Dorchester Bay Announces $1 Million+ Investment from First Citizens Bank
Samantha Menard
October 28, 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
Applications are open for Dorchester Bay EDC’s SNAP BACK Fund, which offers stabilization funding and coaching for neighborhood food businesses hurt by the SNAP disruption. Link in Bio.
Who can apply? Food businesses that accept SNAP/EBT and have a storefront in Dorchester, Roxbury, Mattapan, Hyde Park, Jamaica Plain or Roslindale, or that sell at a farmers` market.
What can funds cover? Payroll, supplier bills, inventory, equipment, and point-of-sale or EBT systems.
Is coaching required? Yes. Participants attend 6-8 virtual coaching sessions
How do I apply? Fill out the 5-minute form at the link in our bio.
The SNAP BACK Fund is supported by The Boston Foundation’s Meeting the Moment: Sustaining Families initiative.
#DorchesterBayEDC #SNAPBACKFund #SmallBusinessResources #BostonBusinesses
✨ What a night!
Thank you to the residents, community members, partners, supporters, and Board members who joined us for our Annual Meeting. The evening was a beautiful celebration of community, connection, and collective impact.
We’re grateful to everyone who helped make the event so memorable and to all who continue to support Dorchester Bay EDC’s mission. Thank you for showing up, celebrating with us, and helping strengthen our community every day.
#DorchesterBayEDC #AnnualMeeting #Dorchester #CommunityStrong #BostonNonprofit
Join Us for the Dorchester Community Night Walk! 🌙
What does equitable lighting look like in our neighborhoods?
Join Dorchester Bay Economic Development Corporation and community partners for an evening of learning, exploration, and conversation about lighting disparities in public spaces and how thoughtful design can help create safer, more welcoming communities.
📅 Friday, November 6
⏰ 6–9 PM
📍 DS4Si Prototype Lab
545 Columbia Road, Dorchester
The evening will include a brief presentation, a guided walking tour exploring existing lighting around Upham’s Corner, and opportunities to learn how to advocate for improved neighborhood lighting.
Food will be provided!
Come walk with us as we explore ways to build more equitable public spaces for our communities.
#DorchesterBay #CommunityEngagement #DorchesterMA #LightJustice #CommunityDevelopment
KEEPING YOUR BUSINESS MOVING FORWARD. 💰
When revenue changes, the bills don’t stop. Payroll still runs. Rent is still due. Inventory still needs restocking.
Dorchester Bay’s stabilization support can help eligible neighborhood food businesses manage costs like payroll, rent, inventory, and other operating expenses.
Connect with our team, and we’ll help you understand what fits your business.
#SmallBusinessFunding #BusinessStability #StabilizationFunding #Dorchester #DBEDC
