Contracts
200 Portland Street, Suite 500
Boston, MA 02114
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Amplify Latinx creates visibility for Latinx-owned businesses, facilitates connections to existing resources, and advocates for capital and equitable contracting opportunities.
Programs/Resources:
386 Western Avenue
Boston, MA 02135
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Phone: (617) 232-1551
Email: leaf@leaffund.org
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The Leaf Fund provides financing and technical assistance for cooperatives and social purpose ventures (with a focus on natural food) that create jobs for low-income people.
Washington, DC 20416
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Phone: (800) 827-5722
Email: answerdesk@sba.gov
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The Small Business Administration's guide "How to Win Contracts" focuses on the steps and opportunities that businesses can take to improve their ability to contract with the government.
Washington, DC 20416
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Phone: (800) 827-5722
Email: wosb@sba.gov
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Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSBs) can benefit from Small Business Administration guides and resources aimed at increasing their representation in government contracting. The federal government has a goal to award at least 5% of its contracting dollars to WOSBs.
Diversity
200 Portland Street, Suite 500
Boston, MA 02114
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Amplify Latinx creates visibility for Latinx-owned businesses, facilitates connections to existing resources, and advocates for capital and equitable contracting opportunities.
Programs/Resources:
75 Arlington Street, Suite 500
Boston, MA 02116
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Phone: (857) 241-3877
Email: info@tlecfue.org
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The Center for Urban Entrepreneurship serves Massachusetts small and growing businesses and microbusinesses with trainings and resources for micro entrepreneurs, with grants through MGCC, webinars, and training and accelerator programs.
44 School Street, Suite 200
Boston, MA 02108
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Phone: (617) 532-0225
Email: info.EasternMA@cweonline.org
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The Center for Women and Enterprise is a national non profit with a branch based in Eastern Massachusetts. CWE focuses on providing technical assistance and improving access to capital for women owned businesses.
Programs/Resources:
Please contact Cassandra Chislom for more information.
386 Western Ave
Boston, MA 02135
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Phone: (617) 232-1551
Email: leaf@leaffund.org
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Elevate Small Business provides financing and technical assistance for cooperatives and social purpose ventures (with a focus on natural food) that create jobs for low-income people in Greater Boston.
386 Western Avenue
Boston, MA 02135
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Phone: (617) 232-1551
Email: leaf@leaffund.org
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The Leaf Fund provides financing and technical assistance for cooperatives and social purpose ventures (with a focus on natural food) that create jobs for low-income people.
529 Main Street #201
Charlestown, MA 02129
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Phone: (617) 523-6262
Email: grants@tlecfue.org
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Massachusetts Growth Capital Corporation is a state organization focused on connecting small businesses with access to capital and technical assistance.
Programs/Resources:
101 Huntington Avenue, 17th Floor
Boston, MA 02199
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Phone: (617) 430-5916
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The Massachusetts Minority Business Development Center, a part of the U.S. Department of Commerce, works with minority-owned businesses to connect them to capital and technical assistance.
Programs/Services:
Washington, DC 20416
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Phone: (800) 827-5722
Email: answerdesk@sba.gov
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The Small Business Administration lists resources and tax incentives that businesses can use to encourage hiring employees with disabilities.
Programs/Resources:
Washington, DC 20416
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Phone: (208) 391-5817
Email: hubzone@sba.gov
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The Small Business Administration manages the HUBZone (Historically Underutilized Business Zone) program, which for those certified as a HUBZone business, will improve your ability to compete for Federal contracts.
Washington, DC 20416
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Phone: (800) 827-5722
Email: answerdesk@sba.gov
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Veteran-owned small businesses can benefit from Small Business Administration guides and resources aimed at increasing their representation in government contracting.
Washington, DC 20416
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Phone: (800) 827-5722
Email: wosb@sba.gov
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Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSBs) can benefit from Small Business Administration guides and resources aimed at increasing their representation in government contracting. The federal government has a goal to award at least 5% of its contracting dollars to WOSBs.
