by dbedcadmin | Nov 26, 2019 | Community Development, Donor Spotlight, News
Jeanne Richardson is the CEO of Blue Dynasty Entertainment and Travel. Jeanne credits her mother for her entrepreneurial spirit, who ran a business selling home and food products. She honed her talent for talking to people at a young age when she helped her mother...
by dbedcadmin | Oct 24, 2019 | Community Development, Donor Spotlight, News
Kenneth Lund has been a partner with Daniel Dennis & Company since 1995 and has over 35 years of experience in the public accounting industry. Ken is also a founding member of the Dorchester Bay Columbia Circle Giving Society. Ken shared with us the valuable...
by dbedcadmin | Sep 26, 2019 | Awards & Recognition, Community Development, News, Press
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Perry B. Newman, [email protected], (617) 533-9551 Chanie Infante, [email protected], (617) 533-9582 Kresge Foundation Awards $100,000 Grant to Dorchester Bay EDC and Fairmount Indigo CDC Collaborative Partners to Build Climate...
by dbedcadmin | Sep 26, 2019 | Community Development, Donor Spotlight, News
Jane Kaplan Peck is the Chief Operating Officer and majority owner of Kaplan Construction. Jane is responsible for the company’s day-to-day operations, ensuring Kaplan’s financial security and viability. In this role, Jane oversees business financial planning, working...
by dbedcadmin | Aug 30, 2019 | Donor Spotlight, News
Osvaldo Barbosa is the President and Co-Founder of Progressive Electric. As the youngest of seven, Osvaldo lived in Jamaica Plain and Roxbury soon after his family moved from Cape Verde. Osvaldo credits his large family for his work ethic from his early start working...
by dbedcadmin | Jul 31, 2019 | Donor Spotlight, News
Kevin Bynoe’s career in affordable housing began while still in high school, then steadfastly moved his way to the top. Kevin is a partner and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of UHM Properties. Kevin’s career in affordable housing began while still in high school and...
by dbedcadmin | Jul 25, 2019 | Awards & Recognition, Community Development, News, Real Estate
PRESS RELEASE: Dorchester Bay Project Receives Funding from State to Preserve Affordable Housing in Uphams Corner Boston, Massachusetts – Governor Charlie Baker announced Dorchester Bay Economic Development Corporation (DBEDC) as one of 28 state-wide recipients of the...
by dbedcadmin | Apr 8, 2019 | Civic Engagement, Community Development, Economic Development, Resident Services & Community Organizing
April is Financial Wellness Month. In recognition, the Financial Wellness Series will focus on this very topic as a way of promoting personal well-being and a healthier community. This is the 1st in a 4-part series by a former board member, Desirée Baynes. She has...
by dbedcadmin | Feb 28, 2019 | Civic Engagement, Community Development, Youth Development
Dorchester Bay Youth Force with MA State Representative Liz Miranda Earlier this month, the Dorchester Bay Youth Force and members of the youth jobs coalition participated in a youth-led legislative meeting with Boston’s 5th District Representative Liz Miranda. The...
by dbedcadmin | Jan 22, 2019 | Awards & Recognition, Economic Development, News, Press
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Perry B. Newman, [email protected], (617) 533-9551 Chanie Infante, [email protected], (617) 533-9582 TD Charitable Foundation Supports Dorchester Bay Economic Development Corporation with Donation January 22, 2019 – Boston,...