The Healey-Driscoll Administration and the Executive Office of Economic Development are excited to partner with you as you look to start, scale or grow your business in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts!
Whether you are a well-established business in the state or considering moving and/or starting a business here, the Business Front Door is our newest platform to ensure that you receive the most up to date and relevant information about the state’s resources for businesses. We are happy to be here for your business needs.
What is the Business Front Door?
The Business Front Door is your go-to business hub for working with the Executive Office of Economic Development and our Team Massachusetts partner organizations, collectively known as Team MA. Team MA is committed to fostering growth and providing resources for businesses throughout the state.
Once you get started, you’ll be paired with a dedicated Team MA Navigator who will help you explore resources the Commonwealth has to offer. Learn more about on how to easily receive personalized business guidance.
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Skip this video Massachusetts Business Front Door Guidance Webinar.Benefits of the Business Front Door
- Businesses have a centralized hub for interacting and coordinating with Team MA.
- Businesses receive a designated Team MA point of contact and know who to communicate with for one-on-one support.
- Businesses have a channel for asking questions and flagging barriers to their growth.
- Businesses with less time and capacity can easily log in to BFD and contact Team MA.
- Businesses can understand which state resources are most relevant, receive guidance tailored to their business needs, and track these opportunities in their business dashboard.
- Organizations supporting the business ecosystem throughout the state (e.g., chambers, municipalities, etc.) can effortlessly refer businesses to Team MA.
Team Massachusetts Agencies
Team Massachusetts partner organizations are dedicated agencies helping businesses grow and thrive in the Commonwealth.
Massachusetts Office of Business Development (MOBD)
MOBD serves as a central point of contact for businesses, providing access to resources, expertise, and incentive programs. These include tax credits, grants, and financing programs to support business expansion and relocation and job growth in Massachusetts.
Massachusetts Office of International Trade and Investment (MOITI)
MOITI facilitates foreign direct investment in the state, acting as a partner for international businesses looking to locate, expand or invest in Massachusetts. MOITI connects businesses with relevant state agencies, business associations and partners based on the project’s industry and scope.
Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC)
MassCEC is dedicated to accelerating the growth of the clean energy and climatetech industries in Massachusetts. MassCEC aims to create jobs, deliver statewide environmental benefits, and foster long-term economic growth while promoting the transition to clean energy.
Massachusetts Life Sciences Center (MLSC)
MLSC supports the growth and development of the life sciences in Massachusetts, home to top life sciences ecosystem in the world. MLSC supports innovation through initiatives that drive research & development, commercialization, and manufacturing activities in the fields of biopharma, medical device, diagnostics, and digital health.
Massachusetts Technology Collaborative (MassTech)
MassTech supports Massachusetts’ technology and innovation economy by driving strategic investments, partnerships, and insights that harness the talent of Massachusetts. MassTech provides grants and programming to support growth in key industries like tech, manufacturing, innovation, and cybersecurity.
Massachusetts Small Business Development Center Network (MSBDC)
MSBDC supports small business owners in navigating today's challenging economic climate. MSBDC offers one-on-one business advice on growth strategies, financing and loans, and strategic, marketing and operational analysis.
Mass Cultural Council
Mass Cultural Council works to elevate our rich cultural life in Massachusetts by amplifying creativity, providing resources, expanding relationships, and championing transformational changes that maintain and grow a thriving creative and cultural ecosystem.
MassDevelopment
MassDevelopment is Massachusetts’ development finance agency and land bank focused on stimulating businesses, driving economic growth, and helping communities thrive across the state. MassDevelopment offers low-cost and creative financing options for a range of organizations.
MassEcon
MassEcon serves as Massachusetts’ site location service provider, offering no-cost site selection services to companies, corporate site selectors, and other partners. As a statewide economic development nonprofit, MassEcon facilitates business expansions and relocations across the state.
MassVentures
MassVentures is Massachusetts’ strategic venture capital team specializing in early deep tech investments. MassVentures finds, funds, and fosters early innovations in sectors like advanced manufacturing, advanced materials, artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies and industries.
MassTalent
MassTalent, an initiative from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development, simplifies job training and recruitment in Massachusetts and provides resources for employers find skilled talent to meet their workforce needs efficiently.
Commonwealth Corporation (CommCorp)
CommCorp is committed to ensuring that Massachusetts businesses have access to a pipeline of highly skilled workers and that youth and adults in Massachusetts have pathways to good jobs in the knowledge economy.