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Black Owned Brockton is a cultural and economic development platform shaping visibility, ownership, and creative presence across Brockton and the South Shore. Through public initiatives, storytelling, business support, workforce access, and creative programming, BOB connects entrepreneurs, artists, and residents to opportunities that strengthen how the region is seen, experienced, and invested in.
OUR mission
Black Owned Brockton works at the intersection of entrepreneurship, culture, and public engagement. Our mission is to expand visibility for local businesses and creators while building stronger pathways to ownership, workforce access, economic activity, and cultural preservation across Brockton and the South Shore.
OUR Vision
A region where local ownership grows, culture is preserved, and entrepreneurs and creatives have the space, support, and recognition to thrive.
Preserving & Capturing Culture.
Uplifting Entrepreneurs. Amplifying Creators.
Driving Economic Development.
VIBE OH EIGHT
Filmed by Nuno, Anawan Studios
We brought together culture, entrepreneurship, music, food, and public engagement through an outdoor experience centered around Brockton pride and local visibility. The initiative created space for businesses, creators, and residents to connect in a setting that reflected the city’s creativity, energy, and growing cultural presence. More than a public activation, VIBE OH EIGHT highlighted how culture and commerce can work together to strengthen local engagement and create lasting visibility for Brockton based businesses and creators.
Business Mixer at Porton Di Nhos
Filmed by Nuno, Anawan Studios
This mixer brought together local business owners, creatives, and professionals for an evening of connection and conversation. Attendees had the opportunity to introduce their work, build relationships, and engage with others across industries.
YMCA - The ARTIST CYCLE
Filmed by Mellow Vier
The Artist Cycle was a Creative Impact Fund initiative sponsored by Black Owned Brockton that connected Brockton youth with local artists Tomo, Jamaal Bonnette, and Lindsay Loza through collaborative art making, mentorship, and creative expression.
Initiatives
Big Art Is Taking Over Brockton
Walls are changing.
Storefronts are changing.
Shared spaces across the city are becoming part of the story.
Neighborhood Canvas is a citywide public art initiative transforming everyday spaces through bold installations created by local artists. Led through Black Owned Brockton’s Creative Impact Fund initiative, the project connects artists, property owners, and public space through work rooted in culture, identity, and visibility.
This is not about decoration.
It is about making creativity impossible to ignore.
Artwork is currently underway across participating locations throughout Brockton as artists collaborate on installations that reflect the people, stories, and energy shaping the city right now.
Google certificate
professional Career Scholarship
Black Owned Brockton offers scholarships for Google Career Certificate programs to help individuals build practical, in demand skills. These flexible online courses are designed for those starting fresh or looking to expand their experience. Each program is typically valued between $1,000 and $2,000.
Through this scholarship, participants can access training at no cost. This opportunity reflects the commitment and ambition of those we serve, and we take care in connecting each person to the right path.
CommunityKEY HOLDER
Board Governance
We are seeking board members who care about local business growth, access, and long term change in Brockton. Our board supports the direction of the organization by offering guidance, sharing ideas, and helping us stay aligned with our mission. We welcome people with experience in leadership, finance, law, marketing, fundraising, operations, and public service, along with people who bring strong local knowledge and a real commitment to the work. We appreciate the time, perspective, and care each board member brings, and we are building a board that reflects the people we serve and the future we are working toward.
Your Seat at the Table
THE ACCESS
This is bigger than a mailing list. Black Owned Brockton membership connects you to the people, businesses, creators, and ideas shaping Brockton and the South Shore in real time. Members receive access to opportunities, business visibility, creative initiatives, cultural experiences, and conversations connected to ownership, creativity, and local growth Whether you are building something, creating something, supporting local businesses, or simply want to stay connected to what is happening across the region, membership keeps you close to the movement helping shape what comes next.