The city of Boston announced Wednesday that 24 entrepreneurs have earned grants of up to $200,000 to open up a new business or expand anywhere from downtown to the neighborhoods.
When Kate McCrea had to close up her candy shop in Boston's Hyde Park neighborhood, she was waiting for the day she could reopen.The factory remained bustling in Hyde Park, churning out caramels in 15 different flavors for online sales and in stores nationwide. Now, a new grant from the city of Boston will allow McCrea's Candies to open up its own retail space once again.
"Just makes us feel so supported in what we're trying to do," said McCrea."Particularly to stay here in the city."Sign up for NECN newsletters. The goal is to help small businesses with financial support, and to reduce the number of empty storefronts across the city.
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