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The Massachusetts Small Business Development Center (MSBDC) Network's Boston Regional Office & Minority Business Center provides entrepreneurs a network of resources to help them meet business challenges. Our office provides a full range of business advising and training activities. Successful entrepreneurs continually seek ways to improve the management and operation of their business, often seeking outside advice to help with particular challenges.

MSBDC services to assist entrepreneurs include, but are not limited to:  

  • Business growth and success
  • Financing and loan assistance
  • Strategic, marketing, and operational analysis 
     

Services are available to start-ups and existing businesses. We offer technical assistance through business advisory services and free workshops. The MSBDC also welcomes opportunities to promote minority businesses in the Commonwealth and to leverage resources for minority entrepreneurs. Click here to read client success stories!

The Massachusetts Export Center assists companies with going international and achieving success in global markets. The Export Center offers a range of targeted, customized services to Massachusetts businesses at any stage in the export process.

The MSBDC’s Procurement Technical Assistance Center can an assist with procurement and EEO officials to find qualified minority vendors who can fill their contract needs, bid requirements and company goals.

The MSBDC Boston Regional Office & Minority Business Center is located on the beautiful UMass Boston campus. Business advisors are also available by APPOINTMENT ONLY (no walk-ins please) at the locations listed below. For more information, please call the Boston Regional Office at 617-287-7750.

  Arlington Arlington Chamber of Commerce
  Boston Bunker Hill Community College
    Harvard Innovation Laboratory (i-Lab)
  Cambridge Cambridge Chamber of Commerce
    Cambridge Innovation Center Venture Café
  Newton Newton-Needham Chamber of Commerce
  Quincy Quincy Chamber of Commerce
    South Shore Chamber of Commerce
  Somerville Somerville Chamber of Commerce
  Waltham Waltham West Suburban Chamber of Commerce










 

 
Studies consistently show that Massachusetts citizens receive a strong return on their investment by utilizing the MSBDC Boston Regional Office & Minority Business Center. Click here for statewide program statistics for Fiscal Year 2012.

If you are interested in learning more about our services or to schedule an appointment with a business advisor, please call our center at 617-287-7750. You may complete our Request for Counseling and bring the completed form with you to your first appointment. You may type directly on the Request from your computer.  

 

cameraThe MSBDC Boston Regional Office & Minority Business Center also works closely with local business, industry and economic development groups to shape our community's economic outlook. Click on camera to view photos from special events.

 

MA Small Business Development Center Network

 Mission
The Massachusetts Small Business Development Center Network contributes to the entrepreneurial growth of small businesses throughout Massachusetts by providing high-quality, in-depth advising, training, and capital access.

 

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