May 28, 2021
News and Community Announcements

Dorchester Bay's Newest Project, Indigo Block,
is on track for completion by August 2021

“Indigo Block is the culmination of years of hard work and many productive partnerships between the community, area stakeholders, government agencies, and private investors. We’re thrilled that Dorchester Bay will soon be able to offer outstanding housing and commercial opportunities, close to transit, for the community,” said Perry B. Newman, Chief Executive Officer of DBEDC. “We commend the City of Boston and the Commonwealth for their increased focus on housing affordability, and we look forward to continuing to be a part of the solution.”

Indigo Block will include 80 mixed-income rental units, nine homeownership units for first-time homebuyers, and 20,000 sq ft of light industrial space and office space. Indigo Block will help address the shortage and affordability of housing and provide opportunities to expand local small businesses and job creation in the community.
Dorchester Bay's Loan Program
In addition to lending money, Dorchester Bay's Program provides free technical assistance to start-ups and growing businesses. If you live in, or have a business in Dorchester, Roxbury, Mattapan, Hyde Park, Jamaica Plain or Roslindale, and need to purchase inventory, equipment, invest in tenant improvements, or for working financing, we can help! We are community-based, we are not like a bank or typical lender.

Dorchester Bay can offer loans from $1,000 up to $250,000

City of Boston Weekly Small Business Conference Calls

The City of Boston is hosting weekly small business conference calls on Zoom every Tuesday at 3:00 pm to provide information on reopening guidance, support services, and resources available to Boston's small businesses, as well as take your questions. This is a valuable resource for anybody with questions or concerns about their business's recovery during the COVID-19 epidemic. 

Join in here! 
Job Opening
Dorchester Bay has posted a job opening for a Loan Officer. Click here for the job description.

General Information & Updates

  • Meal Distribution Sites for Children and Youth: The City of Boston, in partnership with Project Bread, YMCA of Greater Boston, Boston Centers for Youth and Families, and other community organizations, will provide free meals to all youth and teens at various locations and times across the City.
  • Pharmaluxe Pharmacy Delivers: Contact Pharmaluxe to set up an account for home delivery of prescriptions and other first-aid items. Email: info@pharmaluxerx.com or call 617-238-5224.
  • Unemployment Insurance: Obtain updates about unemployment benefits and Coronavirus (COVID-19). Here is additional unemployment information.
  • Need Health Insurance Information: The Health Connector enrollment period has been extended.
  • Small Business Disaster Loan Assistance: The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering designated states and territories low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Click here for information.
  • Boston Chamber of Commerce
  • The Boston Resiliency Fund is the City of Boston’s effort to help coordinate assistance. Click here for more information.
  • The official City of Boston Coronavirus Information Page where Mayor Walsh's team, including the Boston Public Health Commission is keeping the most current information and recommendations available for our local situation.
  • The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Coronavirus Resources Page.
  • Federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Fact Page.
  • ISD Guidelines keeping your establishment safe. Click here for the steps you can take.
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