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Dorchester Bay EDC @dbedc.bsky.social · 2d

With a loan from DBEDC, Genelys grew her childcare business and is opening a new center in JP!

“Estamos emocionados de seguir creciendo y brindando un impacto positivo en Jamaica Plain.”

Learn more about #smallbusiness loans: dbedc.org #HispanicHeritageMonth

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Dorchester Bay EDC @dbedc.bsky.social · 13d

Tonight's the night! Our Good Neighbor Sponsors are fueling bold action, innovation and opportunity for all. See you tonight at #StayBold.

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Dorchester Bay EDC @dbedc.bsky.social · 13d

📢 Calling all Massachusetts small business owners!
💭Take this survey and share your experience: survey.alchemer.com/s3/8432466/9...
🎤Your feedback will shape the policies and resources that support small businesses!

@massincpolling.bsky.social

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Dorchester Bay EDC @dbedc.bsky.social · 21d

Lasting change doesn't happen by accident. It takes committed partners like our Community Champion Sponsors!

️Let’s keep building together. Sponsor or get tickets now for Stay Bold on September 25: www.dbedc.org/stay-bold/

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Opportunity Finance Network @oppfinance.bsky.social · 21d

By incorporating energy efficiency into lending strategies, #CDFIs can deliver meaningful value to #smallbiz borrowers, helping them cut costs, build resilience, & thrive in a changing economic & environmental landscape: https://www.ofn.org/blog/helping-small-businesses-save-with-energy-efficiency/

Helping Small Businesses Save with Energy Efficiency

Read OFN's guide for community lenders and CDFIs to unlock cost-saving opportunities and long-term resilience for their borrowers.

www.ofn.org

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Dorchester Bay EDC @dbedc.bsky.social · 23d

💡Hispanic/Latino-owned businesses are powering economic growth in MA — more than 60,000 are now open statewide, a 23% increase in just two years (MA Taxpayers Foundation & Amplify Latinx).

📍DBEDC backs these businesses so that they can stay rooted and grow. #HispanicHeritageMonth

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Dorchester Bay EDC @dbedc.bsky.social · 26d

Eastern Bank and First Citizens Bank are powering Stay Bold 2025 as Quincy Heights Champion Sponsors – investing in Dorchester Bay’s work to provide access for everyone.

Join the action. Become a sponsor. Buy Tickets. www.dbedc.org/stay-bold/

Stay Bold: DBEDC Annual Fundraiser 2025

When: Thursday, September 25, 6pm-9pm Where: More Than Words, 242 E Berkeley Street, Boston Get Tickets Join us for Stay Bold: Dorchester Bay’s annual celebration of art, energy, and unique […]

www.dbedc.org

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Dorchester Bay EDC @dbedc.bsky.social · 26d

Dorchester Bay’s Lanette Johnson just graduated from the Fellowship for Equitable Affordable Housing Development! Lanette is an inaugural member of this barrier-breaking fellowship from Urban Edge @neighborworks.bsky.social OppCo!

Dorchester Bay EDC @dbedc.bsky.social · Sep 5

🌻🌻🌻Nationally celebrated artist Ekua Holmes will keynote Stay Bold on 9/25! Get tickets at staybold.eventbrite.com.

Part of a long line of Roxbury imagemakers, Ekua draws on the spirit of her community to plant seeds of beauty and ignite public art.🌻🌻🌻

Dorchester Bay EDC @dbedc.bsky.social · Sep 2

On Saturday our community came together for the dedication of #NewEditionWay and Boston’s first-ever #NewEditionDay!

Roxbury legends #NewEdition embody the talent, creativity, & cultural power of Boston’s Black community.

CEO @kimberlyrlyle.bsky.social was proud to join this historic day.

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Dorchester Bay EDC @dbedc.bsky.social · Aug 25

“If we didn't have the upfront capital, I don't think we'd be where we are right now.”

DBDC is often the first lender willing to take a chance on a business.

➡️ Read more about how we support #BlackOwnedBusinesses in this @bosbizjournal.bsky.social spotlight:

www.bizjournals.com/boston/news/...

Dorchester Bay EDC @dbedc.bsky.social · Aug 20

Looking for a fresh start? 🌱

The Bridges to Green Jobs training program opens doors to careers in clean energy!

✅ Minimal requirements
✅ Paid, hands-on training
✅ On-going career-readiness support.

Power your future and a greener Boston at www.dbedc.org/bridges-to-g....

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Dorchester Bay EDC @dbedc.bsky.social · Aug 19

🏆 The Uphams Corner Safety Task Force — a partnership between Dorchester Bay and Uphams Corner Main Streets — was honored with the Community Engagement Award for the B2 District at #NationalNightOut!

