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Imagine Boston 2030 open house

Join us for an Imagine Boston 2030 open house on April 8 at 1:30 p.m.!

April 8, 2017
  • 1:30pm - 3:30pm
  • Bruce C. Bolling Building
    2300 Washington Street
    Roxbury, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Natalia Urtubey
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2017-04-08T13:30:00 - 2017-04-08T15:30:00

Chat with representatives from joint planning processes in the City of Boston, including:

  • Go Boston 2030
  • Climate Ready Boston
  • Build BPS, and
  • Boston Creates.

Members from the City departments working on these projects will be at the event. Find out how all of these plans are coming together!

April 8, 2017
  • 1:30pm - 3:30pm
  • Bruce C. Bolling Building
    2300 Washington Street
    Roxbury, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Natalia Urtubey
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2017-04-08T13:30:00 - 2017-04-08T15:30:00

Facebook for small businesses

This winter, Mayor Walsh and the Office of Economic Development launched a free workshop series to support the City’s small business ecosystem.

March 29, 2017
  • 8:00am - 10:00am
  • 6 Cummins Highway
    Boston, MA 02131
  • Contact:
    Abby Furey
  • send an email
  • 617-635-0313
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roslindale
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date
Event Date2017-03-29T08:00:00 - 2017-03-29T10:00:00

On Wednesday, March 15, in partnership with Creative Business Consulting Group and Roslindale Village Main Streets, OED will host a workshop using Facebook to grow your customer base and market your small business brand. Attendees will learn tips on what makes a successful post, how to integrate photos and videos to your page, as well as how to connect with new customers, engage current customers, and bring new life to your brand.

Lynn Switanowski and Creative Business Consulting Group have a long track record and successful retail industry experience to improve sales and marketing performance.

About the workshop series
This winter, Mayor Walsh and the Office of Economic Development (OED) launched a free workshop series to support the city’s small business ecosystem. In partnership with Boston Main Streets and consultants in the office’s technical assistance program, this series of workshops will provide guidance for all entrepreneurs and small businesses of all types and development stages across Boston’s neighborhoods.
March 29, 2017
  • 8:00am - 10:00am
  • 6 Cummins Highway
    Boston, MA 02131
  • Contact:
    Abby Furey
  • send an email
  • 617-635-0313
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roslindale
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date
Event Date2017-03-29T08:00:00 - 2017-03-29T10:00:00

Contracting with the City information session

Join the Mayor's Office of Economic Development and other City of Boston departments to network and learn best practices from the City's top contracting departments.
April 5, 2017
  • 9:00am - 12:00pm
  • 2300 Washington Street
    Boston, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Shaina Aubourg
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4164
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date
Event Date2017-04-05T09:00:00 - 2017-04-05T12:00:00

On Wednesday, April 5, the Mayor's Office of Economic Development will convene the city's top contracting departments that will allow businesses to network with department procurement liaisons, learn about upcoming contracting opportunities, and discuss best practices in navigating and bidding the City of Boston's contacting process.

Attendees will also have the opportunity to become certified with the City of Boston.

Networking: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Meet and discuss contracting opportunities with representatives from the City’s top contracting departments.
Discuss up-coming contracting opportunities directly with general contractors.
Information Session: 11:00 am - noon
 
Featuring speakers from:
Mayor's Office of Economic Development
Department of Neighborhood Development
Boston Public Schools
Department of Innovation and Technology
Parks and Recreation Department
Public Works Department
Public Facilities Department
Boston Public Library
Boston Fire Department
Boston Center for Youth and Families
Boston Planning and Development Agency
Purchasing Department
 
April 5, 2017
  • 9:00am - 12:00pm
  • 2300 Washington Street
    Boston, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Shaina Aubourg
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4164
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date
Event Date2017-04-05T09:00:00 - 2017-04-05T12:00:00

BCYF Vine Street renovations information session

Exciting things are scheduled for Roxbury's BCYF Vine Street Community Center. Join us to learn more.

March 22, 2017
Event Date2017-03-22T18:00:00

Please join Boston Centers for Youth & Families, the City of Boston’s Public Facilities Department, and the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services for an information session about the upcoming renovations to the BCYF Vine Street Community Center on Wednesday, March 22, at 6 p.m.

