Greater Ashmont Main Street

Plasterer's Union
Pat O'Neil

Co-Chaired by Charles Maneikis & Mike Wilson

Meets every month on the 1st or 2nd Tuesday at 8:00am at Zia Gianna Cafe.

Promotes and steers economic development in the Greater Ashmont MS business district consistent with our Vision Statement by recruiting businesses that show market potential; facilitating meetings between prospective businesses and building owners; referring owners and tenants to sources of financial and technical assistance; and building relationships with property and business owners.

Seeking business people, graphic designers, and people with financial and real estate experience to:
Design and produce marketing materials for Greater Ashmont MS
Organize and recruit speakers for bi-monthly Business Breakfast events
Expand direct business recruitment by targeting specific businesses to attract to the district
Assist the Executive Director in maintaining a database for retail vacancies and rental rates
Assist the Executive Director in promoting and facilitating participation in the City of Boston programs designed to support small businesses

Office is at REAR of building, along the busway

Agenda/Topics sent before each meeting when available.

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Co-Chaired by Philippe Saad & Lynn Sanders
Meets monthly on the Second Friday at 8:00am in the Greater Ashmont MS Offices. Coffee/tea provided.

Works to promote positive development in the district by leading the community input process on major development projects such as the Ashmont Station renovations and the Trinity Financial Transit-Oriented Development project at the station; working with the City on a design study for infrastructure improvements; working with the Boston Redevelopment Authority on the Dorchester Avenue Project; and originating and co-sponsoring community charrettes as needed. Currently also shepherding the ReVitalization Project in the Peabody Square East & West Plazas, and the visioning for the public green space on the MBTA tunnel cap.

Seeking architects, historic preservation professionals and enthusiasts, planners, and designers to:
Meet with property and business owners to discuss design projects
Implement a cohesive design strategy for the district
Become actively involved in the storefront improvement grant process, Restore Boston
Assist the Executive Director in facilitating community meetings as new development proposals arise

Meetings are from 7:00 - 8:30 pm with a social time from 6:30 - 7:00 pm. Generally meets on the second Tuesdays.