Join COVID-19 Response Small Business Task Forces with Jamaica Plain Centre/South Main Streets (JPCSMS)

Jamaica Plain residents – we need your help to support local businesses in terms of immediate, long-term and recovery-specific needs.

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HIRING! at Ferris Wheels Bike Shop

Ferris Wheels Logo

Ferris Wheels Bike Shop at 66 South Street has let us know that they are indeed hiring during this time!

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Galentine’s Success!

Galentine's Event Volunteers

Thank you to all who came out for our Galentine’s Wine & Chocolate Tour of Jamaica Plain. If you followed the trail of red feathers, you would have found a Galentine’s celebration of epic proportions with red feather boas and great friends.

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Economic Vitality Committee Meeting

Four Points Defined

Join us for the Economic Vitality Committee of JP Centre/South Main Streets. This group meets to find proactive ways that we can support the business district. We work to build relationships with building owners, landlords, business owners, and residents in order to bring a mix of businesses to the district that meet the community’s needs.
This meeting is free and open to the public.

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Public Meeting with Chase Bank Regarding 701 Centre St

Photo of Chase Bank Protest

A public community meeting has just been announced regarding the revisions and renovations to Chase Bank at 701 Centre Street in Jamaica Plain. All are urged to attend!

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20 Districts in 20 Days – #WhereTheLocalsGo

On Saturday, December 14, JP Centre/South Main Streets hosted a visit from Natalia Urturbey – Director of Small Business Development, Chris Osgood – Chief of the Streets, Transportation & Sanitation, and Sebastian Zapata – Deputy Director of State Relations (and leading work for the 2020 Census in Boston). This visit was part of their 20 Districts in 20 Days campaign.

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Major Victory for 701 Centre Street Building

A dedicated group of JP residents achieved a major victory for the integrity of our historic buildings! They rallied the community in an effort to preserve the storefront and appearance of the space at 701 Centre Street, the soon-to-be Chase Bank location in Jamaica Plain.

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TOP TIPS TO GET READY FOR SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY®, PROUDLY BACKED BY AMERICAN EXPRESS.

As an organization that serves local business owners and customers, JP Centre/South Main Streets is proud to join with American Express to support the 10th annual Small Business Saturday® this Nov 30.

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George’s Shoes on Chronicle!

Vintage photos of George's Shoes shop

So exciting to see our local gem, George’s Shoes, featured on WCVB’s Chronicle. Stop by for great shopping, great deals, and great customer service from Leslie!

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Age Strong and Accessible in Jamaica Plain

Age Strong and Accessible Project Team

JP Centre/South Main Streets has kicked off a new project team to help businesses in the district become age-friendly, dementia-friendly, and accessible for people with disabilities.

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