Small Business Development
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
EventsMeet the Team
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Aliesha Porcena
Director of Small Business
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Emily Patrick
Senior Neighborhood Business Manager: Codman Square, Greater Ashmont, River Street, Roslindale Village, West Roxbury
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Abby Furey
Senior Neighborhood Business Manager: Allston, Brighton, Upham’s Corner, Fenway, South Boston - Waterfront
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Duamarius Stukes
Neighborhood Business Manager: Blue Hill Avenue, Fort Hill, Greater Grove Hall, Hyde Park, Lower Mills, Mattapan Square, Nubian Square
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Ronald J. Elie
Neighborhood Business Manager: Blue Hill Avenue, East Boston, Four Corners, Morton Street, Three Squares, Dudley Street
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Thomas McDonough
Neighborhood Business Manager: Fields Corner, North End, Savin Hill, South Boston, Washington Gateway
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Hans Bastien
Senior Business Manager/Loan Program
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Weldon Bodrick
Mobile Enterprises Manager