Helpful Connections, Close to Home
Local Resources
Town of Yarmouth:
A great resource to learn more about community information and services, government, doing business in Yarmouth, visiting, and the history of the town.
Regional Resources:
Arts Foundation of Cape Cod:
The Arts Foundation of Cape Cod (AFCC) is the regional arts agency for Barnstable County and Cape Cod’s only nonprofit arts and culture organization that serves all artists, all art forms, and all cultural and historical centers. We link the Cape’s artistic community and its residents and visitors. We know that the arts are a life-enhancing force and are essential to the economy, health, and vitality of Cape Cod. We believe our work is making a significant and measurable impact on the creative economy while enhancing Cape Cod’s reputation as a cultural destination.
Artsfoundation.org
MassHire:
The MassHire Cape and Islands Workforce Board (CIWB) is a regional, private sector-led agency responsible for overseeing all publicly funded vocational education and training programs serving the entire Cape and the Islands region.
masshire-capeandislandswb.com
Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce:
The Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce acts as the voice of Cape Cod, uniting business, industry, and the community in our common goal: “A Wonderful Way of Life.” The Chamber is a private, not-for-profit entity governed by a board of directors elected by our 1,300+ member organizations.
The Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to helping visitors to our region make the most of their vacation experience. Our professional, knowledgeable staff is happy to suggest accommodations, restaurants, transportation services, visitor attractions, and more.
Capecodchamber.org
Cape Cod Commission:
The Cape Cod Commission’s mission is to keep a special place special and to protect the unique values and quality of life on Cape Cod by coordinating a balanced relationship between environmental protection and economic progress.
Capecodcommission.org
Cape Cod SCORE:
SCORE has more than 11,000 volunteers working out of 320 offices throughout the U.S., all dedicated to educating entrepreneurs and helping small businesses to start, grow, and succeed. There are more than 50 members of Cape Cod & the Islands SCORE, all certified business professionals offering free, confidential business advice, face-to-face mentoring, workshops, and tools.
SCORE Digital Library
Cape Cod Young Professionals:
CCYP connects Cape Cod’s emerging leaders, engages them in the community, and supports their efforts to advance, personally and professionally.
capecodyoungprofessionals.org
Cape Cod Technology Council:
CCTC’s mission, sometimes done in collaboration with others, is to communicate, promote, educate, and mentor the advancement of technologies within all sectors on Cape Cod and adjacent areas in southeastern Massachusetts to aid and abet their advancement and economic viability as well as that of the geographical regions in which they reside.
Cctechcouncil.org
Cape Cod Volunteer:
Matching people with meaningful volunteer opportunities on Cape Cod.
Cape Light Compact:
Cape Light Compact is a nationally recognized, award-winning energy services organization operated by the 21 towns and two counties on Cape Cod and Martha’s Vineyard. The Compact’s mission is to serve its 200,000 customers through the delivery of proven energy efficiency programs, effective consumer advocacy, competitive electricity supply, and green power options.
Capelightcompact.org
Coastal Community Capital:
We promote economic development through small business growth, and management of the region’s small business loan fund, and provide entrepreneurial support through free business counseling and our annual workshop series. Coastal has unlimited access to an array of funding sources, including SBA 504 loans, loan guarantees, and direct lending, which are constantly evolving to provide the best solution for borrowers.
Coastalcommunitycapital.org
Cape Cod Blue Economy Foundation:
The Blue Economy Project is a regional initiative to promote and sustain a maritime-focused economy on Cape Cod, the islands of Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket, and southern Plymouth County.
bluecapecod.org
OpenCape:
Advancing internet connections through our 100% Fiber Optic Network to improve the quality of life and expand economic opportunity throughout Cape Cod, the Islands, and Southeastern Massachusetts.
opencape.org
Creating A Responsible Environment for the Cape & Islands (CARE):
CARE for the Cape & Islands™ was founded in 2012 as the Cape and Islands’ first travelers’ philanthropy initiative. As a travelers’ philanthropy initiative, CARE seeks to encourage, support, and create opportunities for visitors to donate their “time, talent, and treasure” to help preserve and protect the very things they travel here to see and enjoy: exquisite natural beauty, plant, and wildlife habitats, Cape & Islands culture and history.
Careforthecapeandislands.org
SEED Corporation:
As a regional non-profit economic development corporation, South Eastern Economic Development (SEED) Corporation focuses on job creation by financing all types of small businesses in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. SEED makes loans ranging from a $1,000 Micro Loan to a $5 Million SBA 504 Loan and also administers a small business technical assistance program.
seedcorp.com
Housing Assistance Corporation Cape Cod:
Housing Assistance Corporation was founded in 1974 as a pilot project to test the use of rental vouchers to help secure housing for year-round workers on Cape Cod. Since that time, our programs have expanded to assist more than 190,000 low- and middle-income households on Cape Cod, Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard.
haconcapecod.org
Statewide Support
Helpful State Resources:
Mass Biz Works:
Connects businesses to many money-saving services offered by the state – all at no cost to businesses.
