22 Sep 2023
The Asian Development Bank (ADP) is a regional development bank with aims to promote social and economic development across Asia. Mayor Wu joined ADP ambassador Chantale Wong at the
Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the U.S. Senate to highlight Asian investment opportunities for Boston Businesses.
Watch Promo Video Here: https://youtu.be/Zf17X3dpazI
Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the U.S. Senate to highlight Asian investment opportunities for Boston Businesses.
Watch Promo Video Here: https://youtu.be/Zf17X3dpazI
- 3 participants
- 19 minutes
26 Jul 2023
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu hosts a press conference announcing the 24 recipients of the first round of the Supporting Pandemic Affected Community Enterprises (SPACE) Grants Program. Through the program, which is funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), the Office of Economic Opportunity & Inclusion aims to simultaneously support local businesses disproportionately affected by the pandemic and revitalize downtown Boston by filling vacant storefronts. Grantees will be receiving between $40,000 and $200,000 over three years depending on their business needs.
- 11 participants
- 52 minutes
17 Jul 2023
Mayor Wu Joined Governor Healy, Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, Politicians and union members at the IBEW Joint Apprenticeship Training Center for a Roundtable discussion on how to assist apprentices on getting childcare plus the Biden Administration's job creation investments.
- 12 participants
- 45 minutes
17 May 2023
Mayor Wu gives remarks at the grand opening of Nubian Markets, a market filled with fresh, multicultural food products and owned by local Roxbury community members.
- 11 participants
- 37 minutes
5 Apr 2023
Mayor Wu spoke at the annual conference hosted by Main Street America, an organization that works to revitalize businesses and historic locations around the country.
- 30 participants
- 1:36 hours
28 Mar 2023
Mayor Wu joins leaders from the Boston Athletic Association at Bank of America's Downtown Boston offices for an exciting announcement. Starting in 2024, Bank of America will be the Presenting Sponsor of the Boston Marathon, marking a new chapter for the world's oldest annual marathon.
- 5 participants
- 22 minutes
14 Feb 2023
Gathered at the Seaport Hotel, Mayor Wu spoke to members of the The New England Council, a regional business association, about the current issues in Boston.
- 8 participants
- 1:05 hours
10 Feb 2023
Gathered at the Seaport Hotel, Mayor Wu spoke to members of the The New England Council, a regional business association, about the current issues in Boston.
- 1 participant
- 1 minute
18 Oct 2022
Oasis on Ballou is an urban agriculture project that helps bring fresh produce to the surrounding community. Mayor Wu and US Dept. of Agriculture Deputy Secretary Jewel Bronaugh were given a tour of the Dorchester based farm.
- 2 participants
- 1 minute
5 Oct 2022
Mayor Wu spoke to the Greater Boston business community on her administration's goals for improving the city, with a focus on transportation and housing.
- 3 participants
- 52 minutes
11 Apr 2022
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is joined by Segun Idowu, Chief of Economic Opportunity and Inclusion; Chris Cook, Executive Director of the Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy; and Pam Messenger of the Downtown Boston Business Improvement District (BID) and Friends of Post Office Square for a press conference to promote the Boston Blooms Block Party. Boston Blooms is a day-long block party to welcome workers, visitors, and residents back to Downtown with free coffee, entertainment, a beer garden, food trucks, and community. Boston Blooms programming will take place on Wednesday, April 13 between South Station and Downtown Crossing Station on Summer Street.
- 7 participants
- 39 minutes
11 Mar 2022
After a two-year delay due to the global pandemic, High Street Place Food Hall has finally opened its doors in Downtown Boston. The hall is now home to twenty different food and drink vendors, with features such as a champagne vending machine and raw bar. Mayor Wu and City Council President Ed Flynn join with business leaders and community members to celebrate.
- 5 participants
- 16 minutes
14 Apr 2021
Mayor Janey hosts a press conference to launch All Inclusive Boston, a new campaign designed to promote an equitable recovery for Boston's tourism and hospitality industries, and small and local businesses, with a focus on connecting our downtown core with the vibrant neighborhoods citywide.
The campaign is being launched at Hibernian Hall in Roxbury.
The campaign is being launched at Hibernian Hall in Roxbury.
- 8 participants
- 39 minutes
7 Apr 2021
Mayor Janey joins Chief of Economic Development Midori Morikawa for a press conference to share several new supplier diversity initiatives to address equity in City contracting, with key investments in staffing and programmatic needs.
The campaign is being launched at Malcom X Park in Roxbury.
The campaign is being launched at Malcom X Park in Roxbury.
- 3 participants
- 14 minutes
5 Apr 2021
Mayor Janey hosts a press conference to launch All Inclusive Boston, a new campaign designed to promote an equitable recovery for Boston's tourism and hospitality industries, and small and local businesses, with a focus on connecting our downtown core with the vibrant neighborhoods citywide.
The campaign is being launched at Hibernian Hall in Roxbury.
The campaign is being launched at Hibernian Hall in Roxbury.
- 8 participants
- 39 minutes
11 Mar 2021
Boston City Council President Kim Janey delivers the keynote address to the Directors and Members of the Boston Municipal Research Bureau at their virtual 2021 Annual Meeting.
