Creating & Collaborating Across Generations
Founded as Brockton's first Black business advocacy organization & social impact venture in 2020, the mission of Black Owned Brockton is to curate a cohesive, collaborative space where business and social connections can be made & sustained.​ What started as an Instagram page has become a movement; an avenue for creating purposeful and long-lasting engagement between Brockton's Black business, community, and excellence
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Our goal is to make it easier for you to discover local Black-owned businesses, in addition to documenting the significance of Brockton's culture. We seek to lift up and preserve bountiful stories that are often erased & overlooked we encourage you to learn more about — celebrate Black creators, and participate in an inclusive, unified community.
PARTNERS & COLLABORATORS
Working With the Best
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The FAQs
COMMON QUERIES
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1. WHAT'S THE COST FOR FEATURING A BUSINESS?
Absolutely zero! Featuring businesses on Black-Owned Brockton comes at no charge. It's our way of showing appreciation for brands and businesses we admire!
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2. CAN MY SPECIAL EVENT OR CAMPAIGN BE FEATURED?
We aim to keep BOB a unique and engaging online space, maintaining consistency in our content. If you believe your event or campaign stands out, do reach out to us.
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3. HOW CAN I STAY UPDATED ON YOUR EVENTS?
Join our email subscribers for updates!
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4. I'M PLANNING AN EVENT. CAN BOB HELP WITH REFERRALS FROM LOCAL BLACK-OWNED BUSINESSES?
We're here to encourage inclusivity for Brockton's black entrepreneurs. If you're seeking referrals, consider it a consultation service and get in touch.
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5. INTERESTED IN PARTNERING WITH BOB FOR A PROJECT?
We're flattered! Please share your proposal, and if it resonates with our mission, we'll touch base.
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6. HOW CAN A BUSINESS BE SHOWCASED ON BOB'S SOCIAL CHANNELS?
Introduce us to the business! We don't have strict guidelines, but we typically look for:
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Businesses we've personally experienced and can vouch for.
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Brands with captivating narratives, be it a rich history in Brockton, cultural importance, exceptional offerings, unique beginnings, stellar presentation, or other distinctive elements.
To pitch a business, send your proposal to blackbrockton@gmail.com. We can't promise a response to all messages due to the volume we receive, but rest assured, every email is reviewed.
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7. LOOKING TO INTERVIEW A MEMBER FROM BOB FOR A MEDIA FEATURE?
Forward your details, representing organization, and story pitch to us. We'll review and respond if interested.
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8. WHAT IF THERE WAS A "WHITE-OWNED BROCKTON" PLATFORM?
We'd love to hear more about your thoughts on this!