COVID-19: Resources for businesses

The Mayor’s Office of Economic Opportunity and Inclusion 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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Update: Our weekly Small Business Call will reconvene after the holidays on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. In the meantime, we will hold informational session webinars regarding the B Together vaccination requirement.

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.

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    • COVID-19 vaccine update

    Vaccine update
    Starting on Jan. 15, 2022, individuals must show proof of vaccination to enter certain indoor spaces in Boston.

    People working in those locations will also be required to have received their vaccines.

    B Together Policy information

    Learn about Boston’s vaccine requirement for certain indoor spaces.
    COVID-19 vaccine mandate informational webinars

    Join us for a webinar in late December and in January to learn about the policy.
    Signage for businesses

    We're providing signage for businesses in the City of Boston through digital download.

    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 in Boston

    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

    Review Governor Baker's Reopening Massachusetts Plan
    Connect with an expert

    Neighborhood Business Managers and staff can help.
    CDC Guidelines for Businesses

    Review CDC Guidelines for businesses and employers.
    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.

    Additional Assistance Programs

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