City of Boston | Economic Opportunity and Inclusion Cabinet

From 200+ bars and restaurants extending their hours to attendees from 100+ countries represented at the FIFA Fan Festival, the FIFA World Cup increased consumer spending and created community connection across Boston this summer. Check out these significant numbers on how the FIFA World Cup impacted Boston these past two months. #worldcup #boston #cityofboston

Boston is a city built on innovation across industries. One of these key industries in Boston’s modern manufacturing ecosystem is distilleries. Boston has three distilleries and we’re spotlighting them all through our #MadeInBoston video series. Our first episode in our #MadeInBoston series highlights Boston Harbor Distillery in Dorchester. Founded in 2012, Boston Harbor Distillery makes whole-grain whiskey and other inventive spirits in the historic and restored former Putnam Nail Company Factory dating back to the late 1800s. In this episode, learn from Founder Rhonda Kallman about the history tied into Boston Harbor Distillery’s whiskey and spirits, their distilling process, and more about their events space. You can visit Boston Harbor Distillery at their Dorchester location at 12R Ericsson Street, as well as at their brand new distillery garden on the Rose F. Kennedy Greenway Conservancy, and within Terminal E at Boston Logan Airport! Learn more about Boston Harbor Distillery at bostonharbordistillery.com #boston #dorchester #bostonharbordistillery #bostonharbor #distilleries

From April 2025 through April 2026, Brittany Hume Charm served as a FUSE Executive Fellow for the Office of Economic Opportunity and Inclusion (OEOI). Her work focused on exploring and designing a new initiative for the City of Boston and OEOI that came to be known as Invest Boston. We asked Brittany to reflect on her fellowship and share what she learned from her time working at City Hall. Swipe through to learn about Brittany’s experience! #boston #investboston #bostoncityhall #economicdevelopment

Boston, get ready for Open Streets! This summer and fall, Open Streets Boston will return to Allston-Brighton, Jamaica Plain, and Mattapan and take place for the first time in Roslindale. Open Streets Boston events allow local businesses to expand into the street and safely make space for music, games, bicycling, and community tabling in Boston’s neighborhoods. These events build on Mayor Wu’s commitment to reimagining our streets and making Boston the most family-friendly city in the country. Learn more about Open Streets Boston including event details and how to get involved as a vendor or volunteer at boston.gov/open-streets #boston #openstreetsboston #cityofboston #roslindale #mattapan #allston #brighton #jamaicaplain

Last week, our Business Strategy team welcomed a delegation from Taiwan to 26 Court Street to discuss strengthening economic and technology partnerships between Taiwan and the City of Boston. The delegation included senior government officials, research leaders, university representatives, and executives from Taiwan's leading robotics, autonomous systems, advanced manufacturing, aerospace, automotive electronics, and AI industries. Our Business Strategy team, including Director of Business Strategy Alia Hamada Forrest and Business Strategy Managers Yuxi Wang, Shanice Wallace, and Jeanne Dasaro, presented on Boston's innovation ecosystem, business attraction resources, and opportunities for collaboration with local universities, startups, research institutions, and industry leaders. Together they showcased Boston as the premier U.S. destination for Taiwanese robotics, autonomous systems, and advanced manufacturing companies seeking to establish or expand their North American presence. This delegation visit was organized by Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) and the Taiwan Unmanned Aircraft Systems Industry Development Association (TUASIDA) as part of a government-led initiative to deepen technology cooperation between Taiwan and the United States. #boston #internationalbusiness #bostonbusiness #taiwan

From packed bars to surging short-term rental prices to record transit ridership, early data suggests Boston’s run as a FIFA World Cup host city delivered a meaningful boost to the city’s economy. Boston bars saw a 28% jump in transactions, Airbnb revenue climbed 27%, hotel rates surged, and the MBTA set ridership records during the FIFA World Cup. Read more from Boston.com including data insights from a survey the Office of Economic Opportunity and Inclusion recently sent to Boston hospitality businesses: https://lnkd.in/e6CCqJjG #boston #worldcup #bostonbusiness

Calling all Boston small business owners! Join the Office of Small Business for their upcoming Summer Contract Series for Small Businesses led by Province Consulting Group. Session 1 will take place on Tuesday, August 11 and will focus on helping businesses develop stronger, more competitive proposal responses and overall contract readiness for public and commercial procurement opportunities. Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/e6j5qGWh Session 2 will take place on Tuesday, August 18 and will focus on pricing strategies to improve the competitiveness and efficiency of proposal responses. Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/ew3M2wyz #boston #smallbusiness #smallbusinessupport

FIFA World Cup™ watch parties brought thousands of Boston residents and visitors together this summer. From Mayor Wu’s Community Watch Parties at City Hall Plaza, the Boston Common, MGM Music Hall, Town Field, and other venues to the Downtown Boston Alliance’s Temple Place Watch Parties, where fans gathered in one of the City’s Social Districts this summer, these events transformed public spaces into vibrant soccer hubs where all who attended could connect with others, support local businesses, and cheer on their favorite teams. Check out these photos from both City Hall Plaza and Temple Place during the World Cup Final this past Sunday. #boston #worldcup #smallbusiness #fifa

Boston bars and restaurants still have the opportunity to apply to extend their hours through the end of the month. Learn more and apply at boston.gov/3am-extension. Please note, not all licensees are eligible for this extension. After reviewing applications, the Boston Licensing Board will send formal notice to approved licensees. Contact 617-635-4170 or licensingboard@boston.gov with any questions.

The Office of Economic Opportunity and Inclusion is seeking proposals for a consultant to assist the City of Boston in designing and conducting a comprehensive Disparity Study. The requested services will be completed across two project phases, as described in the scope of services. The first phase will focus on the City of Boston, while the second phase will examine quasi-governmental agencies, resulting in separate Disparity Study reports for each legal entity. The results of the study will be used to refine the City’s existing supplier diversity and equitable procurement programs. Consultants interested in submitted proposals are encouraged to attend the Pre-Proposal Q&A Conference Call on Wednesday, July 15 at 2:30 PM. Join the call on the 15th at https://lnkd.in/ehDFCkja Access this RFP and related documents on the City of Boston’s Supplier Portal via procurement.boston.gov (Event ID: EV00017483). Proposals are due on Friday, July 30 at 12 PM. #boston #cityofboston #requestforproposals #bostonconsultants