Introduction to Contracts for Small Business Owners Webinar 11/15

Are you a small business owner looking to gain a better understanding of contracts? Whether you're just starting out or seeking to refine your knowledge, our "Intro to Contracts for Small Business Owners" presentation is for you.

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Hook+Line: A Rising Star in Boston’s Dining Scene Supported by BLDC

Boston Local Development Corporation, we can proudly recount our involvement with Hook + Line, a vibrant and thriving new restaurant venture. Our organization played a pivotal role in providing essential financial support in the form of a $150,000 loan, which was instrumental in bringing this new restaurant to life. Hook + Line was recently named one of the top ten new restaurants in Boston to eat this fall in the Boston Globe. 

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Boston Local Development Corporation Fuels Lazy Bear Creamery’s Growth and Community Impact

The Boston Local Development Corporation (BLDC) recently awarded a $100,000 loan to Lazy Bear Creamery, a family-owned and community-loved ice cream parlor. Located at 383 Neponset Ave, Dorchester, Lazy Bear Creamery has been serving up homemade ice cream, including a wide range of flavors, some even dairy-free.

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Introduction To Contracts For Small Business Owners webinar November 15

Are you a small business owner looking to gain a better understanding of contracts? Whether you're just starting out or seeking to refine your knowledge, our "Intro to Contracts for Small Business Owners" presentation is for you.

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View the ‘Diversity Business Certifications at the Local, State and Federal Level’ webinar recording and presentation

In case you missed the webinar on November 15 or would like to review the materials, you can view a copy of the presentation and a recording.

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Diversity Business Certifications at the Local, State and Federal Level webinar November 15

We will introduce business owners to the process of applying and obtaining business certification at the local, state, and/or federal level, such as Women Business Enterprise (WBE), Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) and others.

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Looking ahead: Beyond BERDO

Join the Boston Industrial Development Financing Authority (BIDFA) for a Free Webinar on November 10 Hosted by GreenerU!

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Cambridge Retail Advisors and Boston Main Streets Foundation team up to support small business grant programs

Cambridge Retail Advisors - Economic Development (CRA-ED) and Boston Main Streets Foundation (BMSF) are proud to support the MGCC (Massachusetts Growth Capital Corporation) grant assistance program. This FREE initiative provides an opportunity for economic recovery and growth for Boston small businesses in underserved communities (minority-owned, women-owned, LGBTQ-owned, Cooperatives, or owned by low-moderate-income individuals, U.S. Military Veterans, non-native English speakers, or disabled individuals).

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BLDC represented at DreamerEs event

This week, the BLDC staff was present at DreamerEs, the largest Spanish-language entrepreneurship event in Boston.

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BPDA and BLDC staff attend BECMA Mass Black Expo

Staff from the Boston Local Development Corporation and the Boston Planning & Development Agency attended the Black Economic Council of Massachusetts's Mass Black Expo on Friday, September 23.

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