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Massachusetts Business Organizations

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CTNext

CTNext is Connecticut’s innovation ecosystem, like an incubator helping entrepreneurs validate their ideas
For entrepreneurs, CTNext has unique mentor programs, seminars and onsite workspaces
CTNext is a support system that steps in with customized help right when entrepreneurs need it most

MITx

An online learning platform from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Advances knowledge and educates students in science, technology, and other areas
Free courses and professional certifications available

MassEcon

A statewide nonprofit alliance of private and public sector partners
Offers location services and economic research
Promotes Massachusetts as a place to do business

The Back Bay Association

Provides resources to the Back Bay business community
Serves as the liaison with the City of Boston for the interests of local businesses
Works to improve, promote, and protect the quality of life in the neighborhood

The Massachusetts Business Roundtable

A public policy organization comprised of CEOs and senior executives from some of Massachusetts’ largest employers
Members work to have an impact on a broad range of social and economic issues
Works to develop public policy positions that strengthen Massachusetts’ long-term competitive position

Ceres

A nonprofit organization working to tackle sustainability challenges
Works with influential investors and companies
Builds leadership and drives solutions throughout the economy

Sustainable Business Network of Massachusetts

Engages business and community leaders in building economies that are local, green, and fair
Seeks to grow the sustainable economy movement
Oversees numerous programs that work to build a stronger economy

New England Clean Energy Council (NECEC)

A nonprofit focused on industry research, innovation, policy development, and communications initiatives
The voice of businesses building a world-class clean energy hub in the Northeast
Convenes clean energy stakeholders dedicated to growing the state and the region’s clean energy economy

The Association of Latino Professionals for America – Boston

One of the largest ALPFA chapters in the country
Includes business professionals as well as student chapters at eight colleges and universities
Provides guidance and support to help propel careers and livelihood

Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM)

Advocates for legislation that creates economic opportunity in Massachusetts
Training, talent management, HR strategy, and compliance
Facilitates discussions and events featuring industry experts

The Environmental League of Massachusetts (ELM)

Combats climate change and protects land, water, and public health
Creates diverse alliances and builds the power of the environmental community
A leader in environmental and economic sustainability

Massachusetts Technology Collaborative

A unique public agency supporting business formation and growth in the Massachusetts technology sector
Serve as a powerful catalyst, helping turn good ideas into economic opportunity across the Commonwealth
Provides business support, fosters collaboration, and offers a strategic focus on talent, ecosystems, and innovation infrastructure

The Workforce Training Fund Program

Helps address business productivity and competitiveness
Provide resources to Massachusetts businesses to fund training for current and newly hired employees
Businesses must pay into the program

Dorchester Bay Economic Development Corporation

Builds community through organizing, civic engagement, and leadership development
Addresses the problems of economic disinvestment, unemployment, crime, and community tension
Develops and preserves homeownership and rental housing across income levels

Cape Cod Young Professionals

Creates a supportive community for young people living and working on Cape Cod
Provides career development, connection, and civic engagement opportunities
Offers opportunity for professional and community connections

The Beacon Hill Business Association

Helps the Beacon Hill business community maintain a lively and harmonious relationship with its residential neighbors
Seeks to make the shopping streets in the Boston neighborhood useful and interesting
Offers a business district map, events, and other resources

A Better City

A diverse group of business leaders united to enhance Boston and the region’s economic health
Conducts work in transportation and infrastructure, land use and development, and energy and environment
Helps amplify the voice of the business community

Initiative for Competitive Inner City (ICIC)

Conducts research on urban economic development initiatives and reports on what works
Manages several inner city business programs
Identifies and supports economic growth in the urban core

MASCO

A non-profit organization serving the Longwood Medical and Academic Area in Boston
Provides indispensable programs and services to the LMA
Support collaborative efforts on a variety of issues

Tech Goes Home

Provides digital tools to those lacking access to them
Aims to provide “equity through opportunity”
Maintains several resources to assist aspiring entrepreneurs

MassHousing

An independent, quasi-public agency
Provides financing for affordable housing developers and property managers in Massachusetts
Additional support including diverse business engagement and community services

