The Green Opportunity for Cooperative Businesses in the Clean Energy Sector

The clean energy workforce is projected to grow by 38%, or more than 38,000 workers by 2030 to meet the state’s climate goals. New and exisiting Minority and Women Business Enterprises (MWBEs) are crucial to ensuring that the Commonwealth reaches its climate goals. These businesses put climate solutions into practice, foster environments that attract and support a diversified workforce, and pave the way to an equitable energy transition for environmental justice communities. Unfortunately, most MWBEs face barriers to entry and growth. Regardless of sector, MWBEs are denied access to capital at a much higher rate, face selection bias for projects, and often start with less personal wealth and social capital—all of which exacerbate the challenges that all businesses face during their start-up and early growth phases.

Are you interested in exploring the exciting possibilities that the clean energy sector offers for cooperative businesses? Join us for this introductory workshop to learn more about the PowerUP! co-op business incubator for climate-critical MWBE businesses. For startups and existing businesses that are accepted to the incubator, this program offers a structured training and technical assistance program, along with stipends for owners and employees to invest in newly created BIPOC and women-owned businesses. Discover how your cooperative business can thrive in the growing clean energy sector and make a positive impact on the environment. Don't miss out on this chance to learn, connect, and grow your business!

Stay Tuned for announcements about " POWERUP! The Coopertive Business Incubator "

This workshop is a great entryway into our Cooperative Business Incubator. The entrepreneurial program will launch in JULY 2025. Applications will open in April 2025 and sent to the emails submitted in this event registration form. By providing your email , you consent to recieve notifcations from our mialchimp newsletter about our program and our organization. Instructions for how to opt in or opt-out of the PowerUP! newsletter will be provided.

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