Local Business

Established as a shopping district in the 1920’s for a rapidly growing community, Brookline Boulevard has weathered the many changes and challenges in the way retail business operates. During it’s 85 year history, the Boulevard has evolved as well. Its convenience has made it home for over 90 businesses and services along it’s mile long Mainstreet style business district. Brookline Boulevard has national firms such as CVS, Medicine Shoppe and Sunoco; strong regional businesses such as CoGo's and PNC Bank. It also boasts a collection of local restaurants, pizza shops, bakeries, florists, a wine and spirits store, a beer distributor, barbers, hair salons, assorted service businesses and the ethnic foods landmark Pitaland. The Boulevard also has medical and dental offices, as well as institutional and governmental offices. Carnegie Library recently spent 2.5 million dollars on renovating the Brookline Branch which was completed in late 2003. The Boulevard’s wide and open feel with substantial pedestrian traffic and access to public transportation is a strong asset for operating a business. Being a secondary traffic artery, there is ample visibility and opportunity for small businesses that are astute to the needs of their customer and can create an experience of uniqueness that individuals seek.