Governor Healey Signs Executive Order Granting State Recognition to Herring Pond Wampanoag Tribe

 Governor Healey Signs Executive Order Granting State Recognition to Herring Pond Wampanoag Tribe 

In recognition of Native American Heritage Month, Governor also visited Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and unveiled Native American art exhibition in State House 

BOSTON – During Native American Heritage Month, Governor Maura Healey today issued an Executive Order granting state recognition to the Herring Pond Wampanoag Tribe. The Tribe of about 200 members, headquartered in Plymouth, has been a distinct, cohesive and autonomous tribal community existing in Massachusetts for centuries. Since the 17^th century and before, the Herring Pond Wampanoag Tribe has continuously inhabited lands within the borders of what is now Massachusetts, with ancestral homelands stretching from the Plymouth area to the upper reaches of Cape Cod. This Executive Order will allow the Tribe to establish government-to-government relationship with the state. 

“During Native American Heritage Month, and always, we celebrate the vibrant and enduring traditions, knowledge and strength of indigenous communities. The Herring Pond Wampanoag Tribe has been living in and contributing to our Massachusetts communities since long before the Mayflower’s arrival,” said Governor Maura Healey. “Our administration deeply appreciates our strong ties with the indigenous tribes across our state, and this Executive Order gives Herring Pond Wampanoag the recognition they deserve.” 

“All of our communities are stronger when we work together. This Executive Order ensures that the state will maintain a working partnership with the Herring Pond Wampanoag Tribe, as we do with other tribes,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “Our administration is proud of our partnerships with the Native American community, and we’re excited to continuing to lift of the traditions and contributions of indigenous tribes throughout the state.” 

"As Chairwoman of the Herring Pond Wampanoag Tribe, I am deeply moved and extend our heartfelt gratitude to Governor Maura Healey for her steadfast support and commitment to the Wampanoag Nation and to all Indigenous Tribes of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,” said Chairwoman Melissa (Harding) Ferretti. “This recognition not only reaffirms our rightful place in the history of this country, highlighting our integral role in its creation it acknowledges the profound contributions of the Herring Pond Wampanoag Tribe and honors the legacy of our ancestors who came before us"  

Today, Governor Healey, Environmental Justice and Equity Undersecretary María Belén Power and DCR Indigenous People’s Partnership Coordinator Leah Hopkins also visited the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe to tour their reservation, including the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal Museum, Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal Museum, and the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal Community and Government Center.  

This month, the Governor is also displaying an art installment showcasing the work of Native American artists in the reception area of her office in the State House. This is part of her ongoing display of art by diverse artists in partnership with the Mass Cultural Council, including Black Tie by Robert T. Freeman and At the Tremont Street Car Barns by Allan Rohan Crite, which are on loan from the Museum of Fine Arts, and temporary exhibitions celebrating Black History, Climate Month, Pride Month, the Cape & Islands and Hispanic Heritage Month. 

The Healey-Driscoll Administration has a strong relationship with Massachusetts’ indigenous tribes and has prioritized programs to support their economic wellbeing. The Commission on Indian Affairs, housed under the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities, assists Native American in Massachusetts with their relationship with state and local government agencies and advises the state in matters pertaining to Native Americans. The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA), through its Office of Environmental Justice and Equity (OEJE) and the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) program, has worked hand-in-hand to ensure Tribal and Indigenous communities’ voices are heard at decision-making tables, and state and federal funds are directed to them. EEA recently initiated a new grant program that offers financial assistance to Massachusetts tribal governments and partnering conservation organizations to acquire land to support restoration of tribal relationships to their ancestral land. Town of Mashpee has been working in partnership with the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe on a project to increase water quality in Santuit Pond through the MVP program. The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) also hired its first-ever Indigenous People’s Partnership Coordinator, Leah Hopkins, who is responsible for maintaining meaningful relationships and improving the understanding and collaboration between the state’s conservation agency and Indigenous communities across Massachusetts. 

The artists with work on display in the Governor’s Office include: 

About Robert Peters: 

Robert Peters is a Mashpee Wampanoag artist, poet and author, muralis and screenwriter whose work reflects on the historical contemporary experiences of indigenous peoples in the Northeast. His art is all about heritage and personal history as his paintings often depict traditional Wampanoag elements, the intersection of nature and spirituality. His work has been featured in various exhibitions and publications. His father was a prominent figure in their tribe’s efforts to reclaim land and declare their sovereignty. His work, Three Sisters, is in display in the Governor’s Reception.   

