The 10-week business training program provides entrepreneurs of color with the tools and resources to build businesses in the clean energy industry Boston, MA, April 30, 2024 – Today, Browning the Green Space (BGS) , a Northeast-based nonprofit dedicated to making clean energy and other climate-related fields more diverse, equitable, and inclusive, announced the opening of its application process for new and aspiring clean energy business owners to participate in Year 3 of Accelerating Contractors of Color in Energy for Sustainable Success (ACCESS). ACCESS, first launched by BGS in 2022, is a 10-week paid contractor boot camp that provides entrepreneurs of color with curated business coaching, access to capital, and connections to customers, clients, and potential partners that can support in the launch and growth of a successful contracting business in the region’s high-demand clean energy industry. By developing a stronger on-ramp for Black and Brown entrepreneurs to build businesses in the clean energy sector, that will in turn boost the local adoption of energy efficiency and renewable energy, ACCESS aims to build wealth and resilience within Black and Brown communities throughout New England. The first two years of the program supported 27 graduates that have gone on to explore, start and grow businesses in EV charging, offshore wind, rooftop solar, geothermal, energy consulting, and clean energy workforce development. Graduates have received $260,000 in regranted funding secured by BGS to support business startup costs and been awarded 22 contracts totaling $1.5 million through open Request for Proposals and state-level grants. This program is made possible through support from the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC), a state economic development agency dedicated to accelerating the growth of the clean energy sector across the Commonwealth. “Tens of thousands of residents across Massachusetts have found fulfilling careers in the clean energy industry, and we’re committed to diversifying this growing workforce by supporting partners like Browning the Green Space,” said Massachusetts Clean Energy Center CEO Dr. Emily Reichert. “The ACCESS program provides Black and Brown entrepreneurs with the resources they need to turn their trade skills into profitable clean energy businesses. MassCEC is proud to support Year 3 of ACCESS!” ACCESS is also funded by the SouthCoast Wind Fund, managed by the SouthCoast Community Foundation. “As the offshore wind industry continues to ramp up, so does the need for workers and suppliers who will help the industry grow,” said Michael Brown, CEO of SouthCoast Wind. “SouthCoast Wind is honored to support the ACCESS program and its work to increase representation from Black and Brown communities in the offshore wind industry. We’re thrilled with its success and are looking forward to meeting the next group of Boot Camp participants.” “ACCESS fills an important gap in the training ecosystem in Massachusetts by supporting experienced tradespeople and aspiring entrepreneurs with customized climate-focused business training,” said Kerry Bowie, Executive Director and President of Browning the Green Space. “As we seek to expand the program to 24 participants in year three, we are invested in continuing to grow our impact on diversifying clean energy contracting and building wealth for BIPOC business owners.” “The New England Regional Innovation Node at MIT is pleased to support the ACCESS program with regional and national I-Corps training materials and instructor coaching,” said Beth Kahn, Associate Director of NE I-Corps at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. “Our partnership with BGS is a part of our commitment to supporting skill development of underrepresented entrepreneurs by coaching them through the important early stages of the customer discovery process to identify and validate customer needs for their businesses.” “The ACCESS Program empowers participants to turn their clean energy business ideas into reality. It not only equips them with the knowledge and skills needed for success but also connects them to a supportive community of like-minded individuals,” said Latane Brackett, Innovation Program Manager at Jackson State University and ACCESS ‘23 Lead Instructor. “Through this program, participants gain the confidence and tools necessary to thrive as clean energy entrepreneurs.” “ACCESS has truly given me the tools, strategies, support, and mentorship that my company needs to successfully scale,” said Beth Griffith, Founder of Renewable Renegades and ACCESS ‘22 Graduate. “If you have ever considered starting a green business or are a woman or BIPOC business owner; this program is an essential resource for you in getting started.” “ACCESS has been an invaluable resource on my entrepreneurial journey, providing the structure and guidance I have been seeking,” said Shii-Anna Mudie, ACCESS ‘23 Graduate. “The program challenged me to thoroughly examine the problem I aim to solve and to consider how I can build a sustainable business around it.” Applications for ACCESS are due by August 31, 2024. Interested applicants can learn more about the program by visiting the website or contacting hadas@browningthegreenspace.org . Applicants must be based in Massachusetts. The program is designed for people with at least a few years of technical/trade experience who are interested in starting their own contracting business in clean energy or energy efficiency. # About Browning the Green Space Browning the Green Space (BGS) is a nonprofit coalition of leaders and organizations, primarilyin the New England region, that share the passion to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion inclean energy and climatetech. BGS seeks to facilitate a just energy transition by putting Blackand Brown communities first, and enabling systems change at the intersection of social,environmental, and economic justice. BGS is powering a just energy transition by creating jobs,building wealth, and reducing the energy burden in Black and Brown communities. By removingbarriers and expanding access, BGS seeks to close the racial wealth gap while combatingclimate change. BGS is focused on a comprehensive approach to addressing DEI across keyclean energy and climate tech areas through five connected but distinct focus areas: Careers,Companies, Capital, Contracts, and Communities. Media Contact Megan Aki megan@browningthegreenspace.org 617-221-3715 ext. 0

