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
Let’s celebrate community, creativity, and what’s ahead for Plaza Borinquen! 🎉
After a season of collaboration, creativity, and community visioning, the Plaza Borinquen Community Process is wrapping up this phase with a celebration!
Join neighbors and community partners for an afternoon of music, food, collaborative art, and opportunities to share ideas for the future of Plaza Borinquen.
📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 581 Dudley Street, Roxbury
This event is FREE and open to all!
Come connect with your neighbors, celebrate the work that’s been done, and be part of the conversation about what’s next for this community space.
#PlazaBorinquen #Roxbury #CommunityEngagement #CommunityCelebration #DBEDC
SMALL BUSINESS FAQS. 💡
Credit requirements. Start-up eligibility. Collateral. Down payments. These are just a few of the questions that can come up when you start thinking about business financing.
Understanding your options is part of getting loan-ready, and you don’t have to have every answer before starting the conversation.
Dorchester Bay can help you understand the lending process, what may be required, and what steps you can take next.
Have a question about your business or financing options? Reach out and let’s walk through it together.
#SmallBusinessFAQ #FinancialEducation #LoanReadiness #SmallBusiness #DBEDC
Poetry, community, and connection! 🎤✨
Join the Uphams Corner Branch of the Boston Public Library for a Poetry Open Mic celebrating the creativity and voices of local residents!
Participants from the Senior Fridays Poetry Writing Program will share their original work, and other poets are welcome to join in and share their pieces.
📅 Friday, October 23, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Boston Pizza & Grill | 535 Columbia Road, Dorchester
This event is free, open to all ages, and no registration is required!
Come listen, show your support, and celebrate the power of storytelling in our community.
#Dorchester #CommunityEvents #PoetryOpenMic #UphamsCorner #DBEDC
COOKING WITH COOKIE: What a Season! 🍽️✨
Our 2026 Cooking with Cookie season has officially come to a close!
Residents learned how to create healthy, flavorful meals using simple recipes, affordable ingredients, and easy-to-follow techniques. Participants even contributed recipes to a family cookbook!
But Cooking with Cookie was about more than what was on the menu. It was an opportunity to build new skills, connect with neighbors, and create memories around the table.
Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make each class special!
Until next season, keep cooking, creating, and sharing the love! ❤️
#CookingWithCookie #CommunityEngagement #ResidentPrograms #Dorchester #DBEDC
