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Berkshire Chamber of Commerce
75 North Street, Suite 360, Pittsfield
Phone: 413-499-4000

From the Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90): Take Exit 2. From the ramp, turn right onto Route 20 (to Lee and Pittsfield). Stay on Route 20 as it merges with Route 7 (North). Follow approximately 7 miles to the Park Square rotary in downtown Pittsfield. Go 3/4 of the way around rotary onto West Street. Turn right at the first street (McKay Street). You will see a parking garage on your left. Park in the lot in front of the garage for 90- minute parking or on the ground level of the garage for three-hour parking.

From Route 9: Follow Route 9 West through Dalton to the light at the intersection of Routes 8 & 9, Pittsfield (Coltsville). Follow Route 9 until it ends. Make a left onto North Street and follow to Park Square. Turn right at the light onto West Street. Take the first right onto McKay Street (Berkshire Bank on corner), which will take you to the parking garage on the left. Park in the lot in front of the garage for 90-minute parking or on the ground level of the garage for three-hour parking.

To Chamber: The Chamber is located in the Central Block building in front of the garage. Take the double doors in the middle between Brazilian Restaurant on your left and Trattoria Rustica Restaurant on your right. Follow the hallway down to the end, take the elevator to the third floor, make a left off the elevator and the Berkshire Chamber of Commerce is on the left. Do not take the stairs, as a key is needed to enter the third floor.

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MA Small Business Development Center Network
Berkshire Regional Office
75 North Street, Suite 360
Pittsfield, MA 01201
413-499-0933

The Small Business Development Center is located across the street in the Central Block building on the 3rd floor in Suite 360 (within the Berkshire Chamber of Commerce’s offices).

From Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90): Take the Mass Pike to Exit 2 (Lee). From the ramp, turn right onto Route 20 (to Lee and Pittsfield). Stay on Route 20 as it merges with Route 7 (North). Follow approximately 7 miles to the Park Square rotary in downtown Pittsfield. Go 3/4 of the way around rotary onto West Street. Turn right at the first street (McKay Street). There is a public parking in the parking garage on the left.

From Route 9:  Follow Route 9 West through Dalton to the light at the intersection of Routes 8 & 9, Pittsfield (Coltsville). Follow Route 9 until it ends. Make a left onto North Street and follow to Park Square. Turn right at the light onto West Street. Take the first right onto McKay Street (Berkshire Bank on corner), which will take you to the parking garage on the left. You may park in front or press green button for the gate to enter the garage. There is free public parking for three hours.

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Boston Public Library @ Copley Square
700 Boylston Street, Boston
Phone: 617-536-5400

Via Publication Transportation (recommended): Take the Green Line to Copley Station; or take the Orange Line to Back Bay/South End Station. Walk down Dartmouth Street to Copley Square.

From the North or South: Take Interstate 93 to the Storrow Drive exit. Take the Copley Square exit off of Storrow Drive. The exit deadends at a signal light. The cross street is Beacon. Take a right on Beacon Street. While on Beacon Street, you will cross Berkeley, Clarendon, and Dartmouth Streets. The next street is Exeter. Take a left onto Exeter (it is a one-way street). While on Exeter, you will cross Marlborough Street, Commonwealth Avenue, and Newbury Street. The next cross street is Boylston. The Library is on the corner of Exeter and Boylston Streets.

From the West: Take the Mass Pike (Interstate 90) all the way into the city. Take the Copley Square exit (the sign will read: Prudential Center, Copley Square). The exit road will split, follow the Copley Square (right) lane. You will exit the tunnel onto Stuart Street. You will be on the right hand side of the street. Move to the lane furthest left. Take the left at the next light onto Dartmouth Street (approximately 500 feet from the tunnel exit). The Library is on the left of Dartmouth Street, after the next light.

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Bristol Community College
Star Store Campus, 188 Union Street, New Bedford
Phone: 508-991-3122

From 195 East: Take Exit 15. Merge onto MA 18 South (downtown). MA South becomes John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway. Turn right on Union Street.

