Support Programs
We're here for you
The City of Haverhill is committed to supporting growing businesses of all sizes. We can connect you to local, regional, and state partners.
Find Appropriate Sites
The Economic Development Team can help identify buildings and parcels to support your business, feel free to call our office or view the current available property inventory.
Not ready for your own space? Try our coworking spaces designed to help startups at
UMass Innovation Hub.
Licensing & Permitting
Haverhill knows that time is valuable, and is committed to expedited permitting.
• Building, Plumbing, Wire, and Sign Permits through
• Project review & approval through
• Variances and special permits through
Financing
• Small business loans through:
• MassDevelopment: Targeted assistance for downtown business and developers, citywide manufacturing finance and real estate finance for non-profit organizations and rental housing, and specialized funding programs.
Contact Geetha Rao Ramani
Haverhill grants.
Contact
Andrew Herlihy
• Small business Technical Assistance and Financing through: Mass Growth Capital Corporation
• Small business lending:
Merrimack Valley Planning Commission Small Business Loan Fund
• Peer-to-peer microlending:
Kiva
Incentives
Haverhill is part of the Northern Essex Regional Economic Target Area and is classified as a Gateway City. This designation allows the town to provide Tax Increment Financing (TIF) to business projects resulting in increased property values, job retention, and growth.
Contact
Pamela Price
in the Haverhill Economic Development Office to help see if your project qualifies.
Some projects may also apply for an Investment Tax Credit and a slew of other incentives through the
Massachusetts Economic Development Incentive Program (EDIP).
Business Assistance
• Coworking space and equipment available at the
UMass Innovation Hub
• Regional networking & development programs through the
Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce &
Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce
• Access state resources through the
Massachusetts Office of Business Development
Workforce Development
• Qualified and streamlined recruiting through MassHire Merrimack Valley Career Center
• Resources to train employees from Workforce Training Fund Program
• Resources for training, recruitment and event space from Northern Essex Community College
• Tech-sector internship opportunities from
Mass Tech Internship Partnership
• Life Sciences sector internship opportunities from
MA Life Sciences Center Internship Challenge
• Clean tech-sector internship opportunities through MA Clean Energy Center Internship Program
• Connecting Veterans to employment through Veterans Northeast Outreach Center