Business

Boot Barn is bringing cowboy boots, western wear, and workwear to the Dartmouth Mall this fall, marking its first SouthCoast location.

The New Bedford Art Museum is 30 years old this year, and director Suzanne de Vegh and her team are planning a Gala celebration to mark the occasion.

Restaurant owners and food service workers rejoice! New Bedford’s Restaurant Depot location will be opening in just about a month.

The New Bedford Economic Development Council offers three programs to help small businesses in areas like technical assistance, plus lending and grant making.

The Charlton College of Business is looking to ramp up its efforts to help the region's businesses and nonprofit agencies resolve issues they face every day.

The New Bedford Film Festival will feature 98 films selected for screening during the four-day festival, including 18 submitted by local filmmakers.

United Way of Greater New Bedford's Hunger Heroes Food Drop is celebrating 10 years of helping needy SouthCoast families, especially at Thanksgiving.

Elaine Vercellone is currently teaching an eight-week course on hospital clowning to six volunteer students at New Bedford's Smile Factory Clown Art School.

Two New Bedford programs are making a real connection with area residents: the New Bedford Human Rights Commission and the Face-to-Face Mediation Program.

NorthStar Learning Center in New Bedford is 50 years old this year. It is celebrating with a new building under construction and a fundraiser event on May 31.