Governmental Regulations
200 Friberg Parkway
Suite 1003
Westborough, MA 01581
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Phone: (774) 760-0495 ext. 105
Email: jason@495partnership.org
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The 495/MetroWest Partnership is a unique public-private collaboration among businesses, municipalities, and other stakeholders focused on creating an environment that prepares for and cultivates sustainable growth across the 495 Southeast region.
Please contact Jason Palitsch for more information.
155 Village Street
Medway, MA 02053
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Phone: (508) 321-4890
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The Town Business Guide can help guide you through the permitting process for starting retail stores, restaurants, or professional businesses in the town, and town staff is always ready to assist.
Programs/Resources:
Please contact Office of Community & Economic Development, Town of Medway for more information.
155 Village Street
Medway, MA 02053
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Phone: (508) 321-4918
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The Medway Economic Development Committee (EDC) is a Town of Medway committee consisting of volunteers working proactively to promote, encourage, and facilitate the development of responsible and properly planned business and industrial growth within the community in order to expand and strengthen the local economy and diversify the community's tax base.
Please contact Barbara J. Saint Andre for more information.
18 Tremont Street
Suite 810
Boston, MA 02108
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Phone: (978) 478-7430
Email: jbarnes@RetailersMA.org
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The Retailers Association of Massachusetts provides information on resources and relevant legislative updates, and advocates for the retail industry in the Commonwealth.
Please contact Joe Barnes for more information.
Washington, DC 20416
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Phone: (800) 827-5722
Email: answerdesk@sba.gov
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The Small Business Administration has aggregated a table of resources for federal licenses and permits by several business activity groups.
Grants and Loans
200 Portland Street, Suite 500
Boston, MA 02114
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Amplify Latinx creates visibility for Latinx-owned businesses, facilitates connections to existing resources, and advocates for capital and equitable contracting opportunities.
Programs/Resources:
75 Arlington Street, Suite 500
Boston, MA 02116
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Phone: (857) 241-3877
Email: info@tlecfue.org
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The Center for Urban Entrepreneurship serves Massachusetts small and growing businesses and microbusinesses with trainings and resources for micro entrepreneurs, with grants through MGCC, webinars, and training and accelerator programs.
386 Western Ave
Boston, MA 02135
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Phone: (617) 232-1551
Email: leaf@leaffund.org
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Elevate Small Business provides financing and technical assistance for cooperatives and social purpose ventures (with a focus on natural food) that create jobs for low-income people in Greater Boston.
529 Main Street #201
Charlestown, MA 02129
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Phone: (617) 523-6262
Email: grants@tlecfue.org
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Massachusetts Growth Capital Corporation is a state organization focused on connecting small businesses with access to capital and technical assistance.
Programs/Resources:
10 Causeway Street Room 265
Boston, MA 02222
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Phone: (617) 565-5590
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The Massachusetts Small Business Administration has a district office based in Boston, and is a contact for upcoming workshops and events in the region.
89 Shrewsbury Street, Suite 300
Worcester, MA 01604
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Phone: 1-800-445-8030
Email: vazehgoo@masstech.org
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Manufacturing in Massachusetts is an organization focused on the manufacturing sector and provides information on resources toward financing and workforce development.
Contact: Farhad Vazehgoo
99 High Street
Boston, MA 02110
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Phone: (617) 330-2000
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MassDevelopment is a state organization that offers financing options for capital and operating projects.
Programs/Services:
Washington, DC 20416
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Phone: (800)827-5722
Email: disastercustomerservice@sba.gov
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The Small Business Administration offers resources and tips for businesses to prepare for natural disasters and cybersecurity threats.
Programs/Resources:
Washington, DC 20416
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Phone: (208) 391-5817
Email: hubzone@sba.gov
View Website
The Small Business Administration manages the HUBZone (Historically Underutilized Business Zone) program, which for those certified as a HUBZone business, will improve your ability to compete for Federal contracts.
