麻州推出Business Front Door、Why Massachusetts.方案幫助企業做生意

（Boston Orange 摘譯） 麻州經濟發展廳今（22）日宣佈，推出：「商業前線(Business Front Door)」和 「為何選擇馬薩諸塞 (Why Massachusetts) 」新網站，藉以協助企業更方便，容易的找到所需資源，得到個人化的幫助，進而了解麻州是創業或發展事業的絕佳地點。 「商業前線(Business Front Door)」是一個數位平台。麻州政府有意把這打造成為企業與政府來往的「一站式商店」，為企業提供政府資助機會，激勵措施，個人化指導等資訊。當企業使用這平台時，將獲派一名來自「麻州隊（Team Massachusetts）」的領航員，作為企業和政府之間的單一聯絡點，協助企業取得包括補助，貸款，技術援助等各種資源。             「為何選擇馬薩諸塞 (Why Massachusetts) 」則是一個新網站，旨在向有意遷址或擴展的企業，推廣麻州，強調麻州在創新，人才和生活品質方面的優勢，以及在生命科學，人工智慧，氣候科技，先進製造業等行業的全美領先地位。該網站還會提供數據，說明麻州的醫療保健，教育頂領域在全美名列前茅，勞動力素質高，企業能在麻州有更大的蓬勃發展機會。             麻州經濟發展廳指出，麻州在現任州長奚莉（Maura Healey）從2023年上任，整理出一份經濟發展建議，並在2024年11月簽署通過40億美元的「麻州領先法案」後，致力簡化企業申請證照流程，幫助企業更容易的取得政府資源，從而使麻州成為對企業更為友善的州。 Healey-Driscoll Administration Unveils New Tools to Grow and Attract Businesses    ‘Why Massachusetts’ website and Business Front Door platform provide personalized guidance on state resources aimed at supporting business creation and expansion

BOSTON - Today, the Healey-Driscoll Administration launched two major initiatives to strengthen Massachusetts' position as a top destination for businesses: the Business Front Door, a modern, digital-focused platform designed to connect businesses with personalized guidance to navigate state funding opportunities and incentives, and Why Massachusetts, a new website designed to attract businesses to locate and grow in the state.  The Business Front Door was a recommendation from the administration’s 2023 economic development plan and will leverage the resources and policy tools developed in collaboration with the state Legislature as part of the nearly $4 billion economic development bill, the Mass Leads Act, which Governor Healey signed in November 2024.  “These new tools promote what we in Massachusetts already know: that this is one of the best places in the world to do business,” said Governor Maura Healey. “With the launch of the Why Massachusetts website and the Business Front Door, we are ushering in a new era of technology-forward business engagement that prioritizes clarity, efficiency and personalization, and underscores our administration’s commitment to fostering a competitive business environment.”  “The Why Massachusetts website and the Business Front Door are designed to make it easier than ever for businesses to choose Massachusetts – and to succeed here,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “By streamlining processes and offering personalized support, these new initiatives will increase business creation and job growth across all industries.”   Why Massachusetts promotes the state’s global leadership in innovation, talent and quality of life while showcasing the key industry sectors where Massachusetts leads, including life sciences, artificial intelligence, climatetech and advanced manufacturing. The site highlights the data-driven reasons why businesses thrive in Massachusetts, including top rankings in education, health care, and quality of life; world-class research institutions; a highly educated workforce; and access to global markets.   Complementing the site, the Business Front Door is a streamlined platform that serves as a one-stop shop for business owners and entrepreneurs looking to start, expand or relocate to Massachusetts. This new platform provides a clear pathway for businesses to work with “Team Massachusetts,” which includes the Executive Office of Economic Development, its quasi-government economic development partners, and other agencies and offices across state government focused on supporting businesses.   “We have heard from businesses across Massachusetts that they need a simpler way to learn about and access state resources, and these new tools address that by streamlining our efforts to support businesses into one user-friendly online platform,” said Economic Development Interim Secretary Ashley Stolba. "The Business Front Door ensures that every type of business across every industry, from emerging startups in life sciences to established enterprises in manufacturing, can receive comprehensive guidance and support from our administration.”  “The Healey-Driscoll Administration is dedicated to connecting employers with world-class talent and opportunities to build future talent right here in Massachusetts,” said Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development Lauren Jones. “Access to talent is among top reasons employers choose to grow or do business in Massachusetts and we are excited to strengthen strategies to help employers navigate workforce resources across industries so both employers and talent can call Massachusetts home.” “With these two initiatives, Massachusetts is leveraging digital tools to better support business growth and attract talent to our state,” said Massachusetts Technology Collaborative CEO Carolyn Kirk. “We have so many great resources and funding opportunities available. These tools will make it easier for companies of all sizes to navigate our ecosystem, strengthening our economy and expanding opportunity across every region of the state.”  “The Commonwealth and its quasi-public partners, like MassDevelopment, offer a range of resources to assist businesses and organizations looking to locate or grow in our state,” said MassDevelopment President and CEO Navjeet Bal. “Our team is pleased that these new websites will make it easier for businesses, nonprofits, and cities and towns to learn about and access available resources, enhancing our ability to foster job creation and economic investment all across Massachusetts.”  “This is a critical time for the life sciences and other key pillars of our economy,” said Massachusetts Life Sciences Center President and CEO Kirk Taylor, MD. “We’re emboldened by the fact we have the best team and resources to address the needs of our stakeholders and execute excellence as the leading life sciences hub in the nation. We’re incredibly excited by the opportunities offered through these new tools as innovation multipliers to our MLSC 3.0 strategy.”  “Massachusetts is a hub for some of the world’s most groundbreaking industries, and that’s because of our commitment to innovation, smart governance, and healthy economic competition,” said Massachusetts Clean Energy Center CEO Dr. Emily Reichert. “These new tools will help entrepreneurs and innovators, including those in the climatetech and clean energy sectors, access our impressive collection of business development resources — making it easier for them to invest, grow, and create jobs in communities across the state."  "Startups thrive in Massachusetts because of our strong innovation ecosystem and commitment to supporting entrepreneurs at every stage," said MassVentures President and CEO Charlie Hipwood. "The Business Front Door offers expert guidance and gives companies a single access point to connect with funding opportunities, including non-dilutive grants and venture capital."  “Through the Inter-Agency Task Force on Early Education and Child Care, Governor Healey called for a ‘whole of government’ approach to investing in child care to support economic opportunity for families, employers and communities,” said Amy Kershaw, Commissioner of the Department of Early Education and Care. “We are so grateful to our partners at the Executive Office of Economic Development as they launch this innovative platform to help all businesses grow, and for their thoughtful and targeted attention to the needs of our child care businesses.”  The Business Front Door offers businesses a full concierge service that involves a user-friendly online portal through which they can access a tailored list of resources such as grant funding, loans, and technical assistance. Each business that enters the Business Front Door portal is assigned a “Navigator” from Team Massachusetts who will serve as a single point of contact for the business, offering guidance on issues and questions as they explore state resources.   Within the concierge portal, the businesses can submit questions about their needs and a member of Team Massachusetts will respond directly. The portal also connects owners with key information, advisors and partners that can support their growth, and it opens virtual office hours for all businesses. Visit www.mass.gov/BFD for more information.