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Small Business

Dorchester Bay is here to support your business.

We can help you plan and launch your business, access capital, and find tools to grow your business. We support businesses and business owners who reside in Dorchester, Roxbury, Mattapan, Hyde Park, Jamaica Plain, and Roslindale. 

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We offer loans in a range of sizes with flexible payment schedules.

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We’re here to guide you! Our one-on-one services are offered in English, Spanish, and Cape Verdean Kriolu.

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Our Impact

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small businesses receive technical assistance and loan offerings per year
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of businesses are minority owned
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Named 2019 SBA Microlending Intermediary of the year

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Testimonials

"Brenda from Dorchester Bay has been crucial in helping Dahlia's Garden acquire a loan for rental assistance. Brenda went above and beyond to even reach out directly with the landlord to obtain information that was taking longer to get. Brenda brought so much clarity to the process. Because Dahlia's Garden is a one person shop, that assistance was crucial for the small business. Small businesses around Dorchester need more of that kind of collaboration."
Estela RosarioOwner, Dahlia's Garden
Estela Rosario, Owner, Dahlia's Garden
“I will always be grateful for your patience, and for guiding me through the process, that for many starting is not such a friendly process… it was thanks to Dorchester Bay that I was introduced to Score Boston at one of the many events they offer to support small businesses. Thank you.”
Franklin MarvalOwner, Cyanta Studio
Franklin Marval
“As an immigrant and BIPOC, it's hard to get a standard loan, let alone for the restaurant industry. That is a barrier for us. Dorchester Bay was on the list that everyone recommended. They were the first ones we approached - we are across the street so it made sense for us to partner. We were able to meet one on one with DBEDC’s financial advisors – some of the grants that came from DBEDC were some of the most beneficial of those that we received.” Photo by Stefanie Belnavis of The Diahann Project
Biplaw RaiManaging Partner, Comfort Kitchen
Biplaw Rai
"Thank you very much for rent assistance which has helped us lots and makes sure the business survives, stays active, and provides services to our community in Dorchester. Thank you again.
MamdouhJerusalem Furniture
Mamdouh
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Our Team

  • Brenda Bobadilla
    Brenda Bobadilla
    Director of Small Business
  • Andrew Agyemang
    Andrew Agyemang
    Senior Loan Officer
  • Nicholas Fernandes
    Nicholas Fernandes
    Lending and Outreach Officer

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Certified Community Development Financial Institution

Dorchester Bay is a Community Development Finance Institution (CDFI) certified by the US Treasury, and a Small Business Administration (SBA) Microlender. Our small business work is part of our broader mission to create and sustain wealth and jobs for individuals and families living in Boston, with an emphasis on supporting BIPOC, women, and immigrant business owners.

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In accordance with federal law and U.S. Department of the Treasury policy, Dorchester Bay is prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.

To submit a complaint of discrimination, contact the Department of the Treasury using one of the following methods:

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Contact

594 Columbia Road 
Suite 302
Dorchester, MA 02125

Phone: 617.825.4200

Fax: 617.825.3522

Open for Walk-ins:
Tuesday-Thursday 

By Appointment:
Monday & Friday

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Brenda Bobadilla
Director of Small Business

As Director of Small Business, Brenda leads the Small Business team in providing clients with loans, grants, and technical assistance. Brenda is bilingual and worked for two small businesses in California before joining Dorchester Bay. Brenda started as in admin here at Dorchester Bay back in 2017 and transitioned into small business in 2018. She attended Cambridge College for her Business Development Certification and also participated in the NALCAB Pete Garcia Community Economic Development Fellowship and got her certificate.

[email protected]
617-533-9578

Andrew Agyemang
Senior Loan Officer

Andrew is a credit and finance professional who prides himself on the ability to manage complex credit facilities, ensuring compliance and identifying strategic opportunities that drive business growth. As a Senior Loan Officer, Andrew has worked with numerous small and medium-sized local businesses, helping them access capital and providing technical training. He brings over fifteen years of experience in lending and credit management, specializing in small business lending, commercial credit underwriting, real estate portfolio management, and loan documentation. Andrew holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Massachusetts, Lowell, and a Master of Business Administration from Curry College in Milton, Massachusetts. Andrew has called the Boston area home for over 27 years and currently lives in Somerville. In his free time, he enjoys traveling both domestically and internationally, photography, the beach, deep-sea fishing and kayaking on the Charles.

[email protected]
617-533-9552

Nicholas Fernandes
Lending and Outreach Officer

Nicholas “Nick” Fernandes is a Lending and Outreach Officer with the Small Business team. Nick is a strong believer and proponent of economic empowerment and equity. In his most recent role as an owner/operator of the award-winning JJ’s Caffe in Brockton, MA, Nick has been in the shoes of Dorchester Bay small business clients. At JJ’s, Nick, along with his family strived to create a warm and welcoming environment for everyone, living by the motto “Enter as Strangers, Leave as Friends.”

Nick was born and raised in Brockton, Massachusetts. He is an alumnus of the Isenberg School of Management at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst and earned his MBA from Babson College.

Nick brings this vision of servant leadership to Dorchester Bay EDC. He loves to help people and their businesses grow and flourish.

[email protected]
(617) 533-9571

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