Small Business
Neighborhood Business Managers can provide answers about permitting and licensing, developing a business plan, selecting a location, or other critical business-related matters. Our experts will respond to your inquiry quickly and confidentially.
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Small Business Month
Join us for a month dedicated to Boston's small businesses! Throughout May 2025, the Mayor's Office of Small Business invites you to participate in a series of engaging events and programs celebrating Small Business Month.
All Small Business Month events will celebrate and support the small business ecosystem of Boston. Highlights include:
- Small Business Resource Fair | Thursday, May 8 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. | Dot House Health
- Small Business Solutions Technical Assistance Consultation Hours | Friday, May 9 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Virtual
- Legacy Business Awards | Tuesday, June 3 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. | Calderwood Pavilion
SMALL BUSINESS MONTH EVENTS AND WORKSHOPS
EventsHow We Define Small Business
The purpose of the Small Business Report is to provide the City of Boston with a roadmap of actionable strategies to support the vitality of the city’s small businesses, while also offering comprehensive insights to support implementation and execution of current and new policies and programs to support Boston’s entrepreneurs.
Programs and Services
Programs and ServicesThrough a community nomination process, the Legacy Business program celebrates and supports 30 longstanding businesses each year. Once a business has been designated as a Legacy Business, they receive targeted technical assistance with a focus on succession planning and employee ownership.
Main Streets launched in Boston with the creation of the Roslindale Village Main Street organization in 1983. Presently, the Office of Small Business oversees a network of 20 independent nonprofit Main Streets organizations across the city and uses a comprehensive revitalization approach to create, build, and sustain healthy commercial districts.
The Mobile Enterprise Program offers support and assistance to entrepreneurs looking to start or grow their food truck, push cart, or other non-static businesses.
The Outdoor Dining Program facilitates permitting and technical assistance for restaurants seeking to add outdoor dining areas and patios.
ReStore Boston helps eligible businesses and commercial property owners improve their storefronts by providing financial and design assistance for signage and facade renovations.
The Technical Assistance program pairs aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners with consultants and subject matter experts to address areas of concern on a project basis. They are designed to provide business owners with the tools needed to start, strengthen, or expand their business.
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Office hoursMonday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
