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Apr 16

Mayor Janey announces "B-Local" app to support local businesses

Pilot program to support the economic recovery of our neighborhood commercial districts.

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Apr 16

Mayor Janey releases Request for Proposals for technical assistance programs for cannabis equity applicants

New capacity building program will support equity in the cannabis industry

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Apr 7

New supplier diversity programs to foster equity in City contracting

Mayor Kim Janey today announced several new supplier diversity initiatives to address equity in City...

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Apr 1

2021 food truck schedule, additional outdoor small business support announced

Thirty food trucks participated and are ready to vend across the City in different locations and...

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Feb 18

Disparity study completed; executive order signed establishing goals for minority- and woman-owned businesses

The Executive Order creates a framework to enact race- and gender-conscious procurement goals. The...

Dec 11

Career fair series, campaign to promote opportunities for Boston residents in construction announced

The City of Boston and Greater Boston Building Trades Unions have teamed up for a coordinated...

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Dec 10

2021 Outdoor Dining pilot program announced

Applications for next year's outdoor dining season are now open.

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Nov 25

City of Boston to offer two hours of free parking at meters on Saturday this holiday season

Discounted Bluebike memberships, free passes for essential workers also available

Nov 23

Reimagine Boston Main Streets program launched

Join Mayor Walsh and the Office of Economic Development for a virtual kick-off community event on...

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Nov 13

New COVID-19 relief funds available to small businesses

The three new funds will distribute $6.3 million in grants to support Boston's small businesses.

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Nov 5

Vendor selected to create and launch a visit Boston tourism campaign

Marketing campaign to attract tourists, market Boston as a welcoming city for diverse visitors.

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Oct 29

Boston-based Simplisafe to donate 250 security systems to small businesses

Donation provides security to some of Boston's most vulnerable business owners with support from the...

Oct 19

Mayor Walsh announces start of WEBos week 2020, providing women entrepreneurs with resources for navigating COVID-19 related business needs

Over 20 free events, hosted in partnership with business groups and experts, focus on the theme of...

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Sep 30

New fall and winter support available to restaurants

Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced the expansion of the Reopen Boston Fund to ensure restaurants...

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Sep 15

Mayor Walsh releases request for proposals for next round of technical assistance programs for small businesses

Revised guidelines encourage flexibility, consistency, and diversity among providers to support the...

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Jul 17

Neighborhood food truck locations announced for summer 2020 pilot program

Twenty-three new locations across Boston will help support small businesses and provide additional...

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Jul 14

Executive order allowing plastic bags in Boston extended to September 30

Mayor Walsh's executive order to exempt all establishments from the plastic bag ban ordinance will...

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Jul 10

Phase 3 reopening guidance for indoor fitness, outdoor events and performances, and tourism industry issued

Step One of Phase III of the four-phase Reopening Massachusetts plan will begin on Monday, July 13...

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Jul 8

More than 2,480 small businesses have received COVID-19 relief funds and grants in Boston

Of the $6.1 million that has been distributed to businesses so far, 69% have five or fewer employees...

Irwin Edwards sets up their new accessibility ramp at Elephant & Castle in downtown Boston. (Mayor's Office Photo by John Wilcox)

Jul 8

New ramp initiative to highlight increased accessibility to outdoor dining

This initiative is made possible with support from Citi as part of the Empowered Cities Initiative...

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Jul 2

Temporary policy for retail extensions to sidewalks

Due to the impacts of COVID-19, the City of Boston will temporarily allow retail businesses in...

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Jun 25

COVID-19 reopening guidance for outdoor fitness

The City of Boston will now allow private fitness classes on City-owned parks. These are non...

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Jun 22

City of Boston hosting COVID-19 reopening information sessions by industry

The series will target business owners in multiple languages and industries for a conversation on...

May 26

$6 million in new grant funding to support safe reopening of small businesses

In total, the City of Boston has provided over $13.5 million in City, federal, and private funding...

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May 21

$4 million distributed to support small businesses in every neighborhood

The businesses receiving grants represent industries most-impacted by closures, policies, or general...

May 5

$2 million in grants distributed to more than 500 small businesses

Additional federal and private funding contributions from Citizens Bank and Eastern Bank will allow...

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Apr 24

City of Boston to allow permitted restaurants to sell groceries

The City of Boston will allow permitted restaurants to sell grocery items via delivery, curbside...

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Apr 2

Small Business Relief Fund created amid COVID-19 crisis

New resources have been created to help small businesses impacted by COVID-19 receive immediate...

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Mar 25

Mayor Walsh temporarily approves plastic bags at Boston stores

The Mayor's executive order to exempt all establishments from the plastic bag ordinance will stay in...

Mar 13

COVID-19: Resources for businesses

The Mayor’s Office of Economic Development has compiled updates and guidance for businesses and job...

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