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A PILOT INITIATIVE IN EASTIE WITH EAST BOSTON MAIN STREETS
Our mission is to breathe new life into local communities by strategically placing engaging sculptures, vibrant murals, and interactive artworks in our Main Streets.
By doing so, we directly empower businesses, attract a surge of foot traffic, and fuel economic growth. Join us in creating a visually stunning EAST BOSTON that celebrates the arts and propels businesses to thrive in a more beautiful, vibrant, and economically prosperous environment.
TASTE OF ESTIE EVENT
A very special shout-out to our 27th Taste of Eastie sponsors and restaurants. This event would not have been possible without their support. To our volunteers thank you for your lending a hand to help make our event the most successful ever.
AIRPORT DINER (LA SUEGRA), BRASIL BRAZIL, CHARLTON BECKER CATERING, CHOCOLAFFEE, DACOOPAS PIZZA, DIRTY WATER PIZZA, EASTIE FARMS, F&J JUICE BAR CAFE, GREAT CHEF CHINESE FOOD, KUSHALA SIP COFFEE HOUSE, MIDA RESTAURANT, PAZZA ON PORTER, PERROS PAISAS, PEKA RESTAURANT, REEL HOUSE, RINO'S PLACE, SAMMY CARLO'S DELLICATESEN & CATERING, SPINELLI'S CATERING & FUNCTION FACILITY, THE SMOKE SHOP BBQ, 154 STATION RESTAURANT
Manuela Villa Gomez, our new East Boston neighborhood liaison from the City of Boston, congratulations on being part of the team! East Boston Main Streets welcomes you, and we look forward to a successful journey with you! Welcome aboard!
East Boston Main Street Walked at the National Faith and Blue with St Peter’s church , community youth, Boston Police Department and more community leaders. Thank you All
Neighborhood Business Walk with the Segun Idowu (Chief) Office of Economic Opportunity & Inclusion, and members of his staff & EBMS’s Ida Candreva (President)
The group engaged with local businesses owners to learn about issues in the buisness community. Thank you to all who participated!
Snapshots of the East Boston YMCA’s Annual Reach Out Breakfast this morning! 🍳 🥓 Thank you for having us! @ymca_eastboston
Mayor, Michelle Wu & our Executive Director, Miguel Vargas at the first ever “Latino Small Business & Entrepreneurial Summit” hosted by El Mundo Boston
This half-day summit, conducted in both English & Spanish focused on helping attendees learn to navigate the various resources available for small businesses. For more information on the event & resources visit here:
Secretary of Housing and Economy
Visits East Boston
East Boston’s business district from Maverick to Central Square was the fifth stop on Housing and Economic Development Secretary Mike Kennealy and the Baker-Polito Administration’s statewide small business conversation tour. Read more
Our Work
“I definitely would recommend working with East Boston Main Streets to other businesses. It’s a no-brainer. I would say it’s a once in a lifetime opportunity. The people care about the community and live within it and understand what the community needs.”
East Boston Main Streets (EBMS) aims to create a vibrant business district by initiating private and public improvements, promoting commerce, and supporting efforts to improve the quality of life for all who live, work and do business in East Boston. Founded in 1995, EBMS is a nonprofit community improvement organization serving the diverse and densely populated Boston neighborhood of East Boston, with a focus on Maverick and Central Squares. During its 22 year history, EBMS has utilized the nationally established Main Street Four Point Approach to become an instrumental force in working to build relationships among business owners, residents, developers, and the City, in order to contribute to the physical and economic development of the neighborhood.
“They brought my ideas to life. They built on my ideas and made them so much better than what I imagined. So different than experiences I’ve had in the past. They were really there to help me. It was genuine. I really felt supported. They are very conscious and respectful of our culture.”
What We Do
EBMS provides support to strengthen our neighborhood’s locally-owned businesses, improve streetscapes, and build community via promoting the neighborhood’s assets to those who live, work, and visit East Boston.
Specifically We Focus On:
Help Businesses Grow
We help our small and micro-businesses grow and thrive by providing technical assistance and business support. This includes connecting businesses to programs that provide help with business planning, customer acquisition, inventory systems, marketing, English language learning for business owners, and more.
Promote the Neighborhood
We promote the East Boston neighborhood via relationship and community building among businesses, residents, and visitors. Examples include our signature events: Taste of Eastie, Eastie Week, Eastie Shines, Countdown to Kindergarten
Physical Improvements
We work to create physical improvements to the business district (East Boston’s ‘squares’) that makes the area welcoming to businesses, residents, and visitors. This includes storefront renovations to improve the look of businesses, as well as streetscape improvements like wayfinding signs, tree pits, and plantings.
DON’T MISS THESE
Special Events
Eastie Shines/Love Your Block
Taste of Eastie
Eastie Week
Countdown to Kindergarten
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