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Made in Boston

We're making shopping local easier for consumers, while also helping businesses find opportunities to succeed.

Our City has many small and local businesses that contribute to our economic and cultural diversity. They also employing more than 170,000 Boston residents. By taking part in Made in Boston, businesses gain access to resources that help them and the City. Together, we're creating more gainful employment and boosting our local economy.

MAde in Boston database

Featured businesses

Featured business #1

This is the description of the first featured business.

Featured business #2

This is the description of the second featured business.

Featured business #3

This is the description of the third featured business.

Join Made in Boston

Requirements to participate

You must meet all of the requirements below to take part in Made in Boston.

  1. Your company must occupy industrial or commercial or studio space in Boston.
  2. Your company must employ one full-time employee or equivalent (business owners count as a full-time employee).
  3. For producing companies: at least 25% of your company’s design, production, assembly, or finishing must occur in Boston.
  4. For service-providing companies: you must have contracts with businesses.
  5. The Boston address of your business needs to be used on your letterhead, business cards, product labeling, promotional, and marketing materials.
  6. You must complete a Boston Business Certificate at the City Clerk's Office, or the Artist Certification.
Application form

Your application must be completed with the approval of a senior manager at your company.

Made in Boston application

Consumer database

Databases

Business database

Why participate

Consumers:

Did you know that 80% of money spent at local businesses stays in the local economy? That’s 12% above the national average and __% above businesses that are not local. Local businesses contribute to our City's economic diversity, so remember to shop local!

Businesses:

Companies that take part in Made in Boston get access to a business community committed to helping them succeed. You'll be able to take advantage of City resources and networking opportunities. Your business will also be put in our consumer and business databases, and will have the chance to take part in Made in Boston public events.

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