City of Boston | Economic Opportunity and Inclusion Cabinet

This morning's Finance Management Workshop hosted by the Office of Small Business and LEAF, Local Enterprise Assistance Fundwas a great success! 20+ small business owners joined members of our Small Business team at Egleston Square Main Streets as Chris Hunter from LEAF led the workshop in Spanish. Afterwards, everyone enjoyed refreshments from La Parada Dominican Kitchen! #smallbusiness #bostonbusiness #jamaicaplain #jp #eglestonsquare

Segun Idowu, Chief of Economic Opportunity and Inclusion, joined MassEcon as a panelist for their Diversity and Equity in Massachusetts Economic Development Forum earlier this month. The forum explored how diversity is represented in the Massachusetts economic development community and how the concept of economic equity and sustainability manifests in Massachusetts economic policy. Interested in learning more about the forum? Watch the full event video at https://lnkd.in/ea3Ru68N #economicopportunity #economicdevelopment #massecon #equity #sustainability #economicpolicy

Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, next week's Small Business Resource Fair is perfect for anyone doing business in Boston. Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable insights and make meaningful connections. Learn more and register for Wednesday's fair at https://lnkd.in/eh_2yvSE

Last week, I had the honor of attending the 3rd Annual Global Digital Trade Expo in Hangzhou, China. At the Forbes China Digital Summit, I discussed Boston’s innovative utilization of artificial intelligence. During this productive week, I engaged with government officials from Hangzhou, Guanzhou, and Shenzhen. #DigitalTrade #AI #ForbesChinaSummit #GlobalTrade #Innovation

About a week ago, I had the distinct honor of representing Mayor Michelle Wu and the City of Boston at the 9th Annual Hangzhou International Sister City Mayors Conference. I also participated in the 3rd Annual Global Digital Trade Expo in Hangzhou, China. During these events, I engaged with government officials from Hangzhou, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen, exchanging ideas and exploring potential collaborations on projects that benefit people globally. By ensuring that our policies remain innovative and result in community-centered solutions, we can continue to lead with vision and commitment, working together to build more resilient and inclusive cities for future generations. #GlobalBoston #DigitalTrade #SisterCities #InclusiveCityGovernance #SustainableDevelopment #Innovation #AI #Resilient

Congratulations to In the Cut Barbershop on their grand opening in Nubian Square today! Located in the heart of Nubian Square, In the Cut Barbershop is a Boston-based, family-owned barbershop with a mission to provide its community with top-notch service while staying true to the “old school” barbershop culture. In the Cut Barbershop is also a second round grantee of the City of Boston’s SPACE Grant Program! Their new Nubian Square location is their second location, with their first being located in Mission Hill. Visit In the Cut Barbershop in Nubian Square at 2379 Washington Street and learn more at inthecutboston.com

Events supported by the?City of Boston’s Wake Up The Night Grant are bringing Boston to life at night through the end of year! ???? The Wake Up The Night Grant supports 50 events spanning 13 neighborhoods from trivia and comedy nights to concerts and cultural events and more. Discover this month’s events supported by the Wake Up The Night Grant at boston.gov/nightlife

A historic victory and win for Boston!????The 225 liquor licenses mark a significant step towards economic justice and opportunity in our city. This landmark legislation will increase the availability of liquor licenses in our neighborhoods, paving the way for a new generation of diverse businesses to thrive and build generational wealth. By breaking down systemic barriers, we're creating a more equitable playing field for entrepreneurs in the City of Boston. This is a win-win for our communities, boosting local economies and fostering a vibrant cultural landscape- driving economic vitality. Thank you to all the elected officials who advocated for this! While we celebrate this milestone together and continue to advocate for policies that support marginalized communities and create opportunities for small businesses- the work is just getting started! We need to make sure our businesses are supported with the tools and resources to succeed. We are creating a PLACE for small businesses in Boston. My office is excited to be leading the support services as we move from policy to implementation! ?#economicopportunity #smallbusiness #BostonBusiness #Boston?

The City of Boston ReStore Program is accepting submissions for the Architectural Design Services Request for Information (RFI). The primary goal of the Architectural Design Services RFI is to gain information about experts that are experienced in providing architecture services for storefront renovations and signage design in the following building storefront categories: ? Historic buildings with first floor commercial storefronts; ? Multi-story buildings with commercial storefronts; and ? Low density/single story commercial/retail buildings The City of Boston will review the submissions and may consider the vendor as a qualified Small Business ReStore vendor for design services contracts. Learn more and view the RFI at boston.gov/restore

Join us one week from today for the Small Business Resource Fair at Codman Square Health Center from 3:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Meet with 10+ City of Boston departments that work with small businesses everyday. Learn more and register at https://lnkd.in/eh_2yvSE