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Local Small Business Resource Partners
LOCATION
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Amherst
Massachusetts Industries of the Future
An information center for Massachusetts companies to learn about resources relevant to the environmental and energy issues in their industries. The web site includes grant information, industry...View details

Boston
Jewish Vocational Service Inc.
Contact: James Asselin, Executive Director Contact: Jim Krzytofik, Micro-Loan Contact...View details

Boston
Massachusetts Office of Business Development
MOBD helps businesses currently located in Massachusetts, as well as those outside the state that are interested in expanding, relocating, or simply exploring a range of business opportunities...View details

Fall River
Jobs for Fall River Inc.
Contact: Kenneth Fiola, Executive Director Contact: Stephen Parr, Micro-Loan Contact...View details

Greenfield
Western Massachusetts Enterprise Fund
Contact: Christopher Sikes, Executive Director Contact: Christine Murphy, Micro-Loan Contact...View details

Lynn
Economic Development Industrial Corp. of Lynn
Contact: Peter M. DeVeau, Executive Director Contact: Mary Smalley, Micro-Loan Contact...View details

Springfield
Greater Springfield Entrepreneurial Fund
Contact: Sylvia Poole...View details

State wide
Mass Technology Leadership Council
Mass Technology Leadership Councilwas formed to promote Massachusetts as the best place in the world in which to start and grow information technology companies; conduct IT research and development;...View details

Taunton
South Eastern Economic Development Corp (SEED)
SEED is a non-profit organization established in 1982 to provide small business loans from $5,000 to $1.3 million throughout southeastern Massachusetts. SEED also conducts monthly workshops for...View details

Taunton
Southeastern Regional Planning & Economic Development District
Plans for the future of southeastern Massachusetts that includes expansion of economic opportunity, protection of natural and historic resources, and development of excellent physical and cultural...View details

Waltham
Bay Colony Development Corporation
Contact: David King, Managing Trustee A nonprofit corporation set up to contribute to the economic development of its community or region....View details

Washington DC
Community Transportation Association of America
A fee-based membership organization supporting local economic and community vitality where member benefits include networking opportunities, educational oportunities, discount opportunities...View details

Worcester
Worcester Business Development Corporation
Contact: David Forsberg, President A nonprofit corporation set up to contribute to the economic development of its community or region....View details



Statewide and Nationwide Small Business Resource Partners
LOCATION
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Nationwide
Accion USA
ACCION USA is a private, nonprofit organization that provides microloans and other financial services to low- and moderate-income entrepreneurs who are unable to access bank credit for their...View details

Nationwide
Fund A Scientist
Contact: George Kurzon, M.D. Fund A Scientist is a website where individuals or institutions with funding can seek out scientists with innovative projects and provide ...View details

Nationwide
National Veterans Business Development Corporation
d/b/a The Veterans Corporation (TVC)
TVC fosters entrepreneurship and business opportunities for Veterans and Service Disabled Veterans by providing the tools and resources they need to be successful in business such as access to...View details

Nationwide
U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development
USDA Rural Development provides financial and technical resources in rural areas in order to support community and economic development opportunities, as well as improve quality of life issues....View details

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