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The Career Place
Trade Center Park, 100 Sylvan Road, Training Room, Woburn
Phone: 781-932-5500

From Route 95/128: Take Exit 35 for Route 38 North, Woburn. Exit the rotary at Route 38 North, heading towards Wilmington. Take immediate left at first set of lights, then another left towards the Stop & Shop shopping center. Follow this access road past the shopping center (this runs parallel with Route 128). Turn right into large parking lot. You will see a sign for "Boston Communications" on the brick Trade Center Park building. The entrance to The Career Place is on the far left side of the building

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MA Small Business Development Center Network
Central Regional Office

950 Main Street (5 Maywood Place), Worcester
Phone: 508-793-7615

Clark University mapFrom Route 9 or 495: Take Interstate 290 West through the city to Exit 12 (Brosnihan Square). At the end of the ramp, take the second right onto Cambridge Street. Go straight for approximately 1.5 miles until you reach the fourth set of traffic lights and Webster Square, take a right onto Main Street. At the first set of traffic lights, turn left from Main Street onto Maywood Street. Parking is on your left. Walk across Maywood Street and enter the campus to your right. Maywood Place is in the far right hand corner of the parking lot. We are located on the second floor inside the gray three-story building at Maywood Place.

From the Massachusetts Turnpike: Take Interstate 290 East to Exit 11 (College Square). Go straight on Southbridge Street under the overpass to the second set of traffic lights and make a sharp left onto Cambridge Street. At the second set of traffic lights you will be at Webster Square; take a right onto Main Street. At the first set of lights, turn left from Main Street onto Maywood Street. Parking is on the left. Maywood Place is in the far right hand corner of the parking lot. We are located on the second floor inside the gray three-story building at Maywood Place.

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Clark University
Higgins University Center
Grace Conference Room and Lurie Conference Room, Worcester
Phone: 508-793-7549

From Route 9 or 495: Take Interstate 290 West through the city to Exit 12 (Brosnihan Square). At the end of the ramp, take the second right onto Cambridge Street. Go straight for approximately 1.5 miles until you reach the fourth set of traffic lights and Webster Square, take a right onto Main Street. At the first set of traffic lights, turn left from Main Street onto Maywood Street. Parking is on your left. Walk across Maywood Street and enter the campus to your right. Bear right when the path forks and follow it to the Higgins University Center. Both the Grace and Lurie Conference Rooms are located on the first floor.

From the Massachusetts Turnpike: Take Interstate 290 East to Exit 11 (College Square). Go straight on Southbridge Street under the overpass to the second set of traffic lights and make a sharp left onto Cambridge Street. At the second set of traffic lights you will be at Webster Square; take a right onto Main Street. At the first set of lights, turn left from Main Street onto Maywood Street. Parking is on the left, Walk across Maywood Street and enter the campus to your right. Bear right when the path forks and follow it to the Higgins University Center. Both the Grace and Lurie Conference Rooms are located on the first floor.

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Clark University Graduate Management Center
1671 Worcester Road (Route 9 West), Framingham
Phone: 508-628-9599

Clark University’s Framingham campus is located in a four-story, red brick and glass building on the corner of Route 9 and California Avenue (near the Sheraton Framingham Hotel). There is ample parking behind and to the sides of the building.

From Boston: Take the MassPike (Route I-90) West to Exit 12. Bear left after the toll, taking Route 9 West. Turn right at the lights onto California Avenue (The Center will be on the corner to your right). Drive into back entrance of building’s parking lot and enter the Center at ground level.

From Worcester and Points West: Follow Route 9 East to Framingham. Turn left at the lights at the sign for Technology Park at California Avenue (just after Tin Alley Grill restaurant at your left). Drive into back entrance of building’s parking lot and enter the Center at ground level.

Alternate Route from Worcester and Points West: Take the MassPike (Route I-90) East to Exit 12. Bear left after the toll, taking Route 9 West. Turn right at the lights onto California Avenue (the Center will be on your right). Drive into back entrance of building’s parking lot and enter the Center at ground level.

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Cummings Center at North Shore Community College
181 Elliott Street (Route 62), Suite 112E, Beverly
Phone: 978-762-4000

Take Route 128 to Route 62 (Elliot Street) east toward Beverly. Follow Route 62 East approximately two miles to the Cummings Center at 181 Elliott Street, Beverly. The Cummings Center will be on your left. Map

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Massachusetts Export Center - Central Mass Office
Worcester State College
Administration Building, Room 109
486 Chandler Street, Worcester
Phone: 508-929-8844

**Seminars held in Student Center N/S Auditorium

Click here for campus map

From Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90): Take Exit 10 (Auburn) to Route 290 East. Take Exit 17 (Route 9). Turn left onto Route 9 West which will turn into Highland Street at bottom of the hill. Proceed up the hill onto Highland Street. While on Highland Street, stay in the right hand lane. Stay on Highland Street for 1.5 miles (you'll pass Elm Park and Doherty High School on the left). At the rotary, bear left onto June Street. At the second light, turn right onto May Street. The main entrance to the College will be three blocks up on your left.

