We are excited to share the first monthly newsletter from the Mayor’s Office of Economic Opportunity and Inclusion. Each month moving forward, we plan to share the latest news, upcoming events, and important information from our cabinet.

OEOI GLOBAL AFFAIRS WELCOMED GUANGZHOU DELEGATION

On Monday, August 5, representatives from the Office of Economic Opportunity and Inclusion met with a delegation from Guangzhou, headed by Vice Mayor Chen Jie.

The discussions focused on the potential for economic, trade, and educational cooperation between the two cities—including the possibility of Guangzhou setting up a Trade and Investment Office in Boston. This initiative promises to create new opportunities for collaboration in commerce, technology, healthcare, and education.

HOW TO APPLY FOR A LIQUOR LICENSE IN BOSTON



Is your business interested in applying for a liquor license in Boston? 

Follow along as Shekia Scott, Senior Cannabis Equity Manager, and Corean Reynolds, Director of Nightlife Economy, explain the five steps of the process.

If you have any questions, please contact the Licensing Board at 617-635-4170 or licensingboard@boston.gov. You can also attend the Licensing Board’s virtual Liquor License Application Office Hours every other Wednesday from 3 pm to 5 pm.

Learn more about the application process and register for office hours at boston.gov/alcohol-license-application

DEADLINE APPROACHING FOR SECOND ROUND OF THE RE-FRESH PROGRAM

Last month, the Office of Small Business reopened the Re-FRESH Program application. The Program supports brick and mortar micro food businesses negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The deadline to apply to the Re-FRESH Program is Friday, September 13. 

SMALL BUSINESS

RE-FRESH WORKSHOP SERIES: TAXES AND ACCOUNTING

September 12 | Tobin Community Center | 10 am to 11 am

Join the Office of Small Business for a workshop on Taxes and Accounting led by Velasquez Tax.

SMALL BUSINESS

TALLER SOBRE PLANES DE NEGOCIO

September 16 | Civic Pavilion | 10 am to 1 pm

Únase a la Oficina de Pequeñas Empresas de la Ciudad de Boston para un taller sobre cómo crear un plan de negocios, dirigido por Revby. 

LICENSING

LIQUOR LICENSE PUBLIC WEBINAR 

September 30 | Virtual | 4 pm to 5 pm

Join the Office of Economic Opportunity and Inclusion for a webinar on the state's recent liquor license legislation. We will discuss the liquor license application process and our plans to support small businesses.

BAY STATE BANNER

City grant aims to Re-FRESH local food industry

New city funding to 66 local restaurants and food industry businesses aims to bolster an industry that faced unique challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. [READ MORE]

BOSTON CITY COUNCIL

Post Audit: Government Accountability, Transparency, and Accessibility on August 29, 2024

On August 29, the Office of Economic Opportunity and Inclusion participated in a City Council Hearing on the distribution of local, state, and federal grants to small businesses. [WATCH THE HEARING]

BOSTON GLOBE

Bill to add 225 new liquor licenses in Boston poised to pass Legislature this week

Massachusetts Democratic leaders unveiled a deal Tuesday that would dramatically expand the number of liquor licenses in Boston, agreeing to add 225 new permits over three years, including many in the city’s underserved neighborhoods. [READ MORE]

WBUR’S RADIO BOSTON

How Boston’s nightlife director wants to change the city’s sleepy reputation

It's been a year since Corean Reynolds became Boston's first Director of Nightlife Economy. We check in on what she's learned about how to make Boston a more happening city after dark. [LISTEN]

SERVICES | EVENTS | NEWS | DEPARTMENTS

Office of Economic Opportunity and Inclusion

1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02201

econdev@boston.gov

617-635-5729

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