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Supporting Black- and Brown-owned businesses

Interested in supporting Black and Brown businesses in Boston? We have information on how you can get involved.

We are committed to the economic growth and well-being of our Black and Brown businesses and communities. We encourage our residents and visitors to support these diverse businesses. They offer unique experiences, rich flavors, and creative solutions throughout Boston.

About our list

In 2014 Mayor Walsh established the Office of Economic Development. Since our inception, our team has been focused on equity. We want to ensure that residents of color can share equally in our City’s economic prosperity.

Businesses owned by Black and Brown Bostonians are integral to our social and economic fabric. That's true whether they have been here for generations or recently arrived. This list is meant to showcase our businesses that have Black and Brown owners. We are also continuously working to support small businesses in many ways. To learn more, visit our Small Business Page.

How to sign up

The list below serves as a self-identification of businesses in Boston. If you are a Black- or Brown-owned business and want to join, please use our form to sign up:

Join our support list

Are you interested in doing business with the City of Boston and becoming a certified Minority/Woman-Owned Business (MWBE)? Get your business certified, or email Stacey.Williams@boston.gov for more information.

List of businesses

Want to feature your list?

If you want your list of Black- and Brown-owned businesses to be featured, please email smallbiz@boston.gov.

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