Join the Office of Small Business for an Outdoor Dining Workshop at Egleston Square Main Street on Thursday, March 6, 2025 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Learn more about the 2025 Outdoor Dining Program and application guidelines.

The City of Boston's Outdoor Dining Program application is now open for the 2025 Outdoor Dining season which takes place from May 1, 2025 through October 31, 2025. Restaurants interested in participating are encouraged to refer to the 2025 Outdoor Dining Program Application Guide for detailed preparation steps and required documents prior to applying for the program.

Unase a la Oficina para Pequeñas Empresas de la ciudad de Boston para una sesión informativa de apoyo y recursos empresariales organizada en español, el lunes 10 de marzo de 10:00 a.m. a 1:00 p.m. en Gloria’s Beauty Center.

Se anima a asistir propietarios de pequeñas empresas, aspirantes a empresarios y miembros de la comunidad interesados en recursos empresariales.

Join the City of Boston's Office of Small Business for a business support and resource information session, hosted in Spanish, on Monday, March 10, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Gloria’s Beauty Center.

Small Business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs, and community members interested in business resources are encouraged to attend.

Join the Boston Park Rangers for a snowshoeing tour around Boston’s historic Franklin Park. Snowshoeing is a fun and healthy way to enjoy the outdoors and further explore The Emerald Necklace in the winter. Park Rangers will demonstrate and instruct all the snowshoeing basics. Then, you'll be led on an hour-long guided tour, where we will uncover some of the plants and wildlife that thrive in the wintry New England environment.

• Meeting Location: William J. Devine Golf Course parking lot --1 Circuit Dr. Boston, MA 02121
• A limited supply of snowshoes will be available for use during the event. 
• Please dress accordingly and be prepared for winter weather conditions
• For ages 12+
• In the event that we are unable to snowshoe, the program will be conducted as a walking tour

For more information visit the Boston Park Rangers homepage.

Join the Boston Park Rangers for a snowshoeing tour around Boston’s historic Franklin Park. Snowshoeing is a fun and healthy way to enjoy the outdoors and further explore The Emerald Necklace in the winter. Park Rangers will demonstrate and instruct all the snowshoeing basics. Then, you'll be led on an hour-long guided tour, where we will uncover some of the plants and wildlife that thrive in the wintry New England environment.

• Meeting Location: William J. Devine Golf Course parking lot --1 Circuit Dr. Boston, MA 02121
• A limited supply of snowshoes will be available for use during the event. 
• Please dress accordingly and be prepared for winter weather conditions
• For ages 12+
• In the event that we are unable to snowshoe, the program will be conducted as a walking tour

For more information visit the Boston Park Rangers homepage.

Join the City of Boston Licensing Board and Office of Small Business for a liquor license information session at the Roslindale Branch of the Boston Public Library on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Business owners looking to apply for a liquor license or learn about the state's 2024 liquor license legislation are encouraged to attend these sessions. Gain insights into the liquor license application process, ask questions, and discover resources and support provided by the Office of Small Business and Licensing Board.

For any questions regarding liquor license information sessions, please contact the Office of Small Business at smallbiz@boston.gov. 

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Join the City of Boston Licensing Board and Office of Small Business for a liquor license information session at Codman Square Health Center on Thursday, February 20, 2025 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

Business owners looking to apply for a liquor license or learn about the state's 2024 liquor license legislation are encouraged to attend these sessions. Gain insights into the liquor license application process, ask questions, and discover resources and support provided by the Office of Small Business and Licensing Board.

For any questions regarding liquor license information sessions, please contact the Office of Small Business at smallbiz@boston.gov. 

This week, join us at Dunkins for our regular Coffee Hours to chat with the Office of Police Accountability and Transparency Executive Director, Evandro C. Carvalho

As always, our coffee hours are designed to provide communication channels for residents to learn more about our office. Ask any questions you may have, and learn more about the important work we do in the community. Whether you're curious about our initiatives or just want to chat, we hope to see you there!

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