Plus, a ceviche event, cocktail class, and paella party
 
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Local businesses are moving in

24 businesses receive $2.8 million from SPACE Grant program
Looking up at the buildings in downtown Boston.
The SPACE program aims to help local businesses expand and move into vacant storefronts. | Photo by @mahernandezg
The recipients of the first round of grants from the SPACE Program grantees have been announced. Two dozen small businesses will receive $2,830,000 to bring more foot traffic into Boston’s neighborhoods, revitalize downtown, and close the racial wealth gap.

Short for Supporting Pandemic Affected Community Enterprises Grant, SPACE grants use funding from the American Rescue Plan to help expand local businesses and fill vacant storefronts. The Mayor’s Office of Economic Opportunity and Inclusion received 350+ applications for the new program.

In addition to the grants, the city will assist each business with needs like lease negotiation, accounting, taxes, and marketing. The Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce + the Associated Industries of Massachusetts are also offering free one-year memberships for additional support.

Recipients will get $40,000-$200,000 over three years, depending on the applicant’s needs. Selected businesses represent a wide range of industries, including retail stores, art studios, daycare centers, bars, and food vendors. Of the businesses receiving grants, 75% are minority-owned + over 60% are women-owned.

Here are few of the awardees:
There will be a second round of funding that will also focus on filling vacant storefronts with local businesses + use the total budgeted $9 million for the SPACE program Applications for the next round will open on Monday, Oct. 2.
Meet the businesses
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Events
Thursday, July 27
  • Guest Chef Series: Ceviche Bar Takeover | Thursday, July 27 | 6-8 p.m. | Pescador, 498 Commonwealth Ave., Boston | $95 | This month Chef Mario LaPosta will take over the Cambridge Ceviche Bar with a multi-course menu featuring crudo, ceviche, and more.
  • Craft Cocktail Class with The Boston Shaker | Thursday, July 27 | 7-9 p.m. | Boston Harbor Distillery, 12R Ericsson St., Boston | $85 | This 21+ class will teach you how to make two classic cocktails — a daiquiri and an old fashioned.
  • The Night Bazaar | Thursday, July 27 | 5-9:30 p.m. | The Charles River Speedway, 525 Western Ave., Brighton | Free to attend | Join the monthly pop-up featuring over 80 small businesses with art, vinyl, and vintage.
Friday, July 28
  • The International Sand Sculpting Festival | Friday, July 28-Sunday, July 30 | 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m. | Revere Beach, Revere | Free | Bring the family to the beach to browse sand sculptures, check out the entertainment, and more.
Saturday, July 29
  • Walking Tour of Green Street | Saturday, July 29 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Southern Jamaica Plain Health Center, 640 Centre St., Jamaica Plain | Free | Walk with the Jamaica Plain Historical Society during this guided tour and learn about the street that played a key role in the neighborhood’s development.
Sunday, July 30
  • Last Splash - Paella Party & Beer Release | Sunday, July 30 | 5-9 p.m. | Remnant Brewing, 2 Bow Mkt Way, Somerville | $0-$33 | Tickets include a plate of paella from Bluefin and a beer at this Somerville party.
Events calendar here
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News Notes
Coming Soon
  • The Coda Restaurant Group will open two new restaurants — Gufo in East Cambridge and Baleia in the South End. Gufo will open on Friday, July 28 and serve traditional Italian meals, pizza + cocktails. Baleia will offer a Portuguese-inspired menu — there’s no word on an opening date yet. (Boston Business Journal)
Outdoors
  • Sullivan’s Castle Island is removing its outdoor seating due to aggressive seagulls. The patio area is currently marked off with caution tape and warning signs posted for visitors to watch out for the daring birds. (Caught In Southie)
Sports
  • The Patriots kicked off training camp at Gillette Stadium yesterday. There will be open practices today, Friday, and Sunday — gates open at 8 a.m.
Arts
  • The ICA has released the upcoming performance schedule and the highlights include Joshua Redman, Vijay Iyer, Raja Feather Kelly, and Wu Tsang, just to name a few. Tickets go on sale to the general public on today, July 27.
Cause
  • Legal Sea Foods has donated $100,000 to Boston Children’s Hospital to support the Stem Cell Research Program. The funds were raised during the annual Chowda Day event + holiday gift card fundraiser.
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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Jessica
From the editor
Something has been brewing at Sam Adams Boston Brewery. The Jamaica Plain spot has opened a new beer garden bar, featuring 16 draft lines, seating, and TVs. Pull up a seat and try the Piña Colada IPA or the Grand Slam Adams kolsch.
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