Economic Opportunity and Inclusion
We help businesses launch, grow, and thrive in the City of Boston.
We aim to make Boston a global model of economic equity for working people, entrepreneurs, businesses, and investors. Our goal is to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of government, the quality of life for all Bostonians, and the experience of all visitors.
We do this by:
- Implementing sustainable practices that repair economic harm and help build generational wealth,
- fostering local talent and innovative ideas,
- creating thriving and healthy neighborhoods,
- establishing equitable procurement strategies, and
- strengthening the partnership between the City and local organizations.
Meetings, Events, and Office Hours
EventsEconomic Opportunity and Inclusion
Segun Idowu is the City of Boston’s Chief of Economic Opportunity and Inclusion. In this position, he is focused on making Boston a resilient, economically equitable, and vibrant city that creates opportunities to build generational wealth for all communities.
Reports and External Resources
Resources- Amplify Latinx
- Asian Business Empowerment Council
- Associated Industries of Massachusetts
- Black Economic Council of Massachusetts
- Boston Private Industry Council
- Boston Ujima Project
- Coalition for an Equitable Economy
- Foundation for Business Equity
- Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce
- Greater Boston Convention and Visitors Bureau
- MassBio
- Massachusetts Business Roundtable
- Massachusetts Competitive Partnership
- Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development
- Massachusetts LGBT Chamber of Commerce
- Massachusetts Retailers Association
- Massachusetts Supplier Diversity Office
- Massachusetts Life Sciences Center
- Office of Workforce Development
- Office of Financial Empowerment
- US Chamber of Commerce
- US Small Business Administration
- Venture Cafe Foundation Boston