Join us at the Bolling Building for a day filled with networking, learning, and growth opportunities. Connect with local businesses, the City of Boston Departments, and potential partners. RSVP today at boston.gov/sd

This morning, Senior Cannabis Business Manager Shekia Scott addressed the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Health Committee about implementing equity programs.

The Department of Supplier Diversity seeks a partner to help identify, screen, and recommend eligible businesses to receive an ARPA-funded business development grant as part of the City of Boston’s SCALE program. Visit boston.gov/supplier-portal to view the RFP.

The application for the third round of SPACE Grants is NOW OPEN. This final round of funding is geared towards businesses that are nearly or newly opened and have attained a signed lease between January 2023 - March 2024. Apply today: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

The Northeast Transition Initiative #NETI , a partnership that aims to expand resources to support small businesses, selected 18 fellows from organizations across New England and New York State to join its inaugural Fellowship Program. Read more here: ownershiptransition.org/2024/03/25/nor…

Tomorrow morning, join us for exploring alternative ways to fund your #startup . Grab your ticket at startupbos.info/cityofboston

East Boston Main Streets hosts Eastie Feast Week! Learn more: boston.gov/calendar/easti…

Last week, Hans Bastien of the Small Business team met entrepreneurial leaders from across the continent of Africa, discussing the Main Streets and Technical Assistance program. The cohort is part of an International Visitor Leadership Program through the U.S. Department of State

The City of Boston awards all public food truck sites through a lottery system—taking place on March 28. Food truck vendors must register for the lottery at bit.ly/food_trucks_20… by March 26.

Newsweek's list of the world's top hospitals includes four within the city of Boston! newsweek.com/rankings/world…

Today, Global Affairs hosted visitors from Albania 'Promoting Transparency and Accountability in Government Institutions.' They invited Stefanie Costa Leabo to discuss how Boston's digital platforms have increased transparency in constituent services

The Supplier Diversity Program hosts weekly virtual certification office hours for Minority / Women-owned Business Enterprises (MWBE) every Wednesday from 11am to 1pm. No registration required. Join at bit.ly/certofficehours.

Within our Consumer Affairs & Licensing Department, we’re hiring a Consumer Advocate (bit.ly/consumer_advoc…), Outdoor Dining & Licensing Specialist (bit.ly/outdoor_dining…), and Strategic Initiatives Manager (bit.ly/strategic_init…). Apply today!

Our Small Business Call, taking place Feb. 27, is a virtual webinar featuring support services and resources available to Boston's small businesses, as well as a live Q&A. Register at bit.ly/small_business….

The deadline for Legacy Business Program 2024 nominations is tomorrow, Feb. 23. Nominate your favorite iconic Boston business that has been in operation for more than 10 years! bit.ly/legacy_busines…