Kevin Porter, CEO of KT&T, during the recent launch of the Business Growth Visibility Campaign. Courtesy photo by Eric Haynes

BOSTON – KT&T, a full-service electrical contractor and energy-efficient products distributor based in Nashua, has been selected as part of the newly-launched Business Growth Visibility Campaign to help level the playing field for entrepreneurs from traditionally underserved communities.

The campaign will provide KT&T with individualized public relations and media services, business-to-business purchasing and partnerships with supplier diversity programs during the 2024 program.

The campaign is the brainchild of the recently-formed Business Growth Task Force — founded by the Eastern Bank Foundation and comprised of 19 community partners — to focus on creating visibility and business opportunities, increased access to contracts, and relationship building to spur growth for diverse businesses.

KT&T’s selection, along with 10 other companies in Cohort 1 of the campaign, was announced during a press conference at the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce.

“Entrepreneurs of color, as well as women and LGBTQ-owned businesses, have been historically stifled in the small business ecosystem because of inherent bias and systemic ‘isms,'” said Nancy Huntington Stager, president and CEO of the Eastern Bank Foundation. “This innovative campaign seeks to address these challenges by building awareness, connections, and opportunity for business expansion. We are proud to support the efforts of the Business Growth Task Force and the dynamic small businesses they work with as part of our strategy to help advance economic inclusion and mobility.”

“KT&T started as a small, family business, which has grown over the years in terms of our team and footprint,” said Kevin Porter, CEO of KT&T. “Now we are expanding across New England and New York, serving major government and corporate electrical and distribution contracts. Being selected for this campaign will help us step up to the next level at a critical time.”

Campaign seed-funding was provided by Eastern Bank Foundation and is expected to assist 25 businesses this year, with plans to include other funders for cohorts in future years.