About Erin Genia: 

Erin Genia, a citizen of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate, is a multidisciplinary artist, educator and cultural organizer, whose practice merges cultural imperatives, pure expression and material exploration with the conceptual. Genia seeks to create a powerful presence of Indigeneity in the arts, sciences, and public realm to invoke an evolution of thought and practice within societal instruments that is aligned with the cycles of the natural world and the potential of humanity. Erin graduated from the Art, Culture and Technology program at MIT, and teaches at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts. Her work has been seen by national and international audiences, including the US Pavilion - Venice Biennale, and on the International Space Station.  Erin served as artist-in-residence for the city of Boston and currently serves as an artist-in-residence with GreenRoots in Chelsea, for the large-scale climate mitigation initiative, the Island End River Project. His work, Mni Omni/ Whirlpool, is in display in the Governor’s Reception.

About Anthony Melting Tallow: 

Anthony Melting Tallow is a member of the Blackfoot nation. His work centers on land dispossession, residential school trauma, reframing indigenous voices, misappropriation of native imagery and violence against indigenous women. The themes of his art are hope, resilience and fighting. He is a resident of Chicopee, Massachusetts who engages in political activism, cultural education, and creative voice. His work, Pop Art Sitting Bull and Chief Deep Sky, are in display in the Governor’s Reception.   

Healey-Driscoll Administration, UMass Lowell and Boston University Launch New Initiative to Advance Clean Energy and Build Geothermal Workforce

Healey-Driscoll Administration, UMass Lowell and Boston University Launch New Initiative to Advance Clean Energy and Build Geothermal Workforce 

Clean Energy & Environment Legacy Transition (CELT) Initiative resulted from Governor Healey’s trip to Ireland, aims to enhance environmental equity and promote sustainable energy solutions 

 

BOSTON – The Healey-Driscoll Administration launched the Clean Energy and Environment Legacy Transition (CELT) Initiative, a significant development resulting from Governor Maura Healey’s trip to Ireland last year. 

During the trip, Governor Healey, members of her administration and representatives from UMass Lowell participated in an Energy and Sustainability Roundtable, where they discussed successful university-industry partnerships supported by the Irish government. Inspired by the Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) Research Centre for Energy, Climate, and Marine (MaREI) model, the Healey-Driscoll Administration collaborated with UMass Lowell and Boston University to establish a similar program to advance the clean energy transition, aid cities and towns in their decarbonization efforts, and foster geothermal workforce development. 

“Our trip to Ireland focused on forging impactful strategic partnerships and strengthening our economic ties, and with this initiative we are doing just that,” said Governor Healey. “Geothermal energy is a vital step toward reducing our reliance on fossil fuels and achieving our climate goals. With the remarkable talent of our students, we have the innovative spirit to drive transformative change and create a sustainable future.” 

“Many municipalities struggle with limited resources for energy transition projects, but partnerships with universities can energize local communities and boost Massachusetts’ economy,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “This collaboration provides students with practical training in renewable energy while delivering essential support to municipalities ready to tap into geothermal energy.” 

The CELT Initiative, which is backed by $5.7 million in funding from the Department of Energy Resources (DOER), will establish a resource center focused on clean energy. This program intends to promote equity in the state’s clean energy and climate solutions by leveraging university expertise alongside industry innovation, with support from state and community partners. As part of this initiative, graduate student fellows will be placed in municipalities to assist with clean energy planning and project implementation.  

Additionally, graduate students will be deployed in the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs’ (EEA) Office of Energy Transformation (OET) to conduct policy and data analysis to enhance the adoption of networked geothermal systems. 

“We are fully committed to affordability and real clean energy solutions. Geothermal energy offers a reliable, cost-effective way to combat rising energy costs, providing long-term savings for residents,” said Energy & Environmental Affairs Secretary Rebecca Tepper. “This first step is about building the workforce and expanding on successful pilot projects in Lowell and Framingham. Our goal is to make clean energy smarter, more efficient, and accessible to everyone.” 

