Executive Director Fred Rose

121 Pinevale Street
Springfield, MA 01151
United States

Phone:
413-522-2204
Email
Email
Mission

The Wellspring Cooperative Corporation's mission is to create a network of worker-owned cooperatives that will provide jobs and wealth creation opportunities for low income and underemployed residents of Springfield. Wellspring works in partnership with the region's anchor institutions to meet their purchasing needs through local production, creating a market for local cooperative businesses.

CITC Participation Years
2020
2019
Geographic Service Area

Wellspring Cooperative serves the needs of existing and start up worker-owned co-operative businesses in the greater Springfield area. Our Co-op Boot Camp and basic co-op advising extends to all of western MA including the Berkshires and we have had participation from eastern MA.

CDC Service Programs
https://wellspringcoop.org/
Additional Contact Name
Emily Kawano
Additional Contact Email
Email
Mr. MICHAEL MORIARTY

70 Lyman Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
United States

Phone:
413-533-7101 x109
Email
Email
Mission

Every resident of Holyoke should live in a dignified home and a safe, attractive neighborhood. Everything Olde Holyoke Development Corporation does is intended to help fulfil that need.

CITC Participation Years
2020
2019
2016
Geographic Service Area

OneHolyoke CDC serves the residents throughout Holyoke, with a focus on providing assistance to the communities in Holyoke’s urban center that face heightened challenges of food &housing insecurity, low learning outcomes and serious quality of life issues.

Programs Note

In addition to the programs identified above, and to provide more specificity, please note that OneHolyoke CDC administers the following programs: Literacy Programming Health Information Programming Civic Engagement

CDC Service Programs
https://oneholyoke.org
Additional Contact Name
KIMBERLY SCARFE
Additional Contact Email
Email
Colleen Loveless

1145 Main Street, Suite 107
Springfield, MA 01103
United States

Phone:
4137880014
Email
Email
Mission

Revitalize homes, neighborhoods and lives through preservation, education and community involvement.

CITC Participation Years
2021
2020
2019
2017
2016
2015
Geographic Service Area

Revitalize CDC serves the residents in Hampden, Hampshire and Franklin Counties, primarily the cities of Springfield, Holyoke and Chicopee.

CDC Service Programs
https://www.revitalizecdc.com
Executive Director Melissa Fales

23 West Main Street
Ware, MA 01082
United States

Phone:
413-497-4403
Fax:
413-967-3008
Email
Email
Mission

To improve the quality of life in the Quaboag Valley by addressing the economic environmental, and social needs of its residents while maintaining the integrity and character of each community in the region.

CITC Participation Years
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
Geographic Service Area

Quaboag Valley CDC serves the 15 towns of the Quaboag Region and Southern Worcester County.

CDC Service Programs
https://qvcdc.org
Additional Contact Name
Lori Crane
Additional Contact Email
Email
President Jay J. Anderson

City Hall,Room 205
Pittsfield, MA 01201
United States

Phone:
4134999378
Fax:
413-395-0152
Email
Email
Mission

PERC’s mission is to further the economic development and social welfare of the City of Pittsfield and Berkshire County and promote and assist the growth and development of business concerns, including small business concerns in Pittsfield and Berkshire County. The primary objective of PERC is to benefit the community by fostering increased employment opportunities and expansion of business and industry for the citizens of the area.

Geographic Service Area

Pittsfield Economic Revitalization Corporation (PERC) provides direct loans, grants and access to a variety of public loan programs to help businesses in the City of Pittsfield, and offers several programs to assist entrepreneurs locating or expanding businesses in Pittsfield and Berkshire County.

Programs Note

Staff contact is Laura Mick, who can be reached at lmick@cityofpittsfield.org.  In addition to the programs identified above, and to provide more specificity, please note that PERC administers the following programs: Small business assistance includes business coaching, consulting, technical assistance grants, and lending. Community programs include mentoring and educational opportunities, as well as assistance to municipalities.

CDC Service Programs
https://businesspittsfield.com/
Additional Contact Name
Brandon Gill
Additional Contact Email
Email
Executive Director Dave Christopolis

PO Box 17
Chesterfield, MA 01012
United States

Phone:
4132964536
Fax:
413-2964020
Email
Email
Mission

To improve the quality of life of Hilltown residents by addressing their economic, housing, education & social needs, while preserving the rural character of the area

CITC Participation Years
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
Geographic Service Area

Hilltown CDC serves the residents of the rural Hilltowns in Western MA.

Programs Note

In addition to the programs identified above, and to provide more specificity, please note that Hilltown CDC administers the following programs: Small business assistance includes classes and workshops, and a focus on Rural Economic Development Elder programs include the Hilltown Elder Network and Healthy Aging Community programs include Keep Farming/Mobile Market Real estate development services include affordable housing development and consulting

CDC Service Programs
https://www.hilltowncdc.org/
CEO/President Keith Fairey

1780 Main Street
Springfield, MA 01103
United States

Phone:
413-233-1661
Fax:
413-787-1797
Email
Email
Mission

Way Finders builds and advocates for a thriving and equitable region by improving the stability and economic mobility of families and individuals, together with developing and managing a wide range of housing to support strong communities. Way Finders lights pathways and opens doors to homes and communities where all people thrive.

CITC Participation Years
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
Geographic Service Area

While primarily serving the residents of Hampden and Hampshire Counties, Way Finders also provides some program services in communities throughout Western Massachusetts.

CDC Service Programs
https://www.wayfinders.org/
Additional Contact Name
Sue Gulluni
Additional Contact Email
Email
Executive Director John Waite

324 Wells Street
Greenfield, MA 01301
United States

Phone:
413-774-7204
Email
Email
Mission

To stimulate a more vital,rural economy, to maximize community control over our future economic destiny, and to expand opportunities for low and moderate-income residents.

CITC Participation Years
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
Geographic Service Area

Franklin County CDC serves residents, entrepreneurs, existing businesses and farms in communities throughout western MA.

CDC Service Programs
https://www.fccdc.org/
Additional Contact Name
Kate Lawless
Additional Contact Email
Email
President James Harwood

PO Box 733
Great Barrington, MA 01230
United States

Phone:
413-528-7788
Fax:
413-528-4978
Email
Email
Mission

Creating affordable housing and economic opportunity for low- and moderate-income individuals and families.

CITC Participation Years
2020
2019
2018
2016
2015
Geographic Service Area

CDC of South Berkshire serves the residents of Southern Berkshire County.

CDC Service Programs
https://www.cdcsb.org/
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