Our Executive Director Kerry Bowie had the pleasure of joining Dr. David Cash on the Environmental Business Council of New England’s Energy Environment Economy Podcast for a conversation on the connections between economic, social, and environmental justice and their collective impact and influence on environmental initiatives. Tune into the full episode here .

The program, which is designed to support underrepresented founders, welcomes six startups Somerville, Mass., and Houston, Texas, Feb. 21, 2023 —   Greentown Labs  and  Browning the Green Space  (BGS) today announce six startup participants for the  Advancing Climatetech and Clean Energy Leaders Program (ACCEL) , a new accelerator intended to bolster BIPOC-led startups as they develop critical climatetech solutions by offering access to funding, networking connections, resources, and opportunities that structural inequities put out of reach. ACCEL combines startup acceleration with a curated curriculum, incubation at Greentown, and extensive mentorship from Greentown and BGS’s networks of industry experts. The recurring, year-long program focuses on product and technology development, market development, fundraising, and management and team development. The selected founding teams will each receive a non-dilutive $25k grant to support their startup’s growth. After a highly competitive selection and deliberation process that saw close to 80 applicants, a cohort of six cutting-edge startups was selected. These early-stage startups, which hail from the Boston and Houston metro areas where Greentown’s incubators are located, are working on innovations from bio-based polymers to solar technology. Active Surfaces  (Salem, Mass.) unlocks dual land-use applications through its ultra-thin-film, flexible solar technology. Its co-founders are  Shivam Bhakta  and  Richard Swartwout . DrinKicks  (Houston, Texas) is a sneaker-themed consumer-products company that is focused on repurposing food waste and recycled materials into sustainable goods such as shoes, sports equipment, and clothing, all while educating consumers on the power of the circular economy. Its co-founders are  Kristeen Reynolds ,  Michael Fletcher , and Kristen Lee. EarthBond  (Cambridge, Mass.) leverages group financing and carbon accounting to lower costs and risk in the energy transition of Nigeria’s $14B fuel-based, off-grid generator market. Its founder is  Chidalu Onyenso . florrent  (Amherst, Mass.) is a bio-based materials and energy storage company providing solutions to address critical bottlenecks to the global decarbonization and electrification of utilities, transportation, and buildings. Its co-founders are  Jose LaSalle ,  Joe Hastry , and  Alexander Nichols . florrent is a current Greentown member. frakktal  (Houston, Texas) is a B2B materials company developing bio-based polymer processes for the replacement of fossil-fuel-based feedstocks across industries. Its founder is  Jhana Porter . frakktal is a current Greentown member. SpadXTech  (Worcester, Mass.) is contributing to the reduction of CO2 emissions impacting several industries such as packaging, textiles, transportation, filtration, and construction through the manufacturing of its core and versatile material platform technology. Its co-founders are  Lina M. González  and  Connor Crawford . This program is a unique partnership between Greentown, the largest climatetech startup incubator in America, and BGS, a nonprofit dedicated to making clean energy and other climate-related fields more diverse, equitable, and inclusive. ACCEL is supported by the  Massachusetts Clean Energy Center  (MassCEC), a state economic development agency dedicated to accelerating the growth of the clean energy sector across the Commonwealth, and the  Barr Foundation , a Boston-based foundation with a regional focus, working with partners to elevate the arts, advance solutions for climate change, and connect all students to success in high school and beyond. “Supporting innovative, BIPOC-led startups will help to bridge the racial wealth gap and create seats at the table for valuable voices,” said Jennifer Daloisio, Chief Executive Officer at MassCEC. “The ACCEL program will position these companies and their founders to not only help lead climate-critical work, but also to build a more inclusive clean energy ecosystem. MassCEC prioritizes equity and environmental justice in step with Massachusetts’ climate goals, and is pleased to support this critical effort through our Clean Energy Equity Workforce Programming.” “We are excited to support ACCEL’s development of targeted mentorship and educational programming for BIPOC-led startups,” said Kathryn