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Fixit Clinic Junior: BPL West End Branch

Explore troubleshooting and repair with volunteer Fixit coaches.

May 2, 2026
  • 11:00am - 2:00pm
  • Boston Public Library - West End Branch
    25 Parmenter St
    Boston, MA 02113
  • Contact:
    Allon Dubler
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Beacon Hill
    Downtown
    North End
    West End
  • Event Type:
    Environment and green living
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date

Event Date2026-05-02T11:00:00 - 2026-05-02T14:00:00

Fixit Clinics are free workshops where people bring broken stuff—from bikes to blenders to blazers—and volunteer coaches share their tools and know-how to help troubleshoot and (hopefully) repair items. These meet-ups build hands-on skills, confidence, community, and a culture of reuse and repair.

The City of Boston Environment Department is partnering with the West End Branch of the Boston Public Library to host one of these events. This special Fixit Clinic Junior is for children ages 6-12 years old!

WHAT SHOULD I BRING?

  • A broken gadget, small appliance, computer, toy, textile good, or other item

  • Useful tools and parts, if you have them

  • A description of what’s wrong and anything you’ve tried to fix it

  • A desire to learn and share your knowledge!

These events are family-friendly and open to all. Interested in volunteering? Let us know.

 

May 2, 2026
  • 11:00am - 2:00pm
  • Boston Public Library - West End Branch
    25 Parmenter St
    Boston, MA 02113
  • Contact:
    Allon Dubler
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Beacon Hill
    Downtown
    North End
    West End
  • Event Type:
    Environment and green living
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date

Event Date2026-05-02T11:00:00 - 2026-05-02T14:00:00

Small Business Documentation Office Hours

Join the Office of Small Business for Small Business Documentation Office Hours designed to provide constituents with hands-on support with the documentation they need to receive assistance from the Office of Small Business.

March 20, 2026
  • 1:00pm - 2:00pm
    Repeats every other week on Friday, starting from March 20, 2026, until June 12, 2026
  • Virtual
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Office of Small Business
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-03-20T13:00:00 - 2026-03-20T14:00:00

These dedicated office hours are led by Office of Small Business staff bi-weekly on Fridays.

Small Business Documentation Office Hours are designed to provide constituents with hands-on support with the documentation they need to receive assistance from the Office of Small Business. This is a designated space where constituents can receive individualized assistance rather than only reading written instructions provided.

March 20, 2026
  • 1:00pm - 2:00pm
    Repeats every other week on Friday, starting from March 20, 2026, until June 12, 2026
  • Virtual
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Office of Small Business
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-03-20T13:00:00 - 2026-03-20T14:00:00

Examples of Office of Small Business programs:

Documents that will be reviewed:

  • Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)
  • City of Boston Vendor/Supplier ID 
  • Employee Identification Number (EIN #)
  • Property Affidavit Form
  • CDBG Eligibility Forms
  • Direct Deposit Set Up

Resourceful Links: 

Fixit Clinic: BPL Central Branch

Explore troubleshooting and repair with volunteer Fixit coaches.

May 30, 2026
Event Date2026-05-30T11:00:00 - 2026-05-30T14:00:00

Fixit Clinics are free workshops where people bring broken stuff—from bikes to blenders to blazers—and volunteer Fixit Coaches share their time, tools, and know-how to help troubleshoot and (hopefully) repair items. These meet-ups build hands-on skills, confidence, community, and a culture of reuse and repair.

The City of Boston Environment Department is partnering with the Boston Public Library's Central Library in Copley Square to host one of these events in the Kirstein Business Library & Innovation Center, located on the lower level of the Boylston Street building.

WHAT SHOULD I BRING?

  • A broken gadget, small appliance, computer, toy, textile good, or other item

  • Useful tools and parts, if you have them

  • A description of what’s wrong and anything you’ve tried to fix it—advance online research is helpful

  • A desire to learn and share your knowledge!

These events are family-friendly and open to all. Interested in becoming a Fixit Coach yourself? Let us know.

 

May 30, 2026
Event Date2026-05-30T11:00:00 - 2026-05-30T14:00:00

Fixit Clinic Junior: BPL Central Branch

Explore troubleshooting and repair with volunteer Fixit coaches.

April 25, 2026
Event Date2026-04-25T14:00:00 - 2026-04-25T16:00:00

Fixit Clinics are free workshops where people bring broken stuff—from bikes to blenders to blazers—and volunteer Fixit Coaches share their time, tools, and know-how to help troubleshoot and (hopefully) repair items. These meet-ups build hands-on skills, confidence, community, and a culture of reuse and repair.