@mayorwu.boston.gov @wutrain.bsky.social @mid-dorchester.boston.gov @boston.gov

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Dorchester Bay EDC @dbedc.bsky.social · Aug 8

[email protected] has announced funding for the 68 Homes Preservation and Rehabilitation Project—led by Southwest Boston CDC and co-developed with Dorchester Bay Economic Development Corporation:

www.dbedc.org/blog/68-home...

“68 Homes” Secures Critical State Funding to Protect Affordable Housing in Hyde Park and Roslindale

For Immediate Release: Media Contacts: Mary Celeste Brown Southwest Boston CDC 617-364-7300 [email protected] Shira Burns Dorchester Bay EDC [email protected] 617-533-9562 Southwest Boston CDC and Dor...

www.dbedc.org

Dorchester Bay EDC @dbedc.bsky.social · Aug 1

🎉This August we're celebrating the creativity and impact of Black-owned businesses in our community.
This isn't a one-month commitment. Backing Black-owned businesses is what we do year-round.
Tag your favorite Black-owned business!
#BlackBusinessMonth

Dorchester Bay EDC @dbedc.bsky.social · Aug 1

🎉This August we're celebrating the creativity and impact of Black-owned businesses in our community.
This isn't a one-month commitment. Backing Black-owned businesses is what we do year-round.
Tag your favorite Black-owned business!
#BlackBusinessMonth

Dorchester Bay EDC @dbedc.bsky.social · Jul 8

Looking for free resources as a renter, homebuyer, or homeowner? Join @mahahome.bsky.social for their Community Action for Homeownership event on Tuesday, July 15th at 6 PM at the Reggie Lewis Center.

mahahome.org/civicrm/even...

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Dorchester Bay EDC @dbedc.bsky.social · Jul 7

Congratulations to Roxbury's own Duane Osborn, owner of DEO Enterprises and one of the newest recipients of a small business loan from DBEDC!
We believe in investing in the growth of talented entrepreneurs like him. Check out DEO enterprises: deoenterprises.com.

Dorchester Bay EDC @dbedc.bsky.social · Jun 30

On June 28, DBEDC marked a major milestone: the graduation of the first two cohorts of HubHustle, our new, hands-on business accelerator for early-stage entrepreneurs and small contractors in construction. Each graduate walked away with capital and a stronger foundation!

Dorchester Bay EDC @dbedc.bsky.social · Jun 23

"It's incumbent upon every single person in this state to take the housing crisis seriously."

In this compelling @wgbh.org panel, CEO @kimberlyrlyle.bsky.social calls on every single person in MA to be part of the solution to our housing crisis. Watch the panel here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Hi7...

Dorchester Bay EDC @dbedc.bsky.social · Jun 20

Director of Real Estate Susan Chu joined
@lynch.house.gov and national leaders at the Federal Affordable and Public Housing Forum to call for federal action to increase funding for public housing, preserve and modernize existing housing, expand rental assistance, and other urgent priorities.

Congressman Stephen F. Lynch @lynch.house.gov · Jun 18

Please find the link to the livestream of my Federal Affordable and Public Housing forum here -
www.youtube.com/live/DMB2IzF...

Congressman Stephen F. Lynch is live!

YouTube video by Congressman Stephen F. Lynch

www.youtube.com

Dorchester Bay EDC @dbedc.bsky.social · Jun 20

Director of Real Estate Susan Chu joined @lynch.house.gov‬
and national leaders at the Federal Affordable and Public Housing Forum to call for federal action to increase funding for public housing, preserve and modernize existing housing, expand rental assistance, and other urgent priorities.

Dorchester Bay EDC @dbedc.bsky.social · Jun 16

Watch: CEO @kimberlyrlyle.bsky.social testifying at the State House—calling on the Commonwealth to invest boldly in CDFIs, technical assistance, and microlending—key pillars of a thriving small business ecosystem.

Watch her testimony at 1:59:19:
malegislature.gov/Events/Heari...

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Dorchester Bay EDC @dbedc.bsky.social · Jun 13

Director of Real Estate Susan Chu will join this panel on action steps that can be taken at the federal level to support affordable housing. Register: nhsmass.ejoinme.org/MyEvents/Fed...

@lynch.house.gov @cleaver.house.gov @jkriesberg.bsky.social @massinc.bsky.social @poahcommunities.bsky.social

Dorchester Bay EDC @dbedc.bsky.social · Jun 11

Congratulations to Upham's Corner Main Street and the Uphams Corner Safety Task Force for successfully advocating for these sidewalk repairs! Community-led advocacy can create lasting change!

www.dotnews.com/2025/repairs...