Community Economic Development Center

CEDC provides 1:1 technical assistance, which includes an overview of the requirements of running a business, including permitting, licensing, taxes, insurance, and certifications, and use of the CEDC certified shared-use kitchen.

How We Help

License/permit assistance; referral to legal aid; creating and/or updating marketing plans; creating and/or updating business plans; loan-readiness; site preparation; inventory and equipment sourcing; ServSafe certification; Sch C tax preparation; sales tax filing

City / Towns Served

New Bedford, Fairhaven, Dartmouth, Acushnet, Westport, Fall River

Language

Cape Verdean/Kriolu, Maya K'iche, Portuguese, Spanish