How you can engage
Billi by 35 moves forward when each organization signs up for its specific commitment. Not a general pledge, but a measurable, time-bound number tied to their stage of the continuum.
Find your seat at the table
Every part of the ecosystem has a role. Here is the commitment we're asking each group to make.
Entrepreneur Support Organizations
Commit to: Move 15 historically underrepresented-owned businesses past the $500K revenue mark in the next 24 months, tracked through a shared measurement dashboard.
Corporations
Commit to: Create 5 new contracts and procurement opportunities with historically underrepresented-owned businesses over the next year.
Philanthropy
Commit to: Fund the shared measurement infrastructure of Billi by 35 and invest in outcomes-based reporting for three years.
Government
Commit to: Align economic development policies with Billi by 35 outcomes, remove regulatory barriers, and report progress publicly.
Entrepreneurs
Commit to: Engage support, share stories, and report revenue growth as the heart of this campaign.
Community
Commit to: Advance local historically underrepresented-owned businesses through intentional and consistent purchasing decisions.
Reach the KConnect team at info@kconnect.org to talk through what your commitment could look like.
What Kent County looks like when we get there
- 400+ historically underrepresented-owned businesses are actively supported across all six stages of the Start-to-Sell Continuum.
- $1 billion in new revenue generated by historically underrepresented businesses in Kent County.
- A connected, accountable ecosystem where organizations, institutions, leaders, and community members work towards shared measurement.
- More families in Kent County have access to wealth-building through business ownership, closing income gaps.
- Kent County is recognized as a model for inclusive economic development, attracting talent and investment because of its diverse population.
Ready to commit?
Whether you lead an organization, run a business, manage a fund, or are building your own venture, there is a role for you in reaching $1 billion by 2035.
Email the Team