Can you drop the slides here?

Can you email the slides to us

Yes please! Thank you!

yes

https://bit.ly/certification-office-hours

Once the application is completed, what is the expected time frame expected for follow up?

Where can we see the status?

Do you already have to have a business up and running? Can it so be in a planning phase?

Still

@ V Hackett: The fund closes on May 20, 2022, and then there will be a few weeks to process all applications. I would say the time frame expected for follow up can be anywhere between early-mid June. We of course aim for sooner.

Can a fitness boutique (personal training services) apply for the grant?

Hi, If a company received a grant from last year’s opportunity fund, are they still eligible for a grant from the fund this year?

Can a membership network apply for the grant?

Hello, and are prior grant awardees eligible for reapply for this grant

Yes

Andre, you mentioned the City has six RFPs out for bidding....Justice Center, Strand Theatre and Animal Shelter. I know this is a pilot program, but are there any others lined up for the near future?

MBE

Can restaurants/catering restaurants apply?

Awesome! Thank you.

Thank you

https://www.boston.gov/departments/economic-development/boston-contracting-opportunity-fund

Sheltered Market Pilot Program Webpage: https://www.boston.gov/departments/economic-opportunity-and-inclusion/sheltered-market-pilot-program

Sheltered Market Pilot Program Webpage: https://www.boston.gov/departments/economic-opportunity-and-inclusion/sheltered-market-pilot-program

@ V Hackett, we have a newsletter that you can sign up to right using this link “stay connected”: https://www.boston.gov/government/cabinets/equity-and-inclusion-cabinet/supplier-diversity

I cannot driving

How do we find out what and when the other bid contexts will be

Can you share how the industries are being selected.And yes, you’ve answered my question thank you

For the sheltered market

Thank you

Painting company and we need a Sheltered Program please :)

Samuel Hurtadosamuel.hurtado@boston.govSupplier Diversity Business ManagerOffice of Economic Opportunity and Inclusion617-635-3449

Thank you André, Stacey & Kharlita! I appreciate your time. Good luck everyone!!!

Thank you! Have a great day.

Business Certification Link: https://www.boston.gov/departments/economic-development/equity-and-inclusion-office/get-your-business-certified

You are very welcome, please do not hesitate to reach out to me as well for outreach and engagement questions. kharlita.chamberswalker@boston.gov