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The mission of the Economic Opportunity and Inclusion Cabinet is to make Boston a global model of economic equity for working people, entrepreneurs, businesses, and investors.
05/30/2026
Submit your BINGO to the Office of Small Business by 3 pm tomorrow!
Learn more and download the City of Boston's Small Business Month BINGO card at boston.gov/small-business-month
One winner will be notified within 24 hours of the deadline. Questions? Call 617-631-0355 or email [email protected].
05/29/2026
Close out by checking out events that support small business owners and entrepreneurs this weekend!
Learn more about Small Business Month and view events at boston.gov/small-business-month
This , we’re spotlighting City of Boston Office of Small Business staff who support Boston’s small business owners and entrepreneurs through different programs.
Our final spotlight of the month features Weldon Bodrick, Mobile Enterprise Manager. Weldon leads Boston’s Food Truck Program and works with multiple City departments to ensure Boston’s food trucks operate safely throughout the City of Boston.
Learn more about the Food Truck program at boston.gov/food-trucks
If you have any questions about the Food Truck program, contact Weldon at [email protected].
Explore all Small Business Month events and resources this May at boston.gov/small-business-month
05/28/2026
Meet with the Office of Small Business at Documentation Office Hours tomorrow at 1 pm!
Documentation Office Hours are designed to provide constituents with hands-on support with the documentation they need to receive assistance from the Office of Small Business.
Learn more and join office hours virtually: https://www.boston.gov/calendar/small-business-documentation-office-hours
05/27/2026
There are only a few days left to complete BINGO!
Support the small and local shops, cafes, and service businesses that keep our city's heart beating when you participate in Small Business Month BINGO this month.
Learn more and download the City of Boston's Small Business Month BINGO card at boston.gov/small-business-month
Deadline: May 31, 2026 at 3 PM
One winner will be notified within 24 hours of the deadline. Questions? Call 617-631-0355 or email [email protected].
Each Tuesday during , we’re spotlighting tips for small business owners and entrepreneurs shared by City of Boston Technical Assistance (TA) providers.
Our final spotlight is Laurel McConville, Founder and Creative Director of Nettle Collaborative! Nettle Collaborative is a collaborative strategy studio for thoughtful, beautiful brands.
The City of Boston’s Technical Assistance (TA) program pairs small business owners with subject matter experts in areas like law, accounting, digital marketing, business strategy, financial analysis, and more. They work with small business owners to provide the tools needed to start, strengthen, or expand their business.
Learn more about the Office of Small Business’ Technical Assistance program at boston.gov/technical-assistance
Learn more about Nettle Collaborative at www.nettlecollaborative.com
Learn more about Small Business Month at boston.gov/small-business-month
05/26/2026
Is your business interested in participating in 2026 summer events across Boston? Want to learn how to get involved?
Join the City of Boston's Licensing Board for Summer of 2026 Boston Hospitality Office Hours, bi-weekly on Wednesdays from 3 pm to 5 pm.
Office Hours provide business owners the opportunity to ask questions about participating in major city events as well as the liquor license application process.
If you have questions about hour extensions, your entertainment license, applying for a new liquor license, or upgrading an existing beer and wine license, we encourage you to attend.
Learn more and register: https://forms.gle/7cwV77ePYibLNg2eA
Please note: During Office Hours, attendees remain in the virtual waiting room until Licensing Board staff is available to assist them. Office Hours are one-on-one, private sessions.
05/26/2026
As we celebrate the final week of , make sure to check out these featured events taking place this week supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs across Boston!
View these events and additional events led by the City of Boston and partners at boston.gov/small-business-month.
05/22/2026
Bring your business to Boston City Hall! 📣
The City of Boston is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to lease and operate two (2) retail food service locations within Boston City Hall: the 3rd Floor Coffee Shop and the 8th Floor Restaurant.
View the full RFP and all related documents in the City’s Supplier Portal at procurement.boston.gov (Event ).
📅 Proposals are due May 29 at 12 PM.
✉️ Contact [email protected] with any questions.
05/22/2026
As continues, we're proud to reflect on the Office of Small Business' work in supporting Boston's small businesses this past year through their latest report: Standing on Business: Office of Small Business 2025 Year in Review.
This report showcases the work the Office of Small Business does year-round to support not only local firms, but the small business ecosystem across Boston.
Read the full report: https://indd.adobe.com/view/f5381ea4-8d19-4211-8fa5-b5cb0f5a3090
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