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| 得獎企業合影。（波士頓市府提供） |
「傳統商家獎」是波士頓創設的全美首個表揚在地深耕商家機制。今年獲表揚的30家企業，累計營運歷史超過1000年。
波士頓經濟機會與包容內閣旗下的中小企業辦公室承辦這項計劃，評選準則為在波士頓現址營運滿10年以上，且對當地社區、文化與歷史具有實質貢獻的企業。評選流程從居民提名開始，經市議會審查，再由市府部門與波士頓主街計畫代表組成的委員會做最後評選。
波士頓市從2022年推出「傳統商家獎」，今年這第四年，波士頓中小企業辦公室收到共2020份提名，創歷年最高紀錄，其中由居民提名且符合資格的獨立企業共計347家。
波士頓市表示，市府中小企業辦公室成立至今，已為超過530家企業提供逾11608小時的一對一技術援助，並資助了70多項店面招牌與外觀翻修工程，同時簡化了年度戶外餐飲計畫的申請流程。
MAYOR MICHELLE WU ANNOUNCES THE 2026 LEGACY BUSINESS AWARD WINNERS
City hosted the 30 winners for a formal awards ceremony earlier this week
BOSTON — Wednesday, June 3, 2026 — Mayor Michelle Wu announced the winners of the 2026 Legacy Business Awards, an event that recognizes businesses that have been operating in the City for at least 10 years and contributed to the cultural, historical, and societal fabric of their community or neighborhood. This year’s cohort of 30 businesses represents 18 Boston neighborhoods, and, as a collective, have been in business for over 1,000 years. The awardees received recognition at a ceremony on Monday, June 1, 2026. View photos from the event.
“Our city’s long-standing businesses are foundational to civic life in Boston and for our residents and families,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “I’m thrilled to celebrate our legacy business awardees and look forward to their continued success, ensuring our communities across neighborhoods are strong, vibrant and welcoming for everyone.”
This is the fourth year of the Legacy Business Program. Awarded businesses are longstanding, independent enterprises that make a strong contribution to the residents, communities, and neighborhoods of Boston. By recognizing and supporting Legacy businesses on an annual basis, the program builds on Mayor Wu’s work to make Boston a city for everyone.
This year, the Mayor’s Office of Small Business, located within the Economic Opportunity and Inclusion Cabinet, received over 2,020 nominations, the most in the history of the program. In total, residents nominated 347 qualified businesses. To be eligible, businesses need to be located in Boston and be in operation at their current location for at least 10 years.
The selection process is robust, with residents submitting nominations that are then reviewed by the City Council and finalists selected by a committee that includes representatives from City departments and Boston Main Streets. Selections were based on application scoring and community support.
“The Legacy Business Award is a cornerstone for a business,” said City of Boston Director of Small Business Aliesha Porcena. “Our longstanding businesses are the foundations of our communities, and we are honored to celebrate their success and longevity. These businesses serve us every day, they give back to their communities every day, and we are thrilled to take a moment to turn the spotlight on them.”
The list of awardees is as follows:
@UNION, Allston
Amanda's Flowers, Brighton
Boston Building Resources, Roxbury
Brewers Fork, Charlestown
Cafe Polonia, South Boston
Caffe Paradiso, North End
Center Cuts Salon and Spa, Roslindale
City Feed and Supply, Jamaica Plain
Club Cafe, Back Bay
Deveney & White Memorials, Dorchester
Devlins Restaurant, Brighton
Fernandez Beauty & Barber Shop, Jamaica Plain
Happy Supermarket, Dorchester
Helados Juli’s, East Boston
Helen’s Leather Shop, Beacon Hill
Interstate Rental Service, Jamaica Plain
Kornfield Pharmacy, Roxbury
Little Panda Early Learning and Care Center, Chinatown
Mission Bar and Grill, Mission Hill
O'Aces Unisex Salon, Roxbury
Phillips Chocolates, Dorchester
Rincon Caribeño, Hyde Park
Robert’s Photo Studio, Mattapan
Roxbury Center for the Performing Arts, Dorchester
Salon 23, South End
Spinelli's, East Boston
The Tip Tap Room, Beacon Hill
Tutto Italiano, Hyde Park
Vargas & Vargas Insurance, Dorchester
West Roxbury School of Dance, West Roxbury
“It was incredibly special to have all of us together to celebrate our family’s amazing business,” said Lise Weller of Helen’s Leather. “Daughter, granddaughters, great granddaughter, manager of 43 years, and even our best customer ever…Cowboy Rob, whose boot collection rivals ours, all together to honor Helen.”
The Office of Small Business is dedicated to connecting entrepreneurs with tools, resources and guidance to successfully start, grow, and build a business in Boston. Through the Office of Small Business, the City seeks to provide support to business owners to enhance their economic impact on our communities. Since 2022, the Office of Small Business has provided over 11,608 hours of one-on-one Technical Assistance for over 530 businesses; funding over 70 storefront signage and facade renovation projects; and streamlining the process and reducing financial barriers for participation in the annual Outdoor Dining program.
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