News & Updates

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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).

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

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.