“This initiative puts equity at the forefront of Massachusetts' clean energy and climate goals, with geothermal energy as one of the key solutions,” said DOER Commissioner Elizabeth Mahony. “By harnessing robust university partnerships, we will maximize our impact and create a sustainable future that serves all communities.” 

“With CELT, we will be able to build a global workforce that will respond to issues and opportunities around climate, energy, and sustainability, all while delivering direct benefits to the Commonwealth and its residents,” said UMass President Marty Meehan. “Thanks to the leadership of Governor Healey and Lieutenant Governor Driscoll, UMass Lowell is positioned to help create a more sustainable Commonwealth that will serve as a model across the nation and the world. We are pleased UMass is a part of this transformative initiative.” 

“UMass Lowell, through its Rist Institute for Sustainability and Energy, is uniquely positioned to use its expertise in climate tech and sustainability to help municipalities across Massachusetts implement a transition to clean energy and educate the workforce needed to make Massachusetts a global clean tech leader,” said UMass Lowell Chancellor Julie Chen. “Governor Healey’s trade mission to Ireland presented a dynamic opportunity to enhance and strengthen the Commonwealth’s international research and innovation partnerships. UMass Lowell’s long-standing partnership with University College Cork, a recognized global leader in climate, energy, and sustainability, has been integral to our approach with CELT. We look forward to working in partnership with the Healey-Driscoll Administration and with our partners at Boston University on the implementation of our shared goals at the local, national, and international level.” 

“CELT further attests to Massachusetts’ leadership on climate and clean energy, and Boston University is proud to bring our expertise in sustainability and data science to this research collaboration with the Healey-Driscoll Administration and UMass Lowell,” said Boston University Provost Gloria Waters. “Spearheading our efforts will be the BU Institute for Global Sustainability, which is uniquely positioned to enable communities across the state to better leverage data for decarbonization decision making that benefits everyone.” 

The CELT Initiative, in collaboration with DOER, will assist communities in reducing carbon emissions, focusing on several areas: 

• Equitable Decarbonization: CELT will support state and municipal efforts toward equitable decarbonization by providing on-demand technical assistance to municipalities, community leaders, and industries lacking capacity or expertise. This initiative aims to foster informed local clean energy transitions and enhance municipalities' ability to secure state and federal support. 

• Geothermal Energy Projects: Partnering with the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) and Green Communities programs, CELT will help environmental justice communities plan and execute geothermal energy projects. A program will also place graduate students in municipalities to provide training and support, ensuring that smaller communities benefit from these initiatives. 

• Diverse Workforce Development: To address the need for skilled workers in geothermal and offshore wind sectors, CELT will analyze workforce needs and develop training programs in collaboration with industry, labor, and educational partners. This includes creating micro-credentials and certificate programs to enhance the geothermal workforce in Massachusetts. 

• Research and Innovation: CELT will engage in research partnerships with Irish universities to secure funding for projects focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and electric costs. 

Statements of Support 

Consul General of Ireland in Boston Síghle FitzGerald: 

“I welcome the Clean Energy and Environmental Legacy Transition Initiative announced this morning which represents an exciting outcome of Governor Healey’s trade mission to Ireland in 2023. I’m particularly pleased that the work of the Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) Research Centre for Energy, Climate, and Marine (MaREI) at University College Cork has been the catalyst for further collaboration between higher education institutions in Ireland and Massachusetts.” 

Jay Ash, President and CEO, Massachusetts Competitive Partnership: 

“Part of leading is learning, and we learned a lot from our visit to Ireland about a leading collaboration in the clean tech space. MACP is pleased to see the Healey-Driscoll Administration methodically taking the steps necessary to seek out best practices from other jurisdictions and add our own Massachusetts-brand of leadership to produce impactful results for our residents, our economy and, hopefully, our planet. Massachusetts has every right to compete and win in the still emerging clean energy and environment space. CELT will help us achieve those objectives and more.” 

Emily Reichert, CEO, Massachusetts Clean Energy Center: 

“Building and mobilizing a diverse clean energy workforce requires us to lean in and learn from international partners like our friends in Ireland. CELT is an exciting addition to the Commonwealth’s workforce development toolbox, and it will complement the MassCEC programs empowering clean energy workers and employers across Massachusetts." 

