Office of Economic Opportunity and Inclusion
@oeoi.boston.gov
Official Bluesky account of the Mayor's Office of Economic Opportunity and Inclusion. We help businesses launch, grow, and thrive in the City of Boston.
https://www.boston.gov/government/cabinets/economic-opportunity-and-inclusion
https://www.boston.gov/government/cabinets/economic-opportunity-and-inclusion
Yesterday, the Boston Licensing Board approved five applications from beer and wine licensees upgrading to non-transferable all alcoholic beverages licenses!
Read the press release: https://www.boston.gov/news/city-boston-licensing-board-approves-first-five-liquor-upgrades-beer-and-wine-licensees
Read the press release: https://www.boston.gov/news/city-boston-licensing-board-approves-first-five-liquor-upgrades-beer-and-wine-licensees
January 30, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Yesterday, the Boston Licensing Board approved five applications from beer and wine licensees upgrading to non-transferable all alcoholic beverages licenses!
Read the press release: https://www.boston.gov/news/city-boston-licensing-board-approves-first-five-liquor-upgrades-beer-and-wine-licensees
Read the press release: https://www.boston.gov/news/city-boston-licensing-board-approves-first-five-liquor-upgrades-beer-and-wine-licensees
Join Startup Boston and the City of Boston this Friday, 1/30 for our next Dealflow Mixer, bringing together pre-seed and seed-stage founders building product-based startups and investors actively backing product-driven companies.
Learn more and request an invite: https://luma.com/pmf2zgkf
Learn more and request an invite: https://luma.com/pmf2zgkf
January 27, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Join Startup Boston and the City of Boston this Friday, 1/30 for our next Dealflow Mixer, bringing together pre-seed and seed-stage founders building product-based startups and investors actively backing product-driven companies.
Learn more and request an invite: https://luma.com/pmf2zgkf
Learn more and request an invite: https://luma.com/pmf2zgkf
This week, the Federal Trade Commission and its partners will host a range of events as part of Identity Theft Awareness Week.
View free events and resources: ftc.gov/IDTheftWeek
Learn how the City's Office of Consumer Affairs can help you: boston.gov/consumer-affairs.
View free events and resources: ftc.gov/IDTheftWeek
Learn how the City's Office of Consumer Affairs can help you: boston.gov/consumer-affairs.
January 26, 2026 at 8:01 PM
This week, the Federal Trade Commission and its partners will host a range of events as part of Identity Theft Awareness Week.
View free events and resources: ftc.gov/IDTheftWeek
Learn how the City's Office of Consumer Affairs can help you: boston.gov/consumer-affairs.
View free events and resources: ftc.gov/IDTheftWeek
Learn how the City's Office of Consumer Affairs can help you: boston.gov/consumer-affairs.
Contractors seeking architectural and design service contracts are encouraged to attend upcoming ReStore Boston Informational Sessions hosted by the Office of Small Business on Monday, 1/26 at 11 am (Architecture) and 1 pm (Graphic Design).
🔗 Register: boston.gov/restore
🔗 Register: boston.gov/restore
January 24, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Contractors seeking architectural and design service contracts are encouraged to attend upcoming ReStore Boston Informational Sessions hosted by the Office of Small Business on Monday, 1/26 at 11 am (Architecture) and 1 pm (Graphic Design).
🔗 Register: boston.gov/restore
🔗 Register: boston.gov/restore
Join Startup Boston and the City of Boston for our next Dealflow Mixer, bringing together pre-seed and seed-stage founders building product-based startups and investors actively backing product-driven companies.
Learn more and request an invite: https://luma.com/pmf2zgkf
Learn more and request an invite: https://luma.com/pmf2zgkf
January 22, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Join Startup Boston and the City of Boston for our next Dealflow Mixer, bringing together pre-seed and seed-stage founders building product-based startups and investors actively backing product-driven companies.
Learn more and request an invite: https://luma.com/pmf2zgkf
Learn more and request an invite: https://luma.com/pmf2zgkf
Contractors seeking architectural and design service contracts are encouraged to attend upcoming ReStore Boston Informational Sessions hosted by the Office of Small Business on Monday, 1/26 at 11 am (Architecture) and 1 pm (Graphic Design).
