Apply for round two of the Re-FRESH Program through September 13
The City of Boston Office of Small Business recently opened the second round of applications for the Re-FRESH Program, which awards grants between $2,000 and $15,000 to brick-and-mortar food businesses negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
On June 21, 2024, BLDC awarded a $150,000 loan to Russ & Mimi’s
Russ & Mimi’s will be a retail shop offering gourmet groceries, fresh prepared foods, wine and beer, and non-alcoholic beverages.
BLDC at Women’s History Month Event for Small Businesses
On Tuesday, March 26th, Bill Nickerson and Gisella Soriano were part of the Women's History Month Panel Discussion.
U.S. Haitian American Chamber event: BLDC loans and BPDA’s Procurement opportunities for diverse businesses
BPDA and BLDC joined the U.S. Haitian American Chamber at a small business financing event.
Roslindale event: BLDC loan program for Boston small businesses
On January 23rd, 2024 the BLDC joined Small Business Strong along with the Roslindale Village Main Streets for a free fair that helped small business owners.
The Boston Globe Features BLDC Funded Hook + Line:
BLDC Borrower , Tom Schlesinger-Guidelli, is certainly making waves with his latest culinary venture, Hook + Line, situated in the lively heart of the Seaport. Recently Hook + Line was featured in The Boston Globe.
Pedaling Prosperity: AXL Cycle Studio Secures BLDC’s $25,000 Loan
“Bill, Gisella, and your organization is an absolute Godsend! You guys have honestly changed my life in so many ways not just professionally, but have also helped me grow as a person and business owner. Truly thank you!"- Toby Boice (Founder of AXL studios)
Boston Flower Company: A blooming success story
The BLDC awarded a $76,000 loan to our new client, Boston Flower Company.
Introduction to Contracts for Small Business Owners Webinar 11/15
Are you a small business owner looking to gain a better understanding of contracts? Whether you're just starting out or seeking to refine your knowledge, our "Intro to Contracts for Small Business Owners" presentation is for you.
Hook+Line: A Rising Star in Boston’s Dining Scene Supported by BLDC
Boston Local Development Corporation, we can proudly recount our involvement with Hook + Line, a vibrant and thriving new restaurant venture. Our organization played a pivotal role in providing essential financial support in the form of a $150,000 loan, which was instrumental in bringing this new restaurant to life. Hook + Line was recently named one of the top ten new restaurants in Boston to eat this fall in the Boston Globe.