trinidad & Tobago (and my husband from Belize), we think everyone can and will enjoy our sauce.