🔗 Register: boston.gov/restore
🔗 Register: boston.gov/restore
January 22, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Contractors seeking architectural and design service contracts are encouraged to attend upcoming ReStore Boston Informational Sessions hosted by the Office of Small Business on Monday, 1/26 at 11 am (Architecture) and 1 pm (Graphic Design).
🔗 Register: boston.gov/restore
🔗 Register: boston.gov/restore
Boston restaurateurs—Join the City of Boston's Office of Small Business and Licensing Board for an interactive open house and networking event at the TriMark Innovation Center on Monday, February 9!
Learn more and register for this event at boston.gov/trimark-event
Learn more and register for this event at boston.gov/trimark-event
January 21, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Boston restaurateurs—Join the City of Boston's Office of Small Business and Licensing Board for an interactive open house and networking event at the TriMark Innovation Center on Monday, February 9!
Learn more and register for this event at boston.gov/trimark-event
Learn more and register for this event at boston.gov/trimark-event
Ideas in Action is the City of Boston's Participatory Budgeting initiative, where residents can decide how to spend a part of the City's budget.
You can VOTE for the projects that will have the biggest impact on YOUR community until February 15th.
Learn more and vote at boston.gov/participate
You can VOTE for the projects that will have the biggest impact on YOUR community until February 15th.
Learn more and vote at boston.gov/participate
January 20, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Ideas in Action is the City of Boston's Participatory Budgeting initiative, where residents can decide how to spend a part of the City's budget.
You can VOTE for the projects that will have the biggest impact on YOUR community until February 15th.
Learn more and vote at boston.gov/participate
You can VOTE for the projects that will have the biggest impact on YOUR community until February 15th.
Learn more and vote at boston.gov/participate
This Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we recommit to creating a more Beloved Community that ensures everyone has the opportunity to thrive in Boston.
#MLKday #MLKJr #CityOfBoston #Boston
#MLKday #MLKJr #CityOfBoston #Boston
January 19, 2026 at 2:03 PM
This Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we recommit to creating a more Beloved Community that ensures everyone has the opportunity to thrive in Boston.
#MLKday #MLKJr #CityOfBoston #Boston
#MLKday #MLKJr #CityOfBoston #Boston
We’re excited to announce our new Catering Accelerator Program led by Prepshift!
This eight-week program is designed specifically for Boston restaurant owners looking to scale the catering side of their existing food business.
Learn more and apply: boston.gov/catering-accelerator
This eight-week program is designed specifically for Boston restaurant owners looking to scale the catering side of their existing food business.
Learn more and apply: boston.gov/catering-accelerator
January 12, 2026 at 4:02 PM
We’re excited to announce our new Catering Accelerator Program led by Prepshift!
This eight-week program is designed specifically for Boston restaurant owners looking to scale the catering side of their existing food business.
Learn more and apply: boston.gov/catering-accelerator
This eight-week program is designed specifically for Boston restaurant owners looking to scale the catering side of their existing food business.
Learn more and apply: boston.gov/catering-accelerator
Beginning this Wednesday, January 7 through Wednesday, March 18, the Licensing Board will host virtual Liquor License Application Office Hours every other Wednesday from 3 pm to 5 pm.
Learn more and register for office hours at boston.gov/licensing
Learn more and register for office hours at boston.gov/licensing
January 5, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Beginning this Wednesday, January 7 through Wednesday, March 18, the Licensing Board will host virtual Liquor License Application Office Hours every other Wednesday from 3 pm to 5 pm.
Learn more and register for office hours at boston.gov/licensing
Learn more and register for office hours at boston.gov/licensing
We are excited to share our latest newsletter featuring news, updates, and important information from our Cabinet.
View our most recent newsletter: https://conta.cc/3MqWJLc
Subscribe to our monthly newsletter: https://visitor.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?m=5mzahkhbb&p=oi
View our most recent newsletter: https://conta.cc/3MqWJLc
Subscribe to our monthly newsletter: https://visitor.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?m=5mzahkhbb&p=oi
December 22, 2025 at 8:02 PM
We are excited to share our latest newsletter featuring news, updates, and important information from our Cabinet.
