WRMS Business Support & Resources

Technical Assistance

WRMS is here to support our local business owners in the business district when you’re experiencing business challenges or exploring new ideas. For more complex situations, we can help assess your needs and leverage free consulting resources through the City of Boston’s Technical Assistance Program. Please reach out to us if you’d like to learn more about the range of technical assistance provided by WRMS.

Storefront Posters

WRMS teamed up with Hercules Press to provide FREE 12x18-inch posters for storefront businesses in the West Roxbury business district. Text can be customized and personalized within our existing template designs. Once printed, WRMS can deliver to your business or you arrange pick up by appointment at the front door of the WRMS office (1842 Centre Street).

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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Donations

WRMS has sourced limited supplies of PPE to donate to local businesses. 1-oz hand sanitizers, mountable soap/sanitizer dispensers, face shields, and disposable face coverings are available in limited quantities.

In addition, many Boston-based small businesses are eligible for reimbursement of PPE and other reopening related expenses for up to $3,000 through the Boston Reopen Fund. Visit https://www.boston.gov/departments/small-business-development/reopen-boston-fund for details.

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2020 Holiday Toolkits for Small Businesses

WRMS created a set of sector-specific toolkits for businesses to navigate the 2020 holiday season in the middle of a pandemic.

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Local and State resources for small businesses

WRMS urges all local business owners to subscribe to Boston Office of Economic Development’s Newsletter to stay up to date on the latest resources including grants, tools, technical assistance, and promotional opportunities.

  • The City of Boston is committed to supporting small businesses through the reopening of our economy. The Reopen Boston Fund is helping small businesses put in place the necessary public health guidance requirements needed to reopen in the coming months. The funding is to be used for PPE and other safety measures. The Boston Small Business Unit is hosting weekly conference calls for small business owners. Learn more and view past recordings on their facebook page here. You can also register in advance.

  • Support Local Businesses with a New Rewards App sponsored by the City of Boston. The City of Boston is recruiting businesses to join B Local, a mobile app in partnership with Colu, to support the economic recovery of our neighborhood commercial districts. B Local will reward residents and visitors for shopping at Boston's local businesses.Rewards come in the form of Boston Points and redeemed points will be reimbursed by the City of Boston. The application will launch for public download when enough businesses have signed up to participate.

  • Boston Public Library Resources from the Kirstein Business Library and Innovation Center.

  • The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has announced $50.8 million in grants available to support Massachusetts small businesses, microenterprises, and their employees, families and communities.  Massachusetts Growth Capital Corporation (MGCC) will be administering these funds, available to businesses with fifty (50) employees or less experiencing economic hardship and a loss of income due to the COVID-19 pandemic. These funds were appropriated through the Commonwealth’s Supplemental Budget for Fiscal Year 2021 (FY21) as well as the CARES Act of 2020 and are divided into two programs.  If you have five (5) or fewer employees, review both programs carefully before deciding which one to apply for.

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