The U.S. Mint has discontinued production of the penny, leaving many businesses literally penniless. This can make cash transactions tough. Here are some tips to remember: From the U.S. Treasury: As pennies fall out of circulation and states adapt their laws and policies accordingly, we recommend rounding for cash payments…
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…
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 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…
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…
In 2024, our Business of the Year and Volunteer of the Year were recognized at an awards banquet hosted by the Boston Main Streets Foundation. The event took place at the Artists for Humanity EpiCenter in South Boston on October 28, 2024. Volunteers and businesses from all of the Main…
Our Executive Director recently spoke as a panelist in a City Council Hearing on Commercial Vacancies on Friday, November 15, 2024. Docket #1397Order for a hearing to discuss long-term vacant commercial spaces in the City of Boston.This matter was sponsored by Councilors Benjamin Weber, Julia Mejia, and Enrique Pepen, and…
We had a great turnout at our Lunch for Mentoring & Networking on February 27, 2024. Our guest speaker and board member, Jabrina Pullum, owner of VX at 668 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain, shared her experiences in opening her small business, and advice for those on the same journey. The…
Jamaica Plain, MA – February 1, 2024 – JP Centre/South Main Streets has awarded the 2023 Business of the Year to On Centre, located at 676 Centre Street in Jamaica Plain. Our 2023 Volunteer of the Year is Janet Galloway, Branch Manager at TCB-The Cooperative Bank Jamaica Plain. These awards…