JP Centre/South Main Streets would like to recognize our 2025 Business of the Year, City Feed & Supply, and our 2025 Volunteer of the Year, Peter McCoubrey! Our awardees were recognized at a celebration on October 20, 2025 hosted by the Boston Main Streets Foundation at the Artists for Humanity…
Our Wine & Wreaths Fundraiser was a rousing good time with some amazing wreaths coming out of the evening. Attendees were ready to welcome Autumn with drinks, Fall snacks, and some appropriate decor. Folks also bid on silent auction items and raffle items, helping to boost our fundraising efforts! We…
A discussion with Revby Marketing about the changing situation with tariffs and how it will affect small businesses in Boston and Jamaica Plain, along with strategies on how to prepare for the upcoming months.
JP Porchfest is fast approaching, and September will bring even more events to the district. Businesses will want to do their level best to capture new customers and turn them into repeat customers. Here is a quick guide with tips for the upcoming festivities. Copy of Capturing Foot Traffic flyer…
JP Centre/South Main Streets has awarded the first of its inaugural Storefront Grants to five businesses/organizations in the JP Centre/South business district. We are proud to announce that each of the following businesses will receive $2000: Each business submitted an application and plan for a new sign, new awning, or…
JP Centre/South Main Streets hosted their Spring Fundraiser on May 22, 2025, at Eliot Hall, home of the Footlight Club! The theme was Blossoms & Sweets and the party featured a Bouquet Bar, courtesy of Sweet Pea & Sage on South Street in Jamaica Plain. Every guest received at least…
The weather did not get too terrible, so it was actually perfect for our event! The Spring Beer & Trolley Tour kicked off on Saturday, April 26, 2025 with two trolleys running alternate routes to connect four neighborhoods: JP Centre/South, Egleston Square, Roslindale Village, and Hyde Park. We were excited…
UPDATE – Applications are now closed. All applications are reviewed and approved by JP Centre/South Main Streets. All businesses and nonprofits in the district are eligible, however, applicants must show a current lease, a certificate of good standing, and financial need. All new signage designs need to be approved by…
In 2023, JP Centre/South Main Streets commissioned an Architectural Study of South Street by PCA Design. The goal of the study was to envision ways to revitalize pedestrian traffic in that part of the district. Storefront design and streetscaping can play a crucial role in creating a welcoming and pedestrian-friendly…
Thank you to Derek Kouyoumjian for the great coverage of our Annual Meeting.