Wright, the Barr Foundation’s Senior Program Officer for Clean Energy. “These companies have tremendous potential to drive an equitable clean energy future and positively impact our region.” ACCEL builds on elements of Greentown’s successful incubator programming and its  Greentown Go  accelerator programs, along with BGS’s expertise in company building and supporting underserved communities. The curriculum for ACCEL will be led by  VentureWell , a nonprofit with deep expertise in the climatetech space that funds and trains innovators to create successful, socially beneficial businesses. “We are thrilled and eager to support this exceptional cohort of startup leaders as they tackle some of our world’s biggest climate challenges,” said Kevin T. Taylor, Interim Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer at Greentown Labs. “Through partnerships with Browning the Green Space and VentureWell—and with the support from MassCEC and the Barr Foundation—we look forward to offering intentional mentorship, training, and networking opportunities to help these BIPOC-led startups thrive.” “We are inspired by and excited to support the wealth of innovation and fresh perspectives on climate solutions offered by our inaugural ACCEL cohort of startup leaders,” said Kerry Bowie, Executive Director and President of Browning the Green Space. “Through this partnership with Greentown Labs, we are able to build critical support infrastructure for entrepreneurs of color and accelerate the equitable development and distribution of climate solutions across all communities.” “We congratulate the six outstanding startups that have been chosen for this initial ACCEL cohort and look forward to working closely with them as they take the next steps in building their businesses,” said Christina Tamer, Director of Early-Stage Innovator and Venture Development Programs at VentureWell. “VentureWell has supported startups in accelerating the commercialization of their innovations for over 27 years, and we’re excited to offer an educational experience to these companies as they each map out the path to bringing their critical climate solutions to market. We’re grateful for the opportunity to partner with Greentown Labs and BGS to create the necessary space where this community of underrepresented entrepreneurs can focus on securing the resources they need to be successful.” The ACCEL cohort will participate in a public kickoff event on Feb. 23, 2023 at Greentown’s Boston location.  Learn more and register here. # About Greentown Labs Greentown Labs is a community of climate action pioneers working to design a more sustainable world. As the largest climatetech startup incubator in North America, Greentown Labs brings together startups, corporates, investors, policymakers, and many others with a focus on scaling climate solutions. Driven by the mission of providing startups the resources, knowledge, connections, and equipment they need to thrive, Greentown Labs offers lab space, shared office space, a machine shop, an electronics lab, software and business resources, and a large network of corporate customers, investors, and more. With incubators in Somerville, Mass. and Houston, Texas, Greentown Labs is home to more than 200 startups and has supported more than 500 since the incubator’s founding in 2011. These startups have collectively created more than 24,000 jobs, raised more than $4 billion in funding, and generated more than $9.8 billion in regional economic impact. For more information, please visit  www.greentownlabs.com  or  Twitter ,  Facebook , and  LinkedIn . Greentown Media Contact: Reena Karasin rkarasin@greentownlabs.com 646-470-3447 About Browning the Green Space Browning the Green Space (BGS) is a nonprofit coalition of leaders and organizations, primarily in the New England region, that share the passion to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in clean energy and climatetech. BGS seeks to facilitate a just energy transition by putting Black and Brown communities first, and enabling systems change at the intersection of social, environmental, and economic justice. BGS is powering a just energy transition by creating jobs, building wealth, and reducing the energy burden in Black and Brown communities. By removing barriers and expanding access, BGS seeks to close the racial wealth gap while combating climate change. BGS is focused on a comprehensive approach to addressing DEI across key clean energy and climatetech areas through five connected but distinct focus areas: Careers, Companies, Capital, Contracts, and Communities. Browning the Green Space Media Contact: Megan Aki megan@browningthegreenspace.org 603-660-2309