Please follow this link for complete event video: https://youtu.be/L_epHJE7hJM
Please follow this link for complete event video: https://youtu.be/L_epHJE7hJM
- 1 participant
- 20 minutes
30 Sep 2020
Mayor Marty Walsh addressed the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Virtual Government Affairs Forum on September 29, 2020.
"Good morning to all the leaders, members, and guests of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce. I’m addressing you this year under very different circumstances, so I’m here at a place that’s different than our usual venue. It’s a place that helps tell the story of our city — what we’ve been going through this year, how we’ve responded, and how we must move forward together."
For the full text of the Mayor's remarks: https://www.boston.gov/news/mayor-wal...
"Good morning to all the leaders, members, and guests of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce. I’m addressing you this year under very different circumstances, so I’m here at a place that’s different than our usual venue. It’s a place that helps tell the story of our city — what we’ve been going through this year, how we’ve responded, and how we must move forward together."
For the full text of the Mayor's remarks: https://www.boston.gov/news/mayor-wal...
- 1 participant
- 21 minutes
17 Jun 2020
Mayor Walsh delivers the keynote speech at the Boston Municipal Research Bureau 2020 Annual Meeting.
- 16 participants
- 1:30 hours
9 Mar 2020
Join in as Mayor Walsh and Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito offer remarks about creating strategies to close the racial wealth gap through small business.
- 4 participants
- 46 minutes
27 Feb 2020
Governor Baker, Lt. Governor Polito, and Mayor Walsh joined members of the community at Black Market in Roxbury for the announcement of the Urban Agenda Grants program. This funding is provided by the Commonwealth to support community economic development in Boston and beyond.
- 8 participants
- 39 minutes
19 Feb 2020
Chief John Barros and his team at the Department of Economic Development are always looking for ways to present pathways to financial success for Boston residents. At the YMCA of Greater Boston, the Contracting Opportunity Fair was held to provide a space for the Boston community to network with procurement liasons and learn about contracting opportunities from various departments in the city.
- 3 participants
- 11 minutes
22 Jan 2020
Liberty Mutual Foundation is announcing a $5M commitment to ending youth homelessness, in alignment with the City's recently-released Plan to Prevnt and End Youth and Young Adult Homelessness.
- 11 participants
- 45 minutes
27 Dec 2019
The Boston College Neighborhood Improvement Fund was established in 2013 as "a way to enhance the public realm and for which public sources of financing may be unavailable or inadequate" in the Allston-Brighton neighborhoods. This year, more than $1,000,000 was given to agencies and projects that seek to provide improvements in transportation, infrastructure, and public art in the community. Attendees, including the BPDA's Jonathan Greeley and representatives from Boston College, also paid tribute to outgoing Boston City Councilor Mark Ciommo, honoring his service and representation of the Allston-Brighton community in City Hall for over a decade.
- 5 participants
- 30 minutes
21 Dec 2019
Out of the foundations of established Roxbury locations; the former MBTA Bartlett Bus Yard and the Nawn Factory building, will come new developments designed to enrich living oppurtinities, potential for growth, and the embedded culture within the neighborhood. Announcing the two MassWork grants that will be dedicated to these efforts in the Bruce C. Bolling building was Mayor Walsh, Governor Baker, Chief of Economic Development Barros , along with other public officials and community members.
- 6 participants
- 25 minutes
5 Dec 2019
Mayor Walsh, City Councilor Frank Baker, and representatives from the Mayor's Office of Workforce Development convene at the More than Words Book Store in the South End to announce a disbursement of $1.35 Million Dollars into the Neighborhood Jobs Trust Program.
- 5 participants
- 27 minutes
14 Nov 2019
Boston is committed to making sure that all residents and businesses in the city have access to the same opportunities. Mayor Walsh joins Cheif of Economic Development John Barros, Director of Equity and Inclusion Celina Barrios-Millner, other elected officials and local business owners in the Eagle Room to sign an Executive Order designed to support equitable procurement in the City of Boston.
- 6 participants
- 32 minutes
8 Oct 2019
Mayor Walsh joins Chamber of Commerce President and CEO, Jim Rooney and the Massachusetts President of Bank of America, Miceal Chamberlain, to offer his remarks at the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Annual Breakfast, held at the Boston Marriott Copley Place in the Back Bay.
- 4 participants
- 53 minutes
25 Sep 2019
Mayor Walsh congratulates the 51 organizations that have recieved a collective $2.2 million in investments through the Community Development Block Grant at Black Market in Dudley. The Office of Workforce Development (OWD) annually awards organizations in the city of Boston that give residents access to ecomonic opportunity.
- 9 participants
- 43 minutes
2 Aug 2019
The trolley rolls on for Day 2 of the "Mayor on Main" tour, honoring Boston Main Streets Awards recipients for their outstanding work as business owners and volunteers within their communities. The 2nd day of the tour sees the Mayor visit Uphams Corner, Grove Hall, and Four Corners.
- 8 participants
- 45 minutes
2 Aug 2019
Mayor Walsh finishes off the annual "Mayor on Main" trolley tour, honoring Boston Main Streets Awards recipients for their outstanding work as business owners and volunteers within their communities. Day 3 of the tour sees the Mayor visit Egleston Square, East Boston, and Brighton.
