WMDC is committed to helping small businesses and establish a long-term relationship with a financial institution-ACCESS to FINANCING is the lifeline to the success of any small business. We will assist small businesses with identifying a public or private institution willing to help meet your financial needs.
WMDC also offers a variety of professional development workshops throughout the year aimed at improving your business, personal and life management skills. Workshops will include; Time Management, Project Management, Managing Cash Flow, and Growth Strategies for your Business. We encourage you to check our upcoming workshops regularly for a list of upcoming seminars, or sign up for our email newsletter to stay informed of Western Mass Development Collaborative, news and events.
Business Services
WMDC prides itself on meeting one-on-one with business owners to discuss a variety of business issues, including long and short-term business strategies, business plan assistance, marketing, financial management and operational issues. Our goal is simply to assist you in making your business more efficient and profitable at your own pace. Our staff has over 25 years combined in best business practices to help you increase your bottom line
Areas of assistance include, but are not limited to:
Workforce Development Assistance
Estimating
Public & Private Procurement Assistance
W/MBE Assistance
Project Management Assistance
Training & Education
The WMDC conducts free and low-cost business seminars, workshops, courses and conferences addressing a wide range of concerns for existing businesses in the construction industry. Including continuing education on the latest changes and trends within the construction industry.
WMDC regularly host interactive workshops to promote ongoing business development that assess management strengths and weaknesses, while helping businesses to apply best practices. Workshops will also provide an opportunity for businesses and their employees to obtain essential licenses, business certifications needed as a tool to grow any small business. Certifications include: SOWMBA, DBE, OSHA 10 & 30, DCAM, LEAD Certification, Supervisor Construction license and LEED certification to name a few.
WMDC provides your business with an array of services to help build capacity while offering advocacy on keys issues impacting your business.
The Wright Building
WMDC purchased a vacant historic commercial structure on the lower State Street corridor and is undergoing complete gut rehabilitation. The building is comprised of 5000 s.f of office space, which will be the new administrative offices of WMDC and home of the Wright Spot café.
The project is scheduled to be complete in June 2010; the project is a federal stimulus funded project with private funds. The project cost is just under $650,000, acquisition and build out cost.
WMDC
281 State Street
Springfield, MA 01103
email: admin_wmassdc.org
413 314-2037
Fax: 413 301-6696
Grand Opening August 6, 2010
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Please register for the WMDC Annual Meeting / Membership Kick-Off Event. The event will take place on December 15th, from 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm at the SpragueTheatre on the campus of American International College.
Please register here and note how many seats you would like to purchase. Registration fees can be made by check mailed to WMDC or by check paid at the door.
WMDC appreciates your support.
WMDC will have a resource center available for area businesses to visit and obtain program information on various funding, technical assistance and certification programs throughout the pioneer valley. The Resource Center will also be equipped with three computers with internet access and links to local, state and federal procurement opportunities for businesses to review and print, if interested in pursuing. The WMDC Business Resource Center will be available in December Monday thru Friday, normal business hours, 9am-4pm.
The WMDC Business Resource Center and Free Educational workshops are being provided based on funding we received from Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts. If you have any questions regarding the Business Resource Center or on any programs offered for small businesses, please contact Craig Buchanan at 413-314-2035.
