Downtown Framingham Inc. (DFI)

Business 

Downtown Framingham Inc. Says Goodbye To Thraen; Board Votes in New Executive Director At Annual Meeting

March 5, 2021March 6, 2021 editor Anne O'Connell, annual meeting, Anthony Lucivero, Courtney Thraen, downtown Framingham, Downtown Framingham Inc. (DFI), Framingham Mayor Yvonne Spicer, Framingham Police Chief Lester Baker, Talia Heisey, virtual meeting

By Talia Heisey *** FRAMINGHAM – Downtown Framingham was one full of joy, gratitude, and reflection as Courtney Thraen looked

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Business Food & Drink 

Downtown Framingham Inc. Launching Outdoor Patio & Sidewalk Cafe Seating Program

January 20, 2021January 20, 2021 editor Courtney Thraen, downtown Framingham, Downtown Framingham Inc. (DFI), MutualOne Bank, outdoor dining, outdoor patio, Pho Dakao, sidewalk cafe

FRAMINGHAM – Downtown Framingham, Inc. is launching a partial fee reimbursement program to facilitate permanent outdoor seating patios and sidewalk

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Business Government Opinion 

MetroWest Chamber: The Importance of Business Growth in Framingham

December 22, 2020December 22, 2020 editor At-large Framingham City Councilor Janet Leombruno, Bose, City of Framingham, Courtney Thraen, District 3 City Councilor Adam Steiner, District 4 City Councilor Michael Cannon, Downtown Framingham Inc. (DFI), Economic Devlopment, Framingham Busineses, Framingham Chief Operating Officer Thatcher Kezer III, Framingham Director Planning & Community & Economic Development Kevin Shea, Framingham Mayor Yvonne Spicer, Katherine Garrahan, MetroWest Chamber of Commerce, MetroWest Chamber of Commerce’s President & CEO Jim Giammarinaro, Opinion, Sanofi

By Jim Giammarinaro President & CEO of the MetroWest Chamber of Commerce *** FRAMINGHAM – I grew up in Framingham

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Business Government State & Federal Government 

Downtown Framingham Inc. Among MassDevelopment’s $390,000 Grant Awardees

December 21, 2020December 21, 2020 editor Baker-Polito Administration, Commonealth Places Grant, Downtown Framingham Inc. (DFI), Gov. Charlie Baker, grant, MassDevelopment

BOSTON – MassDevelopment today, December 21, announced the availability of $390,000 in funding for a new round of the Commonwealth Places program,

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Business Government State & Federal Government 

MassDevelopment Awards Downtown Framingham Inc. $10,000 Grant For Outdoor Seating & Murals

September 23, 2020September 23, 2020 editor Commonwealth Places COVID-19 Response Round: Resurgent Places, Coronavirus, Do-It-Yourself Lowell, downtown Framingham, Downtown Framingham Inc. (DFI), Gov. Charlie Baker, grant, MassDevelopment, murals, outdoor dining, Route 126, Route 135

Editor’s Note: Report was updated with quote from DFI Director at 4:50 p.m. (Portions of this report are a press

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Business Sports 

Register For Inaugural Jack’s Abby/DFI Spirit of Downtown Virtual 5K Run/Walk

September 3, 2020September 5, 2020 editor downtown Framingham, Downtown Framingham Inc. (DFI), Jack's Abby Craft Lagers, Sam Alves, virtual 5K

FRAMINGHAM – The inaugural Jack’s Abby/DFI Spirit of Downtown Virtual 5K Run/Walk will be held from September 14 to 20.

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Back to School Business Education 

Free Back-To-School Haircuts Via Clips For Confidence

August 21, 2020August 21, 2020 editor Clips for Confidence, downtown Framingham, Downtown Framingham Inc. (DFI), Dream Team Barber Shop, Twins Barbershop

FRAMINGHAM- Following the success of Meals for Medics, Downtown Framingham, Inc. is hosting Clips for Confidence, a fundraiser to support

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Community Social Justice 

UPDATED: Public Invited To Virtual Dedication of Harmony Grove Welcome Arch on September 6

August 14, 2020September 6, 2020 editor Downtown Framingham Inc. (DFI), Exceptional Auto Body, Framingham Cultural Council, Harmony Grove, Harmony Grove Welcome Arch, Rob Lopez

UPDATE: Organizers said they have moved this event to September 6, due to weather reasons FRAMINGHAM – On Sunday, Sept.

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Business Food & Drink State & Federal Government 

Gov. Baker’s COVID-19 Order Forced Shut Down of Framingham Beer Garden; Exhibit A Adjusts & Re-Opens Today

August 14, 2020August 14, 2020 editor Beer Garden, Coronavirus, District 4 City Councilor Michael Cannon, Downtown Framingham Inc. (DFI), Exhibit A Brewing Company, Framingham Business, Gov. Charlie Baker, re-opening guidelines

FRAMINGHAM – Last summer, one could visit the Exhibit A Brewing Company’s beer garden, order a Cat’s Meow and a

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Business Food & Drink 

UPDATED: Heart City Health Cafe Coming To Framingham

August 3, 2020August 3, 2020 editor downtown Framingham, Downtown Framingham Inc. (DFI), Heart City Health Cafe, Juice and smoothie bar, new business

FRAMINGHAM – A new juice & smoothie bar is coming to Framingham. Heart City Health Cafe will open soon at

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