Valley Community Development

We offer one-on-one business assistance, from access to capital to sales and marketing, from record keeping to staffing, everything you need for your business to thrive. We also offer educational workshops to keep you ahead of the business

About

Valley Community Development is a one stop shop for small businesses. We offer one-on-one business assistance, from access to capital to sales and marketing, from record keeping to staffing, everything you need for your business to thrive. Simply email Dee Dice, Small Business Director  [email protected] to set up an appointment. We also offer educational workshops to keep you ahead of the business. These can be in small groups or larger forums. Our monthly Basics of Starting a Business classes are helpful when you are just exploring a business, but most of our classes have specific content related to Digital Marketing, Finances, Business Planning and other helpful aspects of business.

We have a large network of resources and are excited to help you. All our services are at no cost.

Services Provided

Buying or Selling a Business

  • Purchasing or Selling an Existing Business
  • Valuation

Business Planning

  • Business Succession Planning
  • Business Plan Consulting (Specialty)
  • Forming a Business (Specialty)
  • Market Plan Development (Specialty)
  • Market Research

Financial Resources and Assistance

  • Budget, Financial Statement and Cash Flow Training

Human Resources, Workforce and Talent

  • Leadership/Professional Development
  • Emotional Well-being Support

Legal Services

  • Forming/Growing a Business

Management Issues

  • Leadership/Professional Development

Marketing and Sales

  • Market Plan Development and Training

Mentoring

  • Formal Mentoring Programs
  • One-on-One Counseling (Specialty)

Networking and Associations

  • Demographically Based (Specialty)
  • Geographically Based (Specialty)
  • Home Based (Specialty)
  • Industry Specific
  • Small Business/General (Specialty)

Nonprofit and Social Enterprise

  • Strategic Planning
  • Technical Services

Product Development

  • R&D Support

Public Policy and Government Relations

  • Small Business Policy
  • Women’s Business Issues

Starting a Business

  • Forming a Business (Specialty)
  • Home-Based Business Training
  • Startup Business Counseling (Specialty)
  • Startup Classes (Specialty)

Training

  • Business Plan Training and Assistance
Contact Information
Dee Dice
Address
256 Pleasant St., enter on Holyoke St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Phone
(413) 586-5855 Ext: 230