The City of Boston Environment Department is partnering with the Boston Public Library's Central Library in Copley Square to host one of these events in the Children's Library, located on the second floor of the Boylston Street building. This special Fixit Clinic Junior is for children ages 6-12 years old!

WHAT SHOULD I BRING?

  • A broken gadget, small appliance, computer, toy, textile good, or other item

  • Useful tools and parts, if you have them

  • A description of what’s wrong and anything you’ve tried to fix it—advance online research is helpful

  • A desire to learn and share your knowledge!

These events are family-friendly and open to all. Interested in becoming a Fixit Coach yourself? Let us know.

 

April 25, 2026
Event Date2026-04-25T14:00:00 - 2026-04-25T16:00:00

Fixit Clinic: Boston Building Resources

Explore troubleshooting and repair with volunteer Fixit coaches.

March 21, 2026
Event Date2026-03-21T11:00:00 - 2026-03-21T14:00:00

Fixit Clinics are free workshops where people bring broken stuff—from bikes to blenders to blazers—and volunteer coaches share their tools and know-how to help troubleshoot and (hopefully) repair items. These meet-ups build hands-on skills, confidence, community, and a culture of reuse and repair. The City of Boston Environment Department is partnering with Boston Building Resources to host one of these events.

WHAT SHOULD I BRING?

  • A broken gadget, small appliance, computer, toy, textile good, or other item

  • Useful tools and parts, if you have them

  • A description of what’s wrong and anything you’ve tried to fix it—advance online research is helpful

  • A desire to learn and share your knowledge!

These events are family-friendly and open to all. Interested in becoming a Fixit Coach yourself? Come lend a hand.

 

March 21, 2026
Event Date2026-03-21T11:00:00 - 2026-03-21T14:00:00

Taxes Without the Stress: Plan Before You File

Join the Office of Small Business for "Taxes Without the Stress: Plan Before You File" — two workshops structured to help small businesses reduce financial stress, minimize costly mistakes, and establish simple habits that support long-term financial stability.

March 31, 2026
  • 10:00am - 11:30am
  • Virtual
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Emily Patrick
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-03-31T10:00:00 - 2026-03-31T11:30:00

Join the Office of Small Business for "Taxes Without the Stress: Plan Before You File" — two workshops structured to help small businesses reduce financial stress, minimize costly mistakes, and establish simple habits that support long-term financial stability.

REGISTER

What Businesses Will Learn:

Participants will gain practical understanding of:

  • The difference between tax preparation vs. tax planning.
  • How to reduce tax surprises and avoid penalties.
  • Common filing mistakes that impact cash flow
  • Simple quarterly tax habits that protect business revenue
  • How proactive planning supports long-term sustainability
March 31 session structure: PROTECTING CASH FLOW YEAR-ROUND

  • Estimated taxes simplified

  • Quarterly planning habits

  • Reducing surprises before they happen

  • Live Q&A 
Takeaways for Attendees:

Each participant will receive:

✔️ Simple Annual Tax Calendar (with quarterly due dates)

✔️ Estimated Tax Worksheet Template

✔️ Practical planning checklist

✔️ Live Q&A support

These tools are designed to help businesses move from reactive filing to proactive financial control.

March 31, 2026
  • 10:00am - 11:30am
  • Virtual
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Emily Patrick
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-03-31T10:00:00 - 2026-03-31T11:30:00

Taxes Without the Stress: Plan Before You File

Join the Office of Small Business for "Taxes Without the Stress: Plan Before You File" — two workshops structured to help small businesses reduce financial stress, minimize costly mistakes, and establish simple habits that support long-term financial stability.

March 24, 2026
  • 10:00am - 11:30am
  • Virtual
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Emily Patrick
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-03-24T10:00:00 - 2026-03-24T11:30:00

Join the Office of Small Business for "Taxes Without the Stress: Plan Before You File" — two workshops structured to help small businesses reduce financial stress, minimize costly mistakes, and establish simple habits that support long-term financial stability.

