-
Local Lowdown: Exploring Roslindale's small businesses
Boston is home to countless entrepreneurial spirits and plenty of small businesses. Kwani heads to Roslindale to get the lowdown on the locally owned shops around the area. She visits Rozzie Bound Co-op and V!Healthy. Roslindale is also one of 20 Boston neighborhoods that make up Boston main streets. The Boston Main Streets Foundation offers support and resources to local...
-
How Boston Main Streets Foundation supports dozens of neighborhoods
Boston is made up of plenty of unique and culture-filled neighborhoods and Boston’s Main Streets is a program dedicated to supporting the different districts. Executive director of the Boston Main Streets Foundation, Eric Esteves, tells us about the program and how they are revitalizing these areas. He is joined by Aliesha Porcena, the director of small business in the city...
-
‘Constant Contact' on the importance of the holiday season
Shopping local and supporting small businesses is incredibly important, especially during the holiday season. Kwani sits down with Frank Vella, CEO of Constant Contact, to learn more.
-
Black Owned Bos. Market and Seaport featuring local vendors
In Boston’s Seaport common, Black Owned Bos. is hosting a pop-up market for Black-owned businesses. Kwani talks to Kristie Grimes-Mallard, founder of GLOWD by KRS, and Kamaal Jarrett, founder of Hillside Harvest about their businesses and the importance of the market.
-
Boston Public Market and Citizens to host BIPOC-owned businesses
With the help of Citizens, the Boston Public Market is hosting a few BIPOC-owned businesses rent-free for one year. Kwani talks to Lisa Murray, the president of Citizens Massachusetts, about their workforce development program for disadvantaged people of color. She also talks to Eric Kaweesi and Megan Schuler, the owners of Lifebloom.
-
How to support small businesses on Amazon Prime Day, July 11th and 12th
During Prime Day, and all year long, Amazon supports small businesses and the unique products that they offer in its store. Customers can shop some of the best deals from small businesses at amazon.com/primedaysmallbusiness
-
Small Business Spotlight: Homebody DIY at The Holiday Market Snowport
Homebody DIY is the perfect combination of artsy fun and therapeutic relaxation. If you’re a fan of latch-hooking, this new punch needle technique is a craft worth trying.
-
Small Business Spotlight: Gratinsta at The Holiday Market Snowport
Gratinsta is a nature-inspired jewelry brand that aims to bring to light the beauty of our world. For every purchase made, a tree will be planted to give back to nature and help create a greener world.
-
Small Business Spotlight: Sky Candle Co. at The Holiday Market Snowport
Sky Candle Co. is a small business that specializes in handcrafted candles made with all-natural ingredients with no additives, dyes or preservatives. Their goal is to create quality candles that everyone can afford. They also donate 10% of their profits to local animal rescues.
-
Small Business Spotlight: Clarke's Cakes & Cookies at The Holiday Market Snowport
Owner of Clarke’s Cakes & Cookies Karen Clarke talks about her delicious vegan treats pop-up stand at The Holiday Market at Snowport in the Boston Seaport.
-
Small Business Spotlight: Hope Design at The Holiday Market Snowport
Roxbury native and owner of Hope Design Devon Holloway gives us a look into his conversation-starting clothing brand and products.
-
‘Tis The Season to Shop (Small) Women-Owned Businesses
Lifestyle expert Bethany Braun Silva shares her top picks for women-owned businesses that have creative gifts to fulfill your shopping list this holiday season.
-
Rebound Season 6, Episode 7: Going Eco-Friendly Isn't Just for the Living
Climate change is threatening small businesses across America, but these companies are rising up despite the challenges. In “Rebound,” we go behind the scenes with small businesses who are finding ways to pivot as more extreme storms, wildfires, rising sea levels and drought are changing the face of their communities. As the nation continues to battle challenges brought on by…
-
Rebound Season 6, Episode 6: Home Improvement Experts Are Leading The Way Against Climate Change
Climate change is threatening small businesses across America, but these companies are rising up despite the challenges. In “Rebound,” we go behind the scenes with small businesses who are finding ways to pivot as more extreme storms, wildfires, rising sea levels and drought are changing the face of their communities. As the nation continues to battle challenges brought on by…