There are numerous free or low cost resources available to businesses in Massachusetts. Find the help you need right here.
Center for Women & Enterprise
Contact: Samilys Rodriguez | (617) 536-0700
44 School Street, Suite 200, Boston, MA 02108
The Center for Women & Enterprise is a nationally known nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people start and grow their businesses. CWE has worked with more than 46,000 Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire and Vermont entrepreneurs since 1995. CWE also operates the Veterans Business Outreach Center of New England (VBOC of NE) that focuses on assisting veterans, active duty service members and their families with starting and growing their business. Visit cweonline.org to learn more.
Contact: Samilys Rodriguez | (617) 536-0700
44 School Street, Suite 200, Boston, MA 02108
The Center for Women & Enterprise is a nationally known nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people start and grow their businesses. CWE has worked with more than 46,000 Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire and Vermont entrepreneurs since 1995. CWE also operates the Veterans Business Outreach Center of New England (VBOC of NE) that focuses on assisting veterans, active duty service members and their families with starting and growing their business. Visit cweonline.org to learn more.
Massachusetts Office of Business Development
Contact: Sue Whitaker | (617) 620-1005
The Massachusetts Office of Business Development assists businesses relocating to Massachusetts as well as businesses wishing to expand their current operations, with specific attention being paid to jobs created, jobs retained, and capital invested. Our team provides a highly responsive, central point of contact that facilitates access to resources, expertise, and incentive programs. Visit mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-office-of-business-development to learn more.
Contact: Sue Whitaker | (617) 620-1005
The Massachusetts Office of Business Development assists businesses relocating to Massachusetts as well as businesses wishing to expand their current operations, with specific attention being paid to jobs created, jobs retained, and capital invested. Our team provides a highly responsive, central point of contact that facilitates access to resources, expertise, and incentive programs. Visit mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-office-of-business-development to learn more.
Mass. Small Business Development Center
Contact: Nancy Lowd| (508) 673-9783 to schedule an appointment.
The Massachusetts Small Business Development Center offers existing and future entrepreneurs free one-on-one expert business advice and training. MSBDC advising generally consists of assistance with business plans, obtaining loan and equity financing, franchising, manufacturing, international trade, high-tech endeavors, contracting, marketing and other growth strategies. For more information visit msbdc.org/semass.
Contact: Nancy Lowd| (508) 673-9783 to schedule an appointment.
The Massachusetts Small Business Development Center offers existing and future entrepreneurs free one-on-one expert business advice and training. MSBDC advising generally consists of assistance with business plans, obtaining loan and equity financing, franchising, manufacturing, international trade, high-tech endeavors, contracting, marketing and other growth strategies. For more information visit msbdc.org/semass.
Supplier Diversity Office
Contact: John Fitzpatrick | (508) 287-9606
SDO is an agency which helps promote the development of Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE) business enterprises and non-profit organizations by becoming SDO certified. Certification can be used as a marketing tool to enhance a firm's ability to do business in public markets and with the state government. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts spends more than $4 billion a year doing business with firms. More than $240 million is targeted to SDO certified minority and women businesses. For more information visit mass.gov/supplier-diversity-office.
Contact: John Fitzpatrick | (508) 287-9606
SDO is an agency which helps promote the development of Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE) business enterprises and non-profit organizations by becoming SDO certified. Certification can be used as a marketing tool to enhance a firm's ability to do business in public markets and with the state government. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts spends more than $4 billion a year doing business with firms. More than $240 million is targeted to SDO certified minority and women businesses. For more information visit mass.gov/supplier-diversity-office.
MassDevelopment
Contact: (508) 678-0533
Marianna McCormick - [email protected]
MassDevelopment is a unique organization providing low cost financing for businesses and not-
for-profit organizations in Massachusetts for every phase of a development project. We specialize in Massachusetts growth. For more information visit massdevelopment.com.
Contact: (508) 678-0533
Marianna McCormick - [email protected]
MassDevelopment is a unique organization providing low cost financing for businesses and not-
for-profit organizations in Massachusetts for every phase of a development project. We specialize in Massachusetts growth. For more information visit massdevelopment.com.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts - Business Front Door
Enter the Business Front Door to work with the Executive Office of Economic Development and our Team Massachusetts partner organizations. Once you get started, you’ll be paired with a dedicated Team MA Navigator who is ready to help you explore resources the state has to offer.
Enter the Business Front Door to work with the Executive Office of Economic Development and our Team Massachusetts partner organizations. Once you get started, you’ll be paired with a dedicated Team MA Navigator who is ready to help you explore resources the state has to offer.
MassHire Metro South/West
128 Carnegie Row, Suite 109
Norwood, MA 02062
Phone: (781) 269-5494
Email: [email protected]
If you are an employer seeking a candidate with a specific skills-set, a seasoned job seeker looking for your next career opportunity or a young person seeking the skills to land your first job, we can help.
MassHire BizWorks Resource Guide
128 Carnegie Row, Suite 109
Norwood, MA 02062
Phone: (781) 269-5494
Email: [email protected]
If you are an employer seeking a candidate with a specific skills-set, a seasoned job seeker looking for your next career opportunity or a young person seeking the skills to land your first job, we can help.