Washington, DC 20416
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Phone: (800) 827-5722
Email: mgcc@massgcc.com
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The Microloan program provides financing from $5,000 to $50,000 to Massachusetts small businesses to assist with working capital, or the purchase of furniture, fixtures, supplies, materials, and/or equipment.
80 Dean Street
Taunton, MA 02780
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Phone: (508) 822-1020
Email: info@seedcorp.com
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The South Eastern Economic Development (SEED) Corporation is a Community Development Financial Institution located in Taunton, MA that offers loan programs and technical assistance to member businesses.
Hiring
200 Friberg Parkway
Suite 1003
Westborough, MA 01581
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Phone: (774) 760-0495 ext. 105
Email: jason@495partnership.org
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The 495/MetroWest Partnership is a unique public-private collaboration among businesses, municipalities, and other stakeholders focused on creating an environment that prepares for and cultivates sustainable growth across the 495 Southeast region.
Please contact Jason Palitsch for more information.
2 Oliver Street, 5th Floor
Boston, MA 02109
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Phone: (617) 727-8158
Email: wtfp@commcorp.org
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The Workforce Training Fund Program from Commonwealth Corporation is a workshop that can be customized for your specific needs. Businesses are encouraged to apply for grants to cover a portion of the cost (businesses with under 100 employees are eligible to have the full cost of the program covered). The program is offered in Express and General configurations.
Programs/Resources:
27A Midstate Drive, Suite 200
Auburn, MA 01501
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Phone: (508) 831-7020
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The Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership supports the Commonwealth's manufacturing businesses primarily through workforce development and trainings.
Programs/Resources:
136 Blackstone Street, 5th floor
Boston, MA 02109
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Phone: (617) 973-8600
Email: Maria.marasco@mass.gov
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The Massachusetts Office of Business Development facilitates access to resources and incentive programs that help businesses thrive in MA. By providing guidance and expertise, MOBD creates a dynamic environment for business expansion and growth across the Commonwealth.
Programs/Resources:
Contact: Maria Marasco
50 Oakland Street
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
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Phone: (508) 270-4100
Email: cpwd@massbay.edu
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MassBay Community College can partner with your business to develop a workforce training program. Workshops are available virtually, at your business, or on MassBay's campus. This program is available to companies of all sizes.
Programs/Resources:
Charles F. Hurley Building, 19 Staniford Street
Boston, MA 02114
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Phone: (800) 252-1591
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MassHire is a state program to connect employees and businesses and facilitate workforce development.
Programs/Services:
Washington, DC 20416
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Phone: (800) 827-5722
Email: answerdesk@sba.gov
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The Small Business Administration lists resources and tax incentives that businesses can use to encourage hiring employees with disabilities.
Programs/Resources:
Legal
61 Batterymarch Street
Boston, MA 02110
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Phone: (617) 482-1145
Email: office@lawyersforcivilrights.org
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Lawyers for Civil Rights, based in Boston, provides free legal support for small businesses in communities of color.
20 West Street
Boston, MA 02111
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Phone: (617) 338-0500
Email: LRS@massbar.org
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The Massachusetts Bar Association is a network of attorneys across the Commonwealth with expertise in various areas of law, including business law.
Programs/Resources:
420 Washington St.
Suite 304
Braintree, MA 02184
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Phone: (617) 471-9693
Email: admin@norfolkbarassn.org
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The Bar Association of Norfolk County offers a Lawyer Referral Service, seminars on various areas of law, as well as a number of other programs.
Programs/Resources:
Marketing
89 Main Street
Medway, MA 02503
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The Medway Business Council is a local organization that promotes networking for Medway businesses and connects them to a range of resources.
Programs/Resources:
Please contact Medway Business Council for more information.
