Husband and wife team Selia Herrera and Roberto Green bring Dominican food and culture to the Boston area with Las Palmas Restaurant and Catering. Selia and Roberto opened their first location in Rosilnade, Massachusetts, in 2018.
Las Palmas was one of the many businesses unfortunately affected by the pandemic. They worked with BEI by participating in the Business Equity COVID-19 Emergency Fund, providing funds and advisory services to businesses impacted by the pandemic in 2020. As a result, they returned stronger than ever and now have three locations, with the most recent opening in Smith Campus Center’s arcade in Harvard Square.
Selia and Roberto are not only passionate about sharing their culture through traditional family recipes but also supporting their community. For example, during the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, they provided free meals in collaboration with the World Central Kitchen.
Selia and Roberto are serving comfort to those who are missing their culture far from home while introducing it to those new to the island’s flavors. Make sure you stop by one of three locations or order catering!
Great news for Massachusetts homeowners: the Massachusetts Community Climate Bank at MassHousing announced it has surpassed $5 million in Energy Saver Home Loan financing, helping residents cut energy use and boost the value of their homes. Nectar is a proud participating lender — and our Residential Services Director Lissette Paukert is quoted on the program’s impact. Read the press release
Nectar Community Investments has welcomed Boston Ujima Project Executive Director Nia K. Evans as a new board member to be part of their organization. Evans’ role at the Boston Ujima Project focuses on bringing together neighbors, workers, business owners and investors in Greater Boston to build a community-controlled economy. According to Evans, the Boston Ujima Project has “made history as the nation’s first democratically governed investment fund.” Read the article
Our Executive Director Glynn Lloyd joined more than 400 housing, business, and public-sector leaders at the Citizens’ Housing and Planning Association’s annual Housing Summit, where he moderated a panel about Massachusetts’ economic development potential as a hub for modular construction. Read the article
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