- 13 participants
- 52 minutes
26 Jul 2019
Mayor Walsh kicks off the annual "Mayor on Main" trolley tour, honoring Boston Main Streets Awards recipients for their outstanding work as business owners and volunteers within their communities. Day 1 of the tour sees the Mayor visit Dudley Square, Jamaica Plain, and South End.
- 11 participants
- 40 minutes
30 May 2019
The Seaport neighborhood continues its growth as a hub for business in Boston. Mayor Walsh and Gov. Charlie Baker celebrate the groundbreaking of Seaport Square Block L4, also known as the Amazon Building. Michael Touloumtzis, Sr. Principal Engineer at Amazon, says the company will deliver 2,000 new jobs in fields such as robotics, digital healthcare, and speech science. The building is expected to be completed in 2021.
- 4 participants
- 26 minutes
16 May 2019
Join Mayor Walsh and Ocean Spray's CEO Bobby Chacko for the official opening of the Ocean Spray "Lighthouse," a marketing and innovation hub in the Seaport.
- 2 participants
- 8 minutes
8 May 2019
Over the past 11 years, the Harvard-Allston Partnership Fund has provided over $1 million to 35 nonprofits serving Allston-Brighton. At the Harvard Education Portal in Allston, Harvard University President Larry Bacow awards $100,000 in grant money to support neighborhood improvement projects, cultural enrichment, and education.
- 3 participants
- 27 minutes
6 May 2019
Renovations are coming to Sociedad Latina in Mission Hill thanks to the Community Preservation Act! Mayor Walsh joins Chief of Economic Development John Barros, Sociedad Latina Executive Director Alex Oliver-Davila, Mayor of Easthampton Nicole LaChapelle, other elected officials and members of the Mission Hill community to celebrate the CPA funding that will help update the Sociedad Latina Community Center, which has been serving Boston youth for over 50 years.
- 9 participants
- 34 minutes
5 Apr 2019
The Mayor's Offices of Workforce and Economic Development host a panel discussion to explore what actions city leaders, employers, and community institutions can take to support a more inclusive and productive workforce in Boston. The report's lead author, Dr. Alicia Sasser Modestino from Northeastern University's Dukakis Center for Urban and Regional Policy, addresses discrepancies between the skillets of workers and the requirements of employers and provides recommendations on how to bridge that gap. This is followed by a panel discussion lead by Office of Economic Development Chief John Barros.
- 15 participants
- 1:39 hours
8 Mar 2019
Mayor Walsh delivers the keynote speech at the Boston Municipal Research Bureau Annual Luncheon, located at the Seaport Hotel. The Research Bureau is an independent, member-supported, non-partisan research organization, established in 1932 to provide objective and impartial research and policy analysis in order to promote more efficient, effective and responsible government for the City of Boston.
- 5 participants
- 55 minutes
8 Mar 2019
Mayor Walsh delivers the keynote speech at the Boston Municipal Research Bureau Annual Luncheon, located at the Seaport Hotel. The Research Bureau is an independent, member-supported, non-partisan research organization, established in 1932 to provide objective and impartial research and policy analysis in order to promote more efficient, effective and responsible government for the City of Boston. Watch the full event here: https://youtu.be/aNXQfwyUnLA
- 1 participant
- 1 minute
12 Feb 2019
Mayor Walsh opens the City Contracting Opportunity Fair at the Bruce C. Bolling Building in Roxbury. This event marks the kick off celebration for the cities new Economic Development Center, designed to engage with residents on economic development policy around job growth, business development, place making and community economic development.
- 2 participants
- 30 minutes
11 Feb 2019
Mayor Walsh opens the City Contracting Opportunity Fair at the Bruce C. Bolling Building in Roxbury. This event marks the kick off celebration for the cities new Economic Development Center, designed to engage with residents on economic development policy around job growth, business development, place making and community economic development.
- 2 participants
- 30 minutes
6 Feb 2019
Mayor Walsh attends the Boston Sword and Tuna Groundbreaking at Massport Marine Terminal 6.
- 10 participants
- 48 minutes
6 Feb 2019
Mayor Walsh offers remarks to the New England Council at Bank of America's office downtown. The bank also makes a $750,000 donation to Rosie's Place to help combat homelessness in the city.
- 8 participants
- 1:02 hours
6 Feb 2019
Mayor Walsh offers remarks to the New England Council at Bank of America's office downtown. The bank also makes a $750,000 donation to Rosie's Place to help combat homelessness in the city.
Watch the entire event here: https://youtu.be/F9_NN6-g5hk
Watch the entire event here: https://youtu.be/F9_NN6-g5hk
- 2 participants
- 1 minute
20 Nov 2018
Mayor Walsh joins representatives from Verizon and the City of Boston to announce updates to their partnership relating to digital equity, economic development and protecting the public right of way on Boston's streets. Verizon will now expand their FiOS service citywide, and has also signed a long-term lease at the Hub on Causeway downtown.
