Small Business Spotlight

Small Business News & Updates

from Valley CDC

Small Business Spotlight

Last week, the Fields Center celebrated its grand opening for the second time with the mission of improving the quality of life of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

Before the pandemic, owner Jenn Bogin was ready to open up her business at the Roundhouse in Northampton. She had hired staff, painted the office, and started servicing clients when Covid hit.

Read more about the Fields Center here

Upcoming Workshops for Small Businesses

Happening this week:

Marketing Crash Course: Leveraging Online and Offline Marketing Strategies

Are you interested in:

- Improving your on-and off-line marketing strategy?

- Building your social media presence?

- Leveraging digital tools to increase profits?

Please join Valley Community Development for our FREE Online Marketing Webinar Series on October 20th and 27th from

5-6:30pm.

Happening later this month:

Small Business Legal Clinic with LCR BizGrow

October 27th from 6pm-8pm.

COVID-19 Grants for Small Businesses

Regional COVID Grants

Pioneer Valley Planning Commission has been awarded federal funds through the CARES Act to support local small businesses hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Small businesses located in Agawam, Easthampton, Granby, Hadley, Hatfield, South Hadley, Southampton, Southwick, or Westhampton may be eligible for a one-time grant of up to $25,000.

Valley Community Development will act as Program Administrator for the application and selection process.

There are still funds available! Go to the link below to learn more and apply.

Apply for Regional Small Business COVID Grants

Amherst COVID Grants

The town of Amherst has been awarded federal funds through the CARES Act to support local small businesses hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Amherst small businesses may be eligible for a one-time grant of $10,000.

Valley Community Development will act as Program Administrator for the application and selection process

There are still funds available! Go to the link below to learn more and apply.

Apply for Amherst Small Business COVID Grant

Valley Community Development would like to thank CapitalOne for their generous contribution to our Small Business Consulting program.

Their contribution will help us support immigrant and other marginalized business owners.