In the News

Below are a few select articles about the MSBDC Network that made headlines and/or relevant information for small businesses. Click on link to read the story.

• Sep 22, 2023 - SBA Offers Disaster Assistance in Essex County, Massachusetts, to Businesses and Residents Affected by Aug. Severe Storms and Flooding

• Sep 14, 2023 - IRS orders immediate stop to new Employee Retention Credit processing to protect taxpayers from scams

• Sep 14, 2023 - Red flags for Employee Retention Credit Claims: IRS reminds businesses to watch out for warning signs of aggressive promotion

• Sep 14, 2023 - Employee Retention Credit Eligibility Checklist: Help understanding this complex credit

• Aug 20, 2023 - Robert DelMastro named new regional director of the MSBDC Western Regional Office in Springfield

• Aug 07, 2023 - SBA announces federal Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) available to Massachusetts small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture, and most private nonprofit organizations with economic losses due to rain and flooding occurring on July 9-16

• Jun 22, 2023 - Robert Spellane named interim regional director of Small Business Development Center at Clark

• Jun 14, 2023 - National Grid Awards $800K to Chambers of Commerce Across Massachusetts in Support of Small Businesses

• Apr 18, 2023 - Meeting demand of a new economy (Berkshire Eagle article featuring comments by Keith Girouard, MSBDC regional director)

• Mar 31, 2023 - Inclusive Recovery Grant Program: The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has made $75,000,000 available to support small businesses negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Application period is March 31, 2023 @ 12pm - April 28, 2023 at 11:59pm.

• Mar 31, 2023 - Independent Movie Theater Grant Program: The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has made $3,000,000 available to support movie theaters in the Commonwealth negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Application period is March 31, 2023 @ 12pm - April 28, 2023 at 11:59pm.

• Mar 27, 2023 - The SBA Announces 2023 Exporters of the Year Boston Centerless named Massachusetts Winner

• Feb 27, 2023 - Cliff Paredes Tapped to Lead the Massachusetts Small Business Development Center Network

• Feb 07, 2023 - America’s SBDC Launches New Annual Report Showcasing the SBDC Network’s Nationwide Impact (press release | Massachusetts report | national report)