MOBD, Metro Boston
c/o Dept. of Economic Development
1 Ashburton Place, Rm 2101
Boston , MA 02108

Phone:  617-973-8600
Fax:  617-973-8797
Email:  mobd@state.ma.us
Website:  www.state.ma.us/mobd


Contact:  Mr.  Joe Donovan

Agency Summary:  MOBD is the state's lead agency for business assistance and development. It provides a one stop shop for businesses planning to expand or locate in Massachusetts. MOBD acts as a liaison to other state and private resources. MOBD can provide information

Services Provided To:  Start-ups, expansions located, or considering locating, in Massachusetts.

Requirements:   Business plan, existing technology, Massachusetts business.

Assistance:  Information and referrals; identification and assistance in obtaining funds for expansion, technical innovation, new manufacturing lines, and endeavors with public benefits; technology validation; manufacturing process assessment; business plan review; lo

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Fee:   No fee.

Length of Service:   Varies a lot-- often work with a client to develop a project before offering further resources

Success Measured:   Jobs created, client's business made more competitive, number of clients served.

Other Resources:   State environmental and economic development agencies; state university researchers, venture capitalists, Massachusetts Manufacturing Partnership.

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