The BCYF Vine Street Community Center in Roxbury will close for renovations in the fall.  The Walsh Administration's multimillion dollar investment will allow the center to receive the repairs and upgrades necessary to offer many additional resources to the Roxbury neighborhood. Upgrades will include:

  • renovating and reconfiguring all interior spaces
  • adding a fitness center
  • expanding the teen center
  • improving access to the center
  • adding air conditioning to the gym.

The project is expected to take 12 months. During the renovation, current BCYF Vine Street Community Center members are welcome at nearby BCYF community centers.

March 22, 2017
Event Date2017-03-22T18:00:00

Pics in the Parks at Jamaica Pond Park

The free Pics in the Parks photography workshop will take place April 9 at 3 p.m. in Jamaica Plain.

April 9, 2017
Event Date2017-04-09T15:00:00 - 2017-04-09T16:00:00

Bring your camera on a search for unique features in Boston's Parks, led by a photography instructor. Select photos will be highlighted in a Boston City Hall photo gallery.  

This workshop will take place at Jamaica Pond Park in Jamaica Plain. To RSVP for this workshop, please email Mavick Afonso at mavrick.afonso@boston.gov.

April 9, 2017
Event Date2017-04-09T15:00:00 - 2017-04-09T16:00:00

Pics In The Parks at Millennium Park

The free Pics in the Parks photography workshop will take place April 2 at 3 p.m. in West Roxbury.

April 2, 2017
Event Date2017-04-02T15:00:00 - 2017-04-02T16:00:00

Bring your camera on a search for unique features in Boston's Parks, led by a photography instructor. Select photos will be highlighted in a Boston City Hall photo gallery.  

To RSVP for this workshop, please email Mavick Afonso at mavrick.afonso@boston.gov. 

April 2, 2017
Event Date2017-04-02T15:00:00 - 2017-04-02T16:00:00

Pics in the Parks at LoPresti Park

The free Pics in the Parks photography workshop will take place March 26 at 3 p.m. in East Boston.

March 26, 2017
Event Date2017-03-26T15:00:00 - 2017-03-26T16:00:00

Bring your camera on a search for unique features in Boston's Parks, led by a photography instructor. Select photos will be highlighted in a Boston City Hall photo gallery.  

To RSVP for this workshop, please email Mavick Afonso at mavrick.afonso@boston.gov.

March 26, 2017
Event Date2017-03-26T15:00:00 - 2017-03-26T16:00:00

Diversity Office hours

Come learn about career opportunities at the City of Boston!

April 20, 2017
Event Date2017-04-20T12:00:00 - 2017-04-20T14:00:00

At out office hours, we answer questions you might have about working for the City. We also offer informal help with resume proofreading and interview skills.

Working for City government can lead to an exciting career. There is room for creativity, innovation, hard work, and enthusiasm. The City of Boston is an inclusive and diverse workplace. We hope to get talented candidates to consider applying to work here.

Visit out Career Center to learn more about available jobs!

April 20, 2017
Event Date2017-04-20T12:00:00 - 2017-04-20T14:00:00

Diversity Office hours

Come learn about career opportunities at the City of Boston!

March 30, 2017
Event Date2017-03-30T12:00:00 - 2017-03-30T14:00:00

At out office hours, we answer questions you might have about working for the City. We also offer informal help with resume proofreading and interview skills.

Working for City government can lead to an exciting career. There is room for creativity, innovation, hard work, and enthusiasm. The City of Boston is an inclusive and diverse workplace. We hope to get talented candidates to consider applying to work here.

Visit out Career Center to learn more about available jobs!

March 30, 2017
Event Date2017-03-30T12:00:00 - 2017-03-30T14:00:00

BCYF Spelling Bee

Boston Centers for Youth & Families invites you to join us for the 2018 BCYF Spelling Bee. The Boston Bruins Foundation sponsors this event.

March 17, 2018
Event Date2018-03-17T10:00:00

The BCYF Spelling Bee recognizes the hard work of talented students from participating schools. They'll be competing for the chance to represent Boston at the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

Have any questions about the 2018 BCYF Spelling Bee, or Boston’s involvement in the Scripps National Spelling Bee program? Please contact Joan Lanigan, Program Manager:

 

March 17, 2018
Event Date2018-03-17T10:00:00
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