View our most recent newsletter: https://conta.cc/3MqWJLc
Subscribe to our monthly newsletter: https://visitor.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?m=5mzahkhbb&p=oi
View our most recent newsletter: https://conta.cc/3MqWJLc
Subscribe to our monthly newsletter: https://visitor.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?m=5mzahkhbb&p=oi
Condé Nast Traveler has named Boston one of the best cities to eat in 2026, recognizing the city for its global flavors, waterfront dining, and having more neighborhood action than ever.
https://www.cntraveler.com/story/best-places-to-eat-in-2026
https://www.cntraveler.com/story/best-places-to-eat-in-2026
December 19, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Condé Nast Traveler has named Boston one of the best cities to eat in 2026, recognizing the city for its global flavors, waterfront dining, and having more neighborhood action than ever.
https://www.cntraveler.com/story/best-places-to-eat-in-2026
https://www.cntraveler.com/story/best-places-to-eat-in-2026
Join the Boston Tax Help Coalition for a free, virtual workshop for gig workers, freelancers, and small business owners on 1/14. Learn about City of Boston resources and if you qualify for free tax preparation services.
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December 11, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Join the Boston Tax Help Coalition for a free, virtual workshop for gig workers, freelancers, and small business owners on 1/14. Learn about City of Boston resources and if you qualify for free tax preparation services.
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Happy Small Business Saturday, Boston!
This Small Business Saturday, shop at local stores, dine at neighborhood restaurants, and encourage friends, family, and neighbors to do the same.
This Small Business Saturday, shop at local stores, dine at neighborhood restaurants, and encourage friends, family, and neighbors to do the same.
November 29, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Happy Small Business Saturday, Boston!
This Small Business Saturday, shop at local stores, dine at neighborhood restaurants, and encourage friends, family, and neighbors to do the same.
This Small Business Saturday, shop at local stores, dine at neighborhood restaurants, and encourage friends, family, and neighbors to do the same.
Join us for our next event with Startup Boston on 12/3 where founders and startup leaders will share how they’ve learned to design their year for impact.
Learn more and register: https://startupboston.registration.goldcast.io/events/da87f80a-93a4-43b2-a6b2-bb8f0374dff5
Learn more and register: https://startupboston.registration.goldcast.io/events/da87f80a-93a4-43b2-a6b2-bb8f0374dff5
November 25, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Join us for our next event with Startup Boston on 12/3 where founders and startup leaders will share how they’ve learned to design their year for impact.
Learn more and register: https://startupboston.registration.goldcast.io/events/da87f80a-93a4-43b2-a6b2-bb8f0374dff5
Learn more and register: https://startupboston.registration.goldcast.io/events/da87f80a-93a4-43b2-a6b2-bb8f0374dff5
The 29th Annual Enchanted Trolley Tour will take place on Saturday, December 6 and Sunday, December 7, and will visit 16 neighborhoods across Boston!
Learn more about the Mayor's Enchanted Trolley Tour at boston.gov/enchanted-trolley
Learn more about the Mayor's Enchanted Trolley Tour at boston.gov/enchanted-trolley
November 21, 2025 at 3:02 PM
The 29th Annual Enchanted Trolley Tour will take place on Saturday, December 6 and Sunday, December 7, and will visit 16 neighborhoods across Boston!
Learn more about the Mayor's Enchanted Trolley Tour at boston.gov/enchanted-trolley
Learn more about the Mayor's Enchanted Trolley Tour at boston.gov/enchanted-trolley
Your favorite Boston business could be on this stage next year as a Legacy Business Award winner!
Nominate your favorite longstanding business for a Legacy Business Award before the deadline (11:59 pm tonight!) at Boston.gov/legacy
Nominate your favorite longstanding business for a Legacy Business Award before the deadline (11:59 pm tonight!) at Boston.gov/legacy
October 31, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Your favorite Boston business could be on this stage next year as a Legacy Business Award winner!
Nominate your favorite longstanding business for a Legacy Business Award before the deadline (11:59 pm tonight!) at Boston.gov/legacy
Nominate your favorite longstanding business for a Legacy Business Award before the deadline (11:59 pm tonight!) at Boston.gov/legacy
The City of Boston's Legacy Business Program is now accepting nominations for the 4th Annual Legacy Business Awards!
To be eligible, businesses must have been in business in Boston for at least 10 years.
Learn more and nominate your favorite business at boston.gov/legacy
To be eligible, businesses must have been in business in Boston for at least 10 years.
