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The Capital Network is a non-profit (501c3) organization that provides extensive financial education alongside an engaged community to help early-stage entrepreneurs in Boston. We strive to help entrepreneurs master the entire funding process to successfully raise seed capital for their startup.
Innovation Women is a visibility bureau for entrepreneurial, technical and innovative women. No more “token woman”. Our goal is gender-balanced panels and equal visibility opportunities for women.
The Office of Women's Advancement is an embodiment of Mayor Walsh’s commitment to advancing and supporting women in Boston. We provide a permanent, effective voice for all female residents of Boston by working inclusively with public, private, and non-profit partners on key issues that significantly affect women and girls.
Black Girls CODE is a non-profit organization whose mission is to increase the number of women of color in the digital technology space by the year 2040 by introducing girls ages 7-17 to computer science. Our goal is to empower these young women to embrace the current tech marketplace as builders + creators.
The Venture Café Foundation is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) non-profit whose goal is to enhance and accelerate innovation in the Greater Boston region. The foundation does that by offering meeting space, programming, and connections that build relationships between entrepreneurs, investors, and innovators. Our mission is to broaden, connect, and support the innovation community through a public network of spaces and programs to help anyone with an idea succeed. Our vision is to connect New England-based individuals, communities and organizations into one tightly woven successful innovation network.
In September '14, Mayor Martin J. Walsh launched the Neighborhood Innovation District Committee. This committee will work to expand innovation and entrepreneurship in the City of Boston by identifying policies, practices, and infrastructure improvements to support the development of innovation districts throughout the City.
The simplest way to startup. All of the legal, financial and accounting tools and services it takes to found, operate and finance a high-growth venture, from idea through exit.
The Boston Business Hub is your central access point to the City of Boston's small business services and business development professionals. The Boston Business Hub is a new way for the City of Boston to assist businesses who are starting or expanding a business in Boston.
The Boston Local Development Corporation (BLDC) works to increase employment opportunities for Boston residents by providing small business loans with a focus on commercial, industrial and service companies.
The Boston Main Streets Foundation seeks to develop long-term strategies to increase the economic power and resources of neighborhood commercial districts while pursuing initiatives that build knowledge and capacity for Main Streets programs and the businesses they serve.
The City of Boston is governed by the Mayor and the City Council with the assistance of various departments, agencies and commissions.
Boston's Open and Protected Data Policy, is designed to increase transparency and accountability by opening more City data to the public. The Open and Protected Data Policy was created by the Department of Innovation and Technology and the Mayor's Office of New Urban Mechanics with the intention of streamlining the release of new datasets.
The Dept of Innovation & Technology engages, empowers & improves life for citizens & partners through technology.
The Kirstein Business Library & Innovation Center (KBLIC) invites media creators, innovators, job seekers, entrepreneurs, nonprofits, investors, coders, and makers to our new space. Business-minded individuals can enjoy an inviting and modern space with over 5,000 square feet of printed resources, flexible seating, innovative technology to conduct business research, and dedicated areas for collaborating on projects with colleagues or developing a new career skill.
Boston’s MONUM focuses on four major issue areas: Education, Engagement, the Streetscape, and Economic Development. To design, conduct and evaluate pilot projects in these areas, MONUM builds partnerships between constituents, academics, entrepreneurs, non-profits and City staff.
Women Entrepreneurs Boston (WE BOS) advances Boston’s women entrepreneurs by providing the skills, technical assistance and network they need to launch and grow their business.
The Community Development Department is the planning agency for the City of Cambridge. The mission of the Community Development Department (CDD) is to enhance the character and diversity of the city’s neighborhoods and support sustainable economic growth that expands opportunities for residents, enables a high quality of life within the community, and contributes to a healthy environment.
Are you new to the area or looking to find out what resources are available in the Cambridge area? With plenty of space to “bump and connect,” scientists and entrepreneurs have the opportunity to grow and learn from one another to accelerate their businesses and connect with venture capitalists and angel investors.
The City of Cambridge Entrepreneurship Assistance Program is a collaboration between The Capital Network and the City to provide training to early-stage entrepreneurs.
For over a century, The Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce has helped drive economic growth throughout the region while building a vibrant and inclusive business community. Boston is a truly exceptional place to live, work, and do business—and we’re committed to building on its many successes.
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InnoNorth is a program promoting Downtown Salem MA & what it offers entrepreneurs looking to start companies in the tech & media space. Connect/Build.
The N2 Corridor project is a private-public collaboration between the Newton-Needham Chamber and its member businesses along with the City of Newton and Town of Needham. This initiative is designed to promote the area as a destination for technology companies, start-ups and other innovators. Our inner suburban communities offer easy access to the Boston area but with our own unique amenities, access, affordability and talent.
Located just outside of Boston, Newton is well respected for the quality of education, community life, exceptional homes, and beautiful open spaces. Newton has frequently been voted as one of the 10 best communities to live in.
We are a not-for-profit 501(c)(6) organization funded by memberships, sponsorships, programming revenue and advertising. Our members represent everything from multi-generational family businesses and multinational companies to start-ups, educational institutions and other nonprofits. They’re based in our village centers, downtown commercial districts, office parks and home offices. They come from other communities too, choosing to belong to this chamber because they see opportunities here.
Official news, updates & alerts from the City of Somerville, MA.
Somerville SiteFinder helps you find the right location for your business in Somerville.
Somerville Economic Development Office is committed to bringing new business to Somerville while working with existing businesses to ensure their success.
City of Somerville's initiative to reach carbon neutrality by 2050 by supporting and adopting green technologies.
The Somerville Innovation Fund (I-Fund) is a $1 million flexible loan program to help innovative businesses looking to expand in Somerville or relocate to Somerville.
City of Quincy's Department of Planning and Community Development (PCD) handles the duties and functions of the planning department, the planning board, the industrial development commission.