Working towards a more equitable, liveable Boston

Welcome to DBEDC

Dorchester Bay Economic Development Corporation works collaboratively with residents, businesses, and our many partners toward our shared goal of a stronger, healthier, and more financially viable place to live and work.

Through our real estate development, community engagement, and economic development efforts we strive to build stronger neighborhoods and foster economic justice and opportunity. Visit us in Dorchester – come share in our work!

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Core Offerings

Providing affordable housing and commercial space that enables residents to remain and thrive.

Helping small businesses to open, sustain, and grow.

Building careers through job
training and placement, and supporting returning citizens.

Supporting residents and advocating for our community’s needs.

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Upcoming Events

4-Part Small Business 
Management Program 

Wednesday, October 4th

5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Small Business Workshop Series

 

DBEDC Annual Fundraiser

Monthly

 

Thursday, September 26 at 6pm

Small Business Workshop:

Small Business Management Program

Tuesday, August 29th

5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Social Media

CEO @kimberlyrlyle was proud to join a legislative briefing and press conference for Representative Carlo González's "An Act to Establish the Micro Business Employee Training and Workforce Development Program," which would create an incentive program for micro-businesses to hire recently incarcerated individuals and individuals receiving transitional assistance.

CEO @kimberlyrlyle was proud to join a legislative briefing and press conference for Representative Carlo González`s "An Act to Establish the Micro Business Employee Training and Workforce Development Program," which would create an incentive program for micro-businesses to hire recently incarcerated individuals and individuals receiving transitional assistance. ...

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“I grew up exposed at an early age to graffiti and hand-painted sign making...what’s better than having a company doing what you have always loved?” 
#SmallBusinessWeek Spotlight on our client Franklin Marval, owner of Cyanta Studio, a graphic design, in-house print production company. Read the interview at the link in bio!
Photo by: Alvaro Lucena @alvarolucena

“I grew up exposed at an early age to graffiti and hand-painted sign making...what’s better than having a company doing what you have always loved?”
#SmallBusinessWeek Spotlight on our client Franklin Marval, owner of Cyanta Studio, a graphic design, in-house print production company. Read the interview at the link in bio!
Photo by: Alvaro Lucena @alvarolucena
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Happy #SmallBusiness Week! We'll be spotlighting our small business clients all week long!

Happy #SmallBusiness Week! We`ll be spotlighting our small business clients all week long! ...

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Welcome Dorchester Bay's new Director of Finance, Sharat Somashekara! Sharat has spent over two decades working with nonprofits in sustainable agriculture, food sovereignty, re-entry, special education and mental health.

Welcome Dorchester Bay`s new Director of Finance, Sharat Somashekara! Sharat has spent over two decades working with nonprofits in sustainable agriculture, food sovereignty, re-entry, special education and mental health. ...

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