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413 Entrepreneur Spotlight

In celebration of Black History Month, the 413 Entrepreneur Spotlight — Living Local 413 and Common Capital’s monthly series highlighting local business owners — featured the Black Economic Council of Massachusetts (BECMA) as this month’s partner. The event spotlighted Black entrepreneurs driving innovation, advocacy, and enterprise across the region. Three standout BECMA entrepreneurs were highlighted: Jon Dyer of Jon Dyer Electrician, Dr. Katrina Banks of Neurologic Optimal Wellness, and Ray Berry of White Lion Brewing Co.

Pictured, from left: BECMA’s Charles Mackenson talks with Dyer, Banks, and Berry at the event.

Back to Square One

Attorneys Ryan Alekman and Rob DiTusa, principals of Alekman DiTusa, LLC, recently gifted $25,000 to Square One’s capital campaign. In November, Square One opened a new early learning center in Springfield’s South End neighborhood. Phase 2 of the $19 million campaign involves the renovation of an adjacent building, which was donated by the Balise family and will become home to a family resource center, providing workforce development programming, family support services, and emergency supplies. The capital gift comes in addition to the law firm’s annual $5,000 classroom sponsorship and $5,000 Derby Party sponsorship. 

Pictured, from left: Kristine Allard and Dawn DiStefano of Square One, DiTusa, and Alekman.