Join us in person to meet City departments and buyers, learn what they purchase and what opportunities are coming up, and connect with Supplier Diversity and other business-support resources.

Learn about City business certification, eligibility, the application process, cross-certification, and how certification can increase visibility and help eligible businesses pursue City contracting opportunities.

Learn how the City purchases goods and services, where opportunities are posted, and what businesses should know before preparing and submitting a bid or proposal.

• Event Location: Civic Pavilion, 5 Congress Street, Boston, MA 02203
• MBTA: Near Haymarket Station (Orange and Green Lines) and Government Center Station (Blue and Green Lines)

The evening will begin with a panel discussion featuring community leaders who have completed CPA-funded projects across Boston. Hear about their experiences developing and implementing their projects, navigating the CPA process, and working through challenges along the way.

Following the panel, attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions, exchange ideas, and discuss potential project concepts. 

Whether you have applied for CPA funding before, are considering applying, or simply want to learn more about the program and the projects it supports, we invite you to join us! 

The Art Walk Project and the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture invite you to take a walk and experience Boston's iconic City Hall Plaza through a new lens. Join us as we explore some of the incredible pieces of art that reflect on our history, the creative landscape of our city, and help make this a dynamic public space.

This event is supported by the City Hall Plaza Engagement Grant from the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture.

The Art Walk Project and the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture invite you to take a walk and experience Boston's iconic City Hall Plaza through a new lens. Join us as we explore some of the incredible pieces of art that reflect on our history, the creative landscape of our city, and help make this a dynamic public space.

This event is supported by the City Hall Plaza Engagement Grant from the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture.

Our Restaurant Finance Workshop Series is designed to help restaurant owners and managers strengthen their financial foundations and improve profitability. Through a series of interactive workshops, participants will learn practical tools and strategies for understanding restaurant financials, controlling costs, and planning for growth. Each session combines instruction with real-world examples and actionable takeaways that participants can apply immediately in their own operations.

Session 3: Deep Dive: Food Costs And Product Mix

How do you know if your menu is truly as profitable and efficient as it can be? How do you decide if a dish takes too much time or money to make it worth keeping? Managing food costs and designing a balanced menu are key to running a profitable food business.