Affirmative Market Program
The Affirmative Market Program was established to promote equality in the state contracting market by ensuring full participation of minority- and women-owned business enterprises (M/WBEs) in all areas of state contracting including construction, design, goods and services.

Chambers of Commerce
Many local chambers of commerce can provide small business owners with assistance and counseling.

Kirstein Business Branch
The Kirstein Business Branch is a specialized business reference and research service of the Boston Public Library.

Massachusetts Business Resource Team (BRT)
The BRT is a single point of contact that brings to bear all the resources and incentives available to businesses in the Commonwealth.

Massachusetts Export Center
The Massachusetts Export Center aims to meet the complex needs of exporters by developing and providing targeted, high-impact services through a statewide network of international trade professionals.

New England Minority Supplier Development Council (NEMS DC)
The NEMSDC certifies and matches Fortune 500 companies and other members with over 15,000 minority-owned businesses, as well as provides other services and programs.

Pioneer Institute
The Pioneer Institute has produced several reports of interest to business owners including:

• A Roadmap to Financing


• Directory of Microenterprise Organizations in Massachusetts


• Navigating through Regulations and Licensing Requirements (available for Boston, Lawrence, Quincy , Springfield and Worcester; the Boston guide is also available tin Spanish)

Procurement Technical Assistance Center
The Procurement Technical Assistance Center can guide small business owners through the government procurement proves and provide them with information on how to become more competitive in the government marketplace.

Small Business Administration
The Small Business Administration (SBA) provides assistance to small businesses in four primary areas: advocacy, management, procurement and financial assistance.

State Office of Minority and Women Business Assistance (SOMWBA)
SOMWBA, a state agency, helps promote the development of business enterprises and non-profits owned and operated by minorities and women in the Commonwealth.

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