The purpose of this meeting is to get community input and listen to the resident's positions on this proposal. This is a virtual meeting via Zoom. 

Meeting ID: 165 314 3015

Please note, the City does not represent the occupant(s)/developer(s)/attorney(s)/applicant(s). 

Join us for a practical conversation on leasing, permitting, and what it takes to go from idea to storefront.

At the center of the region’s transit network, Downtown Boston offers unmatched access to workers, visitors, and residents, along with a dense mix of retail, dining, and cultural destinations. Downtown is one of the most visible and dynamic places to launch or expand a business — but understanding how to make it work requires the right information and connections. 

As part of Small Business Month, the Downtown Boston Alliance is convening a focused panel of practitioners actively shaping the Downtown retail landscape. Speakers include representatives from the Downtown Boston Alliance, commercial real estate, property ownership, the City of Boston’s small business team, and a business owner who has recently navigated the process. 

We’ll walk through what it takes to go from concept to opening: how to identify and evaluate space, how leasing and permitting work, and what resources are available to support your business. 

Following the panel, attendees will have the opportunity to connect directly with speakers and fellow participants. For those actively exploring a location, this is a chance to begin conversations that can lead to next steps in Downtown Boston. 

Light refreshments will be provided. Space is limited and advance registration is encouraged.

The purpose of this meeting is to get community input and listen to the resident's positions on this proposal. This is a virtual meeting via Zoom. 

Meeting ID: 161 944 1654

Please note, the City does not represent the occupant(s)/developer(s)/attorney(s)/applicant(s). 

LIVE and LIT: Curated Cannabis Events is an exploration of what cannabis-centered event experiences could potentially look like in Boston through the event organizer license type. Through a live visual walkthrough, guests will experience operational concepts, event flow, entertainment integration, compliance considerations, and curated social environments designed around cannabis-friendly programming and experiences.

This interactive educational experience explores how cannabis could intersect with live entertainment, festivals, art, music, culture, nightlife, and special events throughout the City.

Come get Social in the City with us as we explore the future possibilities of curated cannabis events in Boston.

REGISTER HERE