What's New
Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing
Building A Better Brockton, Inc., The Brockton Housing Authority and the City of Brockton have implemented a study of impediments to fair housing in the City of Brockton.

Your Voice Can Be Heard
The Legislative Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Business will be visiting Plymouth County on Monday January 25, 2010 as part of a series of listening tours the Committee has been hosting throughout different areas of the state. 

Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing
Help us ensure equal access to housing for all people in Brockton.

Facade Improvement Program
New loan terms, more money!

2010 Largest Employer's List
Brockton Celebrates 2010 Largest Employers

BBB Oct 29th Board Minutes
Public Posting of October 29th BBB Meeting

NSP 2
NSP-2 Application

2008-2012 Strategic Plan
The City of Brockton's Strategic 5 year plan which includes information pertaining to CDBG and HOME Action Plan.

Brockton Named A BioReady Community
Massachusetts Biotechnology Council names Brockton as a Massachusetts community ready.


News Archive
Facade Imrpovement Program
We have released a video of the Information Session on youtube

Applications for CDBG funding
Applications for CDBG and HOME funding will be available for FY2010 Plan Year on January 26, 2010 at 7:00pm in the GAR Room at City Hall.

Self Help Fuel Assistance Program
The Fuel Assistance program runs from November 1st through April 30th

Energy Oil Heat Program
The Citizens Energy Oil Heat Program has delivered millions of gallons of discount home heating oil

Resource Locator
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development Resource Locator.

Utility Shutoff Protection in MA
Massachusetts laws prevent utility companies from shutting off service to people in special situations.

Utility Arrearage Programs
Utility arrearage programs help Massachusetts households pay overdue utility bills.

Looking for real estate in Brockton?
Are you looking for real estate in Brockton? The New England Real Estate Journal recently published...

Arts In the Window
Arts in the windows of downtown stores.

Brockton Manufacturing Business Directory
Buy Local, Buy Brockton - The Gift that Keeps on Giving.

Request for Proposal
Building A Better Brockton, Inc. is requesting proposals from qualified consultants to provide assistance in preparation of the 2010 Annual Plan and 2009 CAPER.

U.S. Census 2010 On-Sight Recruiting Testing
Hiring Clerks and Census Takers/Enumerators. Friday November 20th at 9:30 am at Self Help

Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing
The city of Brockton is requesting accepting proposals to conduct an Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice.

Shaw's Center offers Small Business Holiday Event
Let The Shaw's Center entertain your group with a fun filled evening of fine food, holiday music, comedy and of course, dancing.

Free Legal Clinic for Small Business - Nov 12th
If you are looking for free one-on-one legal consultation for your business, you don't want to miss this event on Nov. 12th from 6 pm to 8pm, 60 School Street.

Notice of No significant Impact
Environmental review for road resurface project finds not significant impact.

HarborOne Launches Commercial Lending
Brockton’s HarborOne Credit Union said it has formed a new commercial lending division to focus on small and medium size businesses

BIC brings Federal Reserve to Brockton
The Brockton Interfaith Community holds a forum on November 1st to talk about the foreclosure and other housing issues.

Workshop for Small Business - Oct. 22nd
* Are you struggling to start a business? * Are you struggling to keep your business running? * Are you looking to expand your business? Come to this event on Oct. 22nd from 6 pm to 8pm 60 School Street.

Breast Cancer Awarenes Month
Mayor Harrington and Brockton businesses proclaim October Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Facade Improvement Program
Mayor Harrington and Building A Better Brockton Announces Facade Improvement Program

Notice to Amend Annual Plans Y2008 & Y2009
Change to improve city neighborhoods

Foreclosure Program announced
Self-Help launches program. Healthy Homes - Community Resource Center.

West and Pleasant construction
Support the businesses in this area.

Release of State NSP funds
Need money from the state

New Restaurant in Downtown Brockton
In creating the downtown restaurant guide, a new restaurant came to town!

Art in the Windows Unveiling
Historic Downtown Brockton meets the Arts. August 18th 3 p.m. 136-138 Main Street.

Downtown Restaurant Guide
Ever wonder where to eat in Downtown Brockton?

43D Expeditted Permitting Meeting
Consultants have been hired by the city of Brockton through grant funds from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to develop a downtown market study and a reuse study of various properties in Brockton

NSP1 Commonwealth Funding
City requests the release of $1,050,000 for foreclosed real estate

Putting Neighbors Back into Our Neighborhoods
Neighborhood Clean up Saturday July 25th from 8:00 a.m.to 1:00 p.m. Location: Goodard Road, Highland & Ellsworth

NSP 2 amend and map
Building A Better Brockton's efforts to stem foreclosure issue

NSP 2
NSP 2 request for public comment and citizen participation.

