Opening Your Business in Downtown Boston

Wed May 27 2026 at 12:00 pm to 01:30 pm UTC-04:00

MCLE Conference Center | Boston

Downtown Boston Business Improvement District
Publisher/HostDowntown Boston Business Improvement District
Opening Your Business in Downtown Boston
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Join us for a practical conversation on leasing, permitting, and what it takes to go from idea to storefront.
About this Event

At the center of the region’s transit network, Downtown Boston offers unmatched access to workers, visitors, and residents, along with a dense mix of retail, dining, and cultural destinations. Downtown is one of the most visible and dynamic places to launch or expand a business — but understanding how to make it work requires the right information and connections. 
 
As part of Small Business Month, the Downtown Boston Alliance is convening a focused panel of practitioners actively shaping the Downtown retail landscape. Speakers include representatives from the Downtown Boston Alliance, commercial real estate, property ownership, the City of Boston’s small business team, and a business owner who has recently navigated the process. 
 
We’ll walk through what it takes to go from concept to opening: how to identify and evaluate space, how leasing and permitting work, and what resources are available to support your business. 
 
Following the panel, attendees will have the opportunity to connect directly with speakers and fellow participants. For those actively exploring a location, this is a chance to begin conversations that can lead to next steps in Downtown Boston. 
 
Light refreshments will be provided. Space is limited and advance registration is encouraged.

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MCLE Conference Center, 10 Winter Place, Boston, United States

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