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| Assistance to Small Business | ||
| Dear Small Business Owner:
Small businesses are the foundation of Massachusetts' economy. From local mom & pop stores to the wave of dot-com corporations, the Commonwealth continues to be a global leader in the development of technology while maintaining its rich manufacturing history. In 2002-2003, 98% of Massachusetts 173,896 employer businesses were classified as small businesses (less than 500 employees). Small business employment represented almost 50% of the state's total employment and the share of small business income totaled $18.8 billion1. I hope that entrepreneurs, small business owners, as well as small business assistance providers will utilize the resource information that I have posted on this website. Various federal, state and local small business assistance programs that provide technical assistance and funding opportunities to small businesses and start-up companies are listed. In addition to this Web site, I have economic development staffers in each of my district offices that provide referral services for entrepreneurs and existing small businesses interested in federal assistance and procurement opportunities. If you need assistance pertaining to a federal issue, please feel free to contact my following aides: Tricia Pistone Economic Development Coordinator Worcester County (978) 342-8722 tricia.paulsen@mail.house.gov Rhonda Serre Economic Development Specialist Berkshire County (413) 442-0946 rhonda.serre@mail.house.gov Kristin Wood Economic Development Specialist Hampden, Hampshire and Franklin Counties (413) 532-6543 kristin.wood@mail.house.gov I wish you the best of luck in your future business endeavors. 1 According to the Small Business Administration's 2003 Small Business Profile: Massachusetts |
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