Quaboag Valley Community Development Corporation
Quaboag Valley Community Development Corporation (QVCDC) is a member-
QVCDC and its partner organization, Quaboag Valley Business Assistance Corporation (QVBAC) offer many programs and services with a focus on community and economic development and supporting small business in our region.
QVCDC/BAC works closely with its member towns in Hampden, Hampshire, and Worcester counties.
- Business Development
- Computer Training
- Small Business Loans
- Microenterprise Loans
- Business and Community Grants
- Community Services and Projects
Business Development Services
QVCDC provides Business Development support for both start-up and existing businesses across our region. With support from USDA, MassDevetopment, and LiSC our programs are designed to help you start strong, grow strategically, and build a sustainable business.
We offer practical, hands-on support that combines one-on-one assistance, training, and technical guidance tailored to your business needs.
HOW WE SUPPORT YOUR BUSINESS
- One-on-One Business Support: Personalized guidance focused on your goals, including sates growth, pricing, marketing, operations, financial management, and business planning.
- Business Planning & Strategy: Support to create, refine, or update your business plan and set clear goats for growth.
- Financial Management & Cash Flow: Help with bookkeeping, cash flow projections, financial organization, and QuickBooks guidance.
- Loan Readiness & Financing Support: Step-by-step support to prepare for funding, including business plans, cash flow projections, and loan application readiness.
- Marketing & Customer Growth: Strategies to strengthen your visibility and attract more customers.
- Business Training & Workshops: Practical workshops focused on business planning, financial management, marketing, and growth strategies.
- Our Approach: We meet you where you are-whether you're starting, stabilizing, or growing. Our goat is to provide clear, practical support that helps you move your business forward with confidence.
Learn more on our BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT page or call us at 413-497-4409. COURSE CATALOG BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION
With Funding from CDFI, USDA, MassDevelopment, and LISC Massachusetts
“QVCDC staff is mourning the loss of our founding board member Vincent McCaughey. Vinnie served as the president of the QVCDC for twenty years. We are grateful for his leadership, vision and friendship. He will be missed.”
Become a Member and Grow With Us!
Becoming a member of the Quaboag Valley Community Development Corporation (QVCDC) means investing in the future of your community and your business.
- Your business logo and link featured on our website
- Promotion in our newsletters and social media
- Networking Opportunities
- Community Growth
- Access to Education and Business Training
For more information, please visit our Membership Page or call us at 413-967-3001.
The Quaboag Valley Community Development Corporation (QVCDC), is offering a FREE, 12-month matched savings program for low-to-moderate income residents of the Quaboag Region and Southern Worcester County.
For more information and to complete the waitlist application please click on the link below.
The Community Investment Tax Credit Program (CITC) makes dollars and sense. Individuals, corporations, and non-profit organizations can invest in these credits and receive a state tax credit. The CITC provides a 50% state tax credit for donations to qualified CDCs.
For more information visit our Donation Page
Housing Counseling and Education
If you're thinking of buying a home Housing Counseling and Education Services can be incredibly beneficial for individuals and families who are considering homeownership. Our Personalized Housing Counseling Services and Homebuyer Workshop include:
- Taking control of your financial situation
- Preparing to purchase a house
- Post-purchase home maintenance
- Avoiding foreclosure
For more information visit our Housing Services page.
Ware Seniors do you need help with running errands, grocery pick-up or prescription pick-up? We Can Help!
"The Quaboag Valley CDC/BAC is an equal opportunity employer, lender and provider and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, family/parental status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender identity (including expression), sexual orientation, marital status, income derived from public assistance programs, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. The QVCDC is a 501 (c)3 non-profit organization, certified by the State of Massachusetts and CDFI (U.S. Treasury)."
In accordance with federal law and US Department of Treasury policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. Submit a complaint of discrimination, by mail to US Department of the Treasury, Office of Civil Rights and Equal Employment Opportunity, 1500 Pennsylvania Ae., N.W., Washington, DC 20220, (202) 622-1160 (phone) (202) 622-0367 (fax) , or email crcomplaints@treasury.gov (email).