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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

Highland Park Architectural Conservation District Commission

ATTENTION: This hearing will only be held virtually and NOT in person. You can participate in this hearing by going to our Zoom Meeting or calling 1-646-828-7666 and entering meeting id # 161 906 6689. You can also submit written comments or questions to ...

The public can offer testimony.
  • 11:00PM
  • Posted:
    02/12/2026 - 3:48PM
  • Accessibility Services
    Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please reach out to the contact listed in this Public Notice.

Entertainment Violation Hearings

To received the Zoom meeting link, please:

Register for the event

  • 08:00PM
  • Posted:
    02/10/2026 - 1:30PM
  • Accessibility Services
    Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please reach out to the contact listed in this Public Notice.

Historic Beacon Hill District

ATTENTION: This hearing will only be held virtually and NOT in person. You can participate in this hearing by going to our Zoom Hearing ...

The public can offer testimony.
  • 10:00PM
  • Posted:
    02/06/2026 - 4:32PM
  • Accessibility Services
    Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please reach out to the contact listed in this Public Notice.

OPAT INTERNAL AFFAIRS OVERSIGHT PANEL (IAOP) PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE

  • 03:00PM
  • Posted:
    02/06/2026 - 11:32AM
  • Accessibility Services
    Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please reach out to the contact listed in this Public Notice.

Zoning Board of Appeal Hearing

Please be advised of the following appeals to be heard on February 24, 2026 beginning at 9:30 am and related announcements.



All matters listed on this February 24, 2026 Hearing agenda have been noticed in accordance with the enabling act. please be advised of the following participation instructions:



The February 24, 2026 hearing will be held virtually via video teleconference and telephone via the Zoom webinar event platform.

Interested persons can participate in the hearing REMOTELY by going to https://bit.ly...

The public can offer testimony.
  • 02:30PM
  • Posted:
    02/06/2026 - 10:49AM
  • Accessibility Services
    Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please reach out to the contact listed in this Public Notice.

Conservation Commission Public Hearing

ATTENTION: This meeting will be held virtually and not in person. You can participate in the meeting by going to our online meeting or calling 929-205-6099 and entering Meeting ID 868 0172 3247 #. Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please contact us at cc@boston.gov, LCA@boston.gov, or ...

The public can offer testimony.
  • 11:00PM
  • Posted:
    02/04/2026 - 4:35PM
  • Accessibility Services
    Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please reach out to the contact listed in this Public Notice.

Canceled:
St.Botolph Area Architectural Conservation District Commission

The St.Botolph Area Architectural Conservation District scheduled for February 18th, 2026 at 5:15p.m has been CANCELLED.

  • 10:15PM
  • Posted:
    02/04/2026 - 9:37AM
  • Accessibility Services
    Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please reach out to the contact listed in this Public Notice.

Canceled:
Aberdeen Architectural Conservation District

The public can offer testimony.
  • 09:00PM
  • Posted:
    02/03/2026 - 11:53AM
  • Accessibility Services
    Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please reach out to the contact listed in this Public Notice.

Back Bay Architectural Commission

ATTENTION: This meeting will only be held virtually and NOT in person. You can participate in this hearing by going to our Zoom Meeting or calling 646-828-7666 and entering meeting id # 161 735 6069. You can also submit written comments or questions to BackBayAC@boston.gov.

  • 05:00PM
  • Posted:
    02/02/2026 - 12:15PM
  • Accessibility Services
    Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please reach out to the contact listed in this Public Notice.
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