The City of Boston's Department of Supplier Diversity and the Office of Small Business are hosting a panel in honor of Black History Month.

The event will take place on Thursday, February 26th from 10 am - 1 pm and will celebrate and uplift the stories of black-owned businesses in the City of Boston. Business owners will speak on their story, struggles, and experiences working in or contracting with the City.

Attendees will have the opportunity for networking. Light refreshments will be served at the conclusion of the panel. 

Panelists include:

• Willie Hicks Jr., President and Owner of Hicks Auto Body

• Alex and Johanna Edwards, Co-Founders of Thumbprint Realty

• Shari Betty, Owner of Golden Key Advisors

• Derick Foster, Owner of Chez-Vous Roller Skating Rink

• Christina David, Owner of David & Associates

REGISTER

Join the Housing Innovation Lab, real estate professionals, lenders, and past and prospective co-purchasers for an evening of learning and networking in support of co-purchasing, a way of making homeownership in Boston more affordable. This is an opportunity to learn about co-purchasing resources, hear success stories from those who have co-purchased, and meet other people interested in co-purchasing. 

The ReStore Boston Program within the Office of Small Business hosts bi-weekly ReStore Office Hours on Mondays from 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. If you have any interest in the ReStore Boston program as a business seeking design support services or as a contractor interested in providing services, we encourage you to attend.

Memory cafés meet at a variety of places, including coffeehouses, museums, or community organizations. Each memory café is different. Some cafés invite guest artists, some offer education about memory changes. And some are just for relaxing and chatting. But, all cafés share one goal — to help guests feel comfortable and to know that they are not alone. Cafés are a place to talk with others who understand what you are going through. You can forget about your limitations and instead focus on your strengths.

West Roxbury Branch of the Boston Public Library

1961 Centre Street, West Roxbury

Meets the second Friday of every month, from 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

For information, contact: Corinne White at 617-635-3745 | corinne.white@boston.gov

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Business certification office hours serve as an info session for businesses interested in being certified. We can answer questions about the certification process. Speak directly with our certification manager and other members of our team — no registration necessary.

The Department of Supplier Diversity certifies businesses as:

• Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs)
• Women Business Enterprises (WBEs)
• Small Business Enterprises (SBEs)
• Small Business Local Enterprises (SLBEs)

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The City of Boston Licensing Board is hosting virtual office hours addressing the liquor license application process. These office hours take place bi-weekly on Wednesdays from 3 pm to 5 pm.

The number of liquor licenses in the City of Boston is established by Massachusetts General Law. The City of Boston Licensing Board issues licenses pending availability.

Learn more about the Liquor License Application process.

View liquor license frequently asked questions.

Kou OSHA (Administrasyon Sekirite ak Sante nan Travay) 10 èdtan nan konstriksyon an bay fòmasyon esansyèl sou sekirite nan espas travay, ki kouvri sijè kle tankou idantifikasyon danje, pwoteksyon kont tonbe, sekirite elektrik, ak ekipman pwoteksyon pèsonèl (PPE). Li fèt pou travayè nivo antre, li ede asire konfòmite avèk estanda OSHA yo, Lwa sou Sekirite Demolisyon ak Konstriksyon Vil Boston an, epi li ankouraje yon anviwònman travay ki pi an sekirite nan endistri konstriksyon an. Chak patisipan ap resevwa kat OSHA 10 la ak yon sètifika pou bay anplwayè yo. Tout travayè nan pwojè konstriksyon ki finanse ak lajan piblik dwe gen yon kat OSHA 10.

Dat: Lendi 6 avril 2026 (8 a.m. - 2 p.m.) ak Madi 7 avril 2026 (8 a.m. - 2 p.m.)

Kote: Sant Kominotè Tobin, 1481 Tremont Street, Roxbury, MA 02120 (Nivo anba)

Lang: Ayisyen

Nòt:

1. Ou dwe patisipe nan toulede jou yo nèt pou resevwa kat OSHA 10 ou a! 
2. Ou dwe yon rezidan Boston pou patisipe nan sesyon fòmasyon sa yo! 

Si ou gen nenpòt kesyon oswa demann, tanpri kontakte Tatiana Begault nan tatiana@masscosh.org

The 10-hour OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) course in construction provides essential workplace safety training, covering key topics such as hazard identification, fall protection, electrical safety, and personal protective equipment (PPE). Designed for entry-level workers, it helps ensure compliance with OSHA standards and promotes a safer work environment in the construction industry. Each participant will receive the OSHA 10 card and a certificate to give to their employer.

Dates: Friday, March 20, 2026 (9 a.m. - 3 p.m.) and Saturday, March 21, 2026 (9 a.m. - 3 p.m.)

Location: MassCOSH Office, 42 Charles Street, Suite D (2nd Floor), Dorchester, MA 02122 

Language: English 

Please Note:

• You must attend both days to receive your OSHA 10 card!
• You must be a Boston resident to participate in these training sessions!

If you have any questions or requests, please contact Tatiana Begault at tatiana@masscosh.org.

El curso de OSHA (Administración de la Salud y Seguridad Ocupacional) de 10 horas en construcción proporciona entrenamiento esencial sobre seguridad en el lugar de trabajo, abarcando temas clave como la identificación de riesgos, la protección contra caídas, la seguridad eléctrica y los equipos de protección individual (EPI o PPE por sus siglas en inglés). Diseñado para trabajadores principiantes, ayuda a garantizar el cumplimiento de la normativa de la OSHA y promueve un entorno de trabajo más seguro en el sector de la construcción. Cada participante recibirá la tarjeta de OSHA 10 y un certificado para entregar a su empleador al término del taller.

Fechas: Viernes 27 de Marzo de 2026 (9 a.m. - 3 p.m.) y sábado 28 de Marzo de 2026 (9 a.m. - 3 p.m.) 

Lugar: Oficina de MassCOSH - 42 Charles Street, Suite D, segundo piso, Boston, MA 02122 

Idioma: Español 

Requisitos: 

• Para participar, debe ser residente de la Ciudad de Boston.
• Debe asistir a ambos días para obtener la tarjeta OSHA 10.

Costo: Gratis, se proveerá almuerzo y algunos refrigerios durante el taller.

Si tiene alguna pregunta o solicitud, comuníquese con Tatiana Begault a tatiana@masscosh.org.

The 10-hour OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) course in construction provides essential workplace safety training, covering key topics such as hazard identification, fall protection, electrical safety, and personal protective equipment (PPE). Designed for entry-level workers, it helps ensure compliance with OSHA standards and promotes a safer work environment in the construction industry. Each participant will receive the OSHA 10 card and a certificate to give to their employer.

Dates: Monday, June 15, 2026 (9 a.m. - 3 p.m.) and Tuesday, June 16, 2025 (9 a.m. - 3 p.m.)

Location: UNITE HERE Local 26 Office - 52 Church Street, Second Floor, Boston, MA 02116

Language: English 

Please Note:

• You must attend both days entirely to receive your OSHA 10 card!
• You must be a Boston resident to participate in these training sessions!

If you have any questions or requests, please contact Tatiana Begault at tatiana@masscosh.org.