Mentors
75 Arlington Street, Suite 500
Boston, MA 02116
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Phone: (857) 241-3877
Email: info@tlecfue.org
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The Center for Urban Entrepreneurship serves Massachusetts small and growing businesses and microbusinesses with trainings and resources for micro entrepreneurs, with grants through MGCC, webinars, and training and accelerator programs.
44 School Street, Suite 200
Boston, MA 02108
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Phone: (617) 532-0225
Email: info.EasternMA@cweonline.org
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The Center for Women and Enterprise is a national non profit with a branch based in Eastern Massachusetts. CWE focuses on providing technical assistance and improving access to capital for women owned businesses.
Programs/Resources:
Please contact Cassandra Chislom for more information.
386 Western Avenue
Boston, MA 02135
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Phone: (617) 232-1551
Email: leaf@leaffund.org
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The Leaf Fund provides financing and technical assistance for cooperatives and social purpose ventures (with a focus on natural food) that create jobs for low-income people.
10 Causeway Street Room 265
Boston, MA 02222
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Phone: (617) 565-5590
View Website
The Massachusetts Small Business Administration has a district office based in Boston, and is a contact for upcoming workshops and events in the region.
125 Woodland Street
Worcester, MA 01610
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Phone: (508) 793-7711
Email: sbdc@clarku.edu
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The MA Small Business Development Center, a partnership program with the U.S. SBA and the MA Department of Business Development, has a Central MA regional office in Worcester.
Programs/Resources:
89 Shrewsbury Street, Suite 300
Worcester, MA 01604
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Phone: 1-800-445-8030
Email: vazehgoo@masstech.org
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Manufacturing in Massachusetts is an organization focused on the manufacturing sector and provides information on resources toward financing and workforce development.
Contact: Farhad Vazehgoo
15 Main Street
Medway, MA 02053
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Phone: (844) 360-8360
Email: info@practiceadvisors360.com
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Practice Advisors 360 is a local consultant in Medway that assists businesses in a range of services from demographic analysis to purchase negotiations.
60 School Street
Brockton, MA 02301
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Phone: (800) 634-0245
Email: help@score.org
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SCORE Southeast is a network of business mentors for entrepreneurs based in Brockton, MA.
Programs/Resources:
114 Pleasant Street
Southbridge, MA 01550
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Phone: (774) 200-9061
Email: info@SouthbridgeTechIncubator.com
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Southbridge Tech Incubator offers physical space and machinery for start up businesses in the technology industry.
Contact: Randal Chinnock
Networking
200 Portland Street, Suite 500
Boston, MA 02114
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Amplify Latinx creates visibility for Latinx-owned businesses, facilitates connections to existing resources, and advocates for capital and equitable contracting opportunities.
Programs/Resources:
100 State Street
Framingham, MA 01701
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Phone: (508) 620-1220
Email: innovation@framingham.edu
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The Entrepreneur Innovation Center on Framingham State University's campus is a co-working space and start up incubator. The Center also facilitates networking with other start up firms in your industry. Businesses can also benefit from student interns who help with projects every semester.
Programs/Resources:
89 Main Street
Medway, MA 02503
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The Medway Business Council is a local organization that promotes networking for Medway businesses and connects them to a range of resources.
Programs/Resources:
Please contact Medway Business Council for more information.
18 Tremont Street
Suite 810
Boston, MA 02108
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Phone: (978) 478-7430
Email: jbarnes@RetailersMA.org
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The Retailers Association of Massachusetts provides information on resources and relevant legislative updates, and advocates for the retail industry in the Commonwealth.
Please contact Joe Barnes for more information.
114 Pleasant Street
Southbridge, MA 01550
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Phone: (774) 200-9061
Email: info@SouthbridgeTechIncubator.com
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Southbridge Tech Incubator offers physical space and machinery for start up businesses in the technology industry.
Contact: Randal Chinnock
Workshops
75 Arlington Street, Suite 500
Boston, MA 02116
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Phone: (857) 241-3877
Email: info@tlecfue.org
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The Center for Urban Entrepreneurship serves Massachusetts small and growing businesses and microbusinesses with trainings and resources for micro entrepreneurs, with grants through MGCC, webinars, and training and accelerator programs.