MassHire BizWorks Resource Guide
Boston Region Metropolitan Planning Organization
The Boston Region Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is responsible for conducting the federally required metropolitan transportation planning process for the Boston metropolitan area. The MPO uses this process to develop a vision for transportation in the region and to decide how to allocate federal and state transportation funds to transportation programs and projects that improve roadway, transit, bicycle, and pedestrian infrastructure. The vision established by the MPO is integral to each of the certification documents that the MPO is required to produce: the Long-Range Transportation Plan, Transportation Improvement Program, and Unified Planning Work Program.
The Boston Region Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is responsible for conducting the federally required metropolitan transportation planning process for the Boston metropolitan area. The MPO uses this process to develop a vision for transportation in the region and to decide how to allocate federal and state transportation funds to transportation programs and projects that improve roadway, transit, bicycle, and pedestrian infrastructure. The vision established by the MPO is integral to each of the certification documents that the MPO is required to produce: the Long-Range Transportation Plan, Transportation Improvement Program, and Unified Planning Work Program.
Metropolitan Area Planning Council
60 Temple Place, Boston, MA 02111
Phone: 617.933.0700
The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) is the regional planning agency serving the people who live and work in the 101 cities and towns of Metropolitan Boston.
MAPC is a government research organization. It’s many research studies and publications are widely relied upon by lawmakers and other research organizations.
60 Temple Place, Boston, MA 02111
Phone: 617.933.0700
The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) is the regional planning agency serving the people who live and work in the 101 cities and towns of Metropolitan Boston.
MAPC is a government research organization. It’s many research studies and publications are widely relied upon by lawmakers and other research organizations.
SCORE Southeast Massachusetts
Serving the South Shore & South Coast of Massachusetts
Need help starting or growing your small business? SCORE SE Massachusetts mentors are successful and seasoned business professionals and entrepreneurs with the experience and knowledge to help you achieve your goals . So get started today by requesting a free one-on-one business mentor! Or browse our resources (including templates, spreadsheets and recorded webinars), or sign up for a live webinar or workshop.
Serving the South Shore & South Coast of Massachusetts
Need help starting or growing your small business? SCORE SE Massachusetts mentors are successful and seasoned business professionals and entrepreneurs with the experience and knowledge to help you achieve your goals . So get started today by requesting a free one-on-one business mentor! Or browse our resources (including templates, spreadsheets and recorded webinars), or sign up for a live webinar or workshop.
SEED Corporation
Contact: Sue Murray | (508) 822-1020
80 Dean Street, Taunton, MA 02780
South Eastern Economic Development (SEED) Corporation is a regional nonprofit economic development corporation with the mission of empowering entrepreneurs, strengthening local economies, and creating jobs by financing all types of small businesses in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. With loan programs ranging from $1,000 micro loans to $5.5 million SBA 504 loans and a long history of assisting small business owners, SEED is a one-stop shop for anyone looking to start-up, grow, or streamline their business. Visit seedcorp.com to learn more.
Contact: Sue Murray | (508) 822-1020
80 Dean Street, Taunton, MA 02780
South Eastern Economic Development (SEED) Corporation is a regional nonprofit economic development corporation with the mission of empowering entrepreneurs, strengthening local economies, and creating jobs by financing all types of small businesses in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. With loan programs ranging from $1,000 micro loans to $5.5 million SBA 504 loans and a long history of assisting small business owners, SEED is a one-stop shop for anyone looking to start-up, grow, or streamline their business. Visit seedcorp.com to learn more.
Small Business Administration
Susan Lourie
617-565-5560
[email protected]
10 Causeway St., Room 265
Boston, MA 02222
SBA builds and maintains collaborative partnerships with small business stakeholders such as economic development practitioners in Government Organizations, chambers and associations, educational institutions and civic/community organizations. For more information visit www.sba.gov.
Susan Lourie
617-565-5560
[email protected]
10 Causeway St., Room 265
Boston, MA 02222
SBA builds and maintains collaborative partnerships with small business stakeholders such as economic development practitioners in Government Organizations, chambers and associations, educational institutions and civic/community organizations. For more information visit www.sba.gov.
Department of Family and Medical Leave
The Department of Family and Medical Leave oversees the Commonwealth’s Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program. This program provides temporary income replacement to eligible workers who are welcoming a new child into their family, are struck by a serious illness or injury, need to take care of an ill or ailing relative, and for certain military considerations.
The Department of Family and Medical Leave oversees the Commonwealth’s Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program. This program provides temporary income replacement to eligible workers who are welcoming a new child into their family, are struck by a serious illness or injury, need to take care of an ill or ailing relative, and for certain military considerations.
Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism
The best things in life aren’t things—they’re moments. A moment to chill with your friends. A moment to adventure with your family. A quiet moment to yourself. Everyone deserves to take a moment to step away from the day-to-day. And Massachusetts is full of memorable moments. Plan your trip and find out for yourself.
The best things in life aren’t things—they’re moments. A moment to chill with your friends. A moment to adventure with your family. A quiet moment to yourself. Everyone deserves to take a moment to step away from the day-to-day. And Massachusetts is full of memorable moments. Plan your trip and find out for yourself.