- 4 participants
- 17 minutes
16 Nov 2018
Small businesses are the lifeblood of our local economy and Citizen's Bank is committed to help strengthen that part of our community. Mayor Walsh joins Citizens Bank Massachusetts President, Jerry Sargent, Citizens Bank Chairman and CEO, Bruce Van Saun, and Joel Sklar of the Boston Main Streets Foundation to celebrate the $500,000 contribution by Citizens Bank to support local workforce and economic development in Boston.
- 5 participants
- 32 minutes
26 Oct 2018
Approximately 3,000 real estate and development leaders gather at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center for the Urban Land Institute's Fall Meeting. Mayor Walsh offers opening remarks and joins Jay Ash, Secretary of Housing and Economic Development for Massachusetts, for a panel discussion.
- 6 participants
- 59 minutes
19 Oct 2018
Mayor Walsh joins Chamber of Commerce President and CEO, Jim Rooney and the Massachusetts President of Bank of America, Miceal Chamberlain, to offer his remarks at the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Annual Breakfast, held at the InterContinental Boston Hotel in Downtown.
- 7 participants
- 51 minutes
17 Oct 2018
Mayor Walsh joins Chamber of Commerce President and CEO, Jim Rooney and the Massachusetts President of Bank of America, Miceal Chamberlain, to offer his remarks at the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Annual Breakfast, held at the InterContinental Boston Hotel in Downtown.
- 7 participants
- 53 minutes
27 Aug 2018
Mayor Walsh and Michael Shaffer, the business owner of Soak Laundry Center, cut the ribbon to mark the grand opening of this innovative laundromat in Lower Mills, Dorchester.
- 2 participants
- 9 minutes
30 Jul 2018
Mayor Marty Walsh helps kick off Dine Out Boston 2018 (formerly known as Restaurant Week Boston) at the Union Oyster House and announces this years charitable partner, MLK Boston. Dine Out Boston occurs twice a year and allows people to sample local restaurants at special prices for lunch or dinner.
- 4 participants
- 14 minutes
27 Jul 2018
Mayor Marty Walsh helps kick off Dine Out Boston 2018 (formerly known as Restaurant Week Boston) at the Union Oyster House and announces this years charitable partner, MLK Boston. Dine Out Boston occurs twice a year and allows people to sample local restaurants at special prices for lunch or dinner.
To view the event in its entirety, please visit: https://youtu.be/uIodCsHD2zQ
To view the event in its entirety, please visit: https://youtu.be/uIodCsHD2zQ
- 2 participants
- 1 minute
20 Jul 2018
Mayor Walsh, elected officials, and and members of Bridge Over Troubled Waters Inc. join downtown to announce a $4.9 million grant to fight chronic youth homelessness. The US Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded the City of Boston with this grant to support a wide range of housing programs.
- 5 participants
- 27 minutes
20 Jul 2018
Mayor Walsh is taking the 2018 Main Streets Awards on the road to the neighborhoods! Visiting locally owned small businesses in West Roxbury, Hyde Park, and Mattapan, Mayor Walsh honors this year's awardees for their outstanding work and contributions to their neighborhoods.
- 9 participants
- 26 minutes
18 Jul 2018
Mayor Walsh is taking the 2018 Main Streets Awards on the road to the neighborhoods! Visiting locally owned small businesses in Roxbury, Egleston Square, and Jamaica Plain, Mayor Walsh honors this year's awardees for their outstanding work and contributions to their neighborhoods.
- 14 participants
- 39 minutes
16 Jul 2018
Mayor Walsh is taking the 2018 Main Streets Awards on the road to the neighborhoods! Visiting locally owned small businesses in East Boston, Allston/Brighton, and Mission Hill, Mayor Walsh honors this year's awardees for their outstanding work and contributions to their neighborhoods.
- 14 participants
- 48 minutes
10 Jul 2018
Mayor Walsh is taking the 2018 Main Streets Awards on the road to the neighborhoods! Visiting locally owned small businesses in Greater Ashmont, Greater Four Corners, and Bowdoin-Geneva, Mayor Walsh honors this year's awardees for their outstanding work and contributions to their neighborhoods.
- 14 participants
- 40 minutes
5 Jun 2018
Boston Harbor has long been the city's most valuable asset and now is the time to take advantage of it. Mayor Walsh joins the mayor of Salem, Kim Driscoll, and the mayor of Lynn, Thomas McGee, at the New England Aquarium IMAX Theatre to discuss the harbor's role as a unique form of transportation and open space, along with how it can strengthen our climate resilience and regional economy.
- 13 participants
- 1:19 hours
30 May 2018
Governor Baker, Mayor Walsh, city councilors, and esteemed guests gather at the South Boston Waterfront for the official groundbreaking ceremony of the Omni Seaport Hotel. Located across from the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, this new hotel will contribute to the development of Seaport District, create jobs, and economically enhance the surrounding area.
- 12 participants
- 57 minutes
3 May 2018
Over the next two years, construction will be taking place on this site resulting in a 427 room dual-branded Hampton Inn & Homewood Suites Hotel. This will create jobs for many Boston residents.
- 5 participants
- 28 minutes
26 Apr 2018
Successful schools, open spaces, climate readiness, reliable transportation and recovery services are all components of a thriving Boston. Mayor Walsh joined a collection of local leaders and city advocates at the Shattuck Picnic Grove in Franklin Park to announce proposed investments in those initiatives, to help support Boston's dynamic economy and improve quality of life for all of its residents.
