There has been a lot of information lately about the options that are now available because of the passage of the CARES Act. While this is by no means a complete description, here are some highlights to consider. Currently there are at least two loan available from the SBA.
Jamaica Plain residents – we need your help to support local businesses in terms of immediate, long-term and recovery-specific needs.
Ferris Wheels Bike Shop at 66 South Street has let us know that they are indeed hiring during this time!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!