ARC Loan
SBA Launches New 100-Percent Guarantee ARC Loan Program to Help Struggling Businesses

2009 list of Brockton's top 30 Employers
This annual list of Brockton's top employers indicate that Brockton is a great place to bring your business

E-newsletter Coming Soon
The Brockton 21st Century Corporation and the Building A Better Brockton will be establishing an E-newsletter to share with all of you the good news about Brockton.

SEED Corp. Has Loans For Brockton Businesses
The South Eastern Economic Development (SEED) Corporation has recently secured $1 million in loan funds under the SBA micro loan program to assist small business in the City of Brockton.

City Property - Auction
The City announces various property to be auctioned

Brightfield's Project LIVE
Take a closer look at Brockton's innovative Brightfield's Project.

City of Brockton to Assist the Homeless
City of Brockton and Building A Better Brockton Inc. are working in conjuction with the United Way of Plymouth County to provide assistance in Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing in the City of Brockton.

Liberty Bank to open in Brockton
Another investment in Brockton. Take a look at this new venture.

New Business in Town
Metro PCS opens various location in City of Champions

Brockton HPRP Substantial Amendment
Substantial Amendment to the consolidated Plan 2008 Action Plan for the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP)

City of Brockton Annual Plan 2009
City of Brockton has published a draft of the Annual Plan for the fiscal year 2009 (July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010)for CDBG and HOME funds.

Rocky is Coming Home
The World Boxing Association prepares statue of Rocky to be located in Brockton.

BUY BROCKTON
Brockton Housing Partnership announces unique program

Request for Release of Funds
Request for Release of NSP Funds and certificate has been posted in the Brockton Enterprise and documentation mailed to The office of Housing and Urban Development.

Brockton sees new Businesses
Eli Baking Company consolidates and locates in Brockton.

CDBG/HOME Public Meeting
Public Hearing to be held to for citizens and organizations interested in applying for CDBG/HOME funds.

WE'VE MOVED !
The Brockton 21st Century Corporation - Building A Better Brockton has moved from 60 School Street to 50 School Street.

Request for Proposal - NSP
December 12 is first day of RFP made available to interested applicants

Foreclosure Funds come to Brockton
Mayor Harrington designates the Building A Better Brockton as the Administrators of the 2.1 million dollar NSP ( Neighborhood Stabilization Fund)

Brockton Businesses received Chamber Awards
Four Brockton Businesses were nominated and awared Economic Impact Awards

New leader for Economic Development in Brockton
Don Walsh appointed as new CEO for the Brockton 21st Century Corporation - Building A Better Brockton.

Gateway Cities - Compact signing
Brockton joins 10 other urban mill cities to support "Smart Growth"

Caritas Good Samaritan breaks ground
Economic development through our health care industry

Brockton's 30 Largest Employers
Please take a moment and look at the top 30 employers of Brockton.

BAWIB Labor Market Information
Fiscal year 2007 BAWIB Labor Market Information.

FREE Business Workshops In Brockton
Free Small Business Workshops are being offered in Brockton.

2007 Brockton Holiday Parade
Downtown Brockton celebrates Holiday Parade!!

2007-2008 Economic Summit
Reporting out of the Brockton 2007 Economic Summit

New Brockton Neighborhood Health Center
Grand Opening of the New Brockton Neighborhood Health Center.

HarborOne - Multi-Cultural Banking Center
HarborOne creates a new Multi-Cultural Banking Center.

A Guide for BROCKTON Entrepreneurs
Mayor Harrington and Pioneer Institute launch a guide to navigate through Regulations and Licensing Requirements

Trinity Academy In Brockton
A 12 million dollar private investment for educating our future leaders.

Brockton Median Home Sales
Update of residential home sales in Brockton.

Proposed circulation change for the Mall.
Westgate Mall has plans for changing the traffic flow.

Brockton Real Estate Company - Southweekly Globe
Bockton Family Real Estate Company in the News.

Women & Minority Business Resource Guide
Brockton 21st Century Corporation launches guide to assist women and minority businesses in the City of Brockton

War Memorial Revitalization Project
A tribute to Veteran's and a cultural center for Brockton residents.
What's New
City of Brockton to Assist the Homeless

City of Brockton and Building A Better Brockton Inc. are working in conjuction with the United Way of Plymouth County to provide assistance in Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing in the City of Brockton.
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Brockton 21st Century Corporation 50 School Street Brockton, MA 02301 phone: 508.586.0021 fax: 508.586.3887 info@brockton21.com