REGISTER

What Businesses Will Learn:

Participants will gain practical understanding of:

  • The difference between tax preparation vs. tax planning.
  • How to reduce tax surprises and avoid penalties.
  • Common filing mistakes that impact cash flow
  • Simple quarterly tax habits that protect business revenue
  • How proactive planning supports long-term sustainability
March 24 session structure

  • Tax Clarity & Planning Foundations

  • Tax prep vs. tax planning explained
  • Why reactive filing creates financial stress
  • Identifying potential penalty risks
  • Live Q&A 
Takeaways for Attendees:

Each participant will receive:

✔️ Simple Annual Tax Calendar (with quarterly due dates)

✔️ Estimated Tax Worksheet Template

✔️ Practical planning checklist

✔️ Live Q&A support

These tools are designed to help businesses move from reactive filing to proactive financial control.

March 24, 2026
  • 10:00am - 11:30am
  • Virtual
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Emily Patrick
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-03-24T10:00:00 - 2026-03-24T11:30:00

The Blueprint: Building Black-Owned Businesses in Boston

A Black History Month panel celebrating and uplifting the stories of Black entrepreneurs in the City of Boston!

February 26, 2026
  • 10:00am - 1:00pm
  • Public Meeting Room
    26 Court Street, First Floor
    Boston, MA 02108
  • Contact:
    Abdullah Beckett
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-02-26T10:00:00 - 2026-02-26T13:00:00

The City of Boston's Department of Supplier Diversity and the Office of Small Business are hosting a panel in honor of Black History Month.

The event will take place on Thursday, February 26th from 10 am - 1 pm and will celebrate and uplift the stories of black-owned businesses in the City of Boston. Business owners will speak on their story, struggles, and experiences working in or contracting with the City.

Attendees will have the opportunity for networking. Light refreshments will be served at the conclusion of the panel. 

Panelists include:

  • Willie Hicks Jr., President and Owner of Hicks Auto Body

  • Alex and Johanna Edwards, Co-Founders of Thumbprint Realty

  • Shari Betty, Owner of Golden Key Advisors

  • Derick Foster, Owner of Chez-Vous Roller Skating Rink

  • Christina David, Owner of David & Associates

REGISTER

The Blueprint Panel

February 26, 2026
  • 10:00am - 1:00pm
  • Public Meeting Room
    26 Court Street, First Floor
    Boston, MA 02108
  • Contact:
    Abdullah Beckett
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-02-26T10:00:00 - 2026-02-26T13:00:00

Co-Purchasing in Boston: Potluck, Panel, and Networking Event

March 20, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Spontaneous Celebrations
    45 Danforth Street
    Boston, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Paige Roosa
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-03-20T18:00:00 - 2026-03-20T21:00:00

Join the Housing Innovation Lab, real estate professionals, lenders, and past and prospective co-purchasers for an evening of learning and networking in support of co-purchasing, a way of making homeownership in Boston more affordable. This is an opportunity to learn about co-purchasing resources, hear success stories from those who have co-purchased, and meet other people interested in co-purchasing. 

SIGN UP HERE

A flyer featuring photos of homes and happy first time homebuyers. Promoting a co-purchasing event on March 20, 2026 at 6 PM

March 20, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Spontaneous Celebrations
    45 Danforth Street
    Boston, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Paige Roosa
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-03-20T18:00:00 - 2026-03-20T21:00:00

Small Business Month Activation Grant Info Session

Join the Office of Small Business for a virtual info session on the Small Business Month Activation Grant.

February 11, 2026
  • 9:30am - 10:00am
  • Virtual
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Lindsey Swett
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-02-11T09:30:00 - 2026-02-11T10:00:00

Join the Office of Small Business for a virtual info session on the Small Business Month Activation Grant.

REGISTER FOR THE 2/11 INFO SESSION

Grant Overview:

In celebration of Small Business Month in May 2026, the Office of Small Business is excited to announce a grant opportunity for business supporting nonprofit organizations to create activations that provide the small business community with the resources, tools, opportunities, or engagement they need to grow, thrive, and celebrate success.

This community-led activation program provides an exciting opportunity to amplify small business support throughout the month, and bring vitality to our neighborhoods. Proposals that will be considered include, but are not limited to: business district events, small business workshops, training sessions, panels/forums, networking, pop-ups, and markets.

  • Individual awards of up to $9,500, are available to provide full or partial funding for selected proposals.

  • This grant is directed at nonprofits and community organizations with a proven track record of supporting and advocating for small businesses in Boston. Grant recipients must have 501(c)(3) nonprofit status. 
  • All activations must be free and open to the public, and held within the City of Boston.

LEARN MORE AND APPLY FOR THE ACTIVATION GRANT PROGRAM

February 11, 2026
  • 9:30am - 10:00am
  • Virtual
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Lindsey Swett
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-02-11T09:30:00 - 2026-02-11T10:00:00
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