Beacon CEO ML Mackey Joins Massachusetts Small Business Advisory Council

ML Mackey, CEO and Co-founder of Beacon Interactive Systems, has been named to the newly established Massachusetts Small Business Development Center (MSBDC) Statewide Advisory Council. The council comprises business, government, economic development, and community leaders tasked with guiding the MSBDC's work with entrepreneurs and growing businesses across the Commonwealth.

The advisory council was formed as part of the MSBDC's five-year strategic plan. It will advise leadership on emerging small business needs, collaboration opportunities, and programs supporting industry growth. Mackey's appointment highlights her focus on fostering innovation and the transition of technology into practical application.

Beacon Interactive Systems is a U.S. digital innovator focused on accelerating technology's impact in the defense sector, with its solutions deployed on numerous U.S. Navy vessels. Mackey's experience in small business development and technology commercialization is expected to inform the MSBDC's strategic direction.