Mary Sugrue, CEO, Irish American Partnership:  

“We commend the Healey-Driscoll Administration on the launch of the CELT Initiative and the international partnerships that led to it. In drawing inspiration from the innovations at Science Foundation Ireland’s Research Centre and University College Cork, UMass Lowell and Boston University, along with the administration, have advanced the clean energy transition here in Massachusetts, bringing us closer to achieving climate goals. This collaboration enhances and strengthens the Commonwealth’s research and innovation partnerships across the Atlantic and we applaud the vision and leadership of all partners.” 

Nikki Bruno, Vice President of Clean Energy Technologies, Eversource: 

“Massachusetts is a national leader with its equity-focused approach to the clean energy transition, and this new initiative will help build on those efforts while supporting continued development of the highly skilled, diverse workforce we need to build our shared clean energy future. Our first-in-the-nation networked geothermal project in Framingham exemplifies Massachusetts’ leadership on innovation and collaboration, which also represents the great opportunity for workforce development in this space. We’re proud to work with the Administration and stakeholders across the commonwealth every day to achieve decarbonization goals in an equitable manner, and we look forward to the CELT initiative serving as a strong complement to our forward-looking approach in Massachusetts.”  

Adam Chapdelaine, Executive Director, Massachusetts Municipal Association: 

“We are very excited about the Clean Energy and Environmental Legacy Transition Initiative and the partnership behind it. Our members deeply appreciate any and all assistance to help them meet local climate and decarbonization goals, and the on-demand technical assistance to municipalities and outreach to smaller communities couldn’t come at a better time. We applaud the CELT’s approach to partner with existing grant programs that local governments know well, like MVP and Green Communities.”  

Joe Curtatone, President, The Alliance for Climate Transition: 

"The Healey-Driscoll Administration’s CELT Initiative exemplifies bold leadership and a forward-thinking approach to growing our economy and jobs, advancing clean energy, and environmental equity. By leveraging innovative partnerships with UMass Lowell and Boston University and drawing inspiration from innovation and leadership at the local level, this initiative not only positions Massachusetts as a leader in clean energy but also empowers communities and builds a diverse workforce essential for a thriving climate economy and sustainable future." 

Zeyneb Magavi, Executive Director, HEET: 

“This initiative aligns perfectly with the conversations we are having with people and organizations both in our communities here in Massachusetts and around the globe. The best way to accelerate a clean energy future is through collaboration and partnerships. We need a realistic plan to build a ready and diverse workforce and I believe the structure the Healey-Driscoll Administration has outlined with CELT will move us in that direction. We are grateful to the administration for this leading new initiative.”  

哥倫布公園燈光秀 11月25日開幕有表演

(Boston Orange編譯) 波士頓市北端 (North End)的哥倫布公園（Christopher Columbus Park）， 將於11 月 25 日下午5點，啟動第22屆棚架燈光秀，以5萬盞藍燈為波士頓佈置出一個有如仙境角落。

在波士頓歷史海濱大西洋大道 110 號公園舉行的這燈光秀，由H.P. Hood, LLC、樂高探索中心波士頓、波士頓名人系列、新英格蘭咖啡和藍人組合大力贊助與支持。

               活動由 Sean Stellato 主持，北端音樂和表演藝術中心（NEMPAC）的學生和教師，歌手Phadedra 和抒情男高音Miguel Cabrera ，東北大學無伴奏合唱團Pitch , Please! ，將分別表演精彩節目。聖誕老人和紅鼻子馴鹿魯道夫也將驚喜現身，為大人和孩子們帶來歡樂。

               現場還將提供豐富美食，包括H.P. Hood 的蛋奶酒、Joe's Waterfront 的蛤蜊濃湯、Drakes Cakes 的烘焙食品、新英格蘭咖啡，以及波士頓萬豪長碼頭的熱巧克力和餅乾，樂高探索中心波士頓展台還有季節性樂高積木搭建等活動，為遊客增添更多樂趣。