- 7 participants
- 37 minutes
4 Apr 2018
Mayor Walsh offers remarks at the Boston Municipal Research Bureau's Annual Meeting at the Seaport Hotel.
- 5 participants
- 45 minutes
27 Mar 2018
Mayor Martin J. Walsh will offer remarks on behalf of the City of Boston, updating participants about new initiatives, projects, and policies the City of Boston plans to undertake.
- 4 participants
- 37 minutes
23 Mar 2018
March 23, 2018 - Business is booming in Boston as the city continues to push its economic and housing development. This grand opening of the Reebok Headquarters in the Innovation and Design Building in Seaport marks a great development in the lifestyles of many Boston residents.
- 2 participants
- 14 minutes
15 Mar 2018
A little snow and cold weather isn't enough to stop the opening of the Dorchester Farmers Market. Mayor Walsh joins representatives from the Codman Square Health Center and Neighborhood Council at Dorchester's Great Hall to celebrate the new season. It is the only winter market in the neighborhood, and has been operating every year since 2012.
- 10 participants
- 21 minutes
13 Feb 2018
Madison Park Development Corporation has been creating and expanding economic and opportunities for low and moderate income families since 1966. They continue to provide opportunities for Roxbury residents by cutting the ribbon to their new building, featuring affordable residential housing and commercial spaces.
- 9 participants
- 45 minutes
8 Feb 2018
January 31, 2018 - WPI leaders and staff, students, and local elected officials gathered to celebrate the opening of the WPI Innovation & Collaboration Space at 303 Congress Street in the Seaport District. The purpose of the space is to create a stronger connection between the bright, talented minds of WPI in Worcester and the innovative STEM companies in Boston. Speakers at the ribbon cutting included WPI President Laurie Leshin, Worcester Mayor Joseph Petty, Boston Mayor Marty Walsh, and Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito.
Founded in 1865 in Worcester, MA, WPI is on of the nation's first engineering and technology universities. Its 14 academic departments offer more than 50 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in science, engineering, technology, business, social sciences, humanities and the arts, leading to bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees. Students also have the opportunity to make a difference to communities and organizations around the world through the university's innovative Global Perspective Program. There are more than 40 WPI project centers throughout the Americas, Africa, Asia-pacific, and Europe.
Founded in 1865 in Worcester, MA, WPI is on of the nation's first engineering and technology universities. Its 14 academic departments offer more than 50 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in science, engineering, technology, business, social sciences, humanities and the arts, leading to bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees. Students also have the opportunity to make a difference to communities and organizations around the world through the university's innovative Global Perspective Program. There are more than 40 WPI project centers throughout the Americas, Africa, Asia-pacific, and Europe.
- 4 participants
- 30 minutes
11 Jan 2018
Mayor Walsh joins in breaking ground of Innovation Square at 6 Tide Street in Kendall Square. Innovation Square represents the growth of the life science and biotech industries on the South Boston Waterfront. Mayor Walsh, BPDA Director, and CEO of Mass Innovation Labs celebrate industry diversity in the City of Boston.
- 6 participants
- 25 minutes
11 Dec 2017
In Roslindale Village, Mayor Marty Walsh kicks off the holiday season at the 33rd Annual Holiday Tree-lighting & Small Business Saturday. Roslindale Village Main Streets hosts this longstanding neighborhood tradition and encourages everyone to be merry and "shop small."
- 8 participants
- 27 minutes
8 Dec 2017
Mayor Walsh cuts the ribbon on One Seaport Square, a mixed-use development that includes 250,000 square feet of retail, restaurants and entertainment venues. The project also includes 832 units of housing, nearly 100 of which will be affordable.
- 4 participants
- 17 minutes
6 Dec 2017
A panel discussion held at Faneuil Hall highlights the importance of diversity and equity in the workplace. Mayor Walsh offered remarks before the conversation, moderated by Carol Fulp, CEO of The Partnership, Inc. Panelists included Rita Hardiman, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at Keolis Commuter Services, Juan Lopera, VP of Business Diversity at Tufts Health Plan and Emily Cournoyer, Director of Talent Acquisition at Boston Scientific.
- 10 participants
- 1:29 hours
8 Nov 2017
For the very first time, Mayor Walsh welcomes representatives from the Cities for Financial Empowerment Coalition to City Hall. The event marks the launch of two programs, Boston Builds Credit and Bank On Boston, which aim to improve the economic mobility of lower-income residents in the city.
- 7 participants
- 29 minutes
2 Nov 2017
Little League baseball, local libraries, and veterans groups sometimes need extra money to support the people in the community they serve. These were among the 50 different nonprofit organizations that received $375,000 in funding thanks to the Charlestown Community Impact Fund. At the Knights of Columbus Hall in Charlestown, Mayor Walsh recognizes the work of the Fund and the nonprofits who benefited from it.
- 7 participants
- 19 minutes
26 Oct 2017
Vertex Pharmaceuticals extends its commitment to the community for the next 10 years. Vertex CEO Jeff Leiden, Mayor Walsh and Congressman Joe Kennedy join cystic fibrosis patient Lauren Bombardier at the Vertex Pharmaceuticals headquarters in the Seaport District, to announce a 10-year, $500 million corporate giving commitment. Vertex's pledge will be aimed at supporting STEAM education, helping the cystic fibrosis community, developing young physicians and scientists, and investing in our communities for the next decade.
