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Financial Empowerment and Economic Mobility - NDEAM Webinar

The City of Boston Mayor’s Commission for People with Disabilities will be hosting free webinars in October to recognize National Disability Employment Awareness Month.

October 15, 2025
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
  • ZOOM
    ZOOM,
  • Contact:
    Disabilities Commission
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-10-15T18:00:25 - 2025-10-15T19:00:25

This webinar is an opportunity for people with disabilities to learn about free financial wellness resources that the City of Boston has available for you and your family. Including help building credit, finding free banking options, and free tax preparation, come learn how we can help you on your financial journey. 

Registration 

Please register for this webinar

Disability Accommodations

ASL and CART have been requested. 

Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please contact us at disability@boston.gov, call 617-635-3682, or text 617-251-2718

 

 

October 15, 2025
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
  • ZOOM
    ZOOM,
  • Contact:
    Disabilities Commission
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-10-15T18:00:25 - 2025-10-15T19:00:25

Know Your Rights - NDEAM Webinar

The City of Boston Mayor’s Commission for People with Disabilities will be hosting free webinars in October to recongize National Disability Employment Awareness Month.

October 8, 2025
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • ZOOM
    ZOOM ,
  • Contact:
    Disabilities Commission
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-10-08T18:00:24 - 2025-10-08T19:30:24

Workers in the City of Boston face many injustices: wage theft, discrimination, unsafe or unhealthy working conditions and more.  When workers know their rights, they are able to exercise those rights.  In partnership with the City's Office of Labor Policy and Worker Protections, this webinar will give an overview of these legal protections with a focus on the rights of workers with disabilities. 

Registration

Please register for this webinar

disability accommodation

ASL and CART have been requested. 

Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please contact us at disability@boston.gov, call 617-635-3682, or text 617-251-2718

October 8, 2025
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • ZOOM
    ZOOM ,
  • Contact:
    Disabilities Commission
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-10-08T18:00:24 - 2025-10-08T19:30:24

Pathways to Employment

The City of Boston Mayor’s Commission for People with Disabilities will be hosting free webinars in October to recognize National Disability Employment Awareness Month.

October 1, 2025
  • 3:30pm - 5:00pm
  • ZOOM
    ZOOM,
  • Contact:
    Disabilities Commission
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-10-01T15:30:12 - 2025-10-01T17:00:12

The Pathways to Employment webinar is an opportunity for people with, and without, disabilities to learn how to apply for City of Boston career opportunities.  Attendees will have the opportunity to learn from human resources representatives from multiple City of Boston agencies. The 90 minute webinar provides an opportunity for potential applicants to learn about City of Boston employment requirements and ask questions. 

Registration 

Please register to join this webinar

Disability Accommodations

ASL and CART have been requested. 

Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please contact us at disability@boston.gov, call 617-635-3682, or text 617-251-2718

October 1, 2025
  • 3:30pm - 5:00pm
  • ZOOM
    ZOOM,
  • Contact:
    Disabilities Commission
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-10-01T15:30:12 - 2025-10-01T17:00:12

WEBOS Summit

Join us at the WEBOS Summit for a day of learning and community through workshops, networking, and opportunities to grow your business!

March 14, 2026
  • 10:00am - 5:00pm
  • Roxbury Community College
    1234 Columbus Ave
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Hali Smith
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-03-14T10:00:00 - 2026-03-14T17:00:00

Women Entrepreneurs Boston (WEBOS) is excited to host another year of the WEBOS Summit for women-owned businesses across the Greater Boston area. 

Expect a busy day of inspiring panels, hands-on workshops, networking opportunities, and showcases of local women-owned businesses. Whether you're just starting your business or scaling an established company, the WEBOS Summit is designed to give you the knowledge, confidence, and community you need to succeed. 

Come ready to learn, connect, and celebrate Boston's incredible community of women entrepreneurs!

March 14, 2026
  • 10:00am - 5:00pm
  • Roxbury Community College
    1234 Columbus Ave
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Hali Smith
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-03-14T10:00:00 - 2026-03-14T17:00:00

WEBOS Networking Mixer

Looking to connect with women entrepreneurs in the Boston area?

October 3, 2025
  • 6:00pm - 8:30pm
  • 500 Harrison Ave Suite 108
    Boston, MA 02118
  • Contact:
    Hali Smith
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    South End
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-10-03T18:00:00 - 2025-10-03T20:30:00

Join us for a networking dinner for women-owned small business owners featuring a brief fireside chat with Jane Doe, Serial Entrepreneur, followed by open networking.

Register Here

 

Officer directions: Tech Superpowers is located at 500 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA, with two entrance options. The first is via our main parking lot, located at 474 Harrison Ave. Parking is $10 per hour and $5 for each additional hour, to a max of $30. The main lobby can be entered from the parking lot using the sliding doors on the left, with the TSP space at the end of the hallway.

 

If coming via Lyft, Uber, or taxi, you may use the 500 Harrison Ave address and enter through the walkway down to the main courtyard — look for the large painted “500” on the wall. Walk down the ramp to the main courtyard and enter through the sliding doors in front of you, with the TSP space at the end of the hallway. Looking forward to connecting.