From Route 495: Take Exit 25 to Route 290 West. Take Exit 18 (Route 9 West); turn right off exit ramp and stay in center lane, following directions for Route 9 West. Turn right onto Route 9 West, also known as Highland Street. While on Highland Street, stay in the right hand lane. Stay on Highland Street for 1.5 miles (you'll pass Elm Park and Doherty High School on the left). At the rotary, bear left onto June Street. At the second light, turn right onto May Street. The main entrance to the College will be three blocks up on your left.

From Route 9 West: Follow Route 9 West into Worcester. While on Highland Street, stay in the right hand lane. Stay on Highland Street for 1.5 miles (you'll pass Elm Park and Doherty High School on the left). At the rotary, bear left onto June Street. At the second light, turn right onto May Street. The main entrance to the College will be three blocks up on your left.

From Route 146 North: Take Route 146 North to Route 290 East. Take Exit 17 (Route 9). Turn left onto Route 9 West which will turn into Highland Street at bottom of the hill. Proceed up the hill onto Highland Street. While on Highland Street, stay in the right hand lane. Stay on Highland Street for 1.5 miles (you'll pass Elm Park and Doherty High School on the left). At the rotary, bear left onto June Street. At the second light, turn right onto May Street. The main entrance to the College will be three blocks up on your left.

From Route 190 South: Take Route 290 West. Take Exit 18 (Route 9 West); turn right off exit ramp and stay in center lane, following directions for Route 9 West. Turn right onto Route 9 West, also known as Highland Street. While on Highland Street, stay in the right hand lane. Stay on Highland Street for 1.5 miles (you'll pass Elm Park and Doherty High School on the left). At the rotary, bear left onto June Street. At the second light, turn right onto May Street. The main entrance to the College will be three blocks up on your left.

From Route 290 West: Take Exit 18 (Route 9 West); turn right off exit ramp and stay in center lane, following directions for Route 9 West. Turn right onto Route 9 West, also known as Highland Street. While on Highland Street, stay in the right hand lane. Stay on Highland Street for 1.5 miles (you'll pass Elm Park and Doherty High School on the left). At the rotary, bear left onto June Street. At the second light, turn right onto May Street. The main entrance to the College will be three blocks up on your left.

From Route 290 East: Take Exit 17 (Route 9). Turn left onto Route 9 West which will turn into Highland Street at bottom of the hill. Proceed up the hill onto Highland Street. While on Highland Street, stay in the right hand lane. Stay on Highland Street for 1.5 miles (you'll pass Elm Park and Doherty High School on the left). At the rotary, bear left onto June Street. At the second light, turn right onto May Street. The main entrance to the College will be three blocks up on your left.

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Massachusetts Export Center - Western Mass Office
Holyoke Community College

Kittredge Business Center, Room 309
303 Homestead Avenue
Holyoke, MA 01040
Phone: 413-552-2316

**Seminars held in People's Conference Room

From Mass Turnpike: Take Exit 4 to I-91 North.

From I-91: Take the Route 202 Holyoke Exit 16. At the bottom of the ramp take a left (if traveling from the south) or right (if traveling from north of the exit) onto Cherry Street. At the Traffic Light take a left onto Homestead Avenue. Go less than a mile and the HCC Campus Entrance is on your right. Go in the Main Entrance and then take a left. The Donahue Building is located towards the rear of the campus (in front of parking lot H).

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Massachusetts Export Center - Southeastern Mass Office
794 Purchase Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
Phone: 508-999-1388

From Boston and Points North and East: Take Route 93 South to Route 24 South to Route 140 South. Take Exit 2B onto I-195 East. Take Exit 15S (downtown New Bedford) onto Route 18. At the second light, turn right on to Union Street. Go two additional sets of light and turn right onto Purchase Street. The Massachusetts Export Center is one block up on the right on Purchase Street.

From Providence and Points West: Take Route 195 East to Exit 15 onto Route 18. At the second light, turn right on to Union Street.  Go two additional sets of light and turn right onto Purchase Street. The Massachusetts Export Center is one block up on the right on Purchase Street.

