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Business Assistance

Business Resource Partners

SCORE (Service Corps. of Retired Executives)
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SCORE
SCORE, a resource partner of the Small Business Administration, is the nation’s largest nonprofit volunteer business counseling service. Volunteer counselors from SCORE’s Boston Chapter are available to share their business and entrepreneurial expertise.
 
To find a Mentor and schedule an appointment, vist www.score.org/sema.
 
SCORE offers Live & On-Demand Webinars! Find one here.
Business Front Door
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​Massachusetts is here to support you every step of the way as your business grows. Through the Business Front Door, we can connect you to the latest and most relevant resources available for businesses looking to start, grow, or relocate to Massachusetts.

Learn more here.
Massachusetts Small Business Development Center (MSBDC)
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​Massachusetts Small Buiness Development Center (MSBDC)
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MSBDC specializes in helping businesses at all stages from startup through maturity gain access to capital, increase sales, sharpen their marketing strategies, and improve their profits. They provide no cost, confidential, management advice and no cost or low cost educational workshops.  

MSBDC's Southeast Regional Office was created in 1982 to pool resources of federal, state and local government, academic institutions, and the private sector to provide small businesses with management and educational programs. The office services all of southeastern Massachusetts, including Cape Cod and the Islands along with the Greater Boston area. 

​To learn more about MSBDC: www.msbdc.org/semass.  For the business counseling schedule and/or to schedule an appointment contact Alison Moriarty at MSBDC 508-673-9783 Ext. 10 or [email protected]
Massachusetts Office of Business Development (MOBD)
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Massachusetts Office of Business Development (MOBD)
MOBD helps businesses relocating to Massachusetts and businesses wishing to expand their current operations here. Our staff operates in regions across the state, so we are able to provide you with on-the-ground knowledge and viable connections for your business. We work closely with the private and public sectors to coordinate a whole range of resources at your disposal.
 
Visit their website: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-office-of-business-development
MassHire South Shore
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MassHire
MassHire envisions a better future for employees and businesses in Massachusetts through meaningful work and sustainable growth.
 
To learn about MassHire: ​https://www.mass.gov/topics/masshire
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
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U.S. Small Business Administration
The SBA’s Learning Center offers a variety of online courses to help you start and run your business.
 
Visit their website: https://www.sba.gov/
South Eastern Economic Development (SEED)
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​South Eastern Economic Development
SEED focuses on job creation by financing all types of small businesses in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. SEED makes loans ranging from a $1,000 Micro Loan to a $5.5 million SBA 504 Loan and also administers a small business technical assistance program.
 
Visit their website: ​https://seedcorp.com/
MassDevelopment
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MassDevelopment
As the Commonwealth’s economic development and finance authority, MassDevelopment is committed to achieving three goals: stimulating business, driving economic growth, and helping communities thrive across Massachusetts.
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To learn more about MassDevelopment: https://www.massdevelopment.com/
Massachusetts Health Connector
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Massachusetts Health Connector
A state agency that enables small businesses (1-50 employees) to enroll in health coverage with Massachusetts’ leading insurers, while accessing exclusive benefits like government tax credits and the state’s premium rebate program.
 
Visit their website: https://www.mahealthconnector.org/
NVNA's Navigator 27
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Navigator 27
Navigator 27 is a consultative division of NVNA and Hospice that assists clients and their families as they traverse the challenges of aging and care transitions.

To learn more, visit: ​https://www.nvna.org/navigator-27


U.S. Chamber of Commerce
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U.S. Chamber of Commerce
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world’s largest business organization and network. Members range from small businesses and chambers of commerce across the country to startups in fast-growing industries, leading industry associations, and global corporations. Their work on government policies help you run and grow your business, eliminate bureaucratic barriers, and strengthen America’s economy. Visit their website: www.uschamber.com/


Professional Development Opportunities

Two of our affinity groups, Human Resources Group & The NPO Group develop programming to assist and educate our membership.  Please visit their respective pages for more information and to see what they have planned for the year.
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Upcoming Events

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1050 Hingham Street, Rockland MA 02370
Phone: 781.421.3900 | [email protected]  |  sitemap

Photo Disclaimer: Photos found on website may be subject to copyright. Housing photos provided by development teams for use; other photos taken by staff, unless noted. Main header image by Hawk Visuals.
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