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COVID-19: Resources for businesses

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Economic Development

The Mayor’s Office of Economic Development has compiled updates and guidance for businesses and job seekers in response to Coronavirus Disease 2019, also known as COVID-19.

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We host weekly calls for small business owners on Tuesdays at 3 p.m. Our calls answer questions and give information on reopening guidance, support services, and available resources:

Pre-register and join us on Zoom

You can also tune in live on the Office of Economic Development’s Facebook page. If you missed our last call, visit Facebook to watch. You can also access the presentation slide decks online. 

Daily text messages

Receive free daily text messages with updates and information regarding COVID-19.

Text BOSCOVID to phone #888-777 to opt-in. We also have text alerts in 10 other languages.

Email
Smallbiz@boston.gov

Business resources

 Personal protective equipment and cleaning supplies
Support Black and Brown businesses
Retail extensions to sidewalks
Join B-Local
Fitness in Boston Parks

Reopening guidance by industry

To learn about business guidance in the City of Boston by industry, check our Reopening Boston website:

View industry guidance

Business relief funds

Certified Business Fund
The fund helps Boston’s certified businesses most directly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic
Commercial Rental Relief Fund
The fund works with business owners and their landlords or property managers to build long-standing partnerships.
High Road Kitchens Restaurant Relief Fund
We work with restaurant owners to retain or rehire their employees or other foodservice employees who have lost employment or been underemployed due to COVID-19.
Reopen Boston Fund
We're offering COVID-19 reopening grants for small businesses in the City of Boston.

Have questions? Contact us

  • If you are a small business owner, please contact smallbiz@boston.gov.
  • If you are a restaurant owner with questions specific to licensing or the application process for bar seating, please contact licensingboard@boston.gov.
  • If you are in any other sector impacted by these restrictions — or you have general questions about the City of Boston’s approach to reopening — please reach out to reopening@boston.gov. 

Seeking clarity

Essential services advisory
Essential services advisory

Review Governor Baker's Reopening Massachusetts Plan

Connect with an expert
Connect with an expert

Neighborhood Business Managers and staff can help.

CDC Guidelines for Businesses
CDC Guidelines for Businesses

Review CDC Guidelines for businesses and employers.

Find open businesses
Find open businesses

Find and support Boston's essential businesses that remain open.

Warning on scams

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is aware of potential scams on small business owners during this unprecedented time. Fraudsters have already begun targeting small business owners during these economically difficult times. To learn more, please visit the SBA website.

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