The City of Boston has commissioned BBC Research and Consulting to conduct a disparity study to assess whether any barriers exist for minority- and woman-owned businesses that make it more difficult for them to participate in City contracting.

• Examines participation of of minority- and woman-owned businesses in City contracting
• Measures the availability of minority- and woman-owned businesses for City contracts and procurements
• Assesses marketplace conditions for minority- and woman-owned businesses

• 8 a.m.: Refreshments and networking
• 9 a.m.: Presentation and discussion 

• Food
• Networking opportunities
• Interpretive services (upon request)
• A child-friendly environment

The City of Boston has commissioned BBC Research and Consulting to conduct a disparity study to assess whether any barriers exist for minority- and woman-owned businesses that make it more difficult for them to participate in City contracting.

• Examines participation of of minority- and woman-owned businesses in City contracting
• Measures the availability of minority- and woman-owned businesses for City contracts and procurements
• Assesses marketplace conditions for minority- and woman-owned businesses

• 12 p.m.: Refreshments and Networking
• 12:30 p.m.: Presentation and Discussion

• Food
• Networking opportunities
• Interpretive services (upon request)
• A child-friendly environment

The City of Boston has commissioned BBC Research & Consulting to conduct a disparity study to assess whether any barriers exist for minority- and woman-owned businesses that make it more difficult for them to participate in City contracting.

• Examines participation of of minority- and woman-owned businesses in City contracting
• Measures the availability of minority- and woman-owned businesses for City contracts and procurements
• Assesses marketplace conditions for minority- and woman-owned businesses

• 5 p.m.: Refreshments and networking
• 6 p.m.: Presentation and discussion

• Food
• Networking opportunities
• Interpretive services (upon request)
• A child-friendly environment

The City of Boston has commissioned BBC Research and Consulting to conduct a disparity study to assess whether any barriers exist for minority- and woman-owned businesses that make it more difficult for them to participate in City contracting.

• Examines participation of of minority- and woman-owned businesses in City contracting
• Measures the availability of minority- and woman-owned businesses for City contracts and procurements
• Assesses marketplace conditions for minority- and woman-owned businesses

• 5 p.m. : Refreshments and networking
• 6 p.m. : Presentation and discussion 

• Food
• Networking opportunities
• Interpretive services (upon request)
• A child-friendly environment

The celebration marks the beginning of a $5 million dollar, single-phase project. The project includes $785,000 of funding from the Community Preservation Act and a partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation specifically for accessibility and a dog park.

• Space for street hockey, basketball, flag football, men's and women's lacrosse, Babe Ruth senior baseball
• Two play areas for ages 2-5 and 5-12
• A seating area and shade structure
• Viewing terrace at the field house
• Dog park, accessible entrances
• Walking loop
• Water cooling area
• Lighting for the playing fields (street hockey and basketball)
• Scoreboard (field and street hockey)

Join us as we celebrate the completed renovations to the clubhouse patio at the William J. Devine golf course in Franklin Park. Enjoy live jazz from local saxophonist Elan Trotman. Refreshments available for purchase from Maggie's Grill.