Locating and Growing in M3

Whether you’re re-locating your business, starting one from the ground up, or ready to grow, the M3 region presents unique assets: a highly-educated workforce; easy highway access to Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and downtown Cambridge/
Boston; and a wealth of real estate and construction services firms ready to make your vision a reality.

  • The M3 Coalition is home to many real estate brokers, developers, and landlords with abundant, customizable space for labs, offices, manufacturing, clean rooms, and more. See More

  • Whether you are looking for office, manufacturing, lab or R&D space, the Middlesex 3 Corridor has opportunities for your company to grow. Visit our dedicated page to see Available Listings

  • Among M3 members are many development firms and services in civil engineering, architecture, design, testing, construction and other service firms that will bring your project to fruition. See More

  • The municipalities that are part of M3 have made their permitting processes business-friendly. Learn more about each municipality and download guides for starting a business. See More

  • M3 works closely with the Mass Office of Business Development and other Commonwealth departments to help encourage growth and disseminate information about incentives and programs. See More

Find the Right Location

Real Estate Brokers

Landlords

Navigate Permitting

Many of the M3 communities have streamlined permitting processes and produced guides for starting and running a business in their town. Additionally, you’ll find a matrix overview summarizing all towns’ permitting and a guide for entrepreneurs from our partner, Mass Innovation Network.

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Incentives and State Help

Mass Economic Development Incentive Program (EDIP)

Program Information | Application

Vacant Storefronts Program (M3 Corridor Certified District: Lowell)

Program Information | Application

Mass Life Sciences Center Tax Incentive Program

Program Information

Registered Manufacturers 3% Investment Tax Credit

Program Information

Research & Development 10% Tax Credit

Program Information