Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce - eCapeChamber
EntreCenter & business counseling
As a resource for local and regional entrepreneurs, the EntreCenter is the “central point of contact” for growing businesses in need of assistance on Cape Cod and the islands of Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket. Through an innovative clearinghouse strategy, the EntreCenter links businesses to the expertise, networks and tools they need.
The EntreCenter’s sole purpose is to accelerate business growth and development, resulting in increased community wealth, year round job creation and economic development opportunity.
The EntreCenter is a joint project of the Cape Cod Chamber and
Coastal Community Capital. We understand the many challenges
faced by growing businesses in our community and have tailored
assistance to meet those unique needs. With the EntreCenter, you
will get the resources you need faster and more efficiently. And you’ll
have a person to talk to if you get stuck along the way. Enroll now!
Did you know: Massachusetts is the top state in the nation for entrepreneurial activity, according to a study released in December 2008 by Babson College. The 2008 Babson Entrepreneurship Monitor for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts also showed that the Commonwealth has a higher rate of both early stage and established businesses than the U.S. average, with a rate of 23% compared to 14.1% average across the country. Results indicated that new businesses are being created more rapidly in Massachusetts than in the US overall; that established business are growing; and that entrepreneurs are opportunity-driven and optimistic about their success. These findings show Massachusetts is leading the nation, indicating no state is better position to weather the economic downturn. Click here to view the full report.