The Ancient Bakers is a family-owned bakery operating in Boston, MA. Since 2008, the company has been pioneering plant-based specialty baking while educating consumers about the transformative health benefits of their products. Their mission is to prove that health and specialty baking are synonymous.
In 2025, The Ancient Bakers’ impact was recognized with a prestigious SCALE grant. Through this competitive program, the City of Boston provides participating small, minority-owned, and women-owned businesses with six months of industry-specific technical assistance and grant funding of up to $200,000—validation of the bakery’s innovation and community contribution.
Founded and operated by Tonya Johnson, DMSB’18.
PapiVivi is a father-daughter run food business, offering sandwiches and Puerto Rican food. After serving the Greater Boston area through pop-ups at local breweries and distilleries, PapiVivi recently opened their first brick and mortar in Lynn, MA.
Founded and operated by Samuel Cortiella, AS 2006
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Founded and operated by Akshay Sahani, DMSB 2021
As a 1st generation Latina, I grow up not knowing about generation wealth or the importance of a will. I was in my late 40s before I started to get a clue. I do not want entrepreneurs and leaders to go through what I went through. Let’s take control of your generational wealth today. I am available in English, Spanish, and American Sign Language.
Founded and operated by JO Welch CSH 1997
The Mailbox Place is your one-stop-shop for all your packing supplies and shipping needs!
Founded and operated by Steve Navas, DMSB 2001
Hokistrings is a nonprofit organization – Ashley and Haley Kutzer make and sell beaded bracelets and donate all their profits to the Women’s Support Center in Yerevan, Armenia, that houses women and children victimized by domestic abuse.
Founded and operated by Ashley Kutzer, DMSB 2024
Happy Jack is more than just a pop-up, gallery or boutique—Happy Jack is a community, created by the late Jack Nathan as a safe haven for kids who struggle with mental illness, as he did. Painting and design helped ease Jack’s anxiety, and the new Happy Jack pop-up in the Seaport features some of his work. As Jack himself said, “this brand serves as a nod to everyone who feels trapped in their mind. And a reminder to do precisely what is important to you.”
Come and learn more about Happy Jack’s story and check out his line of apparel and accessories. A portion of each product’s sale is donated by Jack’s family to foundations that help keep Jack’s mission and legacy alive.
Founded and operated by David Nathan, AS 1992
We offer classic, handmade hats knit with fine natural fibers; mainly wool, but also alpaca, cashmere, silk, and mohair. We believe that everyone should own at least one piece of handmade clothing.
Founded and operated by Rita Desalvo, CPS 1998
La Casa del Pandebono is a family owned Bakery & Restaurant serving popular Colombian, Salvadoran, and Mexican baked goods as well as platos típicos (traditional entrees). Open everyday from 6 am to 8 pm.
Founded and operated by Manuel Rosas
Lucille Wine Shop & Tasting Room is the only local wine shop where customers can receive fine dining-calibre hospitality and sommelier-level knowledge while supporting a female-family-owned business. Please visit them and browse their comprehensive collection of carefully sourced fine wines & craft beers – featuring organic and natural wines from all around the world, everyday gems, and fine & rare selections. You ask, they will deliver. Shop online for contactless curbside pickup, local delivery, or shipping within Massachusetts.
Founded and operated by Sarah Marshall, CAM 2008