Boston City TV, MA / Mayor's Office of Immigrant Advancement

Attendees of the Mayor's Office for Immigrant Advancement's annual fundraising event held at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts were encouraged to support the ongoing effort to provide resources to the immigrant and refugee community in Boston. Speaking alongside the Mayor were Director of Immigrant Advancement Monique Tu Nguyen, Immigrants Lead Boston Alumni Angel Moran, Marie Ladouceur, and Vice President of Talent Acquisition and Diversity for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Steven Silva.

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu celebrates the 20 immigrant leaders graduating from "Immigrants Lead Boston," a program by the City of Boston Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement (MOIA).
This year’s graduates represent 8 Boston neighborhoods, come from 17 countries, and speak 14 languages.
“As the daughter of immigrants, this program has a special place in my heart,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “These leaders are adding their voices to our communities and I’m thrilled for their leadership. Congratulations and thank you!”
Immigrants Lead Boston is an annual program for Boston immigrants who wish to become community leaders, advocates, and organizers. Selected residents go through a 12-week course and meet key City of Boston officials and learn how to effectively navigate local government. Graduates join a growing alumni network of immigrant leaders.

Mayor Michelle Wu, the Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement (MOIA), and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts host We Are Boston 2022: From Dreams to Action. The annual reception celebrates Boston immigrants and their contributions to the City. It also highlights how government, corporate, and nonprofit sectors can work together for advocacy and change.

En este video podrá aprender las bases acerca de la creación y operación de un negocio en la ciudad de Boston. Si desea acceder a este material en Inglés, por favor visite https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOsIlTjYP8U .

0:00 Introducción
4:55 Información general
14:08 Declaración de impuestos estatales
21:33 Licencias
47:11 Planificación de negocios y financiamiento

Learn the basics to starting and operating a small business in Boston. Spanish video available - https://youtu.be/HBdX8ECBQFQ

0:00 Intro
2:22 Overview
3:39 State Filing
10:11 Licensure
15:24 Business Planning & Financing
31:44 Starting Up Shop

Mayor Martin J. Walsh and the Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement (MOIA) hosted We Are Boston 2020: From Resilience to Equity on November 19, 2020. The annual end-of-the year reception celebrates Boston immigrants and their contributions to the City. This year’s virtual program focused on honoring frontline workers and immigrant-serving nonprofits for their tireless work throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. It also highlighted how together we can move towards equity for all residents.
The Mayor awarded the 2020 “We Are Boston Community Champion Award” to Rita Lara, Executive Director of Maverick Landing Community Services, for her instrumental role in the coronavirus response. Lara organized a collaborative of East Boston organizations to provide relief and food to those in need, including those who do not qualify for any benefits. The 2020 “We Are Boston Corporate Leadership Award” went to Eastern Bank for their commitment to diverse communities by helping nonprofits and businesses apply for PPP and for their annual Social Justice celebration.