Economic Development Committee
Consejos sobre cómo solicitar fondos PPP, paso a paso
De parte de JPNDC / Small Business Services, Carlos Espinoza-Toro – [email protected] A partir del 4 de marzo, han habido cambios a este programa beneficiosos para los propietarios únicos (negocios en que trabajan una sola persona) y a los inmigrantes. Revisa atentamente la siguiente información. Si aún no ha aplicado para el PPP, siga los siguientes pasos:…
Read MoreTips for applying for PPP, step-by step
From JPNDC / Small Business Services, Carlos Espinoza-Toro – [email protected] Since March 4, there have been changes to the PPP program that are especially helpful for sole proprietors and immigrant business owners. Learn about the details here. If you have not yet applied for the PPP, take the following steps: Are you a sole proprietor with a…
Read MoreNew eatery opening in Egleston Square
A new beginning and a homecoming for owners Yonatan and Carmen Peña! We are excited to welcome La Parada Dominican Kitchen, a new restaurant in the location formerly run by Bocao Restaurant and Grill at 3094 Washington Street, Roxbury. Set to open at the end of September 2020, the spot will offer home-style Dominican cuisine,…
Read MoreUPDATE: What’s Open in Egleston?
¿Que’ lo que hay abierto en Egleston? List of businesses open as of May 18, 2020 Una guía a los negocios locales que están abiertos para la fecha del 18 de mayo 2020 PHARMACY / FARMACIAS Bravo Pharmacy (City of Boston Certified Age and Dementia-Friendly Business) 3158 Washington St, Jamaica Plain (617) 553-2501 Hours: Mon-Fri…
Read MoreAsistencia Técnica y Recursos para pequeños negocios afectadas por COVID-19 – una guía de JPNDC
Carlos Espinoza-Toro, director de Servicios para Pequeños Negocios de JPNDC, ha compilado una guía muy comprensiva de información para pequeños negocios en español. Lo mantiene al día con actualizaciones frecuentes. Recomendamos que lo vayas chequeando todos los días. https://docs.google.com/document/d/16G__OktpjbUtlRLtwy-Eikq7zYNohSqTqB6P3byPvFQ/edit
Read MoreApplying for Emergency EIDL Funds: Step by Step
Wednesday, April 1, 5:15pm Egleston Square Main Street in collaboration with JPNDC present an on-line session with assistance for small businesses, including sole proprietors, freelancers and creative entrepreneurs. In Spanish with translation into English by Wepa Translations. Enter the Google Hangouts session here using your computer or device. We recommend using a computer, if you…
Read MoreSolicitando fondos de emergencia EIDL: paso a paso
miércoles, 1 de abril, 5:15pm Egleston Square Main Street en conjunto con JPNDC presentan una sesión en-linea con ayuda para los pequeños negocios y personas quienes trabajan por su cuenta. Entra aquí a la sesión de Google Hangouts usando tu computadora, tableta o teléfono. Recomendamos usar una computadora. https://meet.google.com/uvr-ehaw-ouw Carlos Espinoza-Toro, Director de Servicios para…
Read MorePrepare! How you can get ready to apply for relief funds (loans and grants)
Are you a small business owner, sole proprietor, independent contractor, freelancer, or artist wondering how to apply for the new emergency funds available through the CARES Act? This week (TODAY!) is a good time to get your business finances in order so that you are prepared to apply. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has prepared…
Read MoreImmigration resources during COVID-19
Rian Immigrant Center offers free legal consultations by phone. MIRA, the Massachusetts Immigrant & Refugee Advocacy Coalition has a page dedicated to COVID-19 resources including public health resources in multiple languages that can be shared with immigrant and refugee families; relevant information on immigration policy and enforcement; and other valuable resources, including details on key…
Read MoreAre you a small business stressing about how to make rent? Here’s a guide for talking to your landlord about COVID19 impacts on your business
If you have lost revenue or had to close your business because the COVID-19 crisis, one of your first steps should be to call your landlord to work out payment arrangements and/or propose an alternate plan. The team at GraffitoSP created this helpful and pragmatic guide to talking to your landlord about what is likely…
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