November 14, 2022, BOSTON, MA – Browning the Green Space (BGS), the nonprofit coalition driving diversity, equity and inclusion in clean energy and climatetech, today announced the addition of 35 new organizations to their coalition. As members of the BGS coalition, the organizations have committed to move from discussion to action towards building a culture of inclusion within their organizations. The coalition members represent a cross-sector coalition of clean energy and climate companies, non-profits, venture capital firms, and grassroots organizations in the Northeast. Through its coalition membership program , BGS is building an accountable community for learning and growth in the clean energy and climate industry. BGS will support coalition members through community building, education and support resources, and accountability and visibility on their diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice (DEIJ) pledge commitments. “A just energy transition for our communities requires a comprehensive systems approach to workforce development in the clean energy and climate industry,” said Kerry Bowie, Executive Director and President of Browning the Green Space. “Our coalition membership initiative tackles this by addressing the barriers that exist within organizations for Black, Brown, Indigenous, and people of color so that they can both access and thrive in clean energy careers.” The DEIJ Pledge each organization signed includes commitments to take responsibility as leaders, support personal development on conscious inclusion, prioritize improvement and encourage courageous conversations, establish transparent and just hiring and compensation practices, focus on retention and career advancement, create a culture of belonging, and engage in accountability and evaluation. The following founding coalition members pledged to advance DEIJ within their organizations in support of a just energy transition for Black and Brown communities. Acadia Center Advanced Energy Economy All In Energy Azolla Ventures Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology BlocPower BlueWave Solar Boston Impact Initiative Clean Energy Ventures Climate People Design Lights Consortium E4theFuture Electrified Thermal Emerald Cities Collaborative Environmental Entrepreneurs Environmental League of Massachusetts Greentown Labs Julius Education Malaika Ventures Massachusetts Clean Energy Center Massachusetts Climate Action Network MIT Sloan Sustainability Institute NECEC Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnership Prime Coalition Reinventure Capital Resonant Energy SeaAhead Solstice Sunwealth The Engine The Nature Conservancy Valley Home Insulation Vineyard Wind Xodus Group Organizations interested in joining coalition membership with BGS can learn more by visiting the website or contacting Alisha Harrington, Deputy Director, at alisha@browningthegreenspace.org . # About Browning the Green Space Browning the Green Space (BGS) is a nonprofit coalition of leaders and organizations that share the passion to advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice (DEIJ) in clean energy and climatetech. BGS is powering a just energy transition by creating jobs, building wealth, and reducing the energy burden in Black and Brown communities. We focus on a comprehensive approach to addressing DEIJ across key clean energy and climatetech areas through five focus areas: Careers, Companies, Capital, Contracts, and Communities. For more information please visit www.browningthegreenspace.org or Twitter and LinkedIn . PRESS CONTACT: Megan Aki Deputy Directormegan@browningthegreenspace.org 603-660-2309

Browning the Green Space is delighted to be a member of the Host Committee for The Earthshot Prize, Boston 2022. As a Host Committee Member, we will be spotlighting and celebrating how we, our community and the City of Boston have been taking transformative steps to address the impacts of climate change and to help build a better, more resilient future for us all. Inspired by President Kennedy’s bold and unifying ‘Moonshot’ goal to reach the moon within a decade, The Earthshot Prize’s vision is to harness that same spirit of human ingenuity and collaboration and apply it to the most pressing challenge we face – repairing and restoring our planet. As a global initiative, The Earthshot Prize is designed to incentivize ground-breaking and positive solutions to help repair our planet by 2030. In celebrating the most ingenious solutions to the urgent environmental crisis, The Earthshot Prize aims to inspire people around the world about humankind’s ability to solve seemingly impossible challenges and provide people everywhere with optimism and confidence that change is possible. The prize is centered around five Earthshots – simple yet ambitious goals underpinned by scientifically agreed targets. These goals are to  Protect and restore nature ,  Clean our air ,  Revive our oceans ,  Build a waste free world  and  Fix our climate . As a fitting tribute to the 60th anniversary of President Kennedy’s inspirational ‘Moonshot’ speech and to celebrate Boston given its own work on addressing the impacts of climate change, The Earthshot Prize is partnering with the JFK Library Foundation alongside Mayor Wu and the City of Boston to host the Awards ceremony in Boston, MA in early December, where the 2022 winners of The Earthshot Prize will be announced. Follow us on Twitter and on  LinkedIn  for more news and updates as we head towards the Awards and to find out how you can participate in our City Activation activities. Read the press release from JFK Library Foundation here .