               在接下來的節日期間，波士頓公園和娛樂部還將舉辦一系列慶祝活動。 11 月 30 日，馬丁公園兒童碼頭海港步道的船舶將被點亮；12 月 5 日，波士頓公園聖誕樹亮燈儀式以及聯邦大道購物中心樹木亮燈活動將相繼舉行。值得一提的是，11 月26 日上午11 點左右，來自新斯科細亞省的2024 年官方聖誕樹將抵達波士頓公園，這棵30 年樹齡、45 英尺高的白雲杉由新斯科細亞省Mattie Settlement 的Liz 和Hugh Ryan 捐贈，屆時公眾可前往一同慶祝。

               更多節日活動詳情可訪問boston.gov/holidaylights，如需獲取波士頓公園最新消息和活動資訊，可訂閱郵件列表bit.ly/Get - Parks - Emails，或關注社交媒體渠道@bostonparksdept（推特、臉書和Instagram）。 

Columbus Park Trellis Lighting November 25

The Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park will host the 22nd annual holiday lighting of the trellis at Christopher Columbus Park in the North End on Monday, November 25, at 5 p.m.

Located at 110 Atlantic Avenue on Boston’s historic waterfront, Christopher Columbus Park will be transformed into a beautiful holiday display when the park and its trellis are illuminated with 50,000 blue lights.

The celebration is sponsored by H.P. Hood, LLC and the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park.  Additional support is provided by LEGO Discovery Center Boston, Celebrity Series of Boston,  New England Coffee, and the Blue Man Group. 

The trellis lighting ceremony at Columbus Park will feature a festive lineup of entertainment, with performances by students and instructors from the North End Music and Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC). Guests will enjoy holiday classics sung by vocalist Phadedra and the rich voice of lyric tenor Miguel Cabrera. Adding to the seasonal spirit, Northeastern University a cappella group, Pitch, Please!, will deliver unique renditions of holiday favorites. Special guests Santa Claus and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer will make an appearance, delighting children and adults alike. The evening will be hosted by Sean Stellato, creating an unforgettable kickoff to the holiday season.

Refreshments will include eggnog from H.P. Hood, clam chowder from Joe's Waterfront, baked goods from Drakes Cakes, coffee from New England Coffee, and hot chocolate and cookies from the Boston Marriott Long Wharf.  Visit the LEGO Discovery Center Boston table for a seasonal LEGO build and more!

Other 2024 holiday celebrations hosted by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department include the lighting of the ship in Martin’s Park at the Children’s Wharf Harborwalk on November 30, and the Boston Common tree lighting followed by the lighting of the trees on Commonwealth Avenue Mall on December 5. 

The arrival of Boston’s official 2024 holiday tree from Nova Scotia will be celebrated on Boston Common at approximately 11 a.m. on November 26. This year’s tree is a 30-year-old, 45-foot-tall white spruce donated by Liz and Hugh Ryan of Mattie Settlement, Nova Scotia. 

Visit boston.gov/holidaylights for more information about the season’s festivities. To stay up to date with news and events in Boston parks, sign up for our email list at bit.ly/Get-Parks-Emails and follow our social channels @bostonparksdept on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

波士頓市擴張 (SCALE)補助款最高20萬元 12月16日截止收理申請

 

NEW DEADLINE! MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2024 Supplying Capital and Leveraging Education  Business Accelerator Program Grant Application Grant Summary The purpose of the SCALE program is to build businesses’ capacity to more effectively pursue government contracts. The program focuses on industry categories that represent a large share of the City of Boston’s purchases through competitive procurement. SCALE differs from other small business technical assistance programs in that it provides industry-specific technical assistance, business consulting, and capital advisory services. Technical assistance providers focus on capacity building activities, education, and training that is specific to the type of work each business performs. This grant program is a collaboration with the BDC Community Capital Corporation, which will manage and oversee its administration in partnership with technical assistance providers. After grant recipients are selected, BDC Community Capital Corporation and the technical assistance team will work with SCALE participants to develop a plan for utilizing the funding. The goal is to address key challenges that hinder their ability to secure larger institutional contracts or to identify investments that can help their businesses scale. Businesses who are accepted into the SCALE program will receive a grant award of up to $200,000 divided between two disbursements: up to $50k disbursed prior to the recipient entering the 3 to 6 month technical assistance program, and the remainder disbursed to the recipient on the condition that they complete the full SCALE program. The grant program funding, provided by the American Rescue Plan Act, is anticipated to total $5 million and will be disbursed in the beginning of 2025. Important Note: Your business must be located in Boston, MA to qualify.  Session 1 Registration Session 2 Registration APPLY NOW

