Economic Development - One on One
Date and Time
Wednesday Oct 23, 2024
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
October 23, 2024
Appointments available between 10a-Noon
Location
Gravoc Training Room | 10 Centennial Drive | Peabody MA
Please use the 10 WEST entrance.
Fees/Admission
No Charge
Contact Information
Deanne Healey
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Description
Join the Peabody Area Chamber of Commerce for an exclusive event where you can connect directly with representatives from key state programs that help local businesses grow and thrive. This is your chance to learn about valuable resources such as tax incentives, grants, and financing options that can support your business expansion, workforce development, and more.
Book a 30 minute, one on one meeting with one or both representatives from the Massachusetts Office of Business Development (MOBD) and MassDevelopment to learn how these programs can provide you with tax credits, grant funding, growth capital, and personalized support to overcome challenges and take your business to the next level.
Option 1: Maria DiStefano, Northeast Regional Director for Massachusetts Office of Business Development (MOBD) helps businesses looking to expand or relocate in Massachusetts by providing guidance on key programs. They manage:
- Economic Development Incentive Program (EDIP), which offers tax credits for qualifying business expansion projects.
- Provide information on other valuable resources such as:
- R&D tax credit
- Mass Life Science Center tax incentives
- Workforce Training Fund grant,
- STEP grant for export growth
Option 2: Geetha Rao Ramani, VP Business Development for Mass Development will help you take advantage of creative financing solutions with higher advance rates and lower interest rates—from predevelopment to permanent financing.
Free, confidential appointments are available in 30 minute allotments. You can book an appointment with both individuals, just make sure you choose a different time/consecutive slot for each.
- Bonds - a cost effective way to finance real estate and equipment and refinance debt.
- Loans & Guarantees - low rates and flexible terms help drive real estate and business expansion projects
- Tax Credits - incentives to help eligible businesses, non profits and developers move projects forward
- Green Finance - green bonds and loans are designed to add momentum to your sustainability efforts
- Mass Manufacturing Energy Collaborative - reduce consumption, costs and environmental impact
Note you may book an appointment with each individual, just be sure to select different/consecutive times on the registration screen.