Helping founders find community and connections
Virtual information sessions for farmers and food entrepreneurs exploring the launch of packaged food products, covering product development, shelf life, labeling, food safety, regulatory compliance, and manufacturing.
Share this program with someone via SMS or email
Go to the Franklin County Community Development Corporation (FCCDC) hub page
We'll draft an intro email to connect you with this program
See the full program details and how to apply
Find out if this program is a good fit for you
Add a calendar reminder with program details
Request to speak with a mentor from this program
Mentorship/consulting program connecting Babson students and alumni entrepreneurs with experienced alumni consultants for venture support.
Learn more →2-year Commonwealth-funded pilot program supporting immigrant entrepreneurship across 32 Berkshire County cities and towns; includes collaborative partner resource allocations, WMBE certification micro-grants, ESOL programming (with Berkshire Community College), and Spanish-language interpretation services.
Learn more →Technical assistance and consulting service helping employees, workers, and communities convert or launch worker-owned cooperative businesses across New England, including feasibility studies, business planning, and ongoing support.
Learn more →Technical assistance, financial support, and education program helping Berkshire-Taconic farmers implement climate-smart practices including soil health management, agroforestry, cover cropping, and resilience planning.
Learn more →Ongoing business development and consulting services for existing and start-up cooperatives in the Northeast, covering governance, business planning, marketing, lending, and strategic growth.
Learn more →CORE is a peer learning community of eight organizations from around the United States. Each of these organizations works at the intersection of funders and nonprofits to grow social impact in their region. CORE partners meet on a quarterly basis to talk about the significance of place-based work, local social impact, and social justice. The cohort has a shared leadership model in which the sixteen participants take turns co-planning each quarterly meeting.
Learn more →Comprehensive small business support program for entrepreneurs in the Hilltowns of Western Massachusetts offering free consulting, workshops, and access to the Hilltown Business Directory and referral network.
Learn more →Monthly virtual information sessions (first Wednesday at noon) for entrepreneurs at any stage to learn about FCCDC services, business planning basics, and next steps for starting or growing a business.
Learn more →