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.
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
Events and Workshops
EventsPRE-RECORDED WORKSHOPS AND MEETINGS
Meet the Team
Team
Aliesha Porcena
Director of Small Business

Emily Patrick
Senior Neighborhood Business Manager: Codman Square, Greater Ashmont, River Street, Roslindale Village, West Roxbury

Abby Furey
Senior Neighborhood Business Manager: Allston, Brighton, Upham’s Corner, Fenway, South Boston - Waterfront

Duamarius Stukes
Neighborhood Business Manager: Blue Hill Avenue, Fort Hill, Greater Grove Hall, Hyde Park, Lower Mills, Mattapan Square, Nubian Square

Ronald J. Elie
Neighborhood Business Manager: Blue Hill Avenue, East Boston, Four Corners, Morton Street, Three Squares, Dudley Street

Thomas McDonough
Neighborhood Business Manager: Fields Corner, North End, Savin Hill, South Boston, Washington Gateway

Hans Bastien
Senior Business Manager/Loan Program

Weldon Bodrick
Mobile Enterprises Manager