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Fuel aid in Mass. halted by shutdown

The US government’s shutdown is cutting off federal fuel assistance to tens of thousands of poor and elderly Massachusetts residents just as the heating season gets underway. Read today's Boston Globe to learn more about
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Michael Collins Becomes Chief Program Officer

I am pleased and honored to be joining the CTI team as Chief Program Officer, and to serve an agency whose historic mission and legacy are more important now than when community action agencies were
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"Shop Local" Campaign Launched

“Shop Local” Campaign Launched

Are you a Lowell business? Want to participate in our "Shop Local" campaign? Community Teamwork's Merrimack Valley Small  recently was awarded a City of Lowell marketing grant to launch a “Shop Local Day” marketing campaign to help benefit many
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Nurturing Families

Nurturing Families is a fun, activity based parenting education group, held once a week for twelve weeks in the Fall and in the Spring.  The curriculum is designed to provide parents and children with experiences
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Financial Literacy Academy, A program of the Financial Education Center

Community Teamwork's Financial Education Center is a Division of Energy & Community Resources Financial Education Asset Development  Secure Jobs We are getting ready for VITA which will also be completely virtual this year. Information for
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Farmer’s Market

Fresh from the local farm to you! Since 1979, Community Teamwork has sponsored the Lowell Farmers' Market which offers fresh, locally grown produce from area farmers. Open every Friday from early July through late October,
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Bookkeeping Services

Community Teamwork’s Merrimack Valley Small Business Center recently expanded its scope of business development services to include bookkeeping to assist small business owners in the Merrimack Valley. This expansion was made possible by a capacity
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Get a Business Loan

When lenders say no, we say YES. The Merrimack Valley Small Business Center offers low-interest loans up to $25,000 to entrepreneurs in the Merrimack Valley who lack access to conventional credit. Capacity to repay the loan is
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Grow Your Business

Here at the Merrimack Valley Small Business Center (MVSBC), we offer a variety of business development services to help you GROW YOUR BUSINESS. We can help you develop a marketing plan, improve your financial situation,
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Start a Business

Have you dreamed of starting your own business? Do you have an idea but aren't sure where to start? We can help! Here at the Merrimack Valley Small Business Center (MVSBC), we can help you evaluate
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