Common Capital Inc.

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Common Capital News

The Pioneer Valley Growth Business Study is online! Common Capital is a co-sponsor in a unique collaboration among seven public, private and nonprofit organizations studying the business needs of growth oriented companies in the Pioneer Valley. Find out the specifics here.
The Finances For Entrepreneurs and Their Families workshop by the Mel King Institute for Community Building will be held on May 22 from 11 am to 3 pm in Framingham. More details here.

 

Who We Are

Common Capital is a non-profit organization that is committed to a thriving local economy in order to create positive social and community impacts.  We align capital and other resources to community needs and opportunities.  We accomplish this by providing financing and business assistance consultation to small businesses and high-impact community projects. Every dollar that Common Capital deploys is an investment in job creation, providing opportunity for low-income people, essential community services, neighborhood rejuvenation and environmental sustainability. We focus on businesses that are locally owned and that recirculate local dollars.

For more information about Common Capital, check out our FAQ page here. If you have further questions, please contact us by phone at (413) 420-0183 or online. Please be sure to follow us on Twitter to stay updated on our activities.

How We Can Help You

Business Tools
If you are looking for assistance with preparing your business plan, download this PDF file for information on free resources in our area.
Business Advisory Services
Common Capital provides business advisory services through our staff, business consultants and in partnership with other organizations.
Financing
Common capital provides financing to for-profit, cooperative and in certain circumstances, nonprofit businesses that are unable to obtain necessary financing from conventional lenders. Click here to start the process.
Let’s Talk!
We look forward to speaking with you about your plans to build or grow your business. Please call Kimberly Gaughan, Common Capital Loan Administrator, at (413) 420-0183, extension 100

Businesses We’ve Assisted

 

WE PROVIDE FINANCING AND BUSINESS ASSISTANCE CONSULTATION FOR BUSINESSES IN WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS.

4 Brothers Gourmet & Deli Market, Food Industry
Amherst Cinema Arts Center, Entertainment
Auténtica Mexica Restaurant, Restaurant
Bizalion’s Fine Foods, Food Industry
Burrito Rojo, Restaurant
Continuum Performance Center, Service
Cubit Wire & Cable Company, Manufacturing
DieCast Connections Company, Manufacturing
Environmental Integrity Company, Manufacturing
Hampshire Antique Furniture, Retail
Hot Mama’s, Food Industry

Hot Table,  Restaurant
Jim’s Auto Trim Specialist, Service
Lhasa Cafe, Restaurant
The Lone Wolf, Restaurant
Media Education Foundation, Inc., Non-profit
Neu Tradition Millwork, Manufacturing
No.40 Green Street Lunch, Restaurant
River Valley Market, Food Industry
Sign-Grafx Group, Service
Simple Gifts Farm, Agriculture
The Growing Tree Learning Center, Child Care
Valley Malt, Food Industry

 

What Clients Say About Us

“Common Capital is an essential component in the Western Massachusetts capital landscape, providing risk tolerant funding for businesses with high growth and high employment potential. As other competing communities do, Western Massachusetts needs to support Common Capital, as a key piece in the economic development puzzle.” Joseph Steig | CFO |  www.longriverventures.com