Massachusetts Office of Business Development

A state office assisting businesses looking to relocate to Massachusetts or expand their operations in the state
Helps connect small businesses and entrepreneurs to available resources
Maintains a regional staff for statewide service

Mass.gov – Working

The official website of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
“Working” section connects to a wealth of business and employment resources
Aims to assist businesses and make Massachusetts become a batter place to live, work, and do business

Massachusetts Growth Capital Corporation

Massachusetts Growth Capital Corporation (MGCC) functions as a one-stop resource for debt financing for small businesses.
Provides a variety of financing options, including microloans and emergency loans
Technical assistance grant program also available

Massachusetts Community & Banking Council

Provides a collaborative forum for Massachusetts financial institutions
Help to connect with the community organizations and programs
Improves credit availability in low- to middle-income communities

Massachusetts Nonprofit Network

“The Voice of the Nonprofit Sectors”
Helps raise the nonprofit sector’s a voice on critical issues
Focuses on areas of public policy, public awareness, and capacity building

Accion

A global nonprofit organization
Empowers people who are underserved and revolutionizes financial services
Helps people, small businesses, and communities grow and thrive

Boston Local Development Corporation (BLDC)

A private 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation
Increases employment opportunities for Boston residents
Provide small business loans with a focus on commercial, industrial and service companies

Common Capital

A community loan fund and non-profit organization
Provides financing and business assistance to small businesses and high-impact community projects
Provides both financing and business assistance

The Cambridge Community Foundation

A nonprofit public charity promoting civic engagement
Cambridge’s local giving platform – built, funded, and guided by residents
A grant program funds nonprofit organizations and collaborative initiatives

The Economic Development & Industrial Corporation of Lynn (EDIC/Lynn)

A non-profit corporation functioning as the City of Lynn’s development bank
Provides financing to the businesses within the city
Financing tools available at a very attractive rate

The Falmouth Economic Industrial Corporation (Falmouth EDIC)

A non-profit organization established as Falmouth’s primary economic development agency
Aims to increase the community’s business and industrial opportunities
Conducts research and supports infrastructure developments

Isenberg School of Management at UMass

An AACSB-accredited business school
Grooms students for success in the business world
Encourages students to creatively tackle today’s biggest challenges

Boston Planning & Development Agency

The planning and economic development agency for Boston
200 professionals who serve the city
Seeks to enact reforms guiding Boston to a vibrant future

Boston Bar Association

The oldest bar association in the United States
A professional organization for those in the legal profession
A resource for lawyers as well as the public

Cape Cod Foundation

A community foundation building resources and grant opportunities
Manages over 300 funds and has distributed more than $75 million back into the community
Supports nonprofits with grants and other initiatives

The Arts Foundation of Cape Cod (AFCC)

The regional arts agency for Barnstable County and Cape Cod’s only nonprofit arts and culture organization
Serves artists, art forms, and cultural and historical centers
Enhances Cape Cod’s reputation as a cultural destination

MassDevelopment

Stimulates business, drives economic growth, and helps communities thrive across Massachusetts
Tax-exempt bond financing for capital projects
Provides low-cost and creative financing options for a range of organizations

MassVentures

Helps to find, fund, and foster early stage deep tech
Assists STEM-based startups with substantial scientific advances and high-tech engineering innovation
Fuels economic growth across Massachusetts

Mill Cities Community Investments

Provides flexible loan products
For residential developers and small businesses, as well as low- to moderate-income individuals and families
Supporters regional community development

New England Council

The nation’s oldest regional business organization
Numerous working groups and committees to develop policy recommendations in a variety of areas
Pursues special initiatives and holds regular networking events

New England Regional Defense Industry Collaboration

A regional collaborative effort to coordinate the growth of defense-related industries
Seeks to bolster small and midsize businesses’ cybersecurity and to create a trusted network of small defense suppliers
The collaboration is still in development, but currently hosts webinars on cybersecurity

BDC Capital

Provides funding and investment to small businesses throughout New England
Specializes in gap financing and bridge loans
Offers a variety of other financial solutions as well

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