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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 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 through small business loans and technical assistance.

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

Supporting the residents of our buildings and advocating for our community’s needs.

Upcoming Events

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

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Dorchester Bay EDC is thrilled to launch the HubHustle Collective—two 8-week business development cohorts designed for early-stage entrepreneurs: one for general businesses and one for small subcontractors in construction. You'll gain the tools, training, and capital to accelerate your growth, sharpen your strategy, and become loan-ready for future funding. Link in bio to apply.

✅ Up to $8,000 in grant funding upon successful completion
✅ Immersive business training led by experts in marketing, finance, and capital readiness
✅ One-on-one coaching and tailored technical assistance
✅ A customized roadmap with actionable steps for your business’s launch and growth journey

Dorchester Bay EDC is thrilled to launch the HubHustle Collective—two 8-week business development cohorts designed for early-stage entrepreneurs: one for general businesses and one for small subcontractors in construction. You`ll gain the tools, training, and capital to accelerate your growth, sharpen your strategy, and become loan-ready for future funding. Link in bio to apply.

✅ Up to $8,000 in grant funding upon successful completion
✅ Immersive business training led by experts in marketing, finance, and capital readiness
✅ One-on-one coaching and tailored technical assistance
✅ A customized roadmap with actionable steps for your business’s launch and growth journey
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GBH Amplifies: Prioritizing a Solution to the Housing Crisis.

Ron Mitchell, Editor and Publisher of The Bay State Banner, welcomes Kimberly Lyle, CEO of Dorchester Bay Economic Development Corporation (DBEDC); Michael Kane, the Director of the Mass Alliance of HUD Tenants (MAHT) and a long-time activist for affordable housing and tenants rights; and Luc Schuster, the Executive Director of Boston Indicators, a research center at the Boston Foundation.

GBH Amplifies: Prioritizing a Solution to the Housing Crisis.

Ron Mitchell, Editor and Publisher of The Bay State Banner, welcomes Kimberly Lyle, CEO of Dorchester Bay Economic Development Corporation (DBEDC); Michael Kane, the Director of the Mass Alliance of HUD Tenants (MAHT) and a long-time activist for affordable housing and tenants rights; and Luc Schuster, the Executive Director of Boston Indicators, a research center at the Boston Foundation.
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CEO Kimberly R. Lyle represented DBEDC alongside fellow MACDC board members and staff in a thoughtful conversation with Governor Maura Healey, Secretary Ed Augustus, Undersecretary Ashley Stolba. They discussed the Commonwealth’s housing and economic challenges, explored the opportunities ahead, and talked about the strategies it will take — across sectors — to meet bold but achievable goals. It’s going to take all of us to ensure every community in Massachusetts has the resources and support to thrive. #TeamMassachusetts

CEO Kimberly R. Lyle represented DBEDC alongside fellow MACDC board members and staff in a thoughtful conversation with Governor Maura Healey, Secretary Ed Augustus, Undersecretary Ashley Stolba. They discussed the Commonwealth’s housing and economic challenges, explored the opportunities ahead, and talked about the strategies it will take — across sectors — to meet bold but achievable goals. It’s going to take all of us to ensure every community in Massachusetts has the resources and support to thrive. #TeamMassachusetts ...

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How do solar panels work? How do they support environment sustainability, mitigate climate change, and benefit our communities? Join us to hear from representatives from @resonant.energy and @fairmountcollab ! Sign up at the link in bio.

How do solar panels work? How do they support environment sustainability, mitigate climate change, and benefit our communities? Join us to hear from representatives from @resonant.energy and @fairmountcollab ! Sign up at the link in bio. ...

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