Salem State College coordinates the Massachusetts Small Business Development Center Network - Northeast Region as a service to communities north of Boston. The Massachusetts Small Business Development Center Network is a partnership of the U.S. Small Business Administration and the Executive Office of Economic Affairs through the University of Massachusetts-Amherst under a cooperative agreement number. The SBDC is a resource of the SBA's Business Development Service Network. SBA services are available in Spanish and are offered free to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. The SBDC is equipped to serve retail, wholesale, service, manufacturing and other small businesses.
Assistance is also available to individuals contemplating the opening of a new venture.
In assisting clients, the SBDC utilizes a team approach. In many cases, specialists from within the network will become involved in assisting clients with specific issues. The contents of these programs are designed to address the needs of both current business owners and those wishing to start a new venture. The SBDC also provides other information and referrals to both public and private organizations that serve the small business community. The SBDC also maintains a library of books, video tapes and computer software on a variety of topics related to small business.