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PIONEER VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION
60 Congress St., Springfield, MA 01104 (413) 781-6045; www.pvpc.org
303 Homestead Avenue Holyoke, MA 01040
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(413) 552-2500 PVGROWS INVESTMENT FUND www.hcc.edu
324 Wells St., Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 774-7204, ext. 12; www.pvgrows.net/investment-fund
RIVER VALLEY INVESTORS
1350 Main St., 5th Floor, Springfield, MA 01003 (413) 667-9886; www.rivervalleyinvestors.com
SCORE
One Federal St., Bldg. 101, Springfield, MA 01105 (413) 785-0314; www.westernmassachusetts.score.org
SPRINGFIELD BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
1331 Main St., Springfield, MA 01103
(413) 781-1591; www.springfielddowntown.com
Call Carol at (413) 552-2088, and leave the details to us.
Custom workforce training for businesses
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The PVGrows Investment Fund, a program of the Franklin County CDC, helps farmers and local food entrepreneurs obtain flexible financing and technical assistance to grow their businesses, and gives community members an opportunity to invest in growing a stronger local food system
Premier angel-investor group in the Pioneer Valley; invests in startups in the Northeast
Provides free and confidential business consultation and mentoring to new and established businesses; free online and face-to-face counseling available on site or at SCORE locations throughout Western Mass.; educational seminars on starting a business, preparing a business plan, using social media, and sources of financing
Private, not-for-profit corporation that strives to revitalize the downtown through investment, marketing, economic development, special events, cleaning, security services, and supplemental beautification; aims to increase property values and urban vitality by continuing to make the downtown a safe, clean, and friendly place to live, work, and play
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Rebecca Busansky
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State-designed regional planning agency serving Hampden and Hampshire counties; manages and supports the Plan for Progress, the
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QUABOAG VALLEY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORP. AND QUABOAG VALLEY BUSINESS ASSISTANCE CORP.
23 West Main St., Ware, MA 01082
(413) 967-3001; www.qvcdc.org
Sheila Cuddy
Services to small businesses and entrepreneurs; U.S. Treasury-certified lender; offers professional and employee computer training (some free), business-development services with consultants, business-planning classes, a financial-literacy program with matched savings, and a partnership with Holyoke Community College offering workforce training and online credit-bearing classes in the Quaboag Region; small-business loans; CDFI
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RIVERSIDE INDUSTRIES
1 Cottage St., Easthampton, MA 01027 (413) 527-2711; www.rsi.org
Charlene Gentes
Riverside’s day program provides individualized services combining life-skills development, employment options, life enrichment, and transportation to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) from 33 cities and towns in the tri-county area; Riverside’s mission is to empower individuals with IDDs to live rich and full lives
SMALL BUSINESS LEGAL CLINIC AT WESTERN NEW ENGLAND UNIVERSITY
Blake Law Center, 1215 Wilbraham Road, Springfield, MA 01119 (413) 782-1469; www.wne.edu
Marie Fletcher
Provides pro bono legal services to small businesses unable to afford an attorney on a wide range of business-related legal issues from legal entity and trademarks to contracts and employment policies; free and open to the public; new clients admitted in August and January
Affordable, Responsive Network Management & Support for a
Fixed Fee!
Problem Solved.
• Managed IT Services • Backup/Disaster Recovery • Project Management • Cloud Solutions
www.northeastit.net 413.736.NEIT 170 Lockhouse Rd, Westfield, MA 01085
Boost Your
Job Search & Technical Skills!
On-Demand Computer Webinars
Watch any of our available recorded webinars at your own pace and on your own schedule, 24/7.
Online Workshops
Take part in our workshops to help you conduct a successful job search and learn important skills.
Customized training programs for each employer!
Visit our website to take advantage of these resources.
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