Parking: Metered parking can be found along the streets. Additional parking can be found at two locations:

(1) A parking garage is located at Elm Street. From Route 18 coming from Exit 15, take a left at the first light; the garage will be on the left.

(2) There is a small outdoor lot at Second and Acushnet Avenue. From Route 18 coming from Exit 15, take a right at the first light. Take a left at Acushnet Avenue. The parking lot will be on your left three blocks up.

From Bus Terminal: Turn right and walk three blocks down Pleasant Street (opposite the flow of traffic). Turn left down William Street and walk down to Purchase Street, and take a right. The Massachusetts Export Center is three doorways up on left.

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Massachusetts Small Business Development Center - State OfficeIsenberg School of Management
227 Isenberg School of Management
University of Massachusetts
121 Presidents Drive
Amherst, MA 01003
Phone: 413-545-6301

The MSBDC State Office is located across the street from the UMass Visitors' Center, in the Isenberg School of Management (pictured). Click here for directions to campus. 

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New Horizons Computer Learning Center
300 Crown Colony Drive, Quincy
Phone: 617-847-6027

From Boston and Northern Suburbs: Take Interstate 93 South, bearing left onto Route 3 South at the Braintree split (follow signs to Cape Cod). Get into the right lane and take Exit 18 (Washington Street exit, immediately after the split). Follow “Quincy Center” signs to Thomas Burgin Parkway. At the first set of lights, take a left onto Centre Street. Bear left at the next set of lights onto Crown Colony Drive. Take the second right into the 300 Crown Colony Drive parking lot.

From Cape Cod and coastal South Shore: Take Route 3 North to Exit 19 (Quincy Center). Follow “Quincy Center” signs to Thomas Burgin Parkway. At the first set of lights, take a left onto Centre Street. Bear left at the next set of lights onto Crown Colony Drive. Take the second right into the 300 Crown Colony Drive parking lot.

From West and Northwestern Suburbs: Follow I-95 South to I-93 North. Get into the right lane and bear right onto Route 3 South at the Braintree split (follow signs to Cape Cod). Take Exit 18 (Washington Street). Follow “Quincy Center” signs to Thomas Burgin Parkway. At the first set of lights, take a left onto Centre Street. Bear left at the next set of lights onto Crown Colony Drive. Take the second right into the 300 Crown Colony Drive parking lot.

From Providence and Southwestern Suburbs: Follow I-95 North or Route 24 North to I-93 North. Get into the right lane and bear right onto Route 3 South at the Braintree split (follow signs to Cape Cod). Take Exit 18 (Washington Street). Follow “Quincy Center” signs to Thomas Burgin Parkway. At the first set of lights, take a left onto Centre Street. Bear left at the next set of lights onto Crown Colony Drive. Take the second right into the 300 Crown Colony Drive parking lot.

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Northern Essex Community College, Haverhill Campus
Elliot Street, Haverhill
Phone: 978-556-3000
Campus Map

From Route 495 North: Take Exit 52 and turn left. The entrance to the campus is on the left, immediately after the on-ramp to Route 495 North.

From Route 495 South: Take Exit 52 and turn right. The entrance to the campus is the next left.

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Northern Essex Community College, Corporate & Community Education Center
1600 Osgood Street, Room 17, North Andover

From Route 495 North or South: Take Exit 48, Ward Hill/Bradford in Haverhill. Bear right off the exit. Stay in the right lane. Go through two sets of lights, at the third light bear right onto Osgood Street (Route 125 South) towards North Andover. Proceed approx. one mile. The  Corporate & Community Education Center is on the right (formerly Lucent Technology). Go through blinking yellow light, at next light take a right onto the entrance road. Proceed straight to the second parking area on the right.

Click here for a detailed map (pdf).

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Procurement Technical Assistance Center
227 Isenberg School of Management
University of Massachusetts
121 Presidents Drive
Amherst, MA 01003
Phone: 413-545-6303

The Procurement Technical Assistance Center is located at the MSBDC State Office, across the street from the UMass Visitors' Center, in the Isenberg School of Management. Click here for directions. 

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Quest Center
1213 Purchase Street, 3rd Floor
New Bedford, Massachusetts 02740
Phone: 508-991-3122

The Southeastern Mass Regional SBDC will be at the Quest Center two days a week. Please contact Tammi Jacobsen to schedule an appointment at (508) 673-9783 ext. 104.

