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Apr 21

Fund to Support Equity in City Contracting Relaunched

Mayor Michelle Wu today relaunched the City of Boston’s Contracting Opportunity Fund with an...

Apr 14

Update From the Mayor's Office of Economic Opportunity and Inclusion: April 2022

It has been just over 100 days since the new Economic Opportunity and Inclusion Cabinet was formed...

Mar 28

Proposal Filed to Expand Access to City Contracts for Minority and Women-owned Enterprises

The proposal would raise the written quote contract maximum for contracts with certified MWBEs.

Jan 19

City of Boston Will Replenish Small Business Relief Fund 2.0 with $5 Million

This revitalized fund will help support an additional 300 local, small businesses across Boston as...

Nov 1

All Inclusive Boston campaign extended

Since initially launching the All Inclusive Boston tourism campaign in April 2021, Mayor Janey has...

Oct 28

New marketing campaign to support restaurant revitalization in Boston

The campaign, which will launch next week, promotes employment opportunities and dining experiences...

Oct 22

WE BOS Week 2021 starts Monday, October 25

The series of free, virtual and in-person events will support and promote women entrepreneurs...

Sep 9

Tools to enhance supplier diversity for the City of Boston announced

Mayor Janey announced the new tools for the procurement process at a ribbon cutting for the Omni...

Aug 31

Relief funds to support restaurants and small businesses

Totaling a $9.4 million investment, the City seeks to assist businesses in their recovery.

Apr 16

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

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

Apr 16

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

New capacity building program will support equity in the cannabis industry

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...

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...

Feb 18

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

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...

Dec 10

2021 Outdoor Dining pilot program announced

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

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...

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.

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.

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…

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

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...

Sep 15

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

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

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...

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...

Jul 10

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

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

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...

Jul 8

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

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...

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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