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Grow your business in Hingham! We can help connect your business needs to the relevant resources to help you plan, invest, build, network, and create jobs. Our network has a number federal, state, regional, and local assets. For background, see below:
- State and Federal Resources
- South Shore Region & Local Resources
State and Federal Resources
Massachusetts Business Front Door
This portal offers a centralized hub for interacting with and coordinating with Team MA, an array of state agencies partners supporting business growth. These resources provide a wide range of supports, including:
- Finance/Loans
- Tax credits
- Workforce recruitment & training
- Industry cluster support:
- Artificial intelligence
- Clean energy
- Culture
- Life Sciences
- Site selection
- Small business formation & growth
- International trade assistance
- Venture capital
Businesses receive a designated Team MA point of contact and know who to communicate with for one-on-one support.
SCORE – Service Council of Retired Business Executives
SCORE Boston provides business mentoring from experienced advisors at no cost and free workshops on all aspects of your business. From startups to existing businesses looking to grow, the expertise SCORE provides helps entrepreneurs succeed.
Federal resources to help plan, launch, and grow your business through business counseling, SBA-guaranteed business loans, disaster loans, and federal contract opportunities.
Regional & Local Resources
The Hingham Downtown Business Association (HDA) is comprised of over 85 members that are dedicated to making our downtown community a better place to do business, to work, to live and to visit. This self-governing group of active business owners unites businesses, property owners, civic groups and neighbors. The HDA and partners create a vibrant downtown and promotes a strong sense of community through year round special events and promotions.
See Plymouth is a not-for-profit marketing organization for the town and county of Plymouth, MA. See Plymouth is made up of two destination management organizations. Of these, the Plymouth County Convention and Visitors Bureau, is one of sixteen official Regional Tourism Councils in Massachusetts that services Plymouth County. This membership-driven destination marketing organization operates www.seeplymouth.com, the official website for the town and county of Plymouth, MA tourism industry.
SEED - South Eastern Economic Development Corporation
Taunton-based SEED Corporation is a nonprofit regional economic development corporation with the mission of empowering entrepreneurs, strengthening local economies, and creating jobs by financing all types of small businesses in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. With loan programs ranging from $1,000 micro loans to $5.5 million SBA 504 loans and a long history of assisting small business owners, SEED is a one-stop shop for anyone looking to start-up, grow, or streamline their business.
South Shore Chamber of Commerce
The South Shore Chamber defines its mission as being the driving force behind economic growth on the South Shore, advocating for a vibrant business climate, providing the resources businesses need to succeed, and strengthening the 1,00)+ members and 25 communities it serves.