Business Resources

Our goal is to build strong relationships, develop standards for knowledge and competencies, and coordinate and link employers to resources and information. To start you can:

• Explore Massachusetts Office of Business Development
• Learn more about hiring incentives via the Workforce Training fund Programs (WTFP)

The Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program interviewed small business owners, business advisors, workforce intermediaries, and small business lenders to learn what kinds of support would be helpful to small business owners and their employees in this extraordinary time. This new resource, “Seven Workforce Questions that Are Top of Mind During COVID-19: A Resource for Small Businesses,” is organized around seven key questions that small business owners are grappling with. Click here to read the brief.

How can I reassure my workers that we are following appropriate safety guidelines?

1. How can I create an equitable and inclusive space for my employees and customers?
2. How can I support my employees to communicate and implement safety measures with customers?
3. How can I help my employees manage increased stress?
4. How can I support my employees to get to work safely?
5. How can I recognize and respond to my employees’ caregiving responsibilities?
6. How can I support my employees’ financial stability?
7. How can I support my employees’ financial stability?