- 4 participants
- 44 minutes
23 Oct 2017
Mayor Walsh joins store associates and the local community to learn about Allston's newest addition: a Comcast Xfinity store servicing the local area. The store brings new job opportunities to the neighborhood.
- 2 participants
- 6 minutes
20 Oct 2017
Mayor Walsh breaks ground on the One Milk Street project in Downtown Crossing. Two historic buildings, the Franklin Building and the Transcript building, will be rehabilitated thanks to an investment by Midwood Development.
- 3 participants
- 14 minutes
17 Oct 2017
A panel discussion held at Faneuil Hall highlights the importance of diversity and equity in the workplace. Mayor Walsh offered remarks before the conversation, moderated by Carol Fulp, CEO of The Partnership, Inc. Panelists included Rita Hardiman, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at Keolis Commuter Services, Juan Lopera, VP of Business Diversity at Tufts Health Plan and Emily Cournoyer, Director of Talent Acquisition at Boston Scientific.
- 4 participants
- 1 minute
16 Oct 2017
The importance of local production takes center stage in the city of Boston as National Manufacturing Month kicks off across the country. Mayor Walsh reads a proclamation at Dorchester Brewing Company, one of a number of breweries in the city that double as manufacturers and provide employment for residents.
- 2 participants
- 12 minutes
11 Oct 2017
Mayor Walsh joins representatives from the Barr Foundation, New England Foundation for the Arts, and the Americans for the Arts at the Sonos' Downtown Boston office. They discuss a recent scientific study proving the correlation between strong economies and support for the arts.
In New England, our arts and culture sectors create jobs, boost tourism, and generate government revenue. Because arts and culture are such an important part of the regional economy, we need to nurture and promote it just as we would any other business sector.
In New England, our arts and culture sectors create jobs, boost tourism, and generate government revenue. Because arts and culture are such an important part of the regional economy, we need to nurture and promote it just as we would any other business sector.
- 5 participants
- 33 minutes
27 Sep 2017
Technology job skills training is now being offered at no cost at Urban League in Roxbury. Mayor Walsh joins Governor Baker, join Ubran League staff and representatives from Google, Bank of America and BNY Mellon to announce a major technology investment into the Msimbo program.
- 8 participants
- 33 minutes
27 Jul 2017
The relationship between Boston College and Allston-Brighton goes back over 150 years. That relationship continued at the Boston College Campus in Brighton, where Mayor Walsh and Boston College President Father Leahy gathered to present grants to a 18 recipients from the Allston-Brighton area.
- 5 participants
- 28 minutes
26 Jul 2017
Mayor Walsh is taking the 2017 Main Streets Awards on the road to the neighborhoods! Visiting locally owned small businesses in Allston/Brighton, Roslindale, Hyde Park, Mattapan, Mayor Walsh honors this year's awardees for their outstanding work and contributions to their neighborhoods.
- 6 participants
- 34 minutes
26 Jul 2017
Mayor Walsh is taking the 2017 Main Streets Awards on the road to the neighborhoods! Visiting locally owned small businesses in Jamaica Plain, Roxbury, and Dorchester, Mayor Walsh honors this year's awardees for their outstanding work and contributions to their neighborhoods.
- 9 participants
- 49 minutes
24 Jul 2017
The City of Boston Credit Union cut the ribbon on their newest full service branch in South Boston. Established in 1915 by then Mayor James Michael Curley the Credit Union has continuously been a loyal partner with the city.
- 3 participants
- 9 minutes
20 Jul 2017
When big business lends a hand, small businesses can grow. At the Bruce Bolling Building in Roxbury, Mayor Walsh thanks Greg O'Brien, New England Division Manager at Wells Fargo, who awards a substantial grant to LEAF, Local Enterprise Assistance Fund, which supports businesses owned by women and people of color in the city.
- 7 participants
- 37 minutes
19 Jul 2017
Greater Grove Hall Main Streets hosted it's 99th Mass Innovation Night event in Dorchester. Mayor Walsh checked out innovative startup ideas created by African-Americans in the tech industry, reinforcing Boston's goal to support it's women and minority-owned businesses.
- 22 participants
- 1:12 hours
19 Jul 2017
Mayor Walsh is taking the 2017 Main Streets Awards on the road to the neighborhoods! Visiting locally owned small businesses in Mission Hill, the South End, Chinatown, and East Boston, Mayor Walsh honors this year's awardees for their outstanding work and contributions to their neighborhoods.
- 7 participants
- 34 minutes
19 Jul 2017
Boston to invest One Million Dollars! While attending a TechHire Panel Discussion at District Hall in the Seaport, Mayor Walsh announced that Boston will supply one million dollars to help close the tech sector's skills and opportunity gap.
- 16 participants
- 49 minutes
18 Jul 2017
Boston's waterfront growth continues as a new addition is coming to the Seaport District! Mayor Walsh and Governor Baker join executives from Cottonwood Management Group to break ground at M1M2 Seaport Square, which will house luxury apartments, retail space and restaurants.
