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WEBOS Networking Mixer

Looking to connect with women entrepreneurs in the Boston area?

October 3, 2025
  • 6:00pm - 8:30pm
  • 500 Harrison Ave Suite 108
    Boston, MA 02118
  • Contact:
    Hali Smith
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    South End
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-10-03T18:00:00 - 2025-10-03T20:30:00

Join us for a networking dinner for women-owned small business owners featuring a brief fireside chat with Jane Doe, Serial Entrepreneur, followed by open networking.

Register Here

 

Officer directions: Tech Superpowers is located at 500 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA, with two entrance options. The first is via our main parking lot, located at 474 Harrison Ave. Parking is $10 per hour and $5 for each additional hour, to a max of $30. The main lobby can be entered from the parking lot using the sliding doors on the left, with the TSP space at the end of the hallway.

 

If coming via Lyft, Uber, or taxi, you may use the 500 Harrison Ave address and enter through the walkway down to the main courtyard — look for the large painted “500” on the wall. Walk down the ramp to the main courtyard and enter through the sliding doors in front of you, with the TSP space at the end of the hallway. Looking forward to connecting.

October 3, 2025
  • 6:00pm - 8:30pm
  • 500 Harrison Ave Suite 108
    Boston, MA 02118
  • Contact:
    Hali Smith
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    South End
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-10-03T18:00:00 - 2025-10-03T20:30:00

Resumes that Work (In-Person)

September 3, 2025
Event Date2025-09-03T10:00:06 - 2025-09-03T11:00:00

This workshop will help you understand what employers look for in a resume. It covers the layout, content, and how the words you use can increase your chances of getting an interview.

Please note that participation in this workshop will not satisfy any Unemployment Insurance or RESEA requirements.

Register

September 3, 2025
Event Date2025-09-03T10:00:06 - 2025-09-03T11:00:00

IdeaStorm: Crowd-Powered Solutions for Real Challenges

Join Roslindale Main Streets for a workshop focused on crowd sourcing solutions for businesses in and around Roslindale.

September 5, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Roslindale Community Center
    6 Cummins Highway
    Boston, MA 02131
  • Contact:
    Office of Small Business
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roslindale
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-09-05T10:00:00 - 2025-09-05T12:00:00

Have a problem? Does it involve staffing, supply chain, marketing, or something else? Let's try and find a solution for that! We are going to crowd source solutions for businesses in and around Roslindale.

We will do our best to prepare known resources that may be helpful, and Emily Patrick, Senior Neighborhood Business Manager in the City of Boston's Office of Small Business, will be present to connect you with technical assistance or other resources. Plus, we will spend some time brainstorming with each other and hearing from other business owners who may have faced similar challenges and have some suggestions!

Submit a problem and information below, and join us to meet fellow business owners and problem solve together!

Questions? Contact us at manager@roslindale.net.

September 5, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Roslindale Community Center
    6 Cummins Highway
    Boston, MA 02131
  • Contact:
    Office of Small Business
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roslindale
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-09-05T10:00:00 - 2025-09-05T12:00:00

Do I Have a Good Idea for My Startup?

Before you build your product, it’s critical to ask: is there truly a market for it? This session is designed to help first-time founders and aspiring entrepreneurs evaluate whether their startup idea is worth pursuing - and how to take the first steps toward establishing product-market fit.

September 3, 2025
  • 9:00am - 10:00am
  • Virtual
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Shanice Wallace
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-09-03T09:00:00 - 2025-09-03T10:00:00

We’ll walk through practical strategies to help you:

  • Understand what product-market fit actually means
  • Validate if your idea solves a real, urgent problem
  • Talk to potential customers - and ask the right questions
  • Avoid common mistakes that sink early-stage startups

You’ll leave with a clearer roadmap for testing your idea, gathering feedback, and making confident decisions about moving forward.

This session is part of Startup Boston and the City of Boston’s ongoing programming to support first-time founders and early-stage entrepreneurs. Perfect for anyone considering launching a startup or currently validating an early idea.

 

September 3, 2025
  • 9:00am - 10:00am
  • Virtual
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Shanice Wallace
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-09-03T09:00:00 - 2025-09-03T10:00:00

Boston Double Up Food Bucks Kickoff at Nubian Markets

 We invite you to a community celebration for the newest addition to the Double Up Food Bucks Program! 

August 14, 2025
Event Date2025-08-14T16:00:16 - 2025-08-14T18:00:16

Nubian Markets is the sixth location in our network of stores, making fresh produce more affordable for SNAP recipients. The event will include light refreshments, a resources table, and speeches from community leaders. All are welcome to attend! No ID or registration required.

Boston Double Up Food Bucks is a SNAP incentive program funded by the City of Boston and the USDA GusSchumacher Nutrition Incentive Program. You can get 50 percent off fresh fruits and vegetables at participating stores with your EBT card. Use Double Up to bring home more fresh produce today! 

Digital flyer invitation to join the Nubian Market kickoff event on August 14, 2024 from 4-6pm

 

 

August 14, 2025
Event Date2025-08-14T16:00:16 - 2025-08-14T18:00:16

Cofounder Matching: Meet Your Future Founding Team

Looking to connect with like-minded entrepreneurs who could become your next business partner? Join us for structured networking, where you will create new relationships and get one step closer to finding that critical business partner you need on your team.

August 18, 2025
  • 5:30pm - 7:30pm
  • Boston University
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Shanice Wallace
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-08-18T17:30:00 - 2025-08-18T19:30:44
  • ​If you do have a startup idea and are currently looking for a partner-in-crime to help you start or grow a startup- this event is for you!
  • ​If you do not have a startup idea but are looking to join someone at the ground floor- this event is for you!

Cofounder Matching is invite-only to ensure a high-quality event filled with motivated attendees ready to start or join a startup.

While there’s no exact formula for building the perfect founding team or startup, we hope this mixer brings you one step closer.

Hosted by Startup Boston and the City of Boston, this event is the ideal chance to make those essential connections

 

August 18, 2025
  • 5:30pm - 7:30pm
  • Boston University
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Shanice Wallace
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-08-18T17:30:00 - 2025-08-18T19:30:44

Ringer Park Tree Community Meeting

Join us to learn which trees must be removed in order to construct the park improvements.

August 19, 2025
Event Date2025-08-19T18:00:00 - 2025-08-19T20:00:00
August 19, 2025
Event Date2025-08-19T18:00:00 - 2025-08-19T20:00:00

Truths and Tariffs

August 6, 2025
  • 5:30pm - 7:00pm
  • 2300 Washington St
    Boston, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Mayor's Office of Women's Advancement
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-08-06T17:30:00 - 2025-08-06T19:00:00

What really goes into the cost of doing business?

Join us for Truths and Tariffs, a community-centered conversation unpacking the policies, pricing structures, and economic barriers that impact small businesses-especially those led by women and marginalized entrepreneurs. 

August 6, 2025
  • 5:30pm - 7:00pm
  • 2300 Washington St
    Boston, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Mayor's Office of Women's Advancement
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-08-06T17:30:00 - 2025-08-06T19:00:00

ReStore Program Virtual Bidders Conference

This is an informational session for contractors interested in design and architectural services through the Restore Boston program.

August 7, 2025
  • 11:00am - 12:00pm
  • Virtual
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Office of Small Business
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-08-07T11:00:00 - 2025-08-07T12:00:00

Join the Office of Small Business on Thursday, August 7 at 11 am for a Virtual Bidders Conference for the City of Boston Small Business ReStore program. The ReStore program helps eligible businesses and commercial  property owners improve their storefronts by providing financial and design assistance for signage and/or facade renovations.

August 7, 2025
  • 11:00am - 12:00pm
  • Virtual
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Office of Small Business
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-08-07T11:00:00 - 2025-08-07T12:00:00

Skills-First Hiring For A Stronger Life Sciences Workforce

Our event is for industry leaders and HR professionals.

July 16, 2025
  • 3:00pm - 5:00pm
  • LabCentral
    700 Main Street
    Cambridge, MA 02139
  • Contact:
    Thao Le, Events Manager
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-07-16T15:00:00 - 2025-07-16T17:00:00

Join Year Up United, MassBio, and the Life Sciences Career Alliance to discover the business case for skills-first hiring and how it can deliver real ROI for your organization while strengthening your talent pipeline. Hear from innovative employers who are turning strategy into results—and meet our training partners who can help you transform insights into action. Refreshments will be served.

July 16, 2025
  • 3:00pm - 5:00pm
  • LabCentral
    700 Main Street
    Cambridge, MA 02139
  • Contact:
    Thao Le, Events Manager
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-07-16T15:00:00 - 2025-07-16T17:00:00
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