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RESOURCES
Massachusetts -- particularly Boston -- is abundant in programs and initiatives that provide support like capital, technical assistance, and advisers to small businesses. However, it can be difficult to locate them all, know key dates, or know which is best for you.
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At BECMA, we are doing our best to provide a comprehensive list of all of the important resources in the small business ecosystem and put them in one place for your benefit. Review each category to find the best fit for you. Got questions? Reach out for more information at .
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*NOTE* This list is being constantly updated. Check back regularly for new programs and refreshed dates.
3. Accelerator Programs
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4. Business Agencies
Access to
CAPITAL
Product Development
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Understanding our customer brand -
Product market placement -
Technology input -
Product design & styling -
Industrial design development -
Allows efficient mass manufacturing -
Product reliability -
Product compliance
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Supply Chain
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Sourcing of critical components from factories all over the world -
Managing complete import supply chain and logistics -
Annual Import Value: $4 Million -
Approximately Volume: 45 containers of capacity 40 ft HQ -
More than 35 Vendors Globally -
More than 75 vendors Pan India
Mass Production
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10926.5 Sq. meter -
6500 Sq. meter
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Multiple 100 meter long automatic assembly line’s, equipped with 40 stations equipped with foot pedals, pneumatic guns and plug points for instruments. -
Dedicated customer wise and product wise production lines and shop floors.
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More than 14 years of experience in injection moulding. -
Using more than 30 grades of engineering materials. -
All state of the art Ferromatik Milakron machines. -
Machine range 100 Ton to 1400 Ton. -
SPM shop floors. -
Based on customer specific fabrication and manufacturing requirements.
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Designing and developing special purpose machines. -
Customised fabrication lines. -
Quality testing laborataries based on reliability and compliance.
Global Distribution
Technical
ASSISTANCE
Government
U.S. Small Business Administration
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Compete for set-aside and sole-source contracts in the program -
Get a Business Opportunity Specialist to help navigate federal contracting -
Form joint ventures with established businesses through the SBA's mentor-protégé program -
Receive management and technical assistance, including business training, counseling, marketing assistance, and high-level executive development
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Be a small business -
Not already have participated in the 8(a) program -
Be at least 51 percent owned and controlled by U.S. citizens who are economically and socially disadvantaged -
Be owned by someone whose personal net worth is $250,000 or less -
Be owned by someone whose average adjusted gross income for three years is $250,000 or less -
Be owned by someone with $4 million or less in assets -
Have the owner manage day-to-day operations and also make long-term decisions -
Have all its principals demonstrate good character -
Show potential for success and be able to perform successfully on contracts
Programs
Foundation for Business Equity
Program
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Strategic advisors -
Direct service specialist -
Customers and contracts -
Growth capital -
Peer-to-peer support -
A great advisory board
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MBE certified or certifiable -
Able to make the necessary financial and time commitment -
Sustained revenues of at least $800,000/year -
Demonstrate a proven business model -
Strong leadership willing and ready to substantially grow -
Located in Eastern MA or Southern NH
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BEI Cohort V Applications Due: November 22, 2019 -
BEI Cohort V Kickoff: January 21, 2020