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
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 Small Business Development Center Network
- Provides free and confidential one-to-one business advice.
- Available to Massachusetts start-ups and existing businesses
- Contributes to the entrepreneurial growth of small businesses throughout Massachusetts by providing high-quality, in-depth advising, training, and capital access.
LISC Boston
Tackles the issues that have the greatest impact on the Boston community Provides financing and leads community improvement initiatives A network of partners dedicated to growing opportunities for entrepreneurs. About LISC Boston, a community development financial institution, helps small business…
Community Development Partnership
- A group of community and business leaders committed to strengthening small businesses and building affordable housing
- Aims to improve the lives of low to moderate income residents of the Lower Cape
- Offers loans and business assistance
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
Coastal Community Capital
- A community development financial institution issuing loans statewide
- Offers a wide range of loans including SBA offerings
- Additional resources such as mentoring and business assistance also available
