Mayor boosts Boston business districts
August 1, 2019
By: India Glenn
Tags: Business Support, Greater Grove Hall Main Streets
Local businesses recognized for contributions to neighborhoods
Local businesses recognized for contributions to neighborhoods
3 days, 9 stops, 40 small businesses celebrated. Mayor Martin J. Walsh is returning for the “Mayor on Main” trolley tour, a three-day event that will highlight Boston’s Main Streets districts.
Local Main Street Directors Jenn Cartee and Ed Gaskin of Greate are presenting the "Crowdfunding for Placemaking: The Successes and Challenges" at this year's Main Street NOW Conference in Seatle.
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The Boston City Council Committee on Small Business and Consumer Affairs held a hearing last Tuesday at the Bruce C. Bolling Building on the opportunities and challenges facing small businesses.
“Ed has been instrumental in implementing changes in the Greater Grove Hall area from economic development efforts, urban planning initiatives and community development,” said Karen Bunch.
Mass Innovation Nights (MIN) and the Greater Grove Hall Main Streets are collaborating on a technology showcase and networking event.
Ed Gaskin, Executive Director of Greater Grove Hall Main Streets, expressed a hearty welcome for the new business.
The grants, which will support initiatives in seven Main Streets Districts.
The Greater Grove Hall Main Streets has hired Ed Gaskin as executive director.