Our Business Coaching Programs
We believe financial capital alone isn’t enough to build a thriving business. That’s where business coaching and technical assistance (TA) comes in. TA is the behind-the-scenes support that helps small businesses and cooperatives grow stronger, smarter, and more sustainable. Both of our programs below are offered free of charge to Massachusetts-based businesses.
Accelerate Your Impact
for businesses ready to scale, create good jobs, and lead with purpose
Accelerate Your Impact is our Massachusetts Small Business Coaching Program that offers free one-on-one business coaching services in English and Spanish. You receive:
- Capital readiness: Understanding what kind of funding fits your goals
- Financial projections: Building the roadmap to a stable future
- Resource navigation: Finding tools, experts, and programs that support your goals
- Access to contracts: Growing your revenue through new partnerships
This program is offered at no cost to businesses, thanks to funding from MassDevelopment and JP Morgan Chase. It’s available year round, but spots are limited.
GreenEdge Accelerator Program
for businesses in the clean energy sector, particularly HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and construction
The GreenEdge Accelerator equips entrepreneurs with the skills, connections, and funding readiness to scale their small business in Massachusetts' thriving clean energy sector. In this program, businesses receive:
- 1-on-1 Business Coaching: Get expert guidance tailored to your business.
- MWBE Certifications Support: Navigate the certification process with ease.
- Business Development: We guide you in identifying funding opportunities and business contracts in the sector.
- Stipend: $1,000 when you complete the program and $75,000 worth of business support.
This program is offered at no cost to businesses, thanks to funding from MassCEC.
Connect with our Community Partners
Our community partners provide technical assistance, business coaching, connections, and educational programming to our portfolio investments. To filter, select one category at a time. Unselect to filter by a different category.
1Berkshire
An economic development organization in Berkshire County, integrating tourism, business development, and creative economy initiatives.
Employers Association of the Northeast
Offers human resources solutions, training, and compliance support to businesses in the Northeast to enhance organizational performance.
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
Fairmount Innovation Lab is an inclusive incubator, accelerator, and innovation hub that elevates and supports creative and entrepreneurial talent along Boston’s Fairmount
Franklin County Community Development Corporation
Supports economic development in Franklin County by providing business assistance, financing, and industrial space to entrepreneurs and companies.
Hilltown Community Development Corporation
Enhances the quality of life in the Hilltowns by addressing housing, economic, and community development needs.
Hispanic American Institute
The Hispanic-American Institute is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing social, educational, and economic development for low and moderate income communities across
Northshore Latino Business Association
The North Shore Latino Business Association (NSLBA) is a leading organization that supports over 900 members by providing networking, business promotion, technical
Orange Innovation Center
Offers workspace and resources for startups and small businesses in Orange, fostering innovation and community development.
Quaboag Valley Community Development Corporation
Provides economic development assistance, including loans and training, to businesses and communities in the Quaboag Valley region.
The Sphere Northampton
A coworking space in Northampton offering a collaborative environment for entrepreneurs, freelancers, and small businesses.
AIM- Associated Industries of Massachusetts
Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM) is the largest nonprofit, nonpartisan association representing over 3,400 employers in Massachusetts. AIM promotes the well-being of
Amplify Latinx (We Are ALX)
We Are ALX is a non-partisan nonprofit dedicated to advancing Latino American prosperity and leadership representation in Massachusetts. They support Latino-owned businesses,
Ascendus
Ascendus empowers low- to moderate-income small business owners, especially women, immigrants, and people of color, by providing access to capital and financial
Babson College – WIN Lab Global
The Babson WIN Lab is a 10-week accelerator that supports women entrepreneurs and allies in scaling their startups through expert coaching, peer
BECMA
BECMA advances the economic well-being of Black businesses and residents in Massachusetts through advocacy, business development, and strategic partnerships. They focus on
Boston Local Development Corporation (BLDC)
The Boston Local Development Corporation (BLDC) is a nonprofit that provides small business loans in Boston to support job creation and business
Boston UJIMA Project
The Boston Ujima Project is a democratic, member-led organization building a cooperative business, arts, and investment ecosystem to return wealth to working-class
Browning the Green Space
Browning the Green Space is a Massachusetts nonprofit advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in clean energy by centering Black and Brown communities.