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

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

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New fall and winter support available to restaurants

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

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

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

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Neighborhood food truck locations announced for summer 2020 pilot program

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

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Executive order allowing plastic bags in Boston extended to September 30

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

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

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

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

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

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New ramp initiative to highlight increased accessibility to outdoor dining

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

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Temporary policy for retail extensions to sidewalks

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

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COVID-19 reopening guidance for outdoor fitness

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

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

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

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

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

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$4 million distributed to support small businesses in every neighborhood

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

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

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

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City of Boston to allow permitted restaurants to sell groceries

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

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Small Business Relief Fund created amid COVID-19 crisis

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

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Mayor Walsh temporarily approves plastic bags at Boston stores

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

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COVID-19: Resources for businesses

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

New awareness campaign promotes small businesses in Chinatown

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Chinatown's dense mix of shops, restaurants, and housing in historic buildings creates an ever...

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New executive order to support equitable procurement process

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Mayor Walsh's Executive Order will work to ensure the full participation of all enterprises in City...

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BosWomen Entrepreneurs: Tzurit Or

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Tatte Bakery and Cafe’s irresistible menu, impeccable design, and welcoming atmosphere are...

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Request for Information released for Upham’s Corner Arts and Innovation District

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The City wants creative and feasible ideas from potential partners for the planned Arts and...

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New dates for 2019 'Mayor on Main' trolley tour

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The tour will celebrate the 23rd Annual Boston Main Streets Awards

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Kanreki: Celebrating 60 Years of Boston-Kyoto Partnership

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In 2019, the City of Boston and the City of Kyoto, Japan will mark 60 years as Sister Cities.

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New jazz restaurant slated for Dudley Square's Bolling Building

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The JazzUrbane Cafe was selected for a street-level space that will bring family-friendly dining...

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Economic Development Center launched, expanding economic growth

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The workshops will focus on equity, job growth, and community development in multiple languages...

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Natalia Urtubey, Celina Barrios-Millner appointed to Economic leadership positions

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Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced the appointments of Natalia Urtubey as Director of Small...

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Mayor celebrates Small Business Saturday, kicks off '#5onMain' campaign

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The "#5onMain" campaign is a seasonal initiative for small businesses in Boston, encouraging...

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Fourth annual WE BOS Week aims to support women entrepreneurs

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This year's theme, "Get Inspired, Get Connected, Get Funded", aims to address challenges in funding...

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Midori Morikawa joins Economic Development as director of Business Strategy

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The team’s approach to attracting and retaining businesses has also been strengthened with the...