Non-Profit providing affordable loans to entrepreneurs
The Healey-Driscoll Administration launched the Business Front Door platform that centralizes the incentives offered by the State to help businesses of all sizes from all sectors grow in Massachusetts. This platform provides a clear pathway for businesses to work with Team MA and enables a better coordinated response from State partners.
The Business Front Door (BFD) platform connects businesses to Massachusetts' resources in a single destination. Entrepreneurs and established companies can:
- Access a concierge service that assigns them a dedicated "Navigator" from the Team MA staff, helping them find and apply for the right programs and funding
- Explore a dashboard with updated information about available incentives, grants and programs
- Get help with permits, regulations, and other business related questions
The MLSC is an investment agency that supports life sciences innovation, research, development and commercialization.
Massachusetts Office of Business Development (MOBD)Peter Milano, Senior Director - Business Development
360 Merrimack Street
Building 5
Lawrence, MA 01843
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978-970-1193
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MOBD Website The Massachusetts Office of Business Development (MOBD) is the state's one-stop source for businesses seeking to relocate to Massachusetts and businesses wishing to expand their current operations in Massachusetts.
(call to set up appointment locally.) The Massachusetts Small Business Development Center (MSBDC) Network provides one-to-one free comprehensive and confidential services focusing on, business growth and strategies, financing and loan assistance as well as strategic, marketing and operational analysis. In addition, low cost educational training programs are offered across the state targeted to the needs of small business.
MassDevelopment is the Commonwealth's Development Finance Agency and Land Bank. Provides an array of financing programs and real estate development expertise. MGCC is now a part of MassDevelopment.
Network of entrepreneurs, business leaders and executives who volunteer as mentors for small businesses.
The SBA offers free or low cost, confidential, one-on-one counseling, classroom and web-based training, assistance in obtaining business loans, venture capital, surety bonds and government contracts. They partner with SCORE, the Massachusetts Small Business Development Center Network and the Center for Women and Enterprise and the Northeast Veterans Business Resource Center (NEVBRC).
SEED was established in 1982 as a non-profit corporation and certified by the Small Business Administration (SBA) to package loans under the SBA 504 Program. SEED’s mandate is to assist small businesses to start up, expand and create new jobs.
