Brockton Redevelopment Authority

Event registration link -- https://shorturl.at/Tf6bZ Join U.S. Small Business Administration Massachusetts at the Tip O’Neill Federal Building in Boston as it kicks off a NEW season! This is a FREE event designed for ambitious entrepreneurs eager to elevate their businesses through a training combine that connects small business owners with top-notch coaches who will educate about procurement opportunities and programs. Get ready to get into game shape! Event Highlights: Exclusive Training Sessions: Learn from experienced business development coaches who will provide the tools and strategies needed to thrive in today’s competitive market. Networking Opportunities: Interact with government contracting experts and scouts who will motivate and focus on building a business. Procurement Insights: Gain valuable knowledge about new procurement opportunities that can help propel business growth. The event is perfect for expanding networks, gaining new insights and much more. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity!

For nearly a year, the BRA has been MassHousing's local rehab agency partner for the Get the Lead Out program. Call us at (508) 586-3887 x 1 to enroll in the program and render your home lead safe. https://lnkd.in/eU_KS5js

In March 2023, Daleen Medina, a then high school junior at Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical High School, began her internship at the Brockton Redevelopment Authority. After over a year, we bid her farewell as she leaves the BRA to pursue her studies at Tufts University, concentrating on pre-law. Daleen demonstrated exceptional dedication and hard work during her internship, handling all tasks with aplomb and enthusiasm. Her favorite memory was interacting with the staff, sharing jokes, and gaining valuable knowledge of HUD programs. We appreciate Daleen's contributions and wish her continued success in her future endeavors. With her permission, we share her note expressing mutual admiration. Originally intended to end in June 2023, we extended her internship multiple times until it was time for her trip to Portugal before starting college later this month. We will miss her dearly and wish her all the best.

It was such a pleasure attending Brockton Redevelopment Authority’s housing resource fair this past week. Being able to represent on behalf of Family and Community Resources, Inc. and share our resources available was such an incredible experience. To all the members and agencies in the community who participated in this event, it was such a pleasure meeting and speaking with you. Thank you BRA for a great event!

This past Wednesday, we hosted our Housing and Resource Fair Umuganda Challenge event, which turned out to be a tremendous success despite the unpredictable weather forcing us to move indoors. Both the vendors and attendees chatted it up and took care of business all at the same time in our conference room. The fair provided an excellent opportunity for community residents to learn about their options for addressing housing and other woes. Moreover, they had the chance to get more information about and apply for our new rental assistance program. The event was a wonderful way for community stakeholders — residents and organizations — to come together, interact, and gain a deeper understanding of available resources in Brockton. If you were able to make it, thank you for coming out to be a part of the day. We are stronger together!

You're invited to the Brockton Redevelopment Authority's first outdoor Umuganda Challenge event, a Housing and Resource Fair that will be held on July 24th, 2-4pm. The location is the outdoor community space between Brockton Beer and Merian Tuxedo shop. If you have a housing need or are in search of related resources, such as jobs, health, nutrition, wellness, finance and more, this is the event for you. See you then.

Exciting news from Brockton about a once resident and hometown hero! Recently, the city erected a statue of Marvelous Marvin Hagler, now prominently displayed in the new Marvelous Marvin Hagler Way park on Petronelli Way in downtown Brockton. It's an honor for the BRA to have played a part in this project: Last July, we gifted the city the land for the park site and monument installation.?In addition, this image is from our vintage-photo collection. It shows the champ returning to Brockton from Europe after winning a middle-weight title.

Last August, the BRA engaged in a land disposition transaction that transferred two lots to New Vision Enterprises (NVE) for the buildout of a 50-unit new complex to be named the Ringside Residences. Yesterday, NVE was one of 11 project sponsors awarded Housing Development Incentive Program (HDIP) funds by the Healey-Driscoll Administration. HDIP allows Gateway cities, such as Brockton, to create housing that supports economic development and increases neighborhood vibrancy. We're thrilled about this exciting news on the project's financing, which brings it far closer to fruition. Next up...the groundbreaking!

https://lnkd.in/eDWbVeCk Introducing the Corcoran Building, a historic property with vast potential and exceptional value. Located at 11-15 Frederick Douglass Ave. in Brockton, this vacant, two-story, commercial space spans 7,270-sq. ft. on a 0.17-acre site. With a rich history dating back to 1930, this distinguished property was once a community cornerstone. Its ground floor storefronts previously housed lively shops and restaurants, while the second-floor hosted beauty salons, a business school and offices for various professionals. Boasting two floors and a basement, this building presents an excellent investment opportunity. Don't miss the chance to make this historically iconic property a centerpiece of the community again.

The BRA's rental assistance program is operational. Please review the general guidelines to apply.