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  • Drought Emergency Loan Fund

    Recognizing the hardship that farms throughout the Commonwealth have faced in recent weeks due to unprecedented drought conditions, Governor Charlie Baker and Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito announced that the Massachusetts Growth Capital Corporation (MGCC) has approved a new drought loan fund to help Massachusetts small businesses. The financial support will assist farm related businesses regain financial stability and recover from lost revenue due to the drought. MGCC will make up to $1 million in loan funds available to provide micro-loans of $5,000 to $10,000 to farms located in communities impacted by the drought, particularly those in severely hit counties. MGCC will be responsible for funding the loan, managing the loan portfolio, collection of interest and principal payments and all decision-making regarding loan approval. It is anticipated that this program will run through November 2016. For more information and an online application, visit: www.massgcc.com or call 617-337-2803. Map courtesy of www.boston.com.

  • Tuesday, December 1, 5:00 pm – State House Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony and Holiday Open House

    Governor Charles D. Baker and Lieutenant Governor Karyn E. Polito invite you to the State House on Tuesday, December 1, to celebrate the start of the holiday season with the annual State House Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony and Holiday Open House.  This year they will showcase Massachusetts agricultural businesses, to give guests a sense of what it means to have a true Massachusetts holiday.  The tree will be lit on the front lawn at 5 pm, followed by the open house.  There will be a visit from Santa Claus, carolers, and more.  Photo from www.masslive.com.