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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
Find the Services You Need
Engineering
Construction
Architecture
Planning/Project Management
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.
Download Guides
Incentives and State Help
Mass Economic Development Incentive Program (EDIP)
Vacant Storefronts Program (M3 Corridor Certified District: Lowell)
Mass Life Sciences Center Tax Incentive Program
Registered Manufacturers 3% Investment Tax Credit
Research & Development 10% Tax Credit
Sales & Use Taxes
Exemption for machinery, fuel, and other uses
Single Sales Tax Treatment