Mass Development:
MassDevelopment, the state’s economic development and finance agency, works with businesses, nonprofits, financial institutions, and communities to stimulate economic growth across the Commonwealth. Through these collaborations, they help create jobs, increase the number of housing units, revitalize urban environments, and address factors limiting economic growth, including transportation, energy, and infrastructure deficiencies.
Massdevelopment.com
Massachusetts Grants:
Find current grant applications for grants from the Attorney General’s Office (AGO).
mass.gov/info-details/current-grant-opportunities
Center for Women and Enterprise:
CWE provides opportunities for women entrepreneurs and women in business to increase professional success, personal growth, and financial independence.
cweonline.org
Commonwealth Corporation:
Commonwealth Corporation’s mission is to strengthen the skills of Massachusetts youth and adults by investing in innovative partnerships with industry, education, and workforce organizations. They seek to meet the immediate and emerging needs of businesses and workers so they can thrive in our dynamic economy.
Commcorp.org
COMMBUYS:
COMMBUYS is the Commonwealth’s state-of-the-art electronic Market Center supporting online commerce between government purchasers and businesses.
SOMWBA:
U.S. Professional Services, Inc. is a woman-owned and operated company founded in Boston, Massachusetts. They provide a full range of temporary and permanent operative solutions for your business needs.
Mass Housing:
MassHousing is an independent, quasi-public agency created in 1966 and charged with providing financing for affordable housing in Massachusetts. The Agency raises capital by selling bonds and lends the proceeds to low- and moderate-income homebuyers and homeowners, and to developers who build or preserve affordable and/or mixed-income rental housing. MassHousing does not use taxpayer dollars to sustain its operations, although it administers some publicly funded programs on behalf of the Commonwealth. Since its inception, MassHousing has provided more than $18.5 billion for affordable housing.
Mass Save:
Mass Save® is an initiative sponsored by Massachusetts’ natural gas and electric utilities and energy efficiency service providers. We work closely to provide a wide range of energy efficiency services to help residents and businesses manage energy use and related costs.
Massave.com
Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights:
The principal mission of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law is to secure equal justice for all through the rule of law, targeting in particular the inequities confronting African Americans and other racial and ethnic minorities. The Lawyers’ Committee is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization, formed in 1963 at the request of President John F. Kennedy to enlist the private bar’s leadership and resources in combating racial discrimination and the resulting inequality of opportunity – work that continues to be vital today.
Lawyerscommittee.org
Mass Small Business Development Center:
The Massachusetts Small Business Development Center (MSBDC) Network provides one-to-one free, comprehensive, and confidential services focusing on business growth and strategies, financing and loan assistance, as well as strategic, marketing, and operational analysis. In addition, low-cost educational training programs are offered across the state, targeted to the needs of small businesses.
This is achieved through three integrated product lines: Business Advisory Services, Government Contracting, and International Trade Assistance.
msbdc.org
Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism (MOTT):
The Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism (MOTT) is the state agency dedicated to promoting Massachusetts as a leisure travel destination. An integral part of the state’s economy, tourism generates $1.2 billion in state and local taxes and $19.5 billion in travel-related expenditures, supporting 132,000 in-state jobs.
Mass Office of Business Development:
The Massachusetts Office of Business Development (MOBD) is the state’s one-stop source for businesses seeking to relocate to Massachusetts and businesses wishing to expand their current operations here. They offer a range of expertise and services to help your business flourish in Massachusetts. Their staff operates in regions across the state, so they are able to provide you with on-the-ground knowledge and viable connections for your business. They work closely with the private and public sectors to coordinate a whole range of resources at your disposal.
Mass.gov/hed/economic/eohed/bd
National Federation of Independent Business:
The National Federation of Independent Business is America’s leading small business association. They work with and for you to protect your right to own, operate, and grow your small business. Their state and federal advocacy, business advice, and membership benefits cover a range of small businesses across many industries.
Nfib.com
Retailers Association of Massachusetts:
RAM has been the voice of the Commonwealth’s retailers for almost 100 years. Their knowledge of retail issues and our understanding of the challenges facing small businesses in Massachusetts today allow us to uniquely serve our members’ needs. They provide their members with valuable regulatory and policy briefings, money-saving tools, and highly effective representation on Beacon Hill.
Retailersma.org
Mass Cultural Council:
The Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) is a state agency that promotes excellence, access, education, and diversity in the arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences to improve the quality of life for all Massachusetts residents and contribute to the economic vitality of our communities. The Council pursues this mission through a combination of grant programs, partnerships, and services for nonprofit cultural organizations, schools, communities, and artists.
massculturalcouncil.org
North East Veterans Business Resource Center:
Our mission is to train, mentor, and assist returning military, National Guard, and Reserve members, in addition to our nation’s veterans, as they start and grow small businesses. The majority of our client base includes minority veterans, and our programs specifically address American Wounded Warriors and Disabled Veterans.
Small Business Administration (SBA):
The U.S. Small Business Administration has delivered millions of loans, loan guarantees, contracts, counseling sessions, and other forms of assistance to small businesses.
sba.gov