State & Private Resources

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A Certified Development Company (CDC) providing healthy companies with fixed asset financing at affordable rates.

Recognized locally and nationally as a leader in business lending and capital investment. Financing from $500k to $5M.

Works to increase employment for Boston residents by providing small business loans for commercial and service companies.

Promotes economic growth by issuing bonds that finance the capital needs of the city's businesses and institutions.

Facilitates access to financing and business support so that small farm and food businesses can grow into thriving enterprises.

Nationally known nonprofit helping people start and grow businesses. Dedicated support for female entrepreneurs.

Greater New England Minority Supplier Development Council advances business opportunities for certified minority enterprises.

Mission to create jobs at small businesses, women and minority owned businesses in underserved gateway municipalities.

Federal agency dedicated to linking minority-owned businesses with capital, contracts, and markets to grow.

US Government agency providing support through the '3 Cs': Capital, Contracts, and Counseling.

Free counseling and mentoring for those starting or building businesses. Low-cost workshops and team visits.

Manages the Supplier Diversity Office and certifies Veteran-Owned Businesses for inclusion in the SDP.

Connects businesses to money-saving services offered by the state, including workforce training and assistance.