Financing your Small Business

Financing your Small Business Join us to learn about state-wide and local options for loan products and loan readiness in this virtual event hosted on Zoom. Need funding for your Small Business? Small businesses in Massachusetts seeking capital for growth can access loan products offered by several community-based lending institutions. Lending Product experts will be...

Crowdfunding for your Business and the MGCC BizMPower Matching Grant: Asian-American edition

Using crowdfunding to raise capital for your business is now easier than ever! Mass Growth Capital Corporation (MGCC) is partnering with crowdfunding platform Patronicity to make available up to $20,000 of 1:1-matching BizMPower grants for brick-and-mortar small businesses across Massachusetts. Patronicity coaches and Small Business Strong Business Advisors will provide free technical assistance to get...

Inner City Capital Connections – Partner Spotlight Webinar

Join Small Business Strong as we host our partners, The Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICIC) to learn about the Inner City Capital Connections (ICCC) program, a tuition-free program designed to help small business owners in under-resourced communities build capacity and resiliency for long-term sustainable growth, as well as navigate the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic....

Small Business Retreat

Brockton Community Access Center 1 N. Main St, Brockton, MA, United States

Join Small Business Strong in partnership with the Brockton Redevelopment Authority  for a free Small Business Retreat designed just for small business owners like you! The Brockton Small Business Retreat will feature a team of experts specializing in: Small Business Advising & Strategy Business Planning Branding & Marketing PPP Forgiveness Small Business Grants Human Resources & Operations Join...

Prepare Your Small Business for the Minority Business Certification Process

Minority certifications can open doors to your company as you explore opportunities to do business with government agencies and authorities.  Join Small Business Strong in partnership with the Surfside Capital Advisors for a free workshop to learn how to prepare your Small Business for Minority Certification. The online workshop will cover the following:   What...

Latino Small Business & Entrepreneurial Summit

District Hall, Boston's Seaport 75 Northern Ave, Boston, MA, United States

This half-day summit, conducted in both English and Spanish, is made up of panel discussions, various conference sessions, followed by a reception and evening table-top business resources expo for small business owners to interact and network. The content will focus on helping the attendees learn to navigate the various resources available for small businesses, regardless...

Small Business Retreat

Join Small Business Strong in partnership with the Kirstein Business Library & Innovation Center and the City of Boston Mayor's Office of Economic Opportunity & Inclusion on January 24th, 2023 for a free Small Business Retreat designed just for small business owners like you! The Boston Small Business Retreat will feature a team of experts specializing in: Loan & Growth Capital Products Small Business...

Understanding Your Legal Obligations as an Immigrant business owner (Virtual Workshop)

  Join us for the virtual workshop and facilitated by Priya Lane or Russell Paul of from Lawyers for Civil Rights. This informative session aims to equip immigrant entrepreneurs with essential knowledge about their legal obligations and rights within the business landscape. During this workshop, you will have the opportunity to learn from experienced legal...

Immigrant Small Business Resource Fair

Boston Public Library 700 Boylston St, Boston, MA

  At the Immigrant Boston Business Resource Fair, you'll have the unique opportunity to engage in in-person consultations with a diverse group of experienced consultants who specialize in helping small businesses thrive. These knowledgeable professionals will provide personalized guidance and practical advice tailored to the specific challenges faced by immigrant entrepreneurs. In addition to the...

Massachusetts Supplier Diversity Office (SDO) Certification Program – Virtual Event

  Join the Massachusetts Supplier Diversity Office (SDO) in partnership with Small Business Strong (SBS), the Merrimack Valley Planning Commission (MVPC), and Mill Cities Community Investments (MCCI) for an informational workshop regarding the SDO’s diversity certification program. This workshop is an excellent opportunity for your business to discover how these certifications can enhance your competitiveness...