Small businesses are the backbone of the Greater Boston economy.
In fact, Massachusetts is home to over 700,000 small businesses that employ 1.5 million people. And at the Chamber, more than half of our members are small businesses.
We don't take these statistics lightly. We support small businesses through:
We don't take these statistics lightly. We support small businesses through:
- Public policy initiatives that advocate for small business interests
- Events designed to connect small businesses in Greater Boston to their peers and established business leaders
- Professional development offerings for small business owners and their employees
- Free small business advising through Small Business Strong
Questions? Contact us.
Erica Smith
Senior Director, Member Services
Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce
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Small Business Resources
Government Support
Government entities are committed to strengthening the small business ecosystem, advancing job creation and successful communities. Explore this list to see the many ways that small businesses can receive support from government programs.
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Funding & Operations Support Programs
Organizations throughout Massachusetts deliver important and transformative programmatic support, technical assistance, and supplemental funding for small businesses.
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Public Policy for Small Businesses
On March 25th the Chamber’s Public Policy team provided an overview of the policy making process at the Boston City Council and the Massachusetts State Legislature. This webinar covered proposals impacting small businesses from the State House and offered an opportunity for Chamber small business members to provide feedback. Please reach out to our Policy team to connect directly about public policy issues that impact your business.
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Our Small Business Strong Initiative
Small Business Strong, a leading technical assistance initiative, revitalizes and fortifies small businesses, especially women and minority owned enterprises, through expedited, pro-bono resources. Small Business Strong has served more than 3,600 businesses, preserved nearly 10,000 jobs, and bolstered the health of the region’s small businesses to create an inclusive, dynamic economy. The program meets small business needs at crucial moments.
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2025 AI Advantage: Building an AI-Ready Workforce in Higher Education
Jan 21, 20259:30am - 11:00amGreater Boston Chamber of Commerce
Join us to hear from two influential leaders as they discuss how the Commonwealth can lead the AI Revolution.
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Massachusetts Business Outlook 2025
Feb 13, 202510:00am - 10:30amVirtual
Hear from James E. Rooney about the state of the economy, and how it all matters to businesses, residents, and policymakers.
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2025 Pinnacle Awards
Jan 31, 202511:00am - 1:30pmOmni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
Join on us on Friday, January 31, as we host our highly anticipated 2025 Pinnacle Awards Luncheon.
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