Somerville, Mass., and Houston, Texas, Nov. 7, 2022 — Greentown Labs and Browning the Green Space (BGS) recognize the climatetech industry must change its status quo to put historically underrepresented groups in the position to lead technology-driven companies, support the development of a diverse workforce, and advocate for the deployment of climatetech solutions in underserved communities. That’s why today Greentown and BGS are introducing the Advancing Climatetech and Clean Energy Leaders Program (ACCEL) , seeking applications from entrepreneurs who identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or People of Color (BIPOC) and are building climatetech startups. ACCEL combines startup acceleration with a curated curriculum, incubation at Greentown, and extensive mentorship from Greentown and BGS’s networks of industry experts. The recurring, year-long program will focus on product and technology development, market development, fundraising, and management and team development. Selected founding teams will each receive a non-dilutive $25k grant to support their startup’s growth. This program is a unique partnership between Greentown, the largest climatetech startup incubator in America, and BGS, a nonprofit dedicated to making clean energy and other climate-related fields more diverse, equitable, and inclusive. ACCEL is supported by the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) , a state economic development agency dedicated to accelerating the growth of the clean energy sector across the Commonwealth, and the Barr Foundation , a Boston-based foundation with a regional focus, working in partnership with partners to elevate the arts, advance solutions for climate change, and connect all students to success in high school and beyond. “The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center is committed to fostering a thriving diverse, equitable, and inclusive climate and clean energy economy across the Commonwealth,” said Jennifer Daloisio, CEO of MassCEC. “We are proud to support ACCEL through our Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises grant program, and look forward to seeing the innovative ideas these entrepreneurs have for helping us meet our net-zero goals.” “The Barr Foundation’s climate program has made a commitment to centering racial equity in the energy transition,” said Kathryn Wright, Senior Program Officer, Clean Energy at The Barr Foundation. “We are excited to support this crucial opportunity to provide education and mentorship for underrepresented climate entrepreneurs in our region. We look forward to seeing the impact of the ACCEL program in the coming years.” ACCEL builds on elements of Greentown’s successful incubator programming and its Greentown Go accelerator programs, along with BGS’s expertise in company building and supporting underserved communities. The curriculum for ACCEL will be led by VentureWell , a nonprofit with deep expertise in the climatetech space that funds and trains innovators to create successful, socially beneficial businesses. “We need all hands on deck to solve the climate crisis and foster a just energy transition,” said Dr. Emily Reichert, CEO of Greentown Labs. “We are proud to partner with Browning the Green Space on this important program, and are eager to support more underrepresented founders through ACCEL to help build a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable climatetech industry.” “We are excited to work in partnership with Greentown Labs to build critical support infrastructure for entrepreneurs of color and accelerate the equitable development and distribution of climate solutions across all communities,” said Kerry Bowie, Executive Director and President of Browning the Green Space. “ACCEL will help us move closer to where we all should be collectively, and create the opportunity to change the face of clean energy as we know it.” “We’re proud to partner with two aligned organizations in the design and delivery of this program,” said Christina Tamer, Director of Early-Stage Innovator and Venture Development programs at VentureWell. “We’ll leverage our Venture Development Framework to assemble a curriculum that creates an accessible and impactful experience for these early-stage innovators and brings out the best of the diverse cohort as individuals and a community of climatetech startups.” Applications for ACCEL are due by Dec. 23. Interested entrepreneurs can learn more about the call for applications by visiting the website or contacting accel@greentownlabs.com . Applicants may apply from anywhere in the world and will be expected to attend elements of the program in-person at either Greentown Boston or Greentown Houston. # About Greentown Labs Greentown Labs is a community of climate action pioneers working to design a more sustainable world. As the largest climatetech startup incubator in North America, Greentown Labs brings together startups, corporates, investors, policymakers, and many others with a focus on scaling climate solutions. Driven by the mission of providing startups the resources, knowledge, connections, and equipment they need to thrive, Greentown Labs offers lab space, shared office space, a machine shop, an electronics lab, software and business resources, and a large network of corporate customers, investors, and more. With incubators in Somerville, Mass. and Houston, Texas, Greentown Labs is home to more than 200 startups and has supported more than 500 since the incubator’s founding in 2011. These startups have collectively created more than 9,000 jobs and have raised more than $4 billion in funding. For more information, please visit www.greentownlabs.com or Twitter , Facebook , and LinkedIn . Greentown Media Contact: Julia Travaglini julia@greentownlabs.com 603-867-3657 About Browning the Green Space Browning the Green Space (BGS) is a nonprofit coalition of leaders and organizations, primarily in the New England region, that share the passion to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in clean energy and climatetech. BGS seeks to facilitate a just energy transition by putting Black and Brown communities first, and enabling systems change at the intersection of social, environmental, and economic justice. BGS is powering a just energy transition by creating jobs, building wealth, and reducing the energy burden in Black and Brown communities. By removing barriers and expanding access, BGS seeks to close the racial wealth gap while combating climate change. Browning the Green Space (BGS) is focused on a comprehensive approach to addressing DEI across key clean energy and climate tech areas through five connected but distinct focus areas: Careers, Companies, Capital, Contracts, and Communities. Browning the Green Space Media Contact: Megan Aki megan@browningthegreenspace.org 603-660-2309

