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Celebrating Small Business Week: Honoring Greater Boston’s Finest

May 6, 2025 Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce

As we celebrate Small Business Week, it’s the perfect time to offer recognition to the significant contributions of small businesses in our community. The Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce recently awarded six outstanding Massachusetts small businesses with the prestigious title of Small Business of the Year. These awards celebrate the remarkable vision, resilience, and contributions of small businesses that excel in various categories, including Talent Development & Inclusion, Cultural Excellence, Community Impact, Innovation and Growth, Small Business Champion, and CEO Leadership. 

James E. Rooney, President and CEO of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, expressed his pride in the honorees, stating, “Congratulations to the Chamber’s 2025 Small Business of the Year honorees! The Chamber is proud to celebrate these six businesses that accelerate and strengthen our communities and economy, while uplifting our workforce. Every day, our region’s small businesses advance our collective competitiveness, and their impact can be felt and seen in every neighborhood and industry.” 

Let’s take a closer look at the 2025 Small Business of the Year Award Categories and Honorees: 

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Talent Development & Inclusion: Arka HR Solutions

Arka HR Solutions is dedicated to helping businesses unlock the full potential of their workforce by connecting their client’s business objectives to talent strategy. With custom-tailored human resources services, Arka HR delivers human capital management solutions derived from data-driven strategies across various industries. Their commitment to talent development and inclusion makes them a standout in this category.

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Cultural Excellence: EmVision Productions

EmVision Productions creates stories that humanize complexity, center community voices, and convey impact. By partnering with visionary organizations, from grassroots nonprofits to global corporations, EmVision Productions enables social change through storytelling. Their internal culture is distinguished by a commitment to equity, trust, and collaboration, making them a leader in cultural excellence.

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Community Impact: Little Cocoa Bean Co.

Little Cocoa Bean Co. creates culturally diverse, ready-made, fresh, and healthy baby and toddler food for parents. Served in a baby-friendly café setting, their nutritious meals benefit babies, families, and the community. Additionally, Little Cocoa Bean Co. designs and sells baby care items to help families access information, supplies, and services during the first 1,000 days of life. Their dedication to community impact is truly inspiring.

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Innovation & Growth: Better Together Brain Trust (BT2 Energy)

With over 40 years of collective experience in clean energy, Better Together Brain Trust (BT2 Energy) advances clean energy solutions for their clients. They guide clients through their electrification journey using innovative strategies to advance EV charging while driving economic growth. Their commitment to innovation and growth sets them apart in the clean energy sector.

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Small Business Champion: Shana Bryant Consulting

Shana Bryant Consulting specializes in impactful event planning, prioritizing successful collaboration with minority- and women-owned businesses through inclusive, community-focused events. Through successful events and partnerships, Shana Bryant Consulting has created $3 million in economic impact for the local community, creating meaningful opportunities for entrepreneurs and community members. Their role as a small business champion is commendable.

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CEO Leadership: Catalyst Ventures Development

Founder of Catalyst Ventures Development, Darryl Settles, leads a real estate development and investment company that identifies and develops groundbreaking initiatives to advance economic inclusion in Boston and the region. Darryl continues to transform the local business community, specializing in real estate, development, and hospitality sectors, while fostering partnerships and creating impact that benefits residents, business owners, and visitors. His leadership is a beacon of excellence.

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As we celebrate Small Business Week, let’s take a moment to appreciate the hard work of these honorees and the countless other small businesses that contribute to our communities every day. Their dedication, innovation, and leadership are what make our region the best place for all people and all businesses to thrive. Congratulations to all the awardees, and here’s to continued success and growth in the years to come! 

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