2021 Projects:
COVID-19 has made the past year unprecedented. East Somerville Main Streets staff and volunteers have stepped up to help provide as much small business support as possible at this critical time.
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Leveraged over $500,000 in COVID-19 relief grants for East Somerville small businesses with application assistance.
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Provided PPE kits for small business staff (masks, face shields and hand sanitizer).
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Helped protect businesses at risk of eviction during state moratorium.
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Helped businesses with re-opening by working with volunteer archetect Cindy Larson and her team at Centrepointe Archracts on providing layout plans for indoor and outdoor dining.
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Additional assistance as described below:
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Project 1: Rincon Mexicano
Assisted with owner Lorenzo with COVID 19 Relief applications, Health License renewal and dumpster license and outdoor dinging
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Project 2: Montecristo
Assisted owner Marlo with COVID19 Relief applications, health license renewal, outdoor dining and created new logo and business cards.
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Project 3: Recino's Cafe
Assisted owner Jose with COVID19 Relief applications, health license renewal, outdoor dining and created new logo and business cards.
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Project 3: Tikal Uniform
Created a postcard promotion to help inform customers about his move to a new address.
Project 4: Maya Sol
Helped owner Marta apply for COVID-19 relief funding.
Project 5: Los Paisanos
Assisted owner Orlando with COVID-19 Relief Funding.
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Project 6: Instant Shoe Repair
Assisted owner Sammy with a new logo and A-frame design for his business.
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Project 7: Fadil African Hair Braiding
Assisted owners Anite and Illi with new A-frame Sign.
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Project 8: Susanita's Fiesta
Assisted owner Susana with new business card and business opening press release.
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Project 9: Ola Cafe
Assisted with owner Gus COVID-19 relief funding.
