Business Resources

It's no secret that Massachusetts is a great place to do business. Seated at the nexus of technological revolutions, economic growth and international trade, Massachusetts is a world leader in business innovation. Massachusetts offers a wide array of business resources - public, private, and academic - to make sure our businesses have all the tools they need to flourish.

The Business Resource Team

The BRT, located at the Massachusetts Office of Business Development
(MOBD) is your single point of contact for help to relocate, expand,
grow and maintain your business in Massachusetts. Start  HERE to get all the assistance you need.

Additional Business Resources

MassDevelopment

Need financial assistance here? MassDevelopment can structure a financing package that suits your needs whether you’re are a manufacturer, nonprofit entity, small business or real estate developer. They have the resources and extensive financing experience to support your growth here.  MORE

MassEcon

Looking to locate or expand your business here? MassEcon is the Commonwealth's central source of available property information in Massachusetts. MassEcon's Site Finder Service paired with its Research and Information Service and Ambassadors program, ensure their ability to provide decision-support to companies evaluating Massachusetts as a location for their business.  MORE

Mass Office of International Trade and Investment (MOITI)

MOITI works to expand the Massachusetts economy by marketing the state’s business internationally, through focused export promotion, attracting foreign companies to invest in Massachusetts and handling protocol as it relates to trade and investment.  MORE

Office of Small Business and Entrepreneurship

Small businesses represent 85% of all Massachusetts companies and employ over a quarter of the workforce. Massachusetts Office of Small Business & Entrepreneurship works with the Commonwealth's many service providers of technical assistance and financing, as well as directly with small businesses to provide an atmosphere of success. Learn  MORE

State Office of Minority & Women Business Assistance

An agency within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts helping promote the development of business enterprises and non-profit organizations owned or operated by minorities and women.  MORE

Small Business Purchasing Program

Declare eligibility and participate in the Small Business Purchasing Program to increase your business with the state; to receive access to online notification of competitive procurement opportunities targeted to eligible small businesses; to access a host of training programs; and, to gain simple and easy access to information and resources that can assist the Massachusetts small business community. MORE

BuyMass

Massachusetts is home to world class providers of everything from pharmaceuticals to jet engines. BuyMass.org, powered by Associated Industries of Massachusetts, makes it easy to search this innovation-rich landscape for customers, suppliers, and event a good restaurant. It's all here,  from computer software to candles, from biotech to basic research.  MORE.


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