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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:  

  • Concept validation
  • Developing effective business plans
  • Business organization and structure
  • Financial restructuring and strategies
  • Goal formation and achievement  

 

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. The MSBDC’s Procurement Technical Assistance Center can 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. Advisors are available by appointment at the following locations:

  Arlington Arlington Chamber of Commerce
  Boston University of Massachusetts Boston
  Cambridge Cambridge Chamber of Commerce
  Newton Newton-Needham Chamber of Commerce
  Norwood Neponset Valley Chamber of Commerce
  Quincy Quincy 2000 Collaborative
    South Shore Chamber of Commerce
  Somerville Somerville Chamber of Commerce
  Waltham Waltham West Suburban Chamber










 

 
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 2009.

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.  

Your Success is Our Business!

MA Small Business Development Center Network

The Massachusetts Small Business Development Center Network provides high-quality, in-depth business advising, training and capital access which contributes to the entrepreneurial growth of small businesses throughout Massachusetts. Services are delivered through a network of skilled professional staff supported by a federal, state, and higher education consortium as well as several partnerships.

 

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