Events

EECBG Program Formula Grant Application Hub Deadline: Monday, July 31, 2023 The Department of Energy has updated the Pre-Award Information Sheet. How to Apply

Merrimack Valley Municipal Business Development and Recovery Fund The Merrimack Valley Municipal Business Development and Recovery Fund has been made possible by a donation from Columbia Gas. The purpose of the program is to provide direct support to the municipalities and their business communities (not businesses directly) impacted by the recent gas disaster in Andover and...

FY24 Fall Tourism Marketing Grants - Deadline: Friday, August 11, 2023 by 5:00 pm The North of Boston CVB offers the FALL Tourism Marketing Grant program to collaborate with members to creatively promote our region to visitors traveling from at least 50 miles away in the autumn and early winter. Grants are made possible by the...

Biden-Harris Administration announces $60 million to create a climate resilience accelerator program and support small businesses through Investing in America agenda The Department of Commerce and NOAA are launching the Ocean-Based Climate Resilience Accelerators program, a $60 million investment in coastal resilience and American small businesses through President Biden’s Investing in America agenda. The program, funded...

City of Salem Announces Second Year of Festival and Special Event Support Program Grant program will continue to assist Salem festivals and special events adversely affected by Covid-19 Mayor Dominick Pangallo and the City of Salem are pleased to announce the second year of the Festival and Special Event Support Program, a grant program designed to...

Apply to Become a Vetrepreneur Application Instructions and Requirements Based on available resources at any given time, Warrior Rising strives to accept and assist veterans at any point in the process of starting their own business, whether it is only a concept or if they have actual operations. Please take note: If you are considering forming a non-profit, be...

SBA Microloan Program Are you looking for a smaller business loan? MGCC is one of only two statewide intermediary lenders for the U.S. Small Business Administration's (SBA) Microloan program. The Microloan program provides financing from $5,000 to $50,000 to Massachusetts small businesses to assist with working capital, or the purchase of furniture, fixtures, supplies, materials,...

Event Recap 4th Annual Gateway Cities Leadership Summit On Tuesday, July 18, 2023, MassINC gathered at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston for the first in-person Gateway Cities event since 2019. MassINC Board member Michael Hunter and MassDevelopment’s President and CEO, Dan Rivera, kicked off the morning with opening remarks on the importance of working together to help Gateway Cities...

Workforce Training Fund Program The Workforce Training Fund Program helps address business productivity and competitiveness by providing resources to Massachusetts businesses to fund training for current and newly hired employees. In order for the Massachusetts economy to prosper, our businesses need access to a pipeline of skilled workers so they can stay competitive and continue...

Governor Healey Signs $375 Million Bridge, Road Maintenance, and Infrastructure Bill to Improve Transportation Across Massachusetts State Legislature’s Chapter 90 conference committee bill authorizes funding to reimburse municipalities for bridge and road maintenance and funding for transportation-related infrastructure grants Governor Maura T. Healey signed the Chapter 90 conference committee bill (“Chapter 90”), which authorizes $375...

Advancing Circularity and Decarbonization in the Built Environment Deadline: Thursday, August 31, 2023 Greentown Labs and Saint-Gobain are looking for startups at TRL 3 and above with innovations that extend product life cycles, develop alternative raw materials, revalorize waste, or act as other enabling technologies. View the full request for applications and more details on the program’s scope...

Route 114 Danvers/Peabody Safety Improvements Project MassDOT, in collaboration with the City of Peabody, Town of Danvers, Representative Tom Walsh's Office, Representative Sally Kerans’ Office, and Senator Lovely's Office, conducted a Road Safety Audit (RSA) of Route 114 for the corridor west of Sylvan Street, as an RSA had already been performed for the eastern corridor....

Merrimack Valley Municipal Business Development and Recovery Fund The Merrimack Valley Municipal Business Development and Recovery Fund has been made possible by a donation from Columbia Gas. The purpose of the program is to provide direct support to the municipalities and their business communities (not businesses directly) impacted by the recent gas disaster in Andover and...

North Shore Small Business Diversity Directory The North Shore Alliance for Economic Development (Alliance) has launched the North Shore Small Business Diversity Directory (Diversity Directory) in an effort to improve equity and diversity in both the public and private sectors. Housed on the Alliance website, it is both an online and printable Directory that will help...

EDIP: 2023 Meetings & Application Deadlines Economic Development Incentive Program (EDIP) - 2023 Meetings and Application Deadlines The Economic Development Incentive Program (EDIP) is designed to foster job creation and stimulate business growth. A company that participates in EDIP may receive state tax credits and/or local property tax incentives in exchange for a commitment to new job...

Advancing Circularity and Decarbonization in the Built Environment Deadline: Thursday, August 31, 2023 Greentown Labs and Saint-Gobain are looking for startups at TRL 3 and above with innovations that extend product life cycles, develop alternative raw materials, revalorize waste, or act as other enabling technologies. View the full request for applications and more details on the program’s scope...