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Artmorpheus
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Boston
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617-456-1131
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Fosters an inclusive innovation ecosystem by connecting artists and creative entrepreneurs with vital resources and knowledge. Through network and entrepreneurial skill building, business model development, and incubation, we help passionate innovators build capacity and sustainable enterprises
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CommonwealthKitchen
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Boston
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617-626-5353
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Food business incubator
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Community Economic Development Center
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Southeast Massachusetts
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508-979-4684
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Helps stabilize and grow existing and start up small businesses through one-on-one business counseling and helps navigate city or state permitting, scheduling, inspections and licensing
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Community Teamwork
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Lowell
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978-459-0551
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Talented graduates and contract training
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EforAll
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Northeast Massachusetts
Southeast Massachusetts
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833-336-7255
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An innovative small business/nonprofit accelerator to foster entrepreneurial growth in the mid-sized cities that we serve
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Epicenter Community
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Boston
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Embodies the values of authentic diversity - the art of catalyzing a real conversation about an array of concepts, connections, ideas and relationships.
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Franklin County Community Development Corporation
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Northwest Massachusetts
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413-774-7204
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Providing comprehensive business development education, access to capital, commercial office and manufacturing space plus home of the Western Massachusetts Food Processing Center.
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Hilltown Community Development Corporation
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Western Massachusetts
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413-296-4536
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Seeks to improve the quality of life for Hilltown residents by addressing economic, housing, educational, social and community needs while preserving the rural character of the area
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Interise
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Boston
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617-350-6300
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Scale established small businesses, create jobs, and develop local economies.
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Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Development Corporation
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Boston
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617-522-2424
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Offers technical assistance that is free or sliding scale, workshops and counseling. Services provided in Spanish and English
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Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MassMEP)
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State Wide
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508-831-7020
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Provides Massachusetts manufacturers with the resources they need to prepare for success in today’s advanced manufacturing environment
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Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (Mass MOCA)
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State Wide
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413-662-2111
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Nurture and present exciting new art of the highest quality in all media—and in all phases of its production—then we work equally hard to leverage that activity as a catalyst for community revitalization: the creation of new markets, good jobs, and the long-term enrichment of a region in economic need are all central to our purpose.
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Massachusetts Office of Business Development (MOBD)
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State Wide
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617-973-8600
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Tax incentives to create jobs and stimulate business growth
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Massachusetts Technology Collaborative
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State Wide
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508-870-0312
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Support business formation and growth in the state’s technology sector through building strategies, strengthening connections, assisting companies, making investments, and leading programs
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NewVue Communities
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North Central Massachusetts
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978-342-9561
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One-on-one technical assistance, matching grants, credit initiatives and has a focus on assisting artists and other members of the creative economy
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North Shore Community Development Coalition
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North Shore
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978-745-8071
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Invests in neighborhoods to create thriving communities. We envision a North Shore where every neighborhood is one of choice and opportunity.
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Nuestras Raices
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Holyoke
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413-535-1789
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A grassroots urban agriculture organization based in Holyoke MA. Our mission is to create healthy environments, celebrate “agri-culture,” harness our collective energy, and to advance our vision of a just and sustainable future.
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Operational Service Division (OSD)
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State Wide
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617-720-3300
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Commerce between government and businesses
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Pittsfield Economic Revitalization Corporation
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Western Massachusetts
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413-449-9371
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Provides direct loans and access to a variety of public loan programs to help businesses that are unable to obtain conventional financing and offers several programs as assistance to entrepreneurs locating or expanding businesses in Pittsfield and Berkshire County
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SCORE
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State Wide
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Provides free business mentoring services to prospective and established small business owners
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SMOC: South Middlesex Opportunity Council
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Central Massachusetts
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508-872-4853
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To improve the quality of life of low-income and disadvantaged individuals and families by advocating for their needs and rights; providing services; educating the community; building a community of support; participating in coalitions with other advocates and searching for new resources and partnerships
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The Massachusetts Small Business Development Center (MSBDC) Network
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State Wide
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413-545-6301
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Advising and training programs for businesses
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U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
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State Wide
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617-565-5590
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Assistance in starting, building and growing businesses
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Valley Community Development Center
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Western Massachusetts
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413-586-5855
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Small Business Development Program has traditionally provided a range of free services to meet the needs of low and moderate income individuals as well as small businesses with 20 or less employees. These services, available to both start-up and existing businesses, include business plan development, cash flow analysis, and marketing, as well as access to community loan funds.
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Workforce Development Boards
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State Wide
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617-263-3388
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Provides workforce development leadership in each region throughout the Commonwealth
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