Policy Center
Research, events, and articles from the MassINC Policy Center, including the Gateway Cities Innovation Institute.
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Community Capital for Small Businesses
A Study of the CDFI and CDC Ecosystem in Massachusetts
June 27, 2024
- Community development finance institutions (CDFIs) disproportionately serve the smallest and youngest businesses and those owned by underrepresented groups.
- Only 23% of CDFIs provide financing to small businesses. Most funding from CDFIs and community development corporations (CDCs) goes to the real estate sector.
- 32 states have CDFI funding programs, providing a model for how MA could establish stable and sustainable lending opportunities for small businesses.
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Gateway Cities Journal: Follow the lead of Gateway Cities on school integration
The Gateway Cities Journal
June 21, 2024
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Gateway Cities Journal: Like the Celtics, Gateway City legislators are working to finish strong
The Gateway Cities Journal
June 11, 2024
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Gateway Cities Journal: Summer preview—a sales tax holiday worth celebrating
The Gateway Cities Journal
May 24, 2024
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Andre Leroux offers testimony to Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies
On H.4459– An Act relative to strengthening Massachusetts’ economic leadership
May 24, 2024
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Gateway Cities Journal: Will April showers bring May flowers?
April rained federal money down on Massachusetts.
May 6, 2024
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New MPG Poll: Fare-free SRTA pilot off to strong start on South Coast
Two-thirds of South Coast residents support extending free buses past June
May 1, 2024
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Gateway Cities Journal: Musings on the House budget, the SOA, families, and the state’s long-term fiscal health
The Gateway Cities Journal
April 18, 2024
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Gateway Cities Journal: Rep. Roy’s a Champion for Gateway City Students
The Gateway Cities Journal
April 1, 2024
