Working towards a more equitable, liveable Boston

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 economic justice and 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.

Helping small businesses to open, sustain, and grow.

Building careers through job
training and placement, and supporting returning citizens.

Supporting residents and advocating for our community’s needs.

Latest News

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

Social Media

CEO @kimberlyrlyle was proud to be on a panel at the #CDFIInstitute entitled "Challenges and Opportunities for new CEOs of Color” - a candid discussion with newer CEOs of Color on the challenges of succeeding founders, being the first leader of color for their organization, building a strong and diverse bench in their own organizations, and developing a strong network to support their success as a CEO.
With:
May yer Thao, (HAP (@hmong.american.partnership )
Andre Whittington, @growthpartnersaz
Storm Taliaferrow, @nalcealliance 
Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (@thecdfifund
John Holdsclaw IV (jhiv)

CEO @kimberlyrlyle was proud to be on a panel at the #CDFIInstitute entitled "Challenges and Opportunities for new CEOs of Color” - a candid discussion with newer CEOs of Color on the challenges of succeeding founders, being the first leader of color for their organization, building a strong and diverse bench in their own organizations, and developing a strong network to support their success as a CEO.
With:
May yer Thao, (HAP (@hmong.american.partnership )
Andre Whittington, @growthpartnersaz
Storm Taliaferrow, @nalcealliance
Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (@thecdfifund
John Holdsclaw IV (jhiv)
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Congratulations to our Winter 2024 @techgoeshome Class on successfully completing their 10-week computer skills program!

Congratulations to our Winter 2024 @techgoeshome Class on successfully completing their 10-week computer skills program! ...

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Listen to Dorchester Bay Director of Small Business Reginauld Williams interviewed on Spark FM Online about how our Small Business team can help local businesses!
Link in bio.

Listen to Dorchester Bay Director of Small Business Reginauld Williams interviewed on Spark FM Online about how our Small Business team can help local businesses!
Link in bio.
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A special interview today for Women's History Month - Board Member @khalbert617 Kristen Halbert! 

"The biggest risk I see is missing the chance to support BIPOC entrepreneurs in particular as they build vibrant businesses that enhance our neighborhoods."

Kristen Halbert is a Senior Associate at the social impact consulting firms deWit Impact Group and @blacklionstrat, holding issue-area expertise in outreach strategies for communities of color, social justice causes, and young professional circles.

Read our full interview at the link in bio!

A special interview today for Women`s History Month - Board Member @khalbert617 Kristen Halbert!

"The biggest risk I see is missing the chance to support BIPOC entrepreneurs in particular as they build vibrant businesses that enhance our neighborhoods."

Kristen Halbert is a Senior Associate at the social impact consulting firms deWit Impact Group and @blacklionstrat, holding issue-area expertise in outreach strategies for communities of color, social justice causes, and young professional circles.

Read our full interview at the link in bio!
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