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Join Mayor Walsh and the Office of Economic Development for a virtual kick-off community event on Monday, November 23.

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

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

Donation provides security to some of Boston's most vulnerable business owners with support from the Mayor's Office of Economic Development

Over 20 free events, hosted in partnership with business groups and experts, focus on the theme of "Striving and Thriving" for Boston's women entrepreneurs and business owners

Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced the expansion of the Reopen Boston Fund to ensure restaurants in Boston are able to purchase necessary equipment for outdoor dining this fall and winter.

Revised guidelines encourage flexibility, consistency, and diversity among providers to support the evolving needs of Boston's small businesses

Twenty-three new locations across Boston will help support small businesses and provide additional accessible food options to residents.

Mayor Walsh's executive order to exempt all establishments from the plastic bag ban ordinance will stay in place until September 30.

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

Of the $6.1 million that has been distributed to businesses so far, 69% have five or fewer employees, 50% are owned by people of color, and 47% are immigrant-owned.

This initiative is made possible with support from Citi as part of the Empowered Cities Initiative, which is providing the City of Boston $200,000.

Due to the impacts of COVID-19, the City of Boston will temporarily allow retail businesses in neighborhood commercial districts to place a moveable table onto the public sidewalk for the purpose of...

The City of Boston will now allow private fitness classes on City-owned parks. These are non-precedent setting activities due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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

In total, the City of Boston has provided over $13.5 million in City, federal, and private funding to support small businesses impacted by COVID-19.

The businesses receiving grants represent industries most-impacted by closures, policies, or general loss of revenues due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Additional federal and private funding contributions from Citizens Bank and Eastern Bank will allow the City to fully fund remaining eligible grant requests, and brings the total to $7.5 million in...

The City of Boston will allow permitted restaurants to sell grocery items via delivery, curbside pickup, and takeout by waiving the required Retail Food Permit for the sale of uncooked foods.

New resources have been created to help small businesses impacted by COVID-19 receive immediate capital relief and navigate the evolving financial assistance landscape.

The Mayor's executive order to exempt all establishments from the plastic bag ordinance will stay in place until September 30, assuming no major change in information or circumstances.

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.

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

Mayor Walsh's Executive Order will work to ensure the full participation of all enterprises in City spending, focused on small and local, minority-, women-, and veteran-owned small businesses.

Tatte Bakery and Cafe’s irresistible menu, impeccable design, and welcoming atmosphere are reflections of the hard work and vision of founder and CEO Tzurit Or.

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

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

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

The JazzUrbane Cafe was selected for a street-level space that will bring family-friendly dining options and community space to the historic heart of Boston.

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