Business Services & Resources

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Merchant Services

We have teamed up with Heartland Payment Systems to provide powerful and affordable processing services and tools that will help your business grow.

- Payment processing with competitive processing rates
- eCommerce transactions for online businesses
- Cutting edge Point-of-Sale (POS) solutions
- Deposit Anywhere
- Payroll Services
- Wireless terminals for mobile merchants
- PIN-based debit card capabilities
- Check conversion and guarantee service
- Merchant online statement and transaction monitoring
- Custom-designed gift and loyalty card programs
- Superior customer service, 24/7/365

Get help planning, launching, and growing your business.

SBA Assistance
The U.S. Small Business Administration has delivered millions of loans, loan guarantees, contracts, counseling sessions and other forms of assistance to small businesses.
SCORE®
SCORE® is a non-profit association dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground, grow and achieve their goals through education and mentorship.
Entrepreneurship Center
Entrepreneurship Center empowers entrepreneurs with education and training to make the right choices and increase your chances for success.

Entrepreneurship For All
Entrepreneurship For All works with local entrepreneurs to help them turn their business ideas into a reality.
Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce
The Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce provides a unified voice in shaping the future growth of local business communities. The Chamber works to improve the area’s business climate and quality of life.
Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce
The MVCC is the region’s premier business resource network, serving over 1,000 businesses with programs, services and events that support local business owners and companies.

Mill Cities Community Investments
The mission of Mill Cities Community Investments advances community revitalization and development in the Merrimack Valley by providing appropriate loan programs and technical assistance to low- and moderate-income communities.
Lowell Development and Financial Corporation
The Lowell Development and Financial Corporation (LDFC) is a non-profit development corporation established in 1975 to assist in Lowell’s economic revitalization.
Lawrence Partnership
The Lawrence Partnership is focused on economic development and improving the quality of life in the city. Their mission has an emphasis on generating ideas, investment, and action.

New Hampshire Corporation Division
The New Hampshire Corporation Division of the New Hampshire Secretary of State’s office is responsible for the required filing of business entities, trademarks and trade names, as well as other miscellaneous filings.
Massachusetts Business Portal
The Massachusetts Business Portal provides everything you need to know about starting a business in Massachusetts, including registering your business with the Commonwealth, taxes, licenses & permits, doing business in Massachusetts, laws & regulations, and even a 12-step program on starting a business.

To schedule a meeting to discuss your business, contact:

Robert Boley
VP – Business Services

Office: 978-703-7982
Mobile: 978-421-4644
Email: [email protected]

Yan Ventura
AT – Business Services Advisor

Office: 978-323-4952
Mobile: 978-758-8010
Email: [email protected]

Kara Doyle
VP – Commercial Lending

Office: 978-323-3242
Mobile: 978-479-7150
Email: [email protected]

Jeff Turcotte
VP – Commercial Loan Officer

Office: 978-323-4710
Email: [email protected]