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Get Help With Your Business

This page is dedicated to providing relevant information for businesses in each stage of their development. Whether you’re just starting your businesses, changing locations, or considering an expansion, ask your question and an Economic Development Staff member will get back to you shortly. 

Request a Site Search

Somerville SiteFinder helps you find the right location for your business in Somerville. Check the list below for information on every available commercial property in Somerville including location, asking price, and square-footage, along with a direct link to the listing broker. Need assistance with your search or want to know about additional resources for local businesses? The City’s Economic Development team is here to help you bring new opportunities to our city. Call us at 617-625-6600 ext. 2500

Share Your Story

The City would like to share stories of businesses and organizations that are finding creative ways to serve their customers as government-mandated restrictions are lifted. If you'd be willing to let us share your story, fill out the form below. We'll be picking stories that meet our guidelines at random to share and hope this will be an opportunity to share some inspiring stories with the community.

Coworking and Incubator Spaces

Somerville's coworking and incubator spaces are perfect for businesses at any stage, size, or focus. The list below features sector-specific incubators, shared workspaces with common office amenities, options ideal for startups, freelancers, remote workers, and satellite offices. For any questions, please contact economicdevelopment@somervillema.gov.

  • Greentown Labs

    444 Somerville Ave. | Greentown Labs is the largest climatetech startup incubator in North America. It brings together startups, corporates, investors, policymakers, and many others with a focus on scaling climate solutions. Driven by the mission of providing startups the resources, knowledge, connections, and equipment they need to thrive, Greentown Labs offers 100,000 sq. ft. of lab space, shared office space, a machine shop, an electronics lab, software and business resources, and a large network of corporate customers, investors, and more. Since its founding in 2011, Greentown has supported more than 400 startups that have collectively created more than 7,800 direct jobs and have raised more than $1.5 billion in funding.

  • Artisans Asylum

    10 Tyler Street | Artisan’s Asylum, Inc., a non-profit community fabrication center located in Somerville, Massachusetts. Our mission is to support and promote the teaching, learning and practice of fabrication.

  • Regus Executive Suites

    240 Elm Street, 2nd and 3rd Floor | Formerly a headquarters for the Social Security, this distinctive address offers modern, tech-powered workspace in the heart of Davis Square. This premier location benefits local professionals in any industry providing workspace tailored to suit your business needs. It houses a sophisticated and diverse business community of physicians, engineers, publishers and non-profit organizations. 

  • Alpha Landmark

    5 Middlesex Avenue | Alpha Landmark is a friendly and comfortable workspace, flexible membership plans and community of small business, entrepreneur and start-up. Over 5,000 square feet of office space, meeting room, open community work area and all the coffee you can consume.

  • Workbar Union

    31 Union Square | Workbar Union, hosted by US2, offers coworking and community in the heart of Union Square, Somerville. With  open workspaces, comfortable lounges, local art, and regular events, Workbar Union is a destination and resource for Somerville’s entrepreneurs, independent professionals, and small businesses. Please contact Kelly Seyfarth for more information at kelly@workbar.com or 617-996-8255. 

  • Brooklyn Boulders

    12A Tyler Street | Membership at Brooklyn Boulders Somerville includes access to  co-working spaces with complimentary Wi-Fi, 28,000 square feet of climbing walls, climbing and fitness classes, cardio and strength equipment, saunas, showers, lockers and more. Members receive additional perks such invitations to exclusive events and early access to featured programming.

  • Foundation Kitchen

    3 Washington Street | Foundation Kitchen is two shared commercial kitchens in Somerville, MA– licensed and fully equipped for use by culinary businesses, cooking classes, events, and pop-ups. Members include food truck operators, small to mid-size caterers, spice and sauce makers, coffee and tea caterers, ethnic cooking classes, and much more! 

 

Virtual Permitting Office Hours

Join City staff from Economic Development, City Clerk's office, Inspectional Services, and Traffic & Parking every 1st and 3rd Thursday 3-4 p.m. for Virtual Drop-in Office Hours. Connect 1-on-1 for an informal conversation and get your questions answered. 

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  • Alcohol Licensing
  • Public events
  • Outdoor Dining
  • Building & Real Estate
  • Zoning
  • Business Assistance
  • Parking and Loading zones
  • And more