Established in 1998, the Office of Business Development provides entrepreneurs and existing businesses in Boston's neighborhoods access to financial and technical resources. The Office offers a full range of services -- from financial and referral services to business facade improvement -- ensuring that each business owner receives the support he or she needs to succeed.

The Office also supports the work of Boston Main Streets, a program devoted to revitalizing Boston's neighborhood commercial districts, and the work of the Boston Business Assistance Center. The Boston Business Assistance Center offers small businesses access to City resources as well as to programs and services provided by City of Boston Technical Assistance partners, lending institutions, community organizations, and state and federal agencies.

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Neighborhood Restaurant Initiative
an initiative designed to facillitate the opening of full-service restaurants in the city's commercial districts. This initiative provides a menu of resources ranging from assistance with licensing and permitting, to marketing and design. Financing up to $100,000 is also available to qualified projects. Through this initiative, the City is promoting stronger commercial districts and helping to create opportunites for entrepreneurs, as well as for residents through job creation and enhanced retail services .

View the Neighborhood Restaurant brochure

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View upcoming business events and workshops on the city calendar's Business Events section.

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Commercial Space for Lease Finder
If you have commercial space to lease, or are looking for commercial space, consider using this free service. In addition to street front properties in commercial areas, the Commercial Space Finder provides exposure for properties often difficult to find and to lease, such as upper floor back office spaces or basement work and storage areas.