Small Business News & Updates
from Valley Community Development
Hello Small Business Owner,

We KNOW your plate is full - you're a small business owner!

We're here to help with anything that has to do with you and your business.
Valley CDC's Small Business Program offers:
  • Free one-to-one business consulting
  • Workshops, resources, information and referrals
  • Assistance with locating and applying for grants
  • Business planning and strategic thinking
COVID-19 Grants for Small Businesses
Regional COVID Grants
Amherst 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.


There are still funds available! Go to the link below to learn more and apply.
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 Corporation 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.
Upcoming Workshops for Small Businesses
Build your B.A.I.L. Team
September 14, 2021
12:00pm – 1:30pm EDT
Zoom Meeting

Hear from local experts on how and why you should have a cohesive team of core professionals to support and protect your company! 
Western MA Lenders Roundtable
Weds, Sept. 15, 2021
8:30am-10:00am EDT
Zoom Meeting

Connect with your local SBA team to stay in the know, hear the most recent updates, and share your ideas to help small businesses START, GROW, EXPAND and RECOVER. 
Workshops from Lawyers for Civil Rights (LCR)
Small Business Legal Overview
Tues, September 14, 2021
6pm on Zoom

Learn from small business legal experts about common issues that entrepreneurs face. Join LCR to get your questions answered.
Business Planning Workshop
Weds, September 15, 2021
6:00pm on Zoom

Learn from small business experts about best practices for business planning. Join us for tips on how to write a successful small business plan.
LCR | Bizgrow has several other workshops coming up. Check out this link to learn more about their future programming. Subscribe to their small business newsletter here to stay in the loop.
Contact our Small Business program through email at dd@valleycdc.com.