Helping founders find community and connections
SCORE Western Massachusetts provides free, confidential business mentoring and educational workshops to entrepreneurs and small business owners in Western Massachusetts. Volunteer mentors offer practical guidance on starting, growing, and managing a business across a wide range of industries.
Technical assistance program for Berkshire County businesses; part of a regional economic recovery initiative connecting businesses with resources, partners, and support services.
Learn more →One-on-one long-term business advising for established creative and social entrepreneurs in Boston; provided in collaboration with mission-aligned partners. Supports business growth and legacy-building.
Learn more →The Massachusetts Small Business Development Center (MSBDC) Network provides free, confidential business advising and low-cost training to prospective and existing small businesses throughout the Commonwealth. The State Office (HQ) at UMass Amherst manages the statewide network of six regional centers and two specialty programs.
Learn more →The Massachusetts SBDC Southeast Region provides free and confidential business advising and training to small businesses in Southeastern Massachusetts. Advisors assist with business planning, financial planning, federal government procurement, marketing, and international trade.
Learn more →The Massachusetts SBDC Central Region at Clark University in Worcester provides free and confidential business advising and low-cost training to small businesses in Central Massachusetts, including Worcester County. Advisors provide assistance at outreach sites throughout the region.
Learn more →The Massachusetts SBDC Northeast Region at Salem State University provides free and confidential business advising and low-cost training to small businesses in the North Shore and Merrimack Valley areas. Certified business advisors serve clients virtually and at outreach locations.
Learn more →The Massachusetts SBDC Berkshire Region provides free and confidential business advising and low-cost training to small businesses in Berkshire County. Business advisors help with business planning, financing, marketing, cash flow analysis, and other key areas.
Learn more →The Massachusetts SBDC Greater Boston Region, established in 2022 at the Mount Ida Campus of UMass Amherst in Newton, provides free and confidential business advising and training programs to small businesses in the Greater Boston area.
Learn more →The Massachusetts SBDC Western Region, based in Springfield, provides free and confidential business advising and training to small businesses in Hampden, Hampshire, and Franklin counties. Advisors help businesses at all stages — from pre-venture through growth and turnaround.
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