We are looking forward to holding our March meeting, Wednesday, March 20th.

The 2024 DBA Memberships are now OPEN! The Downtown Business Association provides valuable information to the community from for-profit and non-profit businesses to government agencies. The goal is to keep these groups and organizations updated with business, organizational and government improvements that effect residents and businesses within the downtown area and the greater area. With a scheduled monthly forum, it puts all interested parties at the table for public conversation.

We also want to wish you all a Happy Women's History Month. Brockton is a City filled with wonderful women doing inspirational work in our community. We invite you to submit a brief biography of a remarkable woman through the provided link for potential inclusion in our newsletters, website, and social media platforms. To share these stories, please click the link here.

I would also like to give a shout out to the women who make the DBA so successful; specifically, Amanda Glennon, Megan Fournier, and Elise Prince. Without these three women providing pro-bono support, our meetings, newsletters, social media, and other matters would not happen. Their work is supported by Shaleah Gilmer of Black Owned Brockton.

-Mary Waldron, President

Application Information

Looking to STAND OUT in our community?

The DBA offers these benefits to businesses, non-profits, and community members:

public connection
event promotion
community engagement
social networking

There are two membership options Available:

Business Memberships - $100/ year
Friend Memberships - $50/ year

More information can be found on the DBA Website here.

Updates

Monthly DBA Meeting

MARCH MEETING 3/20/24

The Downtown Brockton Association will be hosting a hybrid meeting on Wednesday, March 20th from 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM at Old Colony Planning Council, 70 School Street, Brockton.

In Person Attendance is encouraged

Click here for more information

DBA Celebrate Women's History Month

Women's History Month, established in 1980, serves as a significant occasion to acknowledge, honor, and empower the women in our lives. The DBA aims to pay tribute to the exemplary women associated with our organization who have played a vital role in the progress of the City of Brockton and have made positive contributions to the community.

We invite you to submit a brief biography of a remarkable woman through the provided link for potential inclusion in our newsletters, website, and social media platforms.

Share Your Stories Here

“Too often, the women were unsung and sometimes their contributions went unnoticed. But the achievements, leadership, courage, strength, and love of the women who built America was as vital as that of the men whose names we know so well.” – Jimmy Carter

Resources

Grant Opportunities

In partnership with American Express, the Backing Small Businesses grant program supports economically vulnerable and under-resourced small businesses with community reach.

This year, eligible small business owners can apply for $10,000 grants for projects that grow or improve their businesses by building community, supporting their economic viability, or bolstering meaningful change.

Applications will be accepted NOW through April 7, 2024, at 11:59 pm CT. The application period will end once 5,000 applications have been submitted, even if that occurs before the deadline.

APPLY NOW

Mass Cultural Council believes that creativity is a vital part of a thriving society, and that cultural organizations are a key component of a vibrant creative sector. We are proud to announce our Operating Grants for Organizations, which offer multi-year, unrestricted operating funds to nonprofit cultural organizations and cultural affiliates that enrich cultural life across the Commonwealth.

Register for an information session on March 20, 2024 and/or office hours (through early June). Deadline: June 13, 2024 at 11:59pm (ET).

LEARN MORE

Discover these important resources available to the public on the DBA Website

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Upcoming events

At the Brockton Council on Aging

Dental Appointments

Call for an appointment!

Bring in a Recipe for the COA Cookbook

Senior Self Defense Classes

Every Monday at 11:30 AM

Line Dancing

Every Tuesday at 9:15 AM

MOVIN & GROOVIN

Every Wednesday at 11:00 AM

Funniest Moments in Film!

March 28th at 1:00 PM

Comedian & Storyteller: David Shikes

March 20th at 1:00 PM

Spring Fling

March 21st at 12:00 PM

Trivia Time

March 25th at 11:00 AM

TED Talks Seminar:

Ruth Raymond

March 25th at 1:00 PM

Musical Bingo

March 26th at 1:00 PM

Red Cross Disaster Preparedness Training: Flooding

March 27th at 1:00 PM

Bingo

March 29th at 10:30 AM

Pet Pantry

March 29th at 9:30 AM

Live Your Life Well

April 8th at 9:30 AM

Planning for Medicare

April 9th at 4:30 PM

Check out Brockton Public Library's website to learn about other events and activities happening at the Brockton Library!

Visit the Library's Website!

Subscribe to Mayor Sullivan's Newsletter to learn about other events and activities happening in Brockton!

City of Brockton's Website

Check out Brockton Council on Aging (COA)'s Facebook page to see what activities happening at the COA!

Check out Brockton COA's Facebook page!

BuzzAround is a great resource to find local events in our region. Check out their town specific/ regionwide newsletter!

Want to have your event advertised?

For more information email: brocktondba@gmail.com

*please attach your event flyer and event details*

The Downtown Brockton Association serves as an umbrella for businesses, professionals, non-profits, organizations, government agencies, friends, and supporters. We work in a collaborative effort to share information and resources to ensure the continuation of the economic growth, development, and quality of life for all in the downtown and wider Brockton area.

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