General business development and financial resources


Help for small businesses and startups

Many government, nonprofit and volunteer organizations help new businesses get going and help small businesses succeed. Learn more here.


Key initiatives

Information regarding the different key initiatives to help the economic development in Massachusetts.

Manufacturing, equipment and export financing

Information on term loans and lines of credit for small and medium manufacturing firms, equipment loans, assistance at any stage in the export process and more.


Real estate loans, bonds and redevelopment funds

Learn about low, fixed-rate SBA 504 term loans, commercial, industrial and residential real estate loans, complex real estate development projects and more.


Technology investment

Loans, guarantees and bonds, federal technology funding and more.


Life sciences investment

The Massachusetts Life Sciences Center (MLSC) offers grant, loan and tax incentive programs designed to support life sciences research and development, commercialization, and manufacturing in Massachusetts. Learn more about MLSC programs and how to apply.

Green business development

The Department of Energy and Environmental EEA believes it is critical to develop new innovative environmental technologies that will provide cost-effective, technology-based solutions to environmental problems in the Commonwealth. Learn about stormwater best management practices (BMPs) and low impact development (LID) systems and check out links to other Massachusetts and federal resources.

Clean Energy & Smart Growth-Smart Energy

Information and updates on Governor Patrick's pledge to lead by example by promoting sustainable development, maximizing energy efficiency, growing the clean energy sector and reducing our environmental footprint.

New England Clean Energy Council

Accelerating New England's clean energy economy.


Mass. Clean Energy Center

The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) is dedicated to accelerating clean energy development and implementation while creating high-quality jobs and long-term economic growth in Massachusetts.

Grant and loan programs from the Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA)

Find information about agricultural, energy and air quality, forestry, land and recreation, waste and recycling, water, and other grant and loan programs from the EEA.

Waste and recycling assistance for businesses

Resources include information on operating a recycling or composting business; finding recycling and composting services; managing surplus; managing construction waste; compliance assistance, grants and financial assistance; regulatory information, and more.


Agriculture business development resources

Business information and resources for agricultural stakeholders.


Small farm loan program

To help small farmers in Massachusetts finance projects that improve their operations and increase their income, MassDevelopment, The Strolling of the Heifers, Inc., and The Carrot Project have teamed together to offer a small farm loan program. The program will provide loans ranging from $3,000 to $35,000.

Green Loan Program

MassDevelopment wants to help businesses optimize energy efficiency and reduce energy costs. Their Green Loan Program bridges the gap between energy efficiency project costs and the rebates or subsidies provided by utility companies and state/federal incentive programs.

Economic data and statistics

Find facts and figures essential to doing business in Massachusetts.


Buying from state government

Learn how you may be able to take advantage of the Massachusetts government's purchasing power and state contracts.