Boston Hospitals Invest $800,000 into Dorchester Bay EDC’s Affordable Housing Preservation and Development
Dorchester Bay
March 20, 2026
What's happening at Dorchester Bay Economic Development Corporation?
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!
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.
Supporting the residents of our buildings and advocating for our community’s needs.
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
Love Your Block is back on September 26.
We`re teaming up with Upham`s Corner Main Street and Upham`s Community Care to spend a Saturday sprucing up Columbia Road! Let`s get the sidewalks swept, flowers planted, the block looking a little brighter.
Meet at Boston Pizza & Grill, 535 Columbia Road (right next to the Strand Theatre). Lunch and all the gardening supplies are covered.
Volunteer through the link in our bio.
Questions? Email Marisol at [email protected]
It`s time to build wealth.
Your money moves differently with the right plan, and the right plan starts with good information. That`s why we`re teaming up with @cambridge_savings_bank to bring you the Financial Power & Wealth Building Series. 8 free virtual sessions designed to take you from the basics to long-term financial security.
No judgment, just real talk about budgeting, credit building, investing, homebuying, taxes, fraud protection, and more.
🔸Sessions run September–December
🔸6:00–7:15 PM | Virtual
Registration required. Space is limited.
Complete all 8 sessions and leave with a toolkit you can put to good use.
Link in bio to reserve your spot. Questions? [email protected]
Thank you to everyone who attended DBEDC’s Annual Arts in the Park event! Our community coming together to enjoy art, music, and connection is what it`s all about.
Special thanks to our performers, artists, vendors, and property management companies for your support and participation.
A special shoutout and thank you to UHM Properties, winncompanies and @maloneyproperties for the raffle prizes!
We can’t wait to see you at next year’s Arts in the Park!
#DBEDC #ArtsinthePark #CommunityStrong #BuildingCommunity #Dorchester #dorchesterbay
Performers:
@Afrobeatsdanceboston_
@keiweifruit
@maceyomaze
@btoboston
@bostonrhythmridersldm
Food/Concession and Community Vendors:
@berryrental
@tastetscateringandevents
@maxultimatefood
@daddyandmeboston
🤖 The future of work is here.
Is your resume ready for it? Your skills? Your confidence with AI tools?
Dorchester Bay`s AI Readiness Initiative is here to help Boston residents get ahead. It`s FREE.
Start with Google AI Essentials, then build toward certificates in:
✅ AI Fundamentals
✅ Prompting Essentials
✅ Project Management
✅ Data Analytics
✅ IT Support
✅ Cybersecurity
Most participants finish their first certificate in 5 weeks or less. 🎓
Plus, you`ll get career coaching, workforce development resources, and a network of people leveling up alongside you.
📅 INFO SESSION: Tuesday, August 11
💻 Remote: 3–4 PM (link in bio)
🏢 In Person: 5–6 PM
594 Columbia Rd. Dorchester, MA
📌 A few things to know:
1. Open to Boston residents only
2. In-person is limited to 14 seats.
3. Remote? You`ll need your own computer.
🔗 Sign up today! Link in bio!
Questions? Email Jasmine Griffin: [email protected]
#AI #FutureOfWork #GoogleCareerCertificates #WorkforceDevelopment #CareerDevelopment #Boston #Dorchester #DigitalSkills #Upskilling #FreeTraining #BostonJobs
