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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.

Providing loans to small businsses in Dorchester, Jamaica Plain, Hyde Park, Roslindale, and Roxbury.

Building careers through job
training and placement.

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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Meet Jasmine Griffin, our #WorkforceDevelopment Program Manager! 

A proud Boston native, Jasmine brings over a decade of experience in youth development, career readiness, and data-driven program design. From teaching and advising to managing high-impact training programs, she’s spent her career helping residents gain the skills and connections to build sustainable, wealth-growing careers. 

Rooted in community organizing for social, political, and economic justice for the neighborhoods of Dorchester, Roxbury, and Mattapan, Jasmine now leads efforts at Dorchester Bay to create pathways for Boston residents to thrive in high-growth industries.

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𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐁𝐨𝐥𝐝 invites you to something unique. Celebrate art, energy, and the voices shaping Boston’s future —𝐁𝐨𝐥𝐝, unapologetic, 𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴.

🎟️ staybold.eventbrite.com

⭐Sponsors: Be part of the vision. Be part of the celebration. Stay Bold with us. Contact ldarosa@dbedc.org. Art by @gbfree @fromstreet2canvas 

📅Thursday, September 25 | 6-9pm
More Than Words Boston

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Looking for a fresh start? 🌱 

The Bridges to Green Jobs training program opens doors to careers in clean energy! 

✅ Minimal requirements 
✅ Paid, hands-on training 
✅ On-going career-readiness support. 

Power your future and a greener Boston at tinyurl.com/dbedcgreenjobs.

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