October 3, 2025
  • 6:00pm - 8:30pm
  • 500 Harrison Ave Suite 108
    Boston, MA 02118
  • Contact:
    Hali Smith
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    South End
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-10-03T18:00:00 - 2025-10-03T20:30:00

Resumes that Work (In-Person)

September 3, 2025
Event Date2025-09-03T10:00:06 - 2025-09-03T11:00:00

This workshop will help you understand what employers look for in a resume. It covers the layout, content, and how the words you use can increase your chances of getting an interview.

Please note that participation in this workshop will not satisfy any Unemployment Insurance or RESEA requirements.

Register

September 3, 2025
Event Date2025-09-03T10:00:06 - 2025-09-03T11:00:00

IdeaStorm: Crowd-Powered Solutions for Real Challenges

Join Roslindale Main Streets for a workshop focused on crowd sourcing solutions for businesses in and around Roslindale.

September 5, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Roslindale Community Center
    6 Cummins Highway
    Boston, MA 02131
  • Contact:
    Office of Small Business
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roslindale
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-09-05T10:00:00 - 2025-09-05T12:00:00

Have a problem? Does it involve staffing, supply chain, marketing, or something else? Let's try and find a solution for that! We are going to crowd source solutions for businesses in and around Roslindale.

We will do our best to prepare known resources that may be helpful, and Emily Patrick, Senior Neighborhood Business Manager in the City of Boston's Office of Small Business, will be present to connect you with technical assistance or other resources. Plus, we will spend some time brainstorming with each other and hearing from other business owners who may have faced similar challenges and have some suggestions!

Submit a problem and information below, and join us to meet fellow business owners and problem solve together!

Questions? Contact us at manager@roslindale.net.

September 5, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Roslindale Community Center
    6 Cummins Highway
    Boston, MA 02131
  • Contact:
    Office of Small Business
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roslindale
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-09-05T10:00:00 - 2025-09-05T12:00:00

Do I Have a Good Idea for My Startup?

Before you build your product, it’s critical to ask: is there truly a market for it? This session is designed to help first-time founders and aspiring entrepreneurs evaluate whether their startup idea is worth pursuing - and how to take the first steps toward establishing product-market fit.

September 3, 2025
  • 9:00am - 10:00am
  • Virtual
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Shanice Wallace
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-09-03T09:00:00 - 2025-09-03T10:00:00

We’ll walk through practical strategies to help you:

  • Understand what product-market fit actually means
  • Validate if your idea solves a real, urgent problem
  • Talk to potential customers - and ask the right questions
  • Avoid common mistakes that sink early-stage startups

You’ll leave with a clearer roadmap for testing your idea, gathering feedback, and making confident decisions about moving forward.

This session is part of Startup Boston and the City of Boston’s ongoing programming to support first-time founders and early-stage entrepreneurs. Perfect for anyone considering launching a startup or currently validating an early idea.

 

September 3, 2025
  • 9:00am - 10:00am
  • Virtual
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Shanice Wallace
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-09-03T09:00:00 - 2025-09-03T10:00:00

Boston Double Up Food Bucks Kickoff at Nubian Markets

 We invite you to a community celebration for the newest addition to the Double Up Food Bucks Program! 

August 14, 2025
Event Date2025-08-14T16:00:16 - 2025-08-14T18:00:16

Nubian Markets is the sixth location in our network of stores, making fresh produce more affordable for SNAP recipients. The event will include light refreshments, a resources table, and speeches from community leaders. All are welcome to attend! No ID or registration required.

Boston Double Up Food Bucks is a SNAP incentive program funded by the City of Boston and the USDA GusSchumacher Nutrition Incentive Program. You can get 50 percent off fresh fruits and vegetables at participating stores with your EBT card. Use Double Up to bring home more fresh produce today! 

Digital flyer invitation to join the Nubian Market kickoff event on August 14, 2024 from 4-6pm

 

 

August 14, 2025
Event Date2025-08-14T16:00:16 - 2025-08-14T18:00:16

Cofounder Matching: Meet Your Future Founding Team

Looking to connect with like-minded entrepreneurs who could become your next business partner? Join us for structured networking, where you will create new relationships and get one step closer to finding that critical business partner you need on your team.

August 18, 2025
  • 5:30pm - 7:30pm
  • Boston University
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Shanice Wallace
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-08-18T17:30:00 - 2025-08-18T19:30:44
  • ​If you do have a startup idea and are currently looking for a partner-in-crime to help you start or grow a startup- this event is for you!
  • ​If you do not have a startup idea but are looking to join someone at the ground floor- this event is for you!

Cofounder Matching is invite-only to ensure a high-quality event filled with motivated attendees ready to start or join a startup.

While there’s no exact formula for building the perfect founding team or startup, we hope this mixer brings you one step closer.

Hosted by Startup Boston and the City of Boston, this event is the ideal chance to make those essential connections

 

August 18, 2025
  • 5:30pm - 7:30pm
  • Boston University
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Shanice Wallace
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-08-18T17:30:00 - 2025-08-18T19:30:44
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