GRANT OPPORTUNITY: New $75 Million Small Business Relief Program Launched by the State
New program directs $50 million toward businesses reaching underserved markets, minority-, women-, and veteran-owned businesses, and $25 million for businesses that did not qualify for prior MGCC aid
Center for Women & Enterprise will be hosting a live workshop on the new MGCC program on Thursday, March 3rd at 1:30PM.
REGISTER HERE
The $75 million will be focused on small businesses that employ between two and 50 people, with $25 million directed toward businesses that did not qualify for previous MGCC grants because of a lack of revenue loss in 2020; and $50 million directed to businesses
that reach underserved markets and historically underrepresented groups, or are minority-, women-, or veteran-owned businesses, or are owned by individuals with disabilities or who identify as a member of the LGBTQ+ community.
Under both categories, grants will range from $10,000 to $75,000, and will be capped at the lesser of $75,000 or three months of operating expenses. Grant funding can be used for employee and benefit costs, mortgage interest, rent, utilities, and interest on
debt.
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Upcoming Events
Tuesday 3/1/22 / 11:00am – 12:00pm
Virtual
Speed Mentoring for Women Business Enterprises (WBEs) – CWE Central MA – Live Webinar
Wednesday 3/2/22 / 11:00am – 12:00pm
The
Future of Work: An Introduction to Coworking
Wednesday 3/2/22 / 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Franchising
101-Small Business Ownership
Wednesday 3/2/22 / 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Book(keeping!)
Club – CWE Eastern MA – Live Workshop
Wednesday 3/2/22 / 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Health
Connector for Business: Affordable, Flexible Health Coverage
Wednesday 3/2/22 / 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Working
on Wellness: Lunchtime COVID Fitness for Busy Businesspeople – CWE Central MA – Live Webinar
Thursday 3/3/22 / 12:00pm – 1:00pm
The
Ultimate Email Marketing Course Session 2 – CWE Eastern MA – Live Workshop
Thursday 3/3/22 / 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Simplifying
Social Media Marketing for Small Business
Thursday
3/3/22 / 12:00pm – 1:00pm
How
to Take Advantage of Speaking Opportunities to Help Drive Business Success
Monday 3/7/22 / 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Basics
of Starting Your Business
Tuesday 3/8/22 / 9:00am – 10:00am
GET
READY-Free training on all business topics
Tuesday 3/8/22 / 9:00am – 10:00am
Creating
a Successful Exit Strategy
Tuesday 3/8/22 / 1:00pm – 2:30pm
Steps
to Start a Business – CWE Central MA – Live Webinar
Wednesday 3/9/22 / 11:30am – 1:00pm
Legal
Considerations for New Business Owners – CWE Central MA – Live Webinar
Wednesday 3/9/22 / 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Multiply
Your Small Business Success with Public Speaking even online
Thursday 3/10/22 / 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Business
Foundation – What You Need to Know About Pricing
Thursday 3/10/22 / 12:00pm – 1:00pm
The
Ultimate Email Marketing Course Session 3 – CWE Eastern MA – Live Workshop
3/10: Exploring SBA Microlending Coast to Coast with the SBA Minnesota District Office
Learn about SBA’s Microlending Program with the Minnesota and Massachusetts District Offices and Invited Guests
March 10, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. EST
Are you in need of capital to help start or grow your small business?
Please join both the SBA’s Massachusetts and Minnesota District Offices as we team up to explore SBA’s Microloan Program. During this session you will learn about benefits of the program, eligibility requirements, terms of the program, as well as hearing from
SBA microlenders and small business owners who have utilized this loan program.
The Small Business Administration’s Microloan Program provides loans up to $50,000 to help small businesses and certain not-for-profit childcare centers start up and expand. SBA provides funds to specially designated intermediary lenders, which are nonprofit
community-based organizations with experience in lending as well as management and technical assistance. These intermediaries administer the Microloan program for eligible borrowers.
Learn more at https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/microloans and
join us on March 10, 2022 for this great program.