On Sunday, July 31, 2022, Browning the Green Space was featured in a WCVB-TV Channel 5 mini-documentary segment on Environmental Justice in Boston. This mini documentary brings critical attention to how communities of color experience more than their fair share of ‘environmental bads’ and how we can work together to increase access to ‘environmental goods’. In Part 1, Reverend Mariama White Hammond of City of Boston, Reverend Vernon K. Walker of Communities Responding to Extreme Weather (CREW), and State Representative Russell Holmes speak to the history of disinvestment in communities of color and how that has contributed to greater impacts of climate change such as extreme heat. Watch Part 1 here. In Part 2, Kerry Bowie, Executive Director and President of Browning the Green Space, speaks about how we are taking a systems approach by focusing not just on Environmental Justice but economic justice and social justice as well. Watch Part 2 here. And last but not least – make sure to tune in to hear from three youth leaders with GreenRoots, Inc. on the importance of getting young people involved as Environmental Justice change makers. Watch this segment here.

The color of New England’s clean energy landscape is starting to crystalize, and it’s not green. It’s white.  A chance to build an industry from the ground up, an equitable and just sector that works to correct wrongs of the past, provides a landmark opportunity. But the energy transition is on the move, and many worry history is about to repeat itself.  People of color are vastly underrepresented in the industry.  “My biggest concern is, are we going to be left out again?” said Kerry Bowie, executive director of  Browning the Green Space . Read the full USA Today Network article on the Worcester Telegram & Gazette.

Our Executive Director  Kerry Bowie  had the pleasure of joining  Jason Jacobs  on the  MCJ Collective  Podcast for a conversation about the motivations behind our push for diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in clean energy and climate industries, and how BGS is working on building a just energy transition for Black and Brown communities. Tune into the full episode here to learn more about how BGS strives to connect people of color with their fair share of “environmental goods”.

An interview with Browning the Green Space aired on June 7, 2022, on Yale Climate Connections. The segment features our work to diversify and support access to opportunity for people of color within the offshore wind industry in Massachusetts. Listen to the radio segment on Yale Climate Connections.

A relatively new industry, “clean tech” or “clean technology,” is all about businesses trying to achieve environmental stability through their work. Organizations, like the Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator (IN2), are focused on helping early-stage “cleantech” startups by awarding grants.  IN2 awarded two such Massachusetts organizations — FORGE in Somerville and Browning the Green Space in Boston — with $175,000 to support the growth of their respective companies.  “The money goes to startups who are working in circular economy, net-zero operations, electrification, sustainable agriculture, or diversification of the cleantech space,” the Innovation Incubator’s website  states .  The Somerville Journal profiled both the Executive Director of FORGE, Laura Teicher, and the Founder, Director, and Executive Director of Browning the Green Space (BGS), Kerry Bowie for their respective organizations’ work in the city, why what they do is important, and what they plan to do with the money they received from The Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator.  Read the rest of the article on Wicked Local.

Kerry Bowie draws on a diversity of experience and a multidisciplinary background to make connections between people and ideas. Kerry Bowie, SB ’94, MBA ’06, deploys a passion for streamlined efficiency to drive expansion and diversity. As the founder of  Browning the Green Space , Bowie aims to advance equity and inclusion in clean energy. The coalition provides a pipeline for career advancement, access to capital, and adoption of green products in communities of color. Bowie is also founder of the  Majira Project  —  majira  means “summer” in Swahili. In a nod to the growing season, Majira helps small businesses and startups led by people of color to grow. His like-minded organization,  Msaada Partners  —  msaada  is Swahili for “service” — supports underrepresented entrepreneurs with consulting on economic, environmental, and social problems and access to capital of all kinds…. Read the rest of the article on the MIT Sloan website.