From Fall River and Providence: Follow Route 195 East. Take Exit 15 (Route 18/Downtown). Take the first exit off of Route 18 (Purchase Street exit). At the red flashing light, take a left onto Purchase Street. The Quest Center is just ahead on the right, after Glaser Glass, on the corner of Purchase and Maxfield Street.

From Boston: Follow Route 93 to 128 to 24 South. Stay on 24 to Taunton (about 40 minutes). Take the Route 140 South exit (about 20 minutes -- this is Exit 12). Follow 140 South to Exit 2A (this is Route 195 East). Take Route 195 East to Exit 15 (Route 18/Downtown). Take the first exit off of Route 18 (Purchase Street exit). At the red flashing light, take a left onto Purchase Street. The Quest Center is just ahead on the right, after Glaser Glass, on the corner of Purchase and Maxfield Street.

From Cape Cod: Follow Route 195 West. Take Exit 15 (Route 18/Downtown). Take the second exit off of Route 18, Purchase Street exit. At the red flashing light, take a left onto Purchase Street. The Quest Center is just ahead on the right, after Glaser Glass, on the corner of Purchase and Maxfield Street.

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MA Small Business Development Center Network
Northeast Regional Office

SSC Enterprise Center
121 Loring Avenue, Suite 310
Salem, MA 01970
Phone: 978-542-6343

Directions from Route 128
Exit 25 to Route 114 East for 3.9 miles to Salem State College North Campus. Bear right at lights (following 1A South) onto Loring Avenue. Central Campus and the Enterprise Center are 3 blocks on the left, directly across Loring Avenue from the Salem Diner.

From the South via Route 1A
Follow Route 1A North through Revere, Lynn, Swampscott and into Salem. One-half mile after entering Salem, bear right at the lights on Loring Avenue (following Route 1A North). Central Campus and the Enterprise Center is on the right directly across Loring Avenue from the Salem Diner.

Parking
Look for the single-story building named the Enterprise Center. Park in front of the building or on the side in a space designated for Enterprise Center or visitors.

Get personalized directions to the Salem State College SBDC

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MA Small Business Development Center Network
Western Regional Office
Scibelli Enterprise CenterSpringfield Enterprise Center
STCC Technology Park, 1 Federal Street, Springfield
Phone: 413-737-6712

From I-91 South: Take Exit 7 / Springfield Center and go straight through lights. At the second light, turn left under the highway onto State Street. Take State Street to Federal Street (approx. one mile). At the top of the hill, turn left onto Federal Street. The Springfield Enterprise Center is on the right at the corner of State and Federal streets in the STCC Technology Park. 

From I-91 North: Take Exit 6 / Springfield Center. Follow East Columbus Avenue to State Street (approx. 1/4 mile). Turn right onto State Street and follow to Federal Street (approx. one mile). At the top of the hill, turn left onto Federal Street. The Springfield Enterprise Center is on the right, at the corner of State and Federal streets in the STCC Technology Park. 

Alternative from I-91 North or South: Take Exit 8 to Route 291. Get into the right lane. Take Exit 3, Armory Street. At  the end of the ramp, get into the right lane at the traffic light. Turn right onto Armory Street south. At the 3rd light, turn right onto Taylor Street. Take first left (directly behind the gas station) onto Federal Street. Follow Federal Street for 4/10 of a mile until you see Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) on the right. The Springfield Enterprise Center is in the STCC Technology Park directly across the street on the left.

From the MassPike: Take Exit 6 (Springfield). At end of ramp, turn left onto Route 291. Take Armory Street exit. Go 3/4 of the way around the rotary and take Armory Street South. At the third light, turn right onto Taylor Street. Take immediate left onto Federal Street. Go about four-tenths of a mile and turn left into the STCC Technology Park’s gate. The SEC is on the left-hand side of the facility. Parking is available in front of the SEC, as well as behind the building.

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Silicon Valley Bank
One Newton Executive Park
2221 Washington Street
Wilcox Room, 1st Floor, Newton
Phone: 617-630 4100

The Newton Executive Park is located on Route 16 at 2221 Washington Street, just west of the junction of Route 128/I- 95, diagonally across from the former Pillar House Restaurant. It is about 12 miles west of downtown Boston, and just east of the Newton/Wellesley town line.