Workshops for Veterans
Friday 3/4/22 / 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Entrepreneurship
for Veterans
Wednesday 3/9/22 / 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Steps
for Starting a Business for Veterans
Monday 3/14/22 / 9:00am – 10:00am
Business
Plan Basics for Veterans
Friday 3/25/22 / 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Entrepreneurship
for Veterans
Wednesday 3/30/22 / 9:00am – 10:00am
Steps
for Starting a Business for Veterans
3/5 Boots to Business REBOOT for Veteran Entrepreneurs
Saturday, March 5th / 8:30am – 4:00pm
Join the Maine SBA District Office and the Veterans Business Outreach Center of New England (VBOC) for our online Boots to Business – REBOOT class on Saturday, March 5, 2022 from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM est. The curriculum provides assistance to those interested
in exploring business ownership or other self-employment opportunities by leading participants through the key steps for evaluating business concepts and providing foundational knowledge required to develop a business plan. Participants are introduced to a
broad spectrum of entrepreneurial business concepts and resources available to access start-up capital, technical assistance, contracting opportunities, and more.
Saturday 3/12/22 / 10:30am – 12:00pm
WEEKEND
WORKSHOP: Let’s Get Started
Thursday 3/15/22 / 9:00am – 10:00am
Winning
Capabilities Statements
Tuesday 3/15/22 / 10:00am – 12:00pm
Basic
Entrepreneurial Workshop: Business Fundamentals
Tuesday 3/15/22 / 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Virtual
Speed Mentoring for WBENC-Certified Businesswomen of Color – CWE Central MA – Live Webinar
Tuesday 3/15/22 / 1:30pm – 2:30pm
Get
Your Financial House in Order! Part 1 – CWE Eastern MA – Live Workshop
Tuesday 3/15/22 / 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Writing
a Business Plan Part 1 – Legal Description
Wednesday 3/16/22 / 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Supercharge
Your Website User Experience Part 1 – CWE Eastern MA
Wednesday 3/16/22 / 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Steps
to Start a Business – CWE Eastern MA – Live Workshop
Thursday 3/17/22 / 10:00am – 12:00pm
Basic
Entrepreneurial Workshop: Understanding Business Financials
Thursday 3/17/22 / 12:00pm – 1:00pm
The
Ultimate Email Marketing Course Session 4 – CWE Eastern MA – Live Workshop
Thursday 3/17/22 / 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Basics
of Starting Your Business with MSBDC
Tuesday 3/22/22 / 9:00am – 10:00am
Get
Started-Doing Business with the Federal Government
Tuesday 3/22/22 / 1:30pm – 2:30pm
Get
Your Financial House in Order! Part 2 – CWE Eastern MA – Live Workshop
Tuesday 3/22/22 / 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Writing
a Business Plan Part 2 – The Business Description
Tuesday 3/22/22 / 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Business
Plan Basics – CWE Central MA – Live Webinar
Wednesday 3/23/22 / 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Supercharge
Your Website User Experience Part 2 – CWE Eastern MA
Wednesday 3/23/22 / 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Entrepreneurship
for Immigrants – Spanish – CWE Central MA – Live Workshop
Upcoming Events (continued)
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Join the SBA Massachusetts District Office on Thursday, March 24th at 1PM for a celebration of women in business.
Speakers include our New England Regional Administrator Mike Vlacich, and
Jackie Martucci (pictured left), a dynamic and successful business owner. There will be three panels where you can learn about supply chain, employment advice, and government contracting.
