Boston Main Streets Foundation

The City of Boston is hosting a series of White Stadium Contracting Opportunity Fairs across Boston this spring and summer! Local contractors, small business owners, and entrepreneurs are encouraged to attend one or more of these events, which are an opportunity to connect with the project team to learn more about upcoming contracts, timelines, and other information. Upcoming contracting opportunity fairs include: ?? Tuesday, March 18 at the National Center of Afro-American Artists, 6pm-8pm ?? Tuesday, April 15 at the Lena Park Community Center, 6pm-8pm ?? Tuesday, May 20 at Grove Hall Library, 6pm-8pm ?? Tuesday, June 24 at the William E. Reed Auditorium, 6pm-8pm Learn more about the White Stadium Project and register for all contracting opportunity fairs at: boston.gov/white-stadium

On March 20th, join the Boston Main Streets Foundation for a webinar on its resources for small businesses. Learn how to gain a competitive advantage for your small business by leveraging the foundation's resources and our network of partners. Thursday, March 20th 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT Register:?https://lnkd.in/evZ2HbVT

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Nominate a small business today! The Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce will once again celebrate the achievements of the outstanding small businesses who are making a big impact in the Greater Boston community and beyond. Small businesses are the engine behind our region’s economy. For over 35 years, the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce has celebrated the vital contributions, economic impact, and cultural influence of small businesses with the?Small Business of the Year Awards, which honors the top small, high-growth businesses that demonstrate achievement in management, workplace excellence, product innovation, and social responsibility, with a commitment to growing in Greater Boston. The deadline to nominate a small business is March 7, 2025. https://lnkd.in/eEU6rX2m Eligibility: A small business based in Greater Boston with 500 or less employees.?Chamber members and non-members are both eligible to receive this award.?Past honorees, non-profits, business associations and their staff members are ineligible.

LAST CALL! 3 days left to apply for a START Grant. If you are a Massachusetts-based startup interested in commercializing your technology and have won a Phase II #SBIR or #STTR award in the past 5 years, then don't miss this opportunity for additional non-dilutive funding. ***Deadline is Monday, February 24th*** Apply at https://lnkd.in/gbiuZyaK Charlie Hipwood Stacy Swider Priya Yadav Vinit Nijhawan (he/him) Myron Kassaraba Sienna Leis Whitney Leslie #commercialization #startups #innovation #grant

Congratulations to the 37 restaurants and community organizations approved by the City of Boston Licensing Board for new liquor licenses! https://lnkd.in/e54VvgBD

Join the City of Boston Licensing Board and Office of Small Business on Thursday, February 20 from 2-4pm for a liquor license information session at the Codman Square Health Center in Dorchester. Business owners looking to apply for a liquor license or learn about the state's 2024 liquor license legislation are encouraged to attend these sessions. Gain insights into the liquor license application process, ask questions, and discover resources and support provided by the Office of Small Business and Licensing Board.

The Boston Main Streets Foundation and the City of Boston | Economic Opportunity and Inclusion Cabinet are excited to partner with the Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs at Brown University for a spring Policy-in-Action project. Our graduate student team, featuring Lizzy Bernold, Yuhan Zheng, Thomas Sfinarolakis, and Jiajing Yuan will drive two key projects in collaboration with BMSF and OEOI: 1. Supporting a Salesforce master data initiative aimed at 'Organizing the City.' 2. Developing actionable policy recommendations and strategies to address the challenges of aging businesses in Boston, commonly referred to as the "Silver Tsunami." We look forward to a great semester ahead!

Build your business, grow the community! DVM Housing Partners invites you to apply for affordable commercial spaces at Blume on the Ave. Perfect for entrepreneurs of color committed to creating community-focused businesses in Mattapan. Deadline: February 14, 2025 Location: 1039 and 1015 Blue Hill Ave, Mattapan Learn More and Apply: www.blumeontheave