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Arlington Business Summit

View the presentation given at the November 20, 2024 Arlington Business Summit.

This event was held in collaboration with the Arlington Chamber of Commerce.

Arlington Business Guide

In partnership with the Arlington Chamber of Commerce, the Town of Arlington has created a Business Guide to help small businesses navigate municipal procedures. It is part of a larger effort to attract new businesses into the town’s business districts while also seeking to diversify the existing retail mix.

Questions?
Please contact Katie Luczai, Economic Development Coordinator, directly at kluczai@town.arlington.ma.us or 781-316-3095.

Download the complete guide in portable document format (PDF).

Additional Resources for Businesses

Massachusetts Small Business Development Center Network

Provides free and confidential business advising, technical assistance and low-cost training programs to prospective and existing small businesses throughout the Commonwealth.

Areas of assistance include, but are not limited to:

Start-up Businesses
Business Plan Development
Financial Plan Development
Marketing and Sales Strategies
Cash Flow Analysis
Organizational and Personnel Issues
Government Procurement Assistance

Transactional Law Clinic - Harvard Law School

The Transactional Law Clinics (TLC) is a clinical program of Harvard Law School.

These clinics provide legal assistance to small businesses and entrepreneurs, and help in the following areas:

Business formation
Contract review and negotiation
Commercial financing
Commercial leasing
Community economic development (through the Community Enterprise Project)
Real estate purchase and sales
Business acquisitions
Arts, entertainment and intellectual property matters
Nonprofit formation
Permitting and licensing
Zoning appeals
Other transactional legal services

MassDevelopment

MassDevelopment’s bond financing programs offer a cost-effective way for companies to finance capital projects, new equipment purchases, and facility expansions. We also provide loans and guarantees to help grow your operations, and development assistance for early-stage projects. Please note, Mass Growth Capital Corp (MGCC) merged with MassDevelopment within the last year.

Small Business Lending
Microloans
Small Business Technical Assistance Grant Program
CDFI & CDC Capital Match Grant Program
Biz-M-Power Grant Program (2:1 Crowdfunding Grant program)

Phone: (617) 330-2000

U.S. Small Business Administration

The SBA provides a comprehensive guide to the legal and financial steps you need to take to launch your business.

Cambridge Savings Bank - Small Business Resource Center

Cambridge Savings Bank serves the Greater Boston community, providing easy to read, quick articles and resources for starting and growing your business.

Center for Women and Enterprise - Eastern Massachusetts

The Center for Women & Enterprise (CWE) is a non-profit economic empowerment organization whose mission is to strengthen communities and the economy by supporting women to launch and successfully sustain businesses. Opened in 1995, the Eastern Massachusetts Women's Business Center operates in partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration. We offer consultations, workshops and networking opportunities to help you reach your entrepreneurial goals.

Email: Info.EasternMA@CWEonline.org

Community Teamwork - Entrepreneurship Center

Community Teamwork was established in 1965 as part of President Lyndon B. Johnson’s War on Poverty and the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964. As Greater Lowell’s Community Action Agency, we mobilize resources for low-income people, providing opportunities for them to achieve stability, self-sufficiency and have an active voice and participation in the decisions that affect their lives.

Access to Capital- SBA Microloan: Offers up to $50,000 with favorable terms and reduced rates after coaching.

Business Support: Help with business plans, bookkeeping guidance, marketing strategies, and website development feedback.

Coaching Referrals: We connect you with consultants for comprehensive services.

Grant Support: Assistance with grant applications.

Access to Lowell Makes: Access to our Digital Media & Printing Studio and Marketing Coaching, free for our clients.

2,099 Small businesses received 3,846 hours of technical assistance support from the Entrepreneurship Center.

Phone: 978-654-5731

Arlington Business Summit

View the presentation given at the November 20, 2024 Arlington Business Summit.

This event was held in collaboration with the Arlington Chamber of Commerce.

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