From the North: Take Route 128/I-95 South to Exit 21B (Route 16). The long exit ramp brings you to Route 16/Washington Street. Turn right onto Washington Street and then take immediate right at Executive Park Drive into the Newton Executive Park. Building One is immediately on your right.

From the West: Take the MassPike (I-90) East towards Boston. Exit at Route 128/I-95 South towards Cape Cod. Take Exit 21B (Route 16). The long exit ramp brings you to Route 16/Washington Street. Turn right onto Washington Street and then take immediate right at Executive Park Drive into the Newton Executive Park. Building One is immediately on your right.

From the South: Take Route128/I-95 North to Exit 21 (Route 16, Newton/Wellesley). Turn left onto Washington Street (Route 16 West). Go over the highway and through the traffic light. Take a right at Executive Park Drive into the Newton Executive Park. Building One is immediately on your right.

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MA Small Business Development Center Network
Southeastern Regional Office

200 Pocasset Street, Fall River
Phone: 508-673-9783

The Southeastern Massachusetts Regional SBDC is located with the Fall River Area Chamber of Commerce. Park in the lot closest to the building.

From New Bedford / Cape Cod: Take Route 195 West to Exit 5 (Route 138/79). Bear left towards Route 138 South (North Tiverton, RI). At the split, bear right towards 138 South (North Tiverton, RI) and proceed straight off the exit. At the first set of lights take a left (Columbia Street). Proceed up Columbia Street to the first set of lights and take a left onto Milliken Boulevard. Proceed down Milliken Boulevard and take your second right onto Connector Street. Once at the end of Connector Street (a very short street), the Fall River Area Chamber of Commerce is directly in front of you. It’s a white building, standing alone, with a parking lot adjacent.

From the Providence Area: Take Route 195 East to to Exit 5 Route 138 South (the first exit off of the Braga Bridge), at each split stay left. At stop sign at the end of the exit, take a left onto Milliken Blvd, take your second right onto Connector Street. Once you reach the end of Connector Street (a very short street), the Fall River Area Chamber of Commerce is directly in front of you. It’s a white building, standing alone, with a parking lot adjacent.

From Taunton / Boston Area: Take routes necessary to get to Route 24 South. Follow Route 24 South into the Fall River area and take Exit 7 off of Route 24 (N. Fall River Somerset Route 79). Follow Route 79 to the Route 6/Davol Street/North 138 Somerset Exit and bear right onto the exit. At the end of the exit ramp, stay straight follow signs for 6 East Davol Street. GET INTO THE RIGHT LANE AND STAY STRAIGHT ON DAVOL STREET. Follow Davol Street along the waterfront and under the Braga Bridge until you reach a yellow flashing light. Take a left at the yellow flashing light intersection. Once you make a small bend in the street, you'll see the Chamber of Commerce building on your left. It’s a white building, standing alone, with a parking lot adjacent. Our Building is across the street from the Herald News.

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Massachusetts Export Center - Headquarter Office
State Transportation Building
10 Park Plaza, Suite 4510, Boston
Phone: 617-973-8664

Seminars held in the 2nd Floor Conference Center
Photo ID required for building entry.

The State Transportation Building is located in downtown Boston between the theater district and the Park Plaza Hotel. The building can be reached by automobile, rapid transit, and commuter rail. Several MBTA stations are within a five-to-ten minute walk from the building, which is fully accessible to people with disabilities. Parking is available in the State Transportation Building garage and in other garages nearby.

From Route I-93 South: Take the Leverett Connector off Route 93 (immediately before the Lower Deck). Follow all the way into Leverett Circle, and get onto Storrow Drive West. Pass the government center exit on the left, and take the 2nd exit (Copley Square), which will also be on the left side. Get in the left lane, and at the lights, take a left onto Beacon Street. Take an immediate right onto Arlington Street. Follow Arlington past the Public Garden and crossing Boylston and St. James Streets. After passing the Boston Park Plaza Hotel on the left, take a left onto Stuart Street. The Motor Mart garage will be on the left and the Radisson garage will be on the right. The State Transportation Building is located at the intersection of Stuart and Charles Streets.