Learn more and nominate your favorite business at boston.gov/legacy
October 7, 2025 at 3:20 PM
The City of Boston's Legacy Business Program is now accepting nominations for the 4th Annual Legacy Business Awards!
To be eligible, businesses must have been in business in Boston for at least 10 years.
Learn more and nominate your favorite business at boston.gov/legacy
To be eligible, businesses must have been in business in Boston for at least 10 years.
Learn more and nominate your favorite business at boston.gov/legacy
Join the City of Boston for the 25th Annual Boston Gospel Fest on Sunday, August 31 at Leader Bank Pavilion headlined by gospel legend John P. Kee!
Learn more and get free tickets at: www.boston.gov/calendar/25t...
Learn more and get free tickets at: www.boston.gov/calendar/25t...
August 21, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Join the City of Boston for the 25th Annual Boston Gospel Fest on Sunday, August 31 at Leader Bank Pavilion headlined by gospel legend John P. Kee!
Learn more and get free tickets at: www.boston.gov/calendar/25t...
Learn more and get free tickets at: www.boston.gov/calendar/25t...
Liquor License Application Office Hours hosted by the City of Boston's Licensing Board will take place bi-weekly on Wednesdays from 3 pm to 5 pm this fall beginning on Wednesday, September 10.
Learn more and register at: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Learn more and register at: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
August 12, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Liquor License Application Office Hours hosted by the City of Boston's Licensing Board will take place bi-weekly on Wednesdays from 3 pm to 5 pm this fall beginning on Wednesday, September 10.
Learn more and register at: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Learn more and register at: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Congratulations to the 2025 SCALE Program Grant Recipients! 🎉
Today, Mayor Michelle Wu announced the 27 businesses participating in the City of Boston’s Supplying Capital and Leveraging Education (SCALE) Program.
Learn more about the SCALE Program at boston.gov/scale-program
Today, Mayor Michelle Wu announced the 27 businesses participating in the City of Boston’s Supplying Capital and Leveraging Education (SCALE) Program.
Learn more about the SCALE Program at boston.gov/scale-program
August 5, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Congratulations to the 2025 SCALE Program Grant Recipients! 🎉
Today, Mayor Michelle Wu announced the 27 businesses participating in the City of Boston’s Supplying Capital and Leveraging Education (SCALE) Program.
Learn more about the SCALE Program at boston.gov/scale-program
Today, Mayor Michelle Wu announced the 27 businesses participating in the City of Boston’s Supplying Capital and Leveraging Education (SCALE) Program.
Learn more about the SCALE Program at boston.gov/scale-program
Residents, neighbors, and visitors shopped with local vendors and small businesses, biked and walked along car-free streets, and came together to celebrate the neighborhood of Roxbury.
Learn more about Open Streets and view upcoming events at boston.gov/openstreets
Learn more about Open Streets and view upcoming events at boston.gov/openstreets
July 17, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Residents, neighbors, and visitors shopped with local vendors and small businesses, biked and walked along car-free streets, and came together to celebrate the neighborhood of Roxbury.
Learn more about Open Streets and view upcoming events at boston.gov/openstreets
Learn more about Open Streets and view upcoming events at boston.gov/openstreets
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Open Streets Roxbury on Saturday along Blue Hill Ave, from Warren Street to Quincy Street!
July 17, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Open Streets Roxbury on Saturday along Blue Hill Ave, from Warren Street to Quincy Street!
Simon Davis performs at this week's Friday Afternoon Concert Series event at Sam Adams Park! 🎶
Presented by the City of Boston and Berklee College of Music, this weekly summer series features some of the best emerging talent in Boston’s music scene.
🔗 boston.gov/friday-after...
Presented by the City of Boston and Berklee College of Music, this weekly summer series features some of the best emerging talent in Boston’s music scene.
🔗 boston.gov/friday-after...
July 17, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Simon Davis performs at this week's Friday Afternoon Concert Series event at Sam Adams Park! 🎶
Presented by the City of Boston and Berklee College of Music, this weekly summer series features some of the best emerging talent in Boston’s music scene.
🔗 boston.gov/friday-after...
Presented by the City of Boston and Berklee College of Music, this weekly summer series features some of the best emerging talent in Boston’s music scene.
🔗 boston.gov/friday-after...