44 School Street, Suite 200
Boston, MA 02108
See map: Google Maps
Phone: (617) 532-0225
Email: info.EasternMA@cweonline.org
View Website
The Center for Women and Enterprise is a national non profit with a branch based in Eastern Massachusetts. CWE focuses on providing technical assistance and improving access to capital for women owned businesses.
Programs/Resources:
Please contact Cassandra Chislom for more information.
20 West Street
Boston, MA 02111
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Phone: (617) 338-0500
Email: LRS@massbar.org
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The Massachusetts Bar Association is a network of attorneys across the Commonwealth with expertise in various areas of law, including business law.
Programs/Resources:
27A Midstate Drive, Suite 200
Auburn, MA 01501
See map: Google Maps
Phone: (508) 831-7020
View Website
The Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership supports the Commonwealth's manufacturing businesses primarily through workforce development and trainings.
Programs/Resources:
10 Causeway Street Room 265
Boston, MA 02222
See map: Google Maps
Phone: (617) 565-5590
View Website
The Massachusetts Small Business Administration has a district office based in Boston, and is a contact for upcoming workshops and events in the region.
50 Oakland Street
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
See map: Google Maps
Phone: (508) 270-4100
Email: cpwd@massbay.edu
View Website
MassBay Community College can partner with your business to develop a workforce training program. Workshops are available virtually, at your business, or on MassBay's campus. This program is available to companies of all sizes.
Programs/Resources:
Washington, DC 20416
See map: Google Maps
Phone: (800)827-5722
Email: disastercustomerservice@sba.gov
View Website
The Small Business Administration offers resources and tips for businesses to prepare for natural disasters and cybersecurity threats.
Programs/Resources:
60 School Street
Brockton, MA 02301
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Phone: (800) 634-0245
Email: help@score.org
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SCORE Southeast is a network of business mentors for entrepreneurs based in Brockton, MA.
Programs/Resources:
60 Temple Pl.
Boston, MA 02111
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Phone: (401) 241-7239
Email: bluther@mapc.org
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The Metropolitan Area Planning Council is the regional planning association for the greater Boston area. Within MAPC, Medway is a part of the South West Advisory Planning Committee (SWAP), which among other tasks, studies business development and provides information on small business resources.
Contact: Brian Luther
Workspace
75 Arlington Street, Suite 500
Boston, MA 02116
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Phone: (857) 241-3877
Email: info@tlecfue.org
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The Center for Urban Entrepreneurship serves Massachusetts small and growing businesses and microbusinesses with trainings and resources for micro entrepreneurs, with grants through MGCC, webinars, and training and accelerator programs.
100 State Street
Framingham, MA 01701
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Phone: (508) 620-1220
Email: innovation@framingham.edu
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The Entrepreneur Innovation Center on Framingham State University's campus is a co-working space and start up incubator. The Center also facilitates networking with other start up firms in your industry. Businesses can also benefit from student interns who help with projects every semester.
Programs/Resources:
101 Walnut Street
Watertown, MA 02472
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Phone: (717) 924-4600
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MassEcon is a private, non profit partnership of business leaders and government dedicated to economic growth and providing location services and business resources.
Programs/Services:
26 High Street
Medway, MA 02053
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Phone: (508) 533-3217
Email: dbusa@minlib.net
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The Medway Public Library now includes a Makerspace with machinery including a 3-D Printer, media equipment, sewing machines, and other textile items. Certification is necessary to use some machinery.
Please contact Diane Busa for more information.
Programs/Resources:
114 Pleasant Street
Southbridge, MA 01550
See map: Google Maps
Phone: (774) 200-9061
Email: info@SouthbridgeTechIncubator.com
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Southbridge Tech Incubator offers physical space and machinery for start up businesses in the technology industry.
Contact: Randal Chinnock