The FCCDC has been growing sustainