Join the City of Boston's Office of Small Business and Licensing Board for a workshop focused on the specifics of applying for a new liquor license.

Join South Boston Branch Library and Boston’s Zero Waste Team as we guide participants through an interactive workshop to discover the lifecycle of a piece of clothing.

This is an in-person event. Registration is required.

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This workshop is inspired by the pedagogy of the Climate Fresk (an interactive workshop that teaches the IPCC Climate report). Launched in 2021, Textiles UnTangled was created by Green Donut. 

Join the Office of Small Business and Lawyers for Civil Rights for a virtual workshop on workers' rights and empowerment on Thursday, November 7, 2024 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

No matter your budget, you can invest your money and help it grow!

Join this virtual workshop to learn the basics of financial investing, different types of investments, and what to consider when planning for the future including: 

• Investing vs. Saving
• Inflation
• Compound interest
• Stocks and bonds
• Understanding the risks
• Investing with impact

This webinar will be facilitated by the Massachusetts Restaurant Association and co-hosted by regulators from the Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission and the Licensing Board for the City of Boston. This webinar will provide an overview of the liquor license application process from beginning to end. Regulators will also talk about common application pitfalls to avoid, and applicants will be able to ask their questions about the process.

Please contact the City of Boston Licensing Board with any questions you may have at 617-635-4170 or licensingboard@boston.gov. You are also encouraged to visit the Licensing Board at 1 City Hall Square, Room 809, Boston, MA 02201.

La Oficina de Pequeñas Empresas de la Ciudad de Boston te invita a participar en un Taller de Administración Financiera en español, liderado por LEAF.

En este taller, aprenderás estrategias para gestionar las finanzas de tu negocio de manera más eficiente.

Animamos a los propietarios de pequeñas empresas y a los emprendedores que quieran establecer su negocio en Boston a unirse al taller.

The Small Business Resource Fair will take place on Wednesday, October 16 at The Great Hall in Codman Square from 3:30 pm to 7:30 pm.

Join us for an afternoon filled with valuable information and networking opportunities for new and experienced small business owners.

This free, drop-in style event is a great chance to connect with fellow entrepreneurs and speak directly with city departments that work with small businesses everyday. 

City representatives from the departments listed below will be available to share resources and answer questions related to starting, building, and growing a business in Boston.

City of Boston Departments:

• Age Strong
• City Clerk/Business Certification
• Environment
• Food Justice
• Food Trucks
• Immigrant Advancement
• Inspectional Services
• Technical Assistance
• Licensing
• Outdoor Dining
• ReStore
• Small Business
• Streets
• Supplier and Workforce Diversity
• Workers Rights

Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this event is perfect for anyone doing business in Boston. Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable insights and make meaningful connections.

Light refreshments will be provided. Pre-registration is greatly appreciated.

The City of Boston’s Office of Small Business and participating Main Streets organizations are hosting four liquor license information sessions across different Boston neighborhoods throughout October.

• Thursday, October 10: Dorchester Info Session at Dorchester Bay Economic Development, 594 Columbia Road, Boston, MA 02125 from 2:00pm to 3:00 pm
• Thursday, October 17: Hyde Park/Mattapan Info Session at Voltage Park Event Center, 1260 River Street, Hyde Park, MA 02136 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
• Thursday, October 24: JP/Roslindale/West Roxbury Info Session at TBD from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
• Thursday, October 31: Roxbury/South End Info Session at School Committee Room, Bruce Bolling Building 2300 Washington Street, Roxbury, MA 02119 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Business owners interested in applying for a liquor license or learning more about the new liquor license legislation are encouraged to attend these sessions to learn more about the liquor license application process, and resources and support provided by the Office of Small Business and City of Boston Licensing Board.

The City of Boston’s Office of Small Business and participating Main Streets organizations are hosting four liquor license information sessions across different Boston neighborhoods throughout October.

• Thursday, October 10: Dorchester Info Session at Dorchester Bay Economic Development, 594 Columbia Road, Boston, MA 02125 from 2:00pm to 3:00 pm
• Thursday, October 17: Hyde Park/Mattapan Info Session at Voltage Park Event Center, 1260 River Street, Hyde Park, MA 02136 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
• Thursday, October 24: JP/Roslindale/West Roxbury Info Session at TBD from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
• Thursday, October 31: Roxbury/South End Info Session at School Committee Room, Bruce Bolling Building 2300 Washington Street, Roxbury, MA 02119 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Business owners interested in applying for a liquor license or learning more about the new liquor license legislation are encouraged to attend these sessions to learn more about the liquor license application process, and resources and support provided by the Office of Small Business and City of Boston Licensing Board.