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Community Preservation Act Meet and Greet (Virtual)

Tuesday, June 11, 2024: 6 - 7:30 p.m.

June 11, 2024
2024-06-11T18:00:00 - 2024-06-11T19:30:00

Please join us for our 2025 funding round Virtual Meet and Greet! Meet the CPA team and learn more about:

  • the Community Preservation Act (CPA) process

  • the state statute

  • preserving your neighborhood

  • application requirements, and

  • the evaluation process.

Our goal is to educate all residents and organizations about the Community Preservation Act. 

Register Today

June 11, 2024
2024-06-11T18:00:00 - 2024-06-11T19:30:00
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Taller de Preparación para Compradores de Vivienda por MassHousing / Homebuyer Readiness Workshop by MassHousing (in Spanish)

June 13, 2024
2024-06-13T10:00:00 - 2024-06-13T11:00:00

Presentado por MassHousing. Si está interesado en comprar una casa, este es el lugar para comenzar. En este taller, aprenderás:

  • Cómo funciona una hipoteca y cómo obtener una
  • Cómo un puntaje de crédito afecta su capacidad para obtener un préstamo
  • ¿Cuál es el costo inicial de comprar una casa?
  • ¿Cuánto necesita ahorrar para un pago inicial?
  • Donde puede obtener recursos gratuitos para facilitar el proceso

This workshop is being presented in partnership with MassHousing and will cover the following:

  • How a mortgage works and how to get one
  • How a credit score affects your ability to get a loan
  • What are the hidden costs of buying a home
  • How much do you need to save for a down payment
  • Where you can get free resources to make the process easier
  • Income requirements
  • Type of property available
  • Down payment assistance
June 13, 2024
2024-06-13T10:00:00 - 2024-06-13T11:00:00
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Homebuyer Readiness Workshop

Presented by MassHouing. If you are interested in buying a home some day, this is the place to start!

June 27, 2024
2024-06-27T10:00:00 - 2024-06-27T11:00:00

In this workshop, you will learn:

  • How a mortgage works and how to get one
  • How a credit score affects your ability to get a loan
  • What the hidden costs are to buying a home
  • How much do you need to save for a down payment
  • Where you can get free resources to make the process easier.
June 27, 2024
2024-06-27T10:00:00 - 2024-06-27T11:00:00
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Intro Financial Coaching and Credit Building

A good credit score saves you money by opening the door to cheaper loans, better credit card offers, and greater job and housing opportunities.

June 25, 2024
2024-06-25T10:00:00 - 2024-06-25T11:00:00

Fortunately, a credit score doesn’t depend on how much money you have; it only depends on your ability to follow some basic rules. In this workshop, you can learn:

  • the formula to increase your credit score.
  • how to read a credit report, and
  • how to start working one-on-one with a financial coach!
June 25, 2024
2024-06-25T10:00:00 - 2024-06-25T11:00:00
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Intro Financial Coaching and Credit Building

A good credit score saves you money by opening the door to cheaper loans, better credit card offers, and greater job and housing opportunities.

June 11, 2024
2024-06-11T10:00:00 - 2024-06-11T11:00:00

Fortunately, a credit score doesn’t depend on how much money you have; it only depends on your ability to follow some basic rules. In this workshop, you can learn:

  • the formula to increase your credit score
  • how to read a credit report, and
  • how to start working one-on-one with a financial coach!
June 11, 2024
2024-06-11T10:00:00 - 2024-06-11T11:00:00
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Intro Financial Coaching And Credit Building

A good credit score saves you money by opening the door to cheaper loans, better credit card offers, and greater job and housing opportunities.

June 18, 2024
2024-06-18T18:30:00 - 2024-06-18T19:30:00

Fortunately, a credit score doesn’t depend on how much money you have; it only depends on your ability to follow some basic rules. In this workshop, you can learn:

  • the formula to increase your credit score
  • how to read a credit report, and
  • how to start working one-on-one with a financial coach!
June 18, 2024
2024-06-18T18:30:00 - 2024-06-18T19:30:00
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Intro Financial Coaching and Credit Building

A good credit score saves you money by opening the door to cheaper loans, better credit card offers, and greater job and housing opportunities.

June 4, 2024
2024-06-04T10:00:00 - 2024-06-04T11:00:00

Fortunately, a credit score doesn’t depend on how much money you have; it only depends on your ability to follow some basic rules. In this workshop, you can learn:

  • the formula to increase your credit score.
  • how to read a credit report, and
  • how to start working one-on-one with a financial coach!
June 4, 2024
2024-06-04T10:00:00 - 2024-06-04T11:00:00
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Budgeting Basics

A budget is the key to freedom from financial stress.

June 3, 2024
2024-06-03T14:00:00 - 2024-06-03T15:00:00

Once you know how to track your money, you never need to fall behind again. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to:

  • Track your income and spending
  • Prioritize your needs
  • Eliminate wastes of money
June 3, 2024
2024-06-03T14:00:00 - 2024-06-03T15:00:00
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Small Business Resource Fair

May 29, 2024
2024-05-29T15:30:00 - 2024-05-29T18:30:00

Join us for an afternoon filled with valuable resources and networking opportunities for small business owners. This in-person, drop-in event is a great chance to connect with fellow entrepreneurs and speak directly with City agencies—such as Inspectional Services, Licensing, Supplier Diversity, and Small Business—that work with small businesses.

May 29, 2024
2024-05-29T15:30:00 - 2024-05-29T18:30:00
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Commercial Leasing Workshop

The City of Boston’s Small Business Team and Graffito SP, a retail real estate development and advisory firm focused on ground floor leasing, are hosting a workshop on commercial leasing.

May 28, 2024
  • 9:00am - 11:00am
  • Civic Pavilion at City Hall
    5 Congress Street
    Boston, MA 02203
  • Contact:
    Business Strategy
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-05-28T09:00:00 - 2024-05-28T11:00:00

Please note: This workshop will be recorded.

May 28, 2024
  • 9:00am - 11:00am
  • Civic Pavilion at City Hall
    5 Congress Street
    Boston, MA 02203
  • Contact:
    Business Strategy
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-05-28T09:00:00 - 2024-05-28T11:00:00
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