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Small Business

Our team provides all small business owners and entrepreneurs with the tools and guidance to successfully start, grow, and build a business in Boston.
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Monthly small business FORUM

Our monthly small business forum on the final Thursday of every month at 3 p.m. features discussions on resources available to small businesses.

Register in advance

Contact
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  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201
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    Office hours
    Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Programs and Services

Connect with a business manager
Food Cart Pilot Program
Get a Supplier Diversity Certification for your business
Small Business Programs
Specialty Certifications
Small Business Funding

Events and Workshops

Events
Certification office hours for Minority / Women-owned Businesses (MWBE)
On Nov 6

Nov 6
Legacy Business Workshop: Websites
On Nov 6

Nov 6
Worker Empowerment Workshop
On Nov 7

Nov 7
Certification office hours for Minority / Women-owned Businesses (MWBE)
On Nov 13

Nov 13
City Council Committee On Small Business And Professional Licensure Hearing On Docket #1397
On Nov 15

Nov 15
Legacy Business Workshop: Market Research and RFPS
On Nov 19

Nov 19
Certification office hours for Minority / Women-owned Businesses (MWBE)
On Nov 20

Nov 20
Certification office hours for Minority / Women-owned Businesses (MWBE)
On Nov 27

Nov 27
Small Business Forum
On Nov 28

Nov 28
Legacy Business Workshop: Growth Initiatives
On Dec 3

Dec 3
Certification office hours for Minority / Women-owned Businesses (MWBE)
On Dec 4

Dec 4
Certification office hours for Minority / Women-owned Businesses (MWBE)
On Dec 11

Dec 11
Certification office hours for Minority / Women-owned Businesses (MWBE)
On Dec 18

Dec 18
Certification office hours for Minority / Women-owned Businesses (MWBE)
On Dec 25

Dec 25
Small Business Forum
On Dec 26

Dec 26
Certification office hours for Minority / Women-owned Businesses (MWBE)
On Jan 1

Jan 1
Small Business Forum
On Jan 30

Jan 30
Small Business Forum
On Feb 27

Feb 27
Small Business Forum
On Mar 27

Mar 27
Small Business Forum
On Apr 24

Apr 24
Small Business Forum
On May 29

May 29
Small Business Forum
On Jun 26

Jun 26
Small Business Forum
On Jul 31

Jul 31
Small Business Forum
On Aug 28

Aug 28

LIQUOR LICENSE RESOURCES AND WORKSHOPS

Liquor License Info sessions

BOSTON NEIGHBORHOOD LIQUOR LICENSE INFO SESSIONS

The City of Boston’s Office of Small Business and participating Main Streets organizations are hosting four liquor license information sessions across different Boston neighborhoods throughout October.

  • Thursday, October 10: Dorchester Info Session
  • Thursday, October 17: Hyde Park/Mattapan Info Session
  • Thursday, October 24: JP/Roslindale/West Roxbury Info Session
  • Thursday, October 31: Roxbury/South End Info Session

Business owners interested in applying for a liquor license or learning more about the new liquor license legislation are encouraged to attend these sessions.

Register in advance

PRE-RECORDED WORKSHOPS AND MEETINGS

MONTHLY SMALL BUSINESS FORUM: AUGUST 29, 2024
COMMERCIAL LEASING WORKSHOP: MAY 28, 2024

Meet the Team

Team

Resources

Resources
Permits and Certifications
Licensing
Funding Opportunities
Business How-Tos
Programs
Help for Small Businesses
Contact
  • send an email
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201
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    Office hours
    Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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