Boston Main Streets Foundation

We know how difficult it can be to level up your business when you’re short on resources and tools.?That’s why Verizon Small Business Digital Ready is designed to make small business learning free and accessible to all. From courses and live coaching sessions to personalized learning plans, it’s a free and easy way to bump up your skills and knowledge. In addition to the free courses, coaching sessions, and mentoring offered through the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready program, Verizon, in partnership with LISC will award grant funding to small businesses to give them the tools and resources they need to thrive in today’s digital economy and ultimately benefit their local communities. Applying for grants is free and easy. Here’s how: 1) Join Digital Ready for free 2) Complete any combination of courses, events or recorded events to become grant eligible 3) Apply by December 13, 2024 at 11:59 PM PT Learn more today: https://lnkd.in/ezhT-86s

?? Hiring Alert! Apply today to join the City of Boston as the next Director of Supplier Diversity! The?Director of Supplier Diversity?will manage the Department of Supplier Diversity, a department within the Economic Opportunity and Inclusion Cabinet. This role is essential to advancing equitable procurement practices and creating opportunities for small, minority-, women-, and disadvantaged-owned businesses to thrive in Boston. Key responsibilities include: ?? Collaborate with City leaders to implement procurement reforms ?? Develop initiatives that support diverse businesses in accessing City contracts ?? Establish and promote equitable procurement standards and best practices ?? Lead a team dedicated to achieving MBE/WBE utilization goals Learn more and apply today at https://lnkd.in/e5JfGhk9 #hiring #bostonjobs #supplierdiversity #cityofboston #jobopportunities #boston

Check out this wonderful alumni spotlight featuring our very-own Grant Cohen, Director of Strategic Initiatives, which was recently shared by the Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs at Brown University. We're very lucky to have Grant on the team! https://lnkd.in/gJPdheWM

The Northeastern Lab for Inclusive Entrepreneurship is now accepting applications for the 4th cohort of Inclusive Entrepreneurs! About the Program: This 20-week fellowship program, scheduled from March 10 to July 25, 2025, is designed to support 10 small business owners from?Maine, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. Participants will gain valuable skills to enhance their market strategy and leadership abilities. The deadline for the?application?is January 10th, 2025. Information Session: Tuesday, December 10, from 6:00 to 7:00 PM ET. Interested small business owners can?register?to learn more about the program, ask questions, and connect with the Lab team.

?? Discover the tools and connections you need to grow your business at the upcoming Small Business Resource Fair at the Harvard Ed Portal! This event brings together local experts and service providers to offer resources in marketing, funding, business planning, legal support, and more. Don’t miss this great opportunity to network and explore services designed to help your business thrive. ?? Wednesday, December 4, 5:30 – 7:30PM ?? Register now! https://lnkd.in/eFPtHm2e

Lawyers for Civil Rights provides free legal and technical assistance for small businesses through its LCR | BizGrow program. Check out this free legal clinic on Wednesday, November 13th, to meet with a small business attorney from Morgan Lewis.

The next in-person info session will be hosted by Roxbury Main Streets on Thursday, October 31st at 2pm at the Bruce Bolling Building. Governor Healy has signed legislation that will bring over 200 new liquor licenses to Boston.?Is your business interested in applying for a liquor license in Boston? If so, the City of Boston's Office of Economic Opportunity and Inclusion wants to make sure that your business is as prepared as possible! The new liquor license legislation will create: three all-alcohol licenses per year for three years in 10 neighborhoods, two beer and wine licenses per year for three years in 10 neighborhoods, 12 transferable all alcohol licenses, 15 community licenses for non-profits, small theaters and outdoor spaces, and three all-alcohol neighborhood-restricted licenses in Oak Square, Brighton. Learn more about the liquor license legislation at boston.gov/licensing

As we head into the weekend, please celebrate and applaud the businesses and volunteers across Boston who work hard to help make our Boston Main Streets districts attractive destinations to live, work, shop, dine, play, and explore. WE SALUTE YOU! All of these awardees will be formally recognized and publicly honored this Monday, October 28th, at the Boston Main Streets Foundation’s 2024 Awards Celebration. https://lnkd.in/gyx466Tx

As we head into the weekend, please celebrate and applaud the businesses and volunteers across Boston who work hard to help make our Boston Main Streets districts attractive destinations to live, work, shop, dine, play, and explore. WE SALUTE YOU! All of these awardees will be formally recognized and publicly honored this Monday, October 28th, at the Boston Main Streets Foundation’s 2024 Awards Celebration. https://lnkd.in/gyx466Tx

2024 AWARDS CELEBRATION PRESENTING SPONSOR: Triumvirate Environmental Founded in 1988, Triumvirate Environmental Inc. provides sustainable environmental solutions to leading companies in the Life Sciences, Healthcare, Education, and Industrial markets. Their highly trained experts help organizations reduce waste, save money, stay safe and compliant, manage risk, and protect their reputation. Using the most innovative technology and proven safety measures, Triumvirate Environmental ensures environmental, health, and safety compliance for companies across service locations in North America. Join us on Monday, October 28th at the Artists for Humanity EpiCenter to support the foundation’s work on behalf of Boston Main Streets and CELEBRATE the volunteers and small business owners who are the lifeblood of every community in Boston.