BNH contributes to the Business Alliance for People of Color

LACONIA — Bank of New Hampshire contributed $5,000 to the Business Alliance for People of Color for their second annual BAPOC Business Expo.

Business Alliance for People of Color’s mission is to convene, support, advocate for and promote New Hampshire businesses owned by people of color. Using representatives from the community, this nonprofit organization leverages local, state, and federal resources to expand diversity, equity and inclusion across the state of New Hampshire. This includes wealth building and social capital for the betterment of New Hampshire’s minority owned businesses, underserved communities and economic vitality.

The expo features entrepreneurs of color exhibiting their products and/or services, along with the Business Resource exhibit hall, BAPOC restaurants and food vendors, entertainment from local BAPOC artists, and financial and speed networking workshops. This event is held to bridge the gap that BAPOC businesses face, while also bringing awareness to these businesses and their products and services.

“BAPOC’s mission is to make New Hampshire accessible to BAPOC businesses through advocacy, access to resources, networking, and building community,” said Widolfo Arvelo, chair for the Business Alliance for People of Color New Hampshire. “We are grateful to Bank of New Hampshire for their unwavering support.”

For more information, call 1-800-832-0912 or visit BNH.Bank.