波士頓第三輪 SPACE 贈款名單出爐 32 家企業合得287.5萬元

            (Boston Orange 編譯) 波士頓市長吳弭 ( Michelle Wu ) 今日 (11月18日) 宣佈，第三輪 “支持受疫情影響社區企業（SPACE）” 贈款，共收到250份申請，其中32 家小企業將合共獲得287.5 萬美元。

SPACE贈款是波士頓市政府動用美國救援計畫法案（ARPA）資金，濟助受新冠病毒疫情影響企業的一項作法，從2022年的第一輪迄今，已共斥資1,020萬美元，支持了90多家企業，支付與新租賃協議相關的費用。

前2輪的SPACE項目，已共支付730餘萬美元給60多家企業。

吳弭市長表示：「過去這幾年，這筆贈款計畫改變了許多人的生活，為社區帶來了活力，並改變了波士頓的經濟格局。我們致力於為小型企業提供關鍵支持，讓波士頓成為每個人的家園。

這次獲得補助款的企業，共有6大類32家，分別為:

餐飲娛樂類：1 more rep athletics（Roxbury）、Apex Bar and Lounge Inc.（Downtown）、Blue Mountain Jamaican Restaurant, LLC（Mattapan）、Brassica Kitchen and Cafe（Jamaica Plain）、Cha Feo（Downtown）、Cuffs & Collars （Downtown）、Don Tequeño y Doña Arepa（Jamaica Plain）、Eat Pho LLC（Chinatown）、Georgie's Wine Bar（Downtown）、Jenny's Pizza（Charlestown）、Leche y Miel, LLC（South End）、Murl's Kitchen LLC（Dorchester）、The Hummus Shop（Beacon Hill）、Silver Dove Afternoon tea（Downtown） 、SJ's（Downtown）、Sorrel & Lime（Dorchester）。

零售與服務類：Bondij Clothing（Dorchester）、cacao South End, LLC（South End）、Downtown Boston BID（Downtown）、DJ's Market（Dorchester）、Fit to Function（Roslindale）、Ink Source LLC（Roxbury）、Neighborhood Wash （Dorchester）、Noir Essence Studios, LLC（Dorchester）。

媒體與文化類：The Bay State Banner（Roxbury）。

兒童照顧與教育類別：Esther's Garden Childcare Inc.（Dorchester）、Genelys Early Learning Center（Jamaica Plain）。

社區市集類：Hebron Market（Mission Hill）、The Little Cocoa Bean Company（Jamaica Plain）。

合作社與特色店類：Nubian Notion（Roxbury）、Rozzie Bound Co-op, Inc.（Roslindale）。

SPACE 贈款計畫由市長辦公室與經濟機會與包容辦公室攜手承辦，旨在幫助小企業進商業區開張新店面，為波士頓市帶來活力，縮小種族財富差距。在所有的獲得贈款者中，有 34 家企業已開門運營，30 家已簽署租約，其餘企業正在進行租約談判。

經濟機會與包容長Segun Idowu 表示：「第三輪補助金得主都是充滿活力的企業，將為市中心和社區帶來正面影響。這些企業展現了創造力和創業精神，波士頓將受益於它們的成長」。

資金之外，波士頓市政府還為獲得補助企業提供全方位服務，包括租約談判、會計、稅務、合規、行銷和員工持股計畫等，以確保企業長期成功。另外有大波士頓商會、麻州相關產業協會（AIM）和麻州零售商協會（RAM）提供免費會員資格，當地金融機構如波士頓地方發展公司和多切斯特灣經濟發展公司提供資源，房東也為部分企業提供了租戶裝修貢獻。

即將在唐人街開業的Eat Pho 餐廳老闆Tran Le 表示：「非常感謝市政府的支持。SPACE 贈款將幫助我們打造一個凝聚社區、支持本地就業並增添美食活力的空間。」即將在多切斯特開設新現代活動空間Sorrel & Lime 的老闆Kurt Mclaughlin 也表達了衷心的感謝。