Nonprofit Organizations

Western Massachusetts Economic Development Corporation

The EDC is a nonprofit corporation that helps businesses expand, relocate and succeed in Western Massachusetts.  The services are free with quick and simple solutions for many business needs while working for a stronger regional economy and the addition of high quality, local employment.
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Hidden-Tech

Hidden-Tech is a virtual organization and small business network of small, mainly home-based companies scattered throughout Western Massachusetts who unite to share tips, find resources, create alliances, learn business skills and alert regional economic planners and technology service providers of their presence.
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Creative Economy Network

Creative Economy Network works with the appointed Creative Economy Industry Director to help accelerate the economic growth in business development, access to capital, visibility, talent and space.
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Grinspoon Entrepreneurship Initiatives

The HGCF supports the EI to foster entrepreneurship education among participating colleges and universities in the region.  The EI informs, supports, and inspires student entrepreneurs.
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Procurement Technical Assistance Center

PTAC can guide you through the government procurement process and provide you with information on how to become more competitive in the government marketplace. They can help you determine if your company is ready for government opportunities and how to best position yourself to succeed.
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Massachusetts Small Business Development Center

The Western Mass regional office of the MSBDC. Meet with business advisors that can help with pre-venture, start-up and established business services.
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Score

The Western Massachusetts Chapter of SCORE provides FREE, confidential counseling to small business entrepreneurs at 7 locations in the area.  Get free advice from local experts to help start or grow your small business.
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