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Thursday 3/24/22 / 12:00pm – 1:00pm
The
Ultimate Email Marketing Strategy Course, Session 5 – CWE Central MA – Live Webinar
Thursday 3/24/22 / 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Business
Planning – The Simpler Way
Friday 3/25/22 / 3:00pm – 4:00pm
How
to Pitch Your Business in 3 to 5 Minutes
Tuesday 3/29/22 / 9:00am – 10:00am
Understanding
Your Financial Statements
Tuesday 3/29/22 / 9:00am – 10:30am
SBA
8(a) Business Development Program
Tuesday 3/29/22 / 10:00am – 11:00am
How
to Open a Business in Massachusetts Legally
Tuesday 3/29/22 / 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Going
from Zero to Hero on Instagram for Business – Part I – Central MA – Live Webinar
Tuesday 3/29/22 / 1:30pm – 3:00pm
Get
Your Financial House in Order! Part 3 – CWE Eastern MA – Live Workshop
Tuesday 3/29/22 / 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Writing
a Business Plan Part 3 – Location and Facilities
Wednesday 3/30/22 / 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Supercharge
Your Website User Experience Part 3 – CWE Eastern MA
Government Contracting and Business Development
Tuesday 3/8/22 / 9:00am – 10:00am
GET
READY-Free training on all business topics
Thursday 3/15/22 / 9:00am – 10:00am
Winning
Capabilities Statements
Tuesday 3/22/22 / 9:00am – 10:00am
Get
Started-Doing Business with the Federal Government
Tuesday 3/29/22 / 9:00am – 10:30am
SBA
8(a) Business Development Program
7(j) training, provided to eligible firms and their employees, includes very specialized training in the areas of federal contracting. The training will be provided in an online format with live instructors and the ability for students to participate and ask
questions. Up to 40 participants per workshop will receive training on how to make “real world” business decisions that will facilitate their firm’s success.
Please check out the 7J training schedules for Stover & Associates and Gabriel Enterprises below.
Stover & Associates, Inc. Training Schedule
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Click the “Register for Training” button on the left side navigation pane and check out a complete list of topics offered this month.
WHERE CAN I GET HELP?
Please direct all other inquiries and questions to our District Office email at:
MassachusettsDO@sba.gov
FREE and confidential counseling services are available across the Commonwealth.
Virtual education, training and networking sessions are happening daily.
Please schedule a virtual session with any of our Resource Partners below…
Resource Partner Network
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WE ARE OPEN FOR BUSINESS!
Staff are working remotely and can be reached via email or telephone. MSBDC is committed to supporting entrepreneurs during these very challenging times.
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MSBDC advisors can assist businesses with disaster loan applications.
If you are not currently a client and would like to speak with a counselor, please find your region and reach out to the REGIONAL
OFFICE SERVING YOU.
Berkshire Regional Office
33 Dunham Mall, Suite 103
Pittsfield, MA 01201
413-499-0933 | Fax: 413-499-3005
www.msbdc.org/berkshire
Central Regional Office
Clark University
The Carriage House, 125 Woodland Street
Worcester, MA 01610
508-793-7615 | Fax: 508-793-8890
www.clarku.edu/offices/sbdc
Northeast Regional Office (SPANISH-SPEAKING COUNSELOR)
Salem State University
121 Loring Avenue, Suite 310
Salem, MA 01970
978-542-6343 | Fax: 978-542-6345
www.salemstate.edu/sbdc
Procurement Technical Assistance Center
Scibelli Enterprise Center
1 Federal Street, Building 1
Springfield, MA 01105
413-545-6303 | Fax: 413-737-2312
https://www.massptac.org
Southeast Regional Office
200 Pocasset Street
Fall River, MA 02721
508-673-9783 | Fax: 508-674-1929
www.msbdc.org/semass
Western Regional Office
Scibelli Enterprise Center
One Federal Street, Building 101
Springfield, MA 01105-1160
413-577-1768 | Fax: 413-737-2312
www.msbdc.org/wmass
Reach out to other SCORE CHAPTERS throughout the state below.
Eastern Massachusetts Center – Boston
44 School St., Suite 200
Boston, MA 02108
www.cweonline.org
Central Massachusetts Center – Westborough
69 Milk St., Ste. 217
Westborough, MA 01581
Veterans Business Outreach Center of New England (VBOC of NE)
132 George M. Cohan Blvd.
Providence, RI 02903
Veterans
Business Outreach Center (VBOC) (cweonline.org)
Disclaimer: The SBA does not endorse the organizations sponsoring linked websites, and does not endorse the views they express or the products/services they offer. All programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis.
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