The City of Boston's Small Business team is hosting an in-person workshop on small business financial resources with Eddy Desir from Cambridge Savings Bank on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 from 3 pm to 4:30 pm. This workshop will take place at the Codman Square Branch of the Boston Public Library at 690 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02124.

The City of Boston Licensing Board is hosting virtual office hours addressing the liquor license application process. These office hours take place bi-weekly on Wednesdays at 3 pm starting August 21, 2024.

The number of liquor licenses in the City of Boston is established by Massachusetts General Law. The City of Boston Licensing Board issues licenses pending availability.

Learn more about the Liquor License Application process at boston.gov/alcohol-license-application

OFFICE HOURS DATES

• Wednesday, September 4, 2024
• Wednesday, September 18, 2024
• Wednesday, October 2, 2024
• Wednesday, October 16, 2024
• Wednesday, October 30, 2024
• Wednesday, November 13, 2024
• Wednesday, December 11, 2024

Join us for an electrifying public conversation at Boston Common, where Tufts University historians Kerri Greenidge and Kendra T. Field will delve into the untold histories of the African Diaspora in New England. Moderated by Kyera Singleton, the dynamic director of the Royall House and Slave Quarters, this event titled “Black Lives, Black Stories, Our History: The African Diaspora and New England” promises to illuminate the rich and often overlooked narratives that have shaped the region.

Greenidge and Fields, both renowned for their pathbreaking work on abolitionism, the early civil rights movement, family history, popular memory, and the profound impact of slavery in New England, will introduce innovative public scholarship that challenges and expands our understanding of the past. This engaging panel will spark dialogue and offer fresh perspectives on the enduring legacy of Black history in New England. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with groundbreaking historians who are redefining our understanding of the region’s history.

Join the City of Boston’s Office of Small Business on Tuesday, August 27 at 9 a.m. for a workshop for Black-owned businesses to network featuring a presentation from TLE Consulting. This workshop will take place at The Great Hall located at 6 Norfolk Street, Boston, MA 02124.

In this workshop, you will learn:

• How a mortgage works and how to get one
• How a credit score affects your ability to get a loan
• What the hidden costs are to buying a home
• How much do you need to save for a down payment
• Where you can get free resources to make the process easier.

Fortunately, a credit score doesn’t depend on how much money you have; it only depends on your ability to follow some basic rules. In this workshop, you can learn:

• the formula to increase your credit score
• how to read a credit report, and
• how to start working one-on-one with a financial coach!

Fortunately, a credit score doesn’t depend on how much money you have; it only depends on your ability to follow some basic rules. In this workshop, you can learn:

• the formula to increase your credit score
• how to read a credit report, and
• how to start working one-on-one with a financial coach!

We will give an overview of the Boston E-Bikes Incentive Program, and provide updates, including a list of participating bike shops. We will also demonstrate how to submit an application. At the end of the time we will open it to questions.

Cabo Verdean, Portuguese, Traditional Chinese, and Arabic interpretations will be available for this virtual info-session, and the session will be recorded. If you can not attend the session, you can still sign up and receive the recording, along with interpretations.

Presentado por MassHousing. Si está interesado en comprar una casa, este es el lugar para comenzar. En este taller, aprenderás:

• Cómo funciona una hipoteca y cómo obtener una
• Cómo un puntaje de crédito afecta su capacidad para obtener un préstamo
• ¿Cuál es el costo inicial de comprar una casa?
• ¿Cuánto necesita ahorrar para un pago inicial?
• Donde puede obtener recursos gratuitos para facilitar el proceso

Join HarborOne for an interactive hour of diving into saving, budgeting, and credit!