- 5 participants
- 17 minutes
5 Jul 2017
New research shows that Boston's Latino community is driving Boston's growth in population and is making vital contributions to our economy. Mayor Walsh joins local business and civic leaders at the Institute of Contemporary Art in the Seaport District, to discuss that research and to examine the Latino community's essential role in the future success of Greater Boston.
- 3 participants
- 20 minutes
14 Jun 2017
The Forbes 30 Under 30 Summit is coming back to Boston! Mayor Walsh joins Governor Baker, Boston business leaders, start-ups founders and Forbes Under 30 winners at Catalant Headquarters in the Seaport District, to promote the four day event in October, comprised of motivating panels, networking, startup competitions, philanthropy, music and food festivals.
- 12 participants
- 47 minutes
13 Jun 2017
New research shows that Boston's Latino community is driving Boston's growth in population and is making vital contributions to our economy. Mayor Walsh joins local business and civic leaders at the Institute of Contemporary Art in the Seaport District, to discuss that research and to examine the Latino community's essential role in the future success of Greater Boston. Watch the ful event: https://youtu.be/TR8dPyqGVJQ
- 3 participants
- 1 minute
8 Jun 2017
Listen in on how startups and new technologies are shaping the future of Boston, as keynote speakers from the fields of robotics, mobility, agriculture, sports innovation and creative work share their stories at the first ever City Hall Courtyard Festival. The event is kicked off by Mayor Walsh, who hosts a Q & A with former Red Sox pitcher Tim Wakefield, followed by presentations from Sports Innovation Lab, Superpedestrian, Jibo, Freight Farms, BeautyLink and Catalant.
- 13 participants
- 1:22 hours
6 Jun 2017
Mayor Walsh helps kick off the 32nd season of the Roslindale Village Main Street Farmers' Market in Adams Park. This is Boston's biggest neighborhood farmers' market.
- 6 participants
- 13 minutes
26 May 2017
Mayor Walsh and other city officials tour cybersecurity company "Cybereason" located within the John Hancock Tower in the Back Bay. Cybereason was founded by Israeli intelligence cybersecurity experts, providing brands like Softbank and Lockheed Martin cybersecurity for their most critical digital assets.
- 6 participants
- 24 minutes
22 May 2017
Mayor Walsh, Governor Baker and GE Chairman Jeff Immelt gather to celebrate the groundbreaking of Innovation Point, GE's future campus that reflects the company's digital transformation while paying tribute to it's industrial roots. The campus will be located at Fort Point in the Seaport.
- 4 participants
- 17 minutes
29 Mar 2017
Mayor Walsh cuts the ribbon on the Pollo Centro restaurant in Dorchester. The chain is family-owned and has two other locations outside the city.
- 5 participants
- 16 minutes
22 Mar 2017
Mayor Walsh and Harvard President Drew Faust issue certificates to the recipients of the Harvard Allston Partnership grants in a ceremony at the Harvard Ed Portal in Allston. Thirteen programs receive a total of $100,000 in funding.
- 4 participants
- 27 minutes
14 Mar 2017
Mayor Walsh and Director of the Boston Planning and Development Agency Brian Golden, announce the recipients of the Allston-Brighton Community Benefits grants at the West End House in Allston. Seven non-profit organizations are presented with a total of $100,000 in funding.
- 3 participants
- 18 minutes
1 Mar 2017
Mayor Walsh delivers the keynote speech at the Boston Municipal Research Bureau Annual Luncheon, located at the Seaport Hotel. The Research Bureau is an independent, member-supported, non-partisan research organization, established in 1932 to provide objective and impartial research and policy analysis in order to promote more efficient, effective and responsible government for the City of Boston.
- 6 participants
- 2:29 hours
24 Feb 2017
Mayor Walsh watches Baxter the Robot cut the ribbon in a ceremony for MassRobotics, a non-profit robotics lab in the Seaport. Their mission is to create and grow the next generation of successful robotics companies.
- 5 participants
- 27 minutes
14 Feb 2017
At Tavolo restaurant in Dorchester, Mayor Walsh offers remarks and presents a citation to Citizens Bank for their financial support of the Boston Main Streets Foundation in their branding and marketing initiative.
- 4 participants
- 27 minutes
9 Feb 2017
Mayor Walsh joins City Councilor Andrea Campbell at the Great Hall at Codman Common in Dorchester as they dropped by the Dorchester Winter Farmers Market. This weekly event features farm fresh foods and local businesses.
- 5 participants
- 20 minutes
25 Jan 2017
Mayor Walsh is committed to having an administration that is accountable to all residents, no matter who you are or where you live. Commissioners Corner introduces you to your city leaders, who will showcase their agencies and discuss information that is important to everyone in this great city. On this episode, host Najya Mawasi is joined by John Barros, the City of Boston's Chief of Economic Development.
- 3 participants
- 20 minutes
18 Jan 2017
Mayor Walsh cuts the ribbon at Craft Beer Cellar in Roslindale, the first tenant to occupy the Roslindale Substation in over 30 years. The development was completed with help from the Roslindale Village Main Streets organization.
