Fenway Bark Stay.Play.Heal. Successfully Completes “Ruff” Zoning Journey in South Boston

It has been a long journey but yesterday we received the ratification of the zoning board decision regarding Fenway Bark's IPOD permits. We are thrilled.

Back in December we had no idea there was an IPOD or what an IPOD is but we have learned A LOT since then. We have learned a lot about civics, the zoning laws, process, and existing compliance (or lack thereof) within the IPOD.

I could write a book and indeed, I have been asked to do just that about my experience. However, I am more interested in bringing the best in dog care to Boston and the book will have to wait. I have good notes so maybe someday when the pooches are snoozing, I can put "pen to paper" and write a business school case study so the learnings are not lost.

Please find attached our press release regarding the ratification.

Thanks to everyone for their support.

A special thanks, once again, to Saul.

Jane

Press Release

Does small business make a difference during a recession? Fenway Bark Does It's Part in a Ruff Economy

It has been a long journey with South Boston IPOD zoning and the City of Boston procedural processes that are required and I have been asked "Was it worth it?" 

Here is what I know for sure: The way out of the recession is investment in small business.

In the brief time since we received both of our ZBA approvals we have been able to identify future qualified employees and 50% are from South Boston (most live within a few blocks of Fenway Bark!), where unemployment approaches 20%.  When we are done hiring, we will have employed at least 20 people at the time we open with the potential to double that number as we expand our business.

In addition we have hired architects, seamstresses, exclusively patronized local restaurants (try Cafe Mamtaz, our personal favorite, at 87 L Street), identified construction specialists and are doing our part to stimulate the economy. 

Please support small business.  We look forward to serving you!

ZBA Outcome - Vote was 7- 0 in Favor of Fenway Bark!

We are happy to share with the Fenway Bark community that the Boston Zoning Board of Appeal voted 7 - 0 in favor of Fenway Bark Stay.Play.Heal. to grant an IPOD permit. We hope to be bringing services to you as early at May 2010!