MassMEP
Established as a non-profit in 1996, MassMEP is dedicated to helping small to mid-sized manufacturers across Massachusetts in various parts of their businesses, with the ultimate goal of helping them to achieve growth. MassMEP leverages our team’s decades of manufacturing experience as well our partnerships with government, business, and academic institutions to offer three core areas of expertise for our clients: Operational Excellence, Workforce Strategies, and Innovative Growth Solutions. Additionally, we serve as a workforce training grant resource, guiding you through the Massachusetts’ Workforce Training Fund application process and program implementation.
Established as a non-profit in 1996, MassMEP is dedicated to helping small to mid-sized manufacturers across Massachusetts in various parts of their businesses, with the ultimate goal of helping them to achieve growth. MassMEP leverages our team’s decades of manufacturing experience as well our partnerships with government, business, and academic institutions to offer three core areas of expertise for our clients: Operational Excellence, Workforce Strategies, and Innovative Growth Solutions. Additionally, we serve as a workforce training grant resource, guiding you through the Massachusetts’ Workforce Training Fund application process and program implementation.
Massachusetts Export Center
The Massachusetts Export Center offers a full range of targeted, customized services to Massachusetts businesses at any stage in the export process. Whether you are a small business just thinking about exporting or an experienced exporter, the Massachusetts Export Center stands ready to help with services suited to your needs!
The Massachusetts Export Center offers a full range of targeted, customized services to Massachusetts businesses at any stage in the export process. Whether you are a small business just thinking about exporting or an experienced exporter, the Massachusetts Export Center stands ready to help with services suited to your needs!
Health Connector for Business
The Massachusetts Health Connector is a great place for small businesses, like yours, to buy affordable health and dental insurance for your employees. At the Health Connector for Business—our new Group Market Exchange—it’s easy for employers and their employees to shop, compare, and choose the right health insurance plans.
You can buy coverage through the Health Connector directly or through your broker. There are no membership fees for small businesses that use the Health Connector as the source for your group coverage.
The Massachusetts Health Connector is a great place for small businesses, like yours, to buy affordable health and dental insurance for your employees. At the Health Connector for Business—our new Group Market Exchange—it’s easy for employers and their employees to shop, compare, and choose the right health insurance plans.
You can buy coverage through the Health Connector directly or through your broker. There are no membership fees for small businesses that use the Health Connector as the source for your group coverage.
Mass. Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives
- MACCE - State Association of Chambers of Commerce - find other Massachusetts Chambers here.
New England Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives
NEACCE - New England Association of Chambers of Commerce - find New England Chambers here.
NEACCE - New England Association of Chambers of Commerce - find New England Chambers here.
Norfolk County Resources
National Resources
Route 1/1A Corridor Mobility Study
Emergency Preparedness Resources for Business (in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation)
• Readiness for Resilience (R4R) Program
The U.S. Chamber Foundation's R4R Program, developed in partnership with FedEx, guides businesses on building an emergency action plan through an easy-to-follow checklist found here. Once a business completes that checklist, they become eligible to receive a $5,000 grant should FEMA issue an Individual Assistance declaration in their county.
• Disaster Help Desk for Business
The Disaster Help Desk for Business offers one-on-one expert assistance to small business owners before, during, and after a disaster strikes. From preparing for hurricane and wildfire season to unexpected floods or power outages, our team can help businesses in any disaster stage. By dialing 888-MY-BIZ-HELP or contacting us at [email protected], you’ll be connected to experts who will assist your business in any disaster stage.
Additional preparedness and recovery resources can be found on our Small Business Resilience Hub. The U.S. Chamber Foundation is here to support your community. If you need anything else or have questions, please reach out to [email protected]
National Resources
- ACCE - National Association of Chambers of Commerce
- United States Chamber of Commerce
- Social Security Resource Center
- U.S. House of Representatives: www.house.gov
- U.S. Senate: www.senate.gov
- White House: www.whitehouse.gov
- Small Business Association (SBA)
- U.S. Department of Labor - Bureau of Labor Statistics
- FEMA Disaster Assistance website
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation
Route 1/1A Corridor Mobility Study
Emergency Preparedness Resources for Business (in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation)
• Readiness for Resilience (R4R) Program
The U.S. Chamber Foundation's R4R Program, developed in partnership with FedEx, guides businesses on building an emergency action plan through an easy-to-follow checklist found here. Once a business completes that checklist, they become eligible to receive a $5,000 grant should FEMA issue an Individual Assistance declaration in their county.
• Disaster Help Desk for Business
The Disaster Help Desk for Business offers one-on-one expert assistance to small business owners before, during, and after a disaster strikes. From preparing for hurricane and wildfire season to unexpected floods or power outages, our team can help businesses in any disaster stage. By dialing 888-MY-BIZ-HELP or contacting us at [email protected], you’ll be connected to experts who will assist your business in any disaster stage.
Additional preparedness and recovery resources can be found on our Small Business Resilience Hub. The U.S. Chamber Foundation is here to support your community. If you need anything else or have questions, please reach out to [email protected]
