No-Cost to Attend; Registration Required

Discover the wealth of resources Worcester offers to support your start-up, from incubators and accelerators to funding opportunities and mentorship programs. Learn how to tap into the city’s innovation ecosystem to scale your business successfully. 

Day-of Details:

• Location: Proceed to the 4th floor at WorcLab, 44 Portland Street, Worcester, MA.

• There will be an attendant around start time. If unattended, use door code #017 to enter.

• Follow wayfinding signs to the event space.

• Parking: Street parking available via the Passport App, or use the closest paid lot:
  Worcester Public Library Garage
  3 Salem Street, Worcester, MA 01608

• WiFi Code: incub8tor (all lowercase)

Panelists:

• Jose Castro - Executive Director, E for All Worcester

  As Executive Director of EforAll Greater Worcester, Castro leads programs that empower underrepresented entrepreneurs through mentorship, education, and networking. His work helps startups and small businesses grow and thrive within the local economy.

• Margie Breault - Business Development Manager, City of Worcester Executive Office of Economic Development

  Breault works to foster economic growth by connecting local businesses with resources, facilitating partnerships, and enhancing community development initiatives. Her role focuses on supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs while strengthening Worcester’s economic landscape.

• Thomas Herald - Regional Director, MA Small Business Development Center

  Herald provides strategic guidance and support to entrepreneurs and small businesses across Central Massachusetts. With extensive experience in business advising, he helps companies secure funding, develop growth strategies, and navigate economic challenges.

• Kevin Barry - Senior Vice President, Emerging Technology Fund, MassDevelopment

  As Senior Vice President of MassDevelopment’s Emerging Technology Fund, Barry supports innovative, high-growth technology companies by connecting them with critical funding and financial resources. With deep expertise in economic development, he plays a key role in advancing Massachusetts’ innovation economy.

Moderated by: Michael Kane, Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce