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Administrator Guzman visited the City of Lowell for an event with Congresswoman Lori Trahan to highlight vital cultural entities that were awarded the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant and meet with SBIR stakeholders from the innovation community.
Held at the historic Lowell Memorial Auditorium, an SVOG awardee – welcome remarks were provided by City of Lowell, Mayor Sokhary Chau, the first Cambodian American Mayor in the United States.
Regional Administrator Mike Vlacich and District Director Bob Nelson took part in the SBIR Roundtable meeting with local leaders and CEOs from tech companies actively working with federal agencies and SBIR/STTR programs.
 
Looking to grow your business through government contracting? Your business needs to have a solid foundation…
Understanding the prerequisites required to gain a steadfast footing is the first and most important step in government contracting!
Tuesday, June 14th / 9:00am - 10:00am
How do you know government contracting is right for you?
Have you completed a readiness assessment?
Do you know your competitive advantages?
This webinar will guide you through the essentials needed for a solid start and assist you in determining if your business is ready for government opportunities.
Speakers include:
- Stanley Grip, Procurement Specialist - MSBDC Procurement Technical Assistance Center
- Sandra Ledbetter, Government Sales - Massachusetts Small Business Development Center
- Susan Lourie, Business Opportunity Specialist - U.S. Small Business Administration
6/8 Small Business Clinic at the Enterprise Center
Wednesday, June 8 via Zoom by Appointment Only
The Enterprise Center at SSU, North Shore Alliance for Economic Development, and the Massachusetts Office of Business Development invites you to meet one-on-one with a select group of state leaders to discuss your specific business needs and the state-provided resources that may be available to you:
· Dan Martiniello, Lender Relations Specialist with the U.S. Small Business Administration in Boston, will provide an overview of the many resources for small businesses.
· Maria Nigro Di Stefano, Northeast Regional Director, Massachusetts Office of Business Development/Commonwealth’s Economic Development Incentive Program (EDIP) and other programs that benefit businesses.
This is offered at no cost and is being sponsored in partnership with the Enterprise Center, and the Massachusetts Office of Business Development (MOBD).
Meetings take place via Zoom.
To schedule an appointment call Terry Brancato at (978) 542-2505.
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Tuesday 6/7/22 / 10:00am - 12:00pm
Basic Entrepreneurial Workshop: Business Fundamentals
Tuesday 6/7/22 / 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Why & How to Certify Your Business as "Women-Owned" - WBENC - Live Webinar
Tuesday 6/7/22 / 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Armor Up Your Export Docs
Tuesday 6/8/22 / 10:00am - 11:00am
Excel Pivot Tables - Dissecting and Analyzing Your Data
Tuesday 6/8/22 / 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Get Your Financial House in Order! Part 2 - CWE Eastern MA - Live Workshop
Thursday 6/9/22 / 9:00am - 10:30am
Be Profitable Module 3: Market for Profit
Thursday 6/9/22 / 10:00am - 12:00pm
Basic Entrepreneurial Workshop: Understanding Business Financials
6/8 Pathways to City Contracting Opportunity Fair
The Pathways To City Contracting Opportunity Fair will provide a space for the Boston business community to network with procurement liaisons and learn about contracting opportunities from various departments in the city and other local agencies.
(MA District Office will be tabling at this event, join us 4:30pm - 7:30pm)
Monday 6/13/22 / 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Basics of Starting Your Business
Tuesday 6/14/22 / 10:00am - 11:00am
Starting & Growing a Business - The SBA Advantage
Tuesday 6/14/22 / 12:00pm - 1:00pm
I'm Certified. Now What? - WBENC - Live Webinar
Tuesday 6/14/22 / 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Herramientas para empezar y crecer a nivel mundial
Tuesday 6/14/22 / 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Steps to Starting a Business - CWE Central MA - Live Webinar
Wednesday 6/15/22 / 10:00am - 11:00am
Commonwealth of Massachusetts (State) Government Contracting
Wednesday 6/15/22 / 9:00am - 12:00pm
Balance Sheets, Income and Profit/Loss Statements: Understanding Business Financials
Wednesday 6/15/22 / 9:00am - 12:00pm
Steps to Starting a Business - CWE Eastern MA - Live Webinar
Wednesday 6/15/22 / 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Get Your Financial House in Order! Part 3 - CWE Eastern MA - Live Workshop
Wednesday 6/15/22 / 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Win Customers With Your Website
Thursday 6/16/22 / 10:00am - 11:00am
Learn the Basics of Google Ads
Thursday 6/16/22 / 10:00am - 11:00am
Stop Selling, Start Storytelling (Part 4)- CWE Eastern MA - Virtual Live
Thursday 6/16/22 / 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Fundamentals of ITAR
Thursday 6/16/22 / 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Starting Your Business
NEWS RELEASE: SBA Administrator Guzman Announces Winners of Inaugural America’s Seed Fund Expo Competition
Release Date: May 23, 2022
Release Number: 22-53
WASHINGTON – Today, Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice for America’s 32.5 million small businesses in President Biden’s Cabinet, announced the winners of the SBA’s inaugural America’s Seed Fund Startup Expo 2022, an initiative aimed at highlighting innovative domestic startups and supporting them with resources to scale, grow, and thrive.
“Every day, in communities across America, entrepreneurs are solving our nation’s most pressing challenges from climate change to feeding and healing the world. The SBA is committed to helping ensure that those ideas receive the necessary support from federal programs and innovation ecosystems so that they can commercialize and grow into resilient businesses,” said Administrator Guzman. “With the launch of America's Seed Fund Expo, we will showcase exceptional entrepreneurs who have leveraged federal research and development funding through the SBIR Program in key industries and connect them to resources to advance their game-changing innovations right here in America.”
The winning startup companies that will be presenting at America’s Seed Fund Startup Expo 2022 are:
- AgTech and Food Security
- General Probiotics (Saint Paul, MN)
- Nucleic Sensing Systems (Saint Paul, MN)
- Shellfish Solutions d/b/a Blue Trace (Castine, ME)
- Climate and Energy
- Amorphic Tech (Allentown, PA)
- FGC Plasma Solutions (Middleton, MA)
- Hydroplane (Lancaster, CA)
- National Security and Defense
- BadVR (Pacoima, CA)
- Enduralock (Lenexa, KS)
- PSYONIC (Champaign, IL)
- Supply Chain Resiliency
- Chromatic 3D Materials (Golden Valley, MN)
- Delta Development Team (Tucson, AZ)
- Re:3D (Houston, TX)
“The giants of future industries so often start as small business startups with big ideas. We know the public and private sectors must work together to nurture these small businesses with big ideas over many years so they may sustain and grow. America’s Seed Fund Startup Expo will lift up big ideas and provide a platform for our national innovation community to support the businesses of tomorrow,” said Bailey DeVries, Associate Administrator, Office of Investment and Innovation.
Highlighting both the geographic reach and inclusivity of America’s Seed Fund, SBA received submissions for the competition from 34 states and included a diversity of applicants, including:
- 4 percent HUBZone-owned businesses
- 27 percent Small Disadvantaged Businesses
- 28 percent Women-owned Small Businesses
- 28 percent Minority-owned Small Businesses
Upcoming Events (continued)
Monday 6/20/22 / 2:00pm - 3:00pm
The Effective Elevator Pitch
Tuesday 6/21/22 / 9:00am - 10:30am
GET STARTED - Doing Business with the Federal Government
Wednesday 6/22/22 / 8:00am - 2:00pm
5th United States—United Kingdom Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Dialogue
Wednesday 6/22/22 / 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Business Plan Basics - CWE Eastern MA - Live Webinar
Wednesday 6/22/22 / 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Tax Filing Requirements for Small Businesses
Thursday 6/23/22 / 9:00am - 12:00pm
Basics of Starting Your Business
Thursday 6/23/22 / 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Certification de Empresas Propiedad de Mujeres (WOSB) - CWE Eastern MA - Live Webinar
Tuesday 6/28/22 / 10:00am - 11:30am
How to Open a Business in Massachusetts Legally
Tuesday 6/28/22 / 9:00am - 10:30am
SBA 8(a) Business Development Program
Thursday 6/30/22 / 9:00am - 10:30am
Health Connector for Business
We want to welcome newly hired directors at the Center for Women & Enterprise in both the Eastern Massachusetts Center and Central Massachusetts Center.
Racquel Knight will serve as the Director for CWE Central MA and Samilys Rodriguez will serve as the Director for the CWE Eastern MA center in Boston! Please join us in welcoming them and introducing yourself at one of their events!
Tuesday 6/14/22 / 9:00am - 10:30am
GET READY - For Government Contracting
Tuesday 6/21/22 / 9:00am - 10:30am
GET STARTED - Doing Business with the Federal Government
Tuesday 6/28/22 / 9:00am - 10:30am
SBA 8(a) Business Development Program
Get weekly information on eligibility assistance for HUBZone certification
Members of the HUBZone team answer questions on a weekly basis to help firms navigate the certification process.
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When
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Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2-3 p.m. E.T.
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How
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Find a local number, or call 208-391-5817 and enter Skype conference ID #278449067
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For PDF versions of information about the HUBZone Program and related improvements, select the HUBZone Fact Sheet, Program Improvements, and SBA’s latest FAQs.
Learn How to Apply to Get Certified as an 8(a)BD Small Business
Microsoft Teams 8(a)BD “Straight Talk” meeting Public Access
Members of the 8(a) team answer questions on a monthly basis to help firms navigate the certification process, including program benefits and eligibility requirements for 8(a) certification.
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When
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Third Wednesday of each month - 2:00p.m. to 3:00p.m. (ET)
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Call 202-765-1264 (Washington, DC) and enter phone conference ID#: 217 121 169
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7(j) training, provided to eligible firms and their employees, includes very specialized training in the areas of federal contracting. The training will be provided in an online format with live instructors and the ability for students to participate and ask questions. Up to 40 participants per workshop will receive training on how to make "real world" business decisions that will facilitate their firm's success.
Please check out the 7J training schedules for Stover & Associates, The Catalyst and Gabriel Enterprises below.
Stover & Associates Workshops
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Click the “Register for Training” button on the left side navigation pane and check out a complete list of topics offered this month.
The Catalyst 7J Training
We hope you will join us in our workshops this month! For more information: leigh.christian@catalystcenter.org or call 256-509-1580
To register for events: https://catalystcenter.org/upcoming-programs/programs
All classes are 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Central unless noted otherwise
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Many Roads to Funding for your Business – Grants, KIVA, BAM, SBA Loans, Bank Loans, etc
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06/07/2022
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The Catalyst Team
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Many Roads to Funding Your Business Virtual Workshop (ecenterdirect.com)
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HR Recruiting 2.0
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06/09/2022
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Kristina Minyard, HRecruit, LLC
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HR Recruiting for GOVCON - 2.0 (ecenterdirect.com)
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Female Veteran Event
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06/14/2022
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The Catalyst
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Details coming soon
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Government Contracting 101
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06/14/2022
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Leigh Christian, Kathleen Whitmire, Joy Parker, and Kevin Hoey
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Government Contracting 101 Virtual Workshop (ecenterdirect.com)
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DCAA Audit Preparation
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06/16/2022
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Warren Averitt – Amber Stout & Todd McAdams
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DCAA Audit Preparation Virtual Workshop (ecenterdirect.com)
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Capabilities Statement Bootcamp
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06/21/2022
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Leigh Christian - Catalyst
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Capabilities Statement Bootcamp Virtual Workshop (ecenterdirect.com)
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The Government Pays You, you want to Keep it! Solution – Company Retirement Plans
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06/23/2022
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Cameron West – Raymond James
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The Government Pays You. You Want to Keep It. Solution – Company Retirement Plans Virtual Workshop (ecenterdirect.com)
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Data Diving – How to Find Gold in Government Contract Data
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06/28/2022
2-4 CST
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Judy Bradt, Summit Insight, LLC
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Data Diving - How to Find the Gold in Federal Contract Data! (ecenterdirect.com)
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Small Business Certifications
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06/30/2022
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The Catalyst Team
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Capabilities Statement Bootcamp Virtual Workshop (ecenterdirect.com)
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Gabriel Enterprises 7J Training
We wanted to remind you of the free and comprehensive live webcast sessions specifically developed to help educate 8(a) certified small businesses on pursuing and winning contracts with the Federal Government.
