Web Site:
www.mass.gov/dbt
Mission:
The mission of the Department of Business and Technology is to promote economic growth by assisting in-state, out-of-state, and foreign businesses of all sizes in creating new jobs and expanding their presence in Massachusetts, to make it easier for minority and women businesses to succeed and increase the number of tourists visiting the Commonwealth.
The mission of the Mass Office of Business Development is to assist companies who want to locate, expand, grow, or maintain a presence in Massachusetts.
The mission of the State Office of Minority and Women Business Assistance is to promote the development of business enterprises and non-profit organizations owned or operated by minorities and women.
The mission of the Mass Office of Travel and Tourism is to promote Massachusetts as a friendly, family-oriented destination set in the midst of rich historical and cultural tradition.
The mission of the Mass Office of International Trade and Investment is to expand the Massachusetts economy by marketing the state's business internationally, through focused export promotion, attracting foreign companies to invest in Massachusetts and handling protocol as it relates to trade and investment.
The mission of the Office of Small Business and Entrepreneurship is to work with the Commonwealth's small businesses to connect them with the many service providers of technical assistance and financing to create successful enterprises and grow jobs.
Governing Laws:
Statutes
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MGL C. 23A S. 1-61
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Department of Economic Development