About JP Centre/South Main Streets
Our business and retail districts have a significant impact on the culture of our neighborhood, and businesses and residents alike contribute to their vitality and strength. When businesses succeed, they introduce new jobs and new opportunities. They support community activities and organizations. Strong retail districts strengthen the neighborhood and increase safety. And in supporting these local businesses, residents end up creating a thriving “main street,” which sustains the culture of neighborhoods like Jamaica Plain.
JP Centre/South Main Streets is a community-led organization whose mission is to enhance and strengthen the JP Centre/South business district as a vibrant center of commercial and community activity for Jamaica Plain and surrounding neighborhoods. In partnership with Boston Main Streets, we provide a direct conduit to the City of Boston and offer industry assistance to help new and existing businesses to succeed.
Our organization endeavors to sustain our lively community by bringing residents, businesses, and the City of Boston together to build a resilient local economy.
Volunteer of the Year 2024
Janet Galloway is our Volunteer of the Year for 2024, shown here with District 6 City Councilor Ben Weber, who presented the award at our Annual Meeting.
Business of the Year 2024
On Centre is our 2024 Business of the Year. Owner Phil Celeste is shown here accepting his award from District 6 City Councilor Ben Weber.
Large-Scale Laser Projector
Learn more about renting our laser projector for community events.
Business Directory
Click here for a list of businesses.
Small Business Resources
JP Centre/South Main Streets provides resources, assistance, networking, mentoring, and more for small businesses in the Centre/South business corridor. Please contact us to learn more.
Seeking Volunteers!
JP Centre/South Main Streets welcomes volunteers to join us in our work to support the business district. Please contact us to learn more!
Get involved!
Do you feel that the economic health of our business corridor can impact residents and affect the culture of our neighborhood in a meaningful way?Do you want to have a voice in building our retail districts and advocating for our community?
Do you want to get involved in ways that can affect the economy, safety, and diversity of Jamaica Plain?
Our roster of services needs your support to grow. JP Centre/South Main Streets can provide even more opportunities to our district, such as workshops for residents and businesses, regular networking prospects, and events that advocate for our community and our businesses.
We welcome anyone who would like to be more involved. Go to our contact page to find out how.