Virtual Learning Environment URL: https://sba.slatevx.us/sba8avirtual
The following flyer describes SBA's virtual environment and live training brought to you by SBA’s Office of Business Development through the 7(j) Management and Technical Assistance Program:
https://gecvedocs.s3.amazonaws.com/SBA+VE/SBA+Live+Virtual+Experience+and+Webcast+2022-04.pdf
NOTE: If the links in this email do not work, you may need to copy and paste the URL into your web browser
Course descriptions are included in the flyer, and the schedule of upcoming courses is provided below.
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6/7/2022 | 1pm - 2pm
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Networking, Capturing & Leveraging
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Program Years 5-7
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6/8/2022 | 3pm - 4pm
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Bids and Proposals
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New 8(a) Participant
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6/14/2022 | 10am - 11am
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FAR and Other Regulations
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New 8(a) Participant
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6/15/2022 | 11am - 12pm
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How to Market to the Federal Government as a "Small Business Concern"
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Program Years 8-9
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6/16/2022 | 1pm - 2pm
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Teaming and Mentor Protege Programs
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Program Years 8-9
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6/21/2022 | 11am - 12pm
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Capabilities Statements and Briefings
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New 8(a) Participant
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6/22/2022 | 4pm - 5pm
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How to do Business with the Federal Government and Win Contracts as an 8(a) Certified Firm
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New 8(a) Participant
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We hope you will join us in our workshops this month! For more information: leigh.christian@catalystcenter.org or call 256-509-1580
To register for events: https://catalystcenter.org/upcoming-programs/programs
*Participants in Years 0-2 of the 8(a) program must attend all Year 0-2 New 8(a) Participant courses live before they have access to courses in other cohorts.
Participants Login/Registration Link:
URL: https://sba.slatevx.us/sba8avirtual
You may need to copy and paste the above URL into your web browser.
Training topics vary based on number of years in the 8(a) BD Program, enabling participants to fully grasp core competencies necessary to succeed at various stages of company maturity. The training courses will be mandatory for 8(a) firms in the first year of program participation and optional in later years (the optional courses are encouraged for firms that have not been awarded a federal contract).
For questions regarding registrations, training certificates, or anything else pertaining to this training, please email the Gabriel Enterprises team at support@geconsultinggroup.com.
Apply now to CWE’s Spanish-Language Programs!
Are you looking to grow an existing business? Do you have a business idea and want to know how to develop it?
CWE, in collaboration with Surfside Capital Advisors, as its technical assistance provider, have the pleasure to announce the launch of Spanish-language programming:
“10 WEEKS TO CREATE YOUR BUSINESS PLAN.”
AND “ONE TO ONE STRATEGIC BUSINESS CONSULTING”
These programs are for all who want to have a successful business, regardless of the stage you are in formation, start-up, growth, development, or expansion
Program- 10 Weeks to Create Your Business Plan
Aimed at potential business owners who are defining or beginning to formalize their business and need the support of expert consultants to develop their strategic business plan.
What benefits do the programs offer?
→ Develop a business plan supported by CWE Surfside Capital Advisors consultants.
→ CWE-sponsored subscription to LivePlan, an online, interactive tool to help you write your business plan.
→ Option to continue with personalized consulting to address a specific area of your project or access capital (the business plan must be completed)
Program - One to One Strategic Business Consulting
This program is aimed at all business owners who want to: increase sales, stabilize cash flow, improve their finances, digitalize processes, develop digital marketing strategies, or prepare to obtain access to capital, among other needs.
What benefits does the program offer?
→ Personalized consulting focused on solving or developing a critical element of your business.
→ Immediate execution of the strategies with the resources that your business has today: people, equipment, system, and capital
→ Flexible hours adapted to your own schedule.
To learn more about the programs visit and register at CWE www.cweonline.org/EnEspanol
The program is free for all participants. Applications are open now!
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 ¡Inscríbase en los programas de CWE en español!
¿Tienes un negocio y necesitas estrategias para crecer tu empresa? ¿Tienes una idea de negocio y quieres saber cómo desarrollarla?
CWE, en colaboración con Surfside Capital Advisors, tiene el placer de anunciar el lanzamiento de los programas en español:
"10 SEMANAS PARA CREAR TU PLAN DE NEGOCIOS"
" UNO A UNO ASESORÍAS ESTRATÉGICAS DE NEGOCIO"
Ambos programas, completamente gratuitos, están dirigidos a las todas las mujeres que tienen como meta un negocio exitoso, sin importar la etapa en la que se encuentre.
Programa- 10 Semanas para crear su Plan de Negocios
Dirigido a potenciales dueñas de negocio que están definiendo o comenzando a formalizar su empresa y necesitan el apoyo de consultores expertos para desarrollar su plan estratégico de negocios.
¿Qué beneficios ofrecen los programas?
- Desarrollo de un plan de negocios con el apoyo de los consultores expertos.
- Suscripción a LivePlan, una herramienta interactiva que lo ayudará a crear su plan.
- Opción de continuar con asesorías personalizadas para atender un área de su plan.
Programa - Uno a Uno Asesorías Estratégicas de Negocio
Dirigido a las dueñas de negocio que quieren ejecutar acciones para: aumentar las ventas, estabilizar el flujo de efectivo, mejorar sus finanzas, estrategias de marketing digital, tener acceso a capital, entre otros.
¿Qué beneficios ofrece el programa?
- Consultorías personalizadas enfocadas en resolver solventar o desarrollar elementos críticos de su negocio.
- Ejecución inmediata con los recursos que hoy tiene disponible: personas, equipos, sistemas y capital.
- Horario flexible y adaptado a su tiempo.
Para conocer más acerca de los programas y aplicar visite www.cweonline.org/EnEspanol
Please direct all other inquiries and questions to our District Office email at:
MassachusettsDO@sba.gov
FREE and confidential counseling services are available across the Commonwealth.
Virtual education, training and networking sessions are happening daily.
Please schedule a virtual session with any of our Resource Partners below...
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WE ARE OPEN FOR BUSINESS!
Staff are working remotely and can be reached via email or telephone. MSBDC is committed to supporting entrepreneurs during these very challenging times.
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MSBDC advisors can assist businesses with disaster loan applications.
If you are not currently a client and would like to speak with a counselor, please find your region and reach out to the REGIONAL OFFICE SERVING YOU.
Berkshire Regional Office
33 Dunham Mall, Suite 103
Pittsfield, MA 01201
413-499-0933 | Fax: 413-499-3005
www.msbdc.org/berkshire
Central Regional Office
Clark University
The Carriage House, 125 Woodland Street
Worcester, MA 01610
508-793-7615 | Fax: 508-793-8890
www.clarku.edu/offices/sbdc
Northeast Regional Office (SPANISH-SPEAKING COUNSELOR)
Salem State University
121 Loring Avenue, Suite 310
Salem, MA 01970
978-542-6343 | Fax: 978-542-6345
www.salemstate.edu/sbdc
Procurement Technical Assistance Center
Scibelli Enterprise Center
1 Federal Street, Building 1
Springfield, MA 01105
413-545-6303 | Fax: 413-737-2312
https://www.massptac.org
Southeast Regional Office
200 Pocasset Street
Fall River, MA 02721
508-673-9783 | Fax: 508-674-1929
www.msbdc.org/semass
Western Regional Office
Scibelli Enterprise Center
One Federal Street, Building 101
Springfield, MA 01105-1160
413-577-1768 | Fax: 413-737-2312
www.msbdc.org/wmass
Reach out to other SCORE CHAPTERS throughout the state below.
Eastern Massachusetts Center - Boston
44 School St., Suite 200
Boston, MA 02108
www.cweonline.org
Central Massachusetts Center - Westborough
69 Milk St., Ste. 217
Westborough, MA 01581
Veterans Business Outreach Center of New England (VBOC of NE)
132 George M. Cohan Blvd.
Providence, RI 02903
Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) (cweonline.org)
Disclaimer: The SBA does not endorse the organizations sponsoring linked websites, and does not endorse the views they express or the products/services they offer. All programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis.
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