Affiliates and Resources
The following associates and entrepreneurial resources are available to assist entrepreneurs in their enterprise development process:
(NACCE)
NACCE is focused on increasing economic development through the dissemination of the
best practices of entrepreneurship education and student business incubation at the
community college level.
(NFTE)
Through entrepreneurship education, NFTE, which is also referred to as Network for
Teaching Entrepreneurship, helps young people from low-income communities build skills
and unlock their entrepreneurial creativity.
(MSBDC)
The MSBDC Network provides high-quality, in-depth counseling, training and capital
access which contributes to the entrepreneurial growth of small businesses throughout
Massachusetts. Their services are delivered through a network of skilled professional
staff supported by a federal, state, and higher education consortium as well as several
partnerships.
(SCORE)
One of America's premier sources of free and confidential small business advice for
entrepreneurs. SCORE's 10,500 volunteer counselors are working or retired business
owners, executives and corporate leaders who share their wisdom and lessons learned
in business.
Established in 1885, The One SouthCoast Chamber serves ten communities in the SouthCoast
of Massachusetts. With a total population of more than 210,000 residents, the fifteen
communities include: Fall River; Somerset; Swansea; Rehoboth; Dighton; New Bedford;
Acushnet; Dartmouth; Fairhaven; Freetown; Mattapoisett; Marion; Rochester; Wareham;
and Westport.
(SBA)
The SBA mission is to aid, counsel, assist and protect the interests of small business
concerns, to preserve free competitive enterprise and to maintain and strengthen the
overall economy of our nation.
Entrepreneurship for All (EforAll) is accelerating economic and social impact through entrepreneurship in mid-sized cities. EforAll, believes that anyone, regardless of background, education, industry, or zip code, should be given the opportunity, resources, and support, to turn their dream of starting a business into a reality.