MAYOR WALSH ANNOUNCES WORKSHOP SERIES TO SUPPORT BOSTON SMALL
BUSINESSES
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BOSTON - Wednesday,
January 25, 2017 - Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced a series of
small business support workshops that will be hosted in neighborhoods across
Boston over the winter and spring to assist entrepreneurs and small business
owners of all types and development stages. Hosted by the Mayor's Office of
Economic Development in partnership with Boston Main Streets, this series of
workshops will provide assistance and guidance for small businesses in
Boston. The workshops will build on the Office of Economic Development's
business support system and technical assistance program.
"Small businesses
are the backbone of communities throughout Boston," said Mayor Walsh.
"A vibrant small business ecosystem is important because it extends
economic opportunities to all our residents. When we released our first Small
Business Plan last year, our main goals were to support the small business
economy, enhance neighborhood vibrancy, and foster economic and social
inclusion and equity. This series will help us to make progress on each of
these goals."
Released in 2016, the
City's first ever Small Business Plan identified
the top needs of Boston's small businesses, as well as opportunities to
create strategies to meet those needs. This workshop series addresses several
needs of the small business community, including increased contracting
opportunities, strategic programs for immigrant business owners and entrepreneurs,
and a focus for key growth business segments designed to support smaller
restaurants and retailers.
"Small businesses
are the economic engine of the City of Boston," said John Barros, Chief
of Economic Development. "By streamlining small business resources
through a single department, we are equipped to support the City's more than
40,000 small businesses on issues ranging from visual merchandising to
developing a sustainable business plan. From the self-employed to
entrepreneurs to brick and mortar storefronts, Mayor Walsh and the Office of
Economic Development will continue to ensure a growing, thriving and
equitable small business ecosystem."
The workshops will be
conducted by the Office of Economic Development in partnership with
consultants available through its On-Site Technical Assistance program. The
consultants work with businesses for a six month period to address challenges
and provide guidance to entrepreneurs and business owners on issues ranging
from developing a sustainable business plan, to assistance with financial
management.
Upcoming workshops
include:
Date: Tuesday, January 31
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Topic: Instagram
Location: Boston Public Library, Copley Square
Date: Wednesday, February 22
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Topic: Leasing
Location: Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building, Roxbury
Date: Tuesday, February 28
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Topic: Facebook
Location: Egleston Square YMCA, Roxbury
*Spanish interpreter
available
Date: Tuesday, March 14
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Topic: Financial Management for Food Businesses
Location: East Boston (exact location TBD)
*Spanish interpreter
available
Date: Tuesday, March 28
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Topic: Tactics for Scaling Your Business for Female
Entrepreneurs
Location: Roxbury Innovation Center
Additional workshops
and details will be announced for the spring. All workshop and registration
information can be found at boston.gov/econdev, on Twitter, and on Facebook.
About the Mayor's
Office of Economic Development
The Economic Development Cabinet's mission is to make Boston an appealing and accessible place for working families, entrepreneurs, businesses, and investors to innovate, grow, and thrive in a way that fosters inclusion, broadens opportunity, and shares prosperity, thereby enhancing the quality of life for all Bostonians and the experience for all visitors. Learn more on their website. |
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