From Route I-93 North: Take Exit 20 toward South Station. Stay in the left lane while exiting and bear left almost immediately after the exit (following sign to Frontage Road/South Station). Continue straight on Frontage Road – the road will follow underneath the expressway and you will go through some traffic lights. The road will then turn into a ramp. At the bottom of the ramp, take a left onto Kneeland Street, following signs to Chinatown. Go straight on Kneeland Street (which becomes Stuart Street after a few blocks) until all traffic must turn right (approximately one-third of a mile.) The State Transportation Building will be on your right at this point. After a right turn, the entrance to the garage is about halfway down on the right.

From the MassPike East: Take the Copley Square exit (which will bring you to a set of lights at the intersection of Dartmouth and Stuart streets). Go straight on Stuart Street and take a left at the fifth light after the Dartmouth street light (approximately two-thirds of a mile) onto Charles Street. You will be in front of the State Transportation Building at this point. The entrance to the garage is located about mid-block on the right.

Public Transportation:

Green Line: Exit at Boylston Station. When you exit the station, you will be near the corner of Boylston Street and Tremont Street. Go right on Boylston Street and walk a half block to Boylston Place Pedestrian Alley on your left. The State Transportation Building is at the end of the alley.

Blue Line: Exit at Government Center Station. From there take the Green Line inbound to Boylston Station. When you exit the station, you will be near the corner of Boylston Street and Tremont Street. Go right on Boylston Street and walk a half block to Boylston Place Pedestrian Alley on your left. The State Transportation Building is at the end of the alley.

Red Line: Exit at Park Street Station. Change to the Green Line to and take to Boylston Station. When you exit the station, you will be near the corner of Boylston Street and Tremont Street. Go right on Boylston Street and walk a half block to Boylston Place Pedestrian Alley on your left. The State Transportation Building is at the end of the alley.

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MA Small Business Development Center Network
Boston Regional Office & Minority Business Center

College of Management
100 Morrissey Boulevard
McCormack Hall, 5th Floor, Room 403
Boston, MA 02125
617-287-7750

Parking on Campus
UMass Boston campus map
Effective immediately, underground parking is no longer available on the UMass Boston campus. SBDC clients, workshop attendees and visitors have three options once on campus (see campus map).

Option 1 is the Short-Term Lot just past McCormack Hall on the left (across from the Fox Point pavilion). This small lot (30 spaces) accepts visitors on a first-come, first-served basis. The parking fee is $3 for up to 60 minutes, $6 up to 90 minutes, and $12 for over 90 minutes.
     To reach the SBDC offices in McCormack Hall, one can either climb the access steps on the left to reach the plaza and proceed left to the McCormack, or enter the Wheatley Hall entrance on the right, and ascend via stairs or elevator to the first floor, exit Wheatley and proceed to McCormack. Take the elevator to the 5th Floor in McCormack Hall and proceed to Room 403.

Option 2 is the North Lot (Campus Center Lot) -- this is a much larger lot. The parking fee is a flat $6 with no time limit restrictions.
     To reach the SBDC offices, park and proceed through the Campus Center to McCormack Hall. Take the elevator to the 5th Floor in McCormack Hall and proceed to Room 403. Training Workshops/Seminars: On-campus multiple session workshops are generally held in the Healey Library, Lower Level (LL), Instructional Technology Center (ITC). Single session seminars may be held at different locations, so please confirm location beforehand with the SBDC training coordinator at 617-287-7750.

Option 3 is either the Beacon Lot or the Clark Lot. The entrance to both will be on your left, and both are adjacent to the Clark Athletic Center. The parking fee is a flat $6 with no time limit restrictions. Note: in the remote case that Beacon or Clark are full, one may park in new Lots A, B and C (across from the Clark Lot).
      To reach the SBDC offices, park and ascend the stairs to the Plaza, then proceed to McCormack Hall. Take the elevator to the 5th Floor in McCormack Hall and proceed to Room 403.

From the South
Take Interstate 93 North to exit 14 (JFK Library/Morrissey Boulevard) and follow Morrissey Boulevard north to the campus.

From the North
Take Interstate 93 South through Boston to Exit 15 (JFK Library/South Boston/Dorchester). Take a left at the end or the ramp onto Columbia Road, and then take your first right in the rotary. Follow the University of Massachusetts signs along Columbia Road and Morrissey Boulevard to the campus.

From the West
Take the Massachusetts Turnpike (Interstate 90) east to Interstate 93. Take I-93 South one mile to Exit 15 (JFK Library/South Boston/Dorchester). Take a left at the end or the ramp onto Columbia Road, and then take your first right in the rotary. Follow the University of Massachusetts signs along Columbia Road and Morrissey Boulevard to the campus.

