Boston Hospitals Invest $800,000 into Dorchester Bay EDC’s Affordable Housing Preservation and Development
Dorchester Bay
March 20, 2026
What's happening at Dorchester Bay Economic Development Corporation?
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 opportunity. Visit us in Dorchester – come share in our work!
Providing affordable housing and commercial space that enables residents to remain and thrive.
Providing loans to small businsses in Dorchester, Jamaica Plain, Hyde Park, Roslindale, and Roxbury.
Supporting the residents of our buildings and advocating for our community’s needs.
4-Part Small Business
Management Program
Wednesday, October 4th
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Small Business Workshop:
Small Business Management Program
Tuesday, August 29th
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
KEEPING YOUR BUSINESS MOVING FORWARD. 💰
When revenue changes, the bills don’t stop. Payroll still runs. Rent is still due. Inventory still needs restocking.
Dorchester Bay’s stabilization support can help eligible neighborhood food businesses manage costs like payroll, rent, inventory, and other operating expenses.
Connect with our team, and we’ll help you understand what fits your business.
#SmallBusinessFunding #BusinessStability #StabilizationFunding #Dorchester #DBEDC
LOAN READINESS MYTHS. 🧠
Perfect credit. A fully written business plan. Years of business history. These are just a few things entrepreneurs may assume they need before they can even start the conversation about financing.
The reality? Loan readiness looks at the bigger picture.
Credit, business plans, financial records, and your business history can all be part of preparing for financing, but you don’t have to figure it all out on your own.
Dorchester Bay can help you understand what matters, where you stand, and what steps you can take next.
Have a question about your situation? Reach out and let’s walk through it together.
#MythBusting #FinancialEducation #LoanReadiness #Dorchester #DBEDC
BEFORE YOU APPLY, COME LEARN. 📚
Getting ready for financing doesn’t mean figuring it all out on your own.
Dorchester Bay offers technical assistance, workshops, and other resources to help entrepreneurs prepare before they apply, from understanding documentation to getting one-on-one support.
Come as you are. We’re here to help.
#TechnicalAssistance #BusinessEducation #Workshops #Dorchester #DBEDC
Save The Date 🎉 Join us for our Dorchester Bay EDC Annual Open House on December 3, 2026, from 4–8 PM!
Come connect with our community, enjoy performances, and learn more about the work happening across Dorchester Bay EDC. We’re excited to open our doors, celebrate together, and connect with you!
📅 December 3, 2026
⏰ 4–8 PM
📍 594 Columbia Road, Suite 302
Dorchester, MA 02125
We look forward to celebrating with you! 💙
#DorchesterBayEDC #DorchesterMA #CommunityConnection #BostonCommunity
