SMALL BUSINESS

TOP 5

Best Places
for Job Seekers in MA

—NerdWallet

98%

Employees in the State Employed by Small Firms

TOP 40

Small U.S. City for High-Tech Manufacturing

—Boyd Company

Small Business is the Heart of a Good Economy

It is no secret that small businesses make the U.S. economy tick, and Massachusetts is no exception. According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Statistics of U.S. Businesses, almost 98% of all employees in the state are employed by small firms, many of which are family-owned businesses.

Small businesses have benefited from Marlborough’s continued growth. The city’s cluster of local service providers, small manufacturers, and retailers fuel the city’s economy by offering a full range of employment options, as well as personalized crucial services for residents.

What's in Our Toolbox for You?

MEDC’s Toolbox serves all sizes of corporations but has certain programs designed to help small businesses obtain grants and community loans. Since launching in 2015, its services have been instrumental in expanding the local economy and creating a business-friendly climate for entrepreneurs and companies.