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Dorchester Bay Economic Development Corporation works collaboratively with residents, businesses, and our many partners to bring about long-lasting positive change to our Dorchester communities.

Through our real estate development, community organizing and economic development efforts we strive to build stronger neighborhoods, empower individuals and foster economic justice and opportunity. Visit us in Dorchester – come share in our work and help to build a brighter future!

LATEST NEWS

Restored Pierce Building reopens in Uphams Corner: Chase Bank to occupy ground-level retail space

Scores of residents and professionals from the neighborhood delighted in taking a look at the renovated Pierce Building that has been painstakingly restored by the Dorchester Bay Economic Development Council (EDC) during an open house last Tuesday.

Fairmount Indigo (FICC)

Images from/can be found on The Fairmount Indigo website.The Fairmount Indigo CDC Collaborative (FICC) is an organization that seeks racial, climate, and health equity and justice in our communities through increased affordable housing, excellent public transit,...

Dorchester Bay & MyTERN program partnership

Image is from Learning Lessons—and Earning Degrees—on the Inside by Amy Rosenbery August 29, 2022 – Boston – Dorchester Bay’s Workforce and Reentry program was created to ensure a smooth and safe transition back into the community for those formerly incarcerated. We...

PRESS RELEASE: Dorchester Bay EDC Selects Kimberly R. Lyle as Next Chief Executive Officer

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contacts: Perry B. Newman, [email protected], (617) 533-9551 Chanie Infante, [email protected], (617) 533-9582 Dorchester Bay EDC Selects Kimberly R. Lyle as Next Chief Executive Officer May 9, 2022 – Boston – Dorchester Bay Economic...

Hispanic Heritage Month

Click through some of the photos above to see highlights from the event.October 11, 2022 – Quincy Heights –In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Dorchester Bay’s Resident and Community Engagement team organized an event to celebrate our Hispanic/Latino residents on...

Dorchester Bay Economic Development Corporation Launches New Giving Society-Columbia Circle

Boston, MA, October 23, 2018 —Dorchester Bay Economic Development Corporation (DBEDC) announces the launch of Columbia Circle, the first Dorchester Bay EDC giving society of passionate corporate supporters and individual donors who are deeply committed to Dorchester...

PRESS RELEASE: Low-income Solar Comes to Dorchester Through Innovative Partnership

DORCHESTER, Massachusetts, September 4, 2018 – For the past decade, solar power has been largely inaccessible to low– and moderate-income families. To address this disparity, Dorchester Bay Economic Development Corporation (DBEDC) has partnered with Resonant Energy, a...

PRESS RELEASE: Dorchester Bay Economic Development Corporation Launches Small Business Growth Strategy, Innovation Lending

Dorchester Bay Economic Development Corporation Launches Small Business Growth Strategy, Innovation Lending BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 16, 2018 – Dorchester Bay Economic Development Corporation announced its Innovation Lending platform — an ambitious and high impact...