Public Transportation
Subway:
Take the MBTA Red Line subway to the JFK/UMASS station. Click here for the MBTA subway map. A free shuttle bus will carry you to the campus. Shuttle bus circles from subway station to UMass Boston and back regularly throughout the day, three to four minutes apart. The one-way trip takes about six minutes. Commuter Rail: Take the commuter rail to the JFK/UMass station from the South Shore on the Middleboro and Plymouth lines. Complete schedules are available at the MBTA web site. Bus: Kenmore Square stop (service all day): the Number 8 bus; the last one leaves campus at 1:00 a.m. or Forest Hills stop (rush hour only): the Number 16.

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WSC Administration BuildingMassachusetts Export Center - Central Mass Office
Worcester State College
Administration Building, Room 109
486 Chandler Street, Worcester
Phone: 508-929-8844

Click here for campus map.

From Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90): Take Exit 10 (Auburn) to Route 290 East. Take Exit 17 (Route 9). Turn left onto Route 9 West which will turn into Highland Street at bottom of the hill. Proceed up the hill onto Highland Street. While on Highland Street, stay in the right hand lane. Stay on Highland Street for 1.5 miles (you'll pass Elm Park and Doherty High School on the left). At the rotary, bear left onto June Street. At the second light, turn right onto May Street. The main entrance to the College will be three blocks up on your left.

From Route 495: Take Exit 25 to Route 290 West. Take Exit 18 (Route 9 West); turn right off exit ramp and stay in center lane, following directions for Route 9 West. Turn right onto Route 9 West, also known as Highland Street. While on Highland Street, stay in the right hand lane. Stay on Highland Street for 1.5 miles (you'll pass Elm Park and Doherty High School on the left). At the rotary, bear left onto June Street. At the second light, turn right onto May Street. The main entrance to the College will be three blocks up on your left.

From Route 9 West: Follow Route 9 West into Worcester. While on Highland Street, stay in the right hand lane. Stay on Highland Street for 1.5 miles (you'll pass Elm Park and Doherty High School on the left). At the rotary, bear left onto June Street. At the second light, turn right onto May Street. The main entrance to the College will be three blocks up on your left.

From Route 146 North: Take Route 146 North to Route 290 East. Take Exit 17 (Route 9). Turn left onto Route 9 West which will turn into Highland Street at bottom of the hill. Proceed up the hill onto Highland Street. While on Highland Street, stay in the right hand lane. Stay on Highland Street for 1.5 miles (you'll pass Elm Park and Doherty High School on the left). At the rotary, bear left onto June Street. At the second light, turn right onto May Street. The main entrance to the College will be three blocks up on your left.

From Route 190 South: Take Route 290 West. Take Exit 18 (Route 9 West); turn right off exit ramp and stay in center lane, following directions for Route 9 West. Turn right onto Route 9 West, also known as Highland Street. While on Highland Street, stay in the right hand lane. Stay on Highland Street for 1.5 miles (you'll pass Elm Park and Doherty High School on the left). At the rotary, bear left onto June Street. At the second light, turn right onto May Street. The main entrance to the College will be three blocks up on your left.

From Route 290 West: Take Exit 18 (Route 9 West); turn right off exit ramp and stay in center lane, following directions for Route 9 West. Turn right onto Route 9 West, also known as Highland Street. While on Highland Street, stay in the right hand lane. Stay on Highland Street for 1.5 miles (you'll pass Elm Park and Doherty High School on the left). At the rotary, bear left onto June Street. At the second light, turn right onto May Street. The main entrance to the College will be three blocks up on your left.

From Route 290 East: Take Exit 17 (Route 9). Turn left onto Route 9 West which will turn into Highland Street at bottom of the hill. Proceed up the hill onto Highland Street. While on Highland Street, stay in the right hand lane. Stay on Highland Street for 1.5 miles (you'll pass Elm Park and Doherty High School on the left). At the rotary, bear left onto June Street. At the second light, turn right onto May Street. The main entrance to the College will be three blocks up on your left.

Parking: Proceed past the intersection of May and Chandler Street, down Chandler Street past the Ghosh Science and Technology Center (a large brick building on your left) and enter through the North Entrance on your left. There will be a large parking lot in front of you. Please park in the lot and display parking pass under your windshield.

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