- 7 participants
- 19 minutes
21 Dec 2016
Onein3 Initiative Manager Erin Santhouse and the Onein3 Council celebrate the contributions made by millennials to the City of Boston at the 2nd Annual SPARK Impact Awards held at the MassChallenge offices in the Seaport District.
- 14 participants
- 46 minutes
16 Dec 2016
Mayor Walsh offers remarks at the topping off ceremony for the Pierce Boston building in the Fenway neighborhood. The project will provide 240 rental units and more than 20,000 square feet of street-level retail and restaurant space.
- 4 participants
- 17 minutes
15 Dec 2016
Mayor Walsh joins Governor Baker at Vertex Pharmaceuticals headquarters in the Seaport to announce an initiative to increase the number of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) internships for students in Boston.
- 6 participants
- 42 minutes
30 Nov 2016
Mayor Walsh announces Small Business Saturday at Adams Park in Roslindale. The mayor encourages residents to support their local businesses when shopping this holiday season.
- 4 participants
- 7 minutes
2 Nov 2016
Mayor Walsh joins leadership from Northeastern University and LISC Small Business President and CEO Kevin Boes at the Bolling Building in Roxbury, to announce the launch of the region's first university-supported loan program for women- and minority-owned businesses. This initiative, called the Impact Lending program, enables local small-business owners to secure loans, at below-market interest rates, to acquire crucial resources to expand their businesses.
- 5 participants
- 23 minutes
18 Oct 2016
In Hyde Park's Boston Dedham Commerce Park, Mayor Walsh proclaims October as "Manufacturing Month" in the City of Boston.
While there, Mayor Walsh and City Councilor Tim McCarthy saw the great progress in the growing manufacturing sector while touring the production facility at Incredible Foods.
While there, Mayor Walsh and City Councilor Tim McCarthy saw the great progress in the growing manufacturing sector while touring the production facility at Incredible Foods.
- 8 participants
- 27 minutes
17 Oct 2016
Mayor Walsh cuts the ribbon to inaugurate the new AutoDesk manufacturing facility on the Waterfront in South Boston. AutoDesk is best known for developing software used by premier technology innovators.
Many high-performance cars, skyscrapers, smartphones, and films have been designed and created with the help of AutoDesk and its partners.
Many high-performance cars, skyscrapers, smartphones, and films have been designed and created with the help of AutoDesk and its partners.
- 4 participants
- 26 minutes
11 May 2016
Mayor Walsh offers remarks at the second annual Dorchester Board of Trade Luncheon at Florian Hall.
Since 1911, the Dorchester Board of Trade has been uniting and strengthening the community's businesses, as well as giving them voice and representation in the community
For the full event, please visit: http://www.cityofboston.gov/cable/video_library.asp?id=16588
Since 1911, the Dorchester Board of Trade has been uniting and strengthening the community's businesses, as well as giving them voice and representation in the community
For the full event, please visit: http://www.cityofboston.gov/cable/video_library.asp?id=16588
- 2 participants
- 1 minute
27 Jul 2015
Mayor Martin J Walsh and other state and local officials kick off the 2015 Codman Square Farmers Market year.
For the full video visit: http://www.cityofboston.gov/cable/video_library.asp?id=16130
For the full video visit: http://www.cityofboston.gov/cable/video_library.asp?id=16130
- 4 participants
- 1 minute
5 Jun 2014
Mayor Walsh attends the Dorchester Board of Trade Luncheon.
Watch the full event: http://www.cityofboston.gov/cable/video_library.asp?id=5584
Watch the full event: http://www.cityofboston.gov/cable/video_library.asp?id=5584
- 3 participants
- <1 minute
19 May 2014
Mayor Walsh attends the Back Bay Association's Annual Meeting to support the local business community.
- 3 participants
- 1 minute
17 Mar 2014
Mayor Walsh attends the Allston Village Main Streets annual meeting and awards ceremony.
Watch the full event: http://www.cityofboston.gov/cable/video_library.asp?id=3484
Watch the full event: http://www.cityofboston.gov/cable/video_library.asp?id=3484
- 2 participants
- 1 minute
5 Feb 2014
Mayor Walsh attends a public meeting on the proposed Wynn Casino at Charlestown High School to discuss transportation and environmental concerns that the project presents to residents of Charlestown.
Watch the full meeting: http://www.cityofboston.gov/cable/video_library.asp?id=3420
Watch the full meeting: http://www.cityofboston.gov/cable/video_library.asp?id=3420
- 3 participants
- 1 minute
9 Dec 2013
Boston mayor Martin J. Walsh hosts Public Hearings to allow Boston residents to share their ideas to help his administration build a better Boston.
The Public Hearing on Economic Development was held on December 9th, 2013 at English High School in Jamaica Plain.
If you were unable to attend and would like to submit feedback, please visit:
http://www.boston14.org/share-your-ideas
You can watch the full hearing at: http://www.cityofboston.gov/cable/video_library.asp?id=3373
The Public Hearing on Economic Development was held on December 9th, 2013 at English High School in Jamaica Plain.
If you were unable to attend and would like to submit feedback, please visit:
http://www.boston14.org/share-your-ideas
You can watch the full hearing at: http://www.cityofboston.gov/cable/video_library.asp?id=3373
- 4 participants
- 1 minute
