The Office of Business Development (OBD) provides entrepreneurs and existing businesses with access to financial and technical resources. OBD also supports the nationally recognized Boston Main Streets program, designed to promote the continued revitalization of the City’s neighborhood commercial districts through public/private partnerships.

Mayor Celebrates 2009 BMS Annual Awards Night On Wednesday, May 19, 2010, Mayor Menino honored close to 40 community members for their contribution to Boston Main Streets...read more Read More »

Historic Eustis Street Fire House in Dudley Square to Benefit from 2M Renovation On Saturday, May 15, 2010, Mayor Menino and Historic Boston Incorporated marked the beginning of a $2 million renovation of the historic Eustis Street Fire House in Roxbury... Read More »

Programs and Services - Find out about a variety of programs designed to assist small businesses.

Property Locator - Browse a database of available commercial space throughout Boston.

Boston Main Streets - a nationally recognized program designed to promote the continued revitalization of the City’s neighborhood commercial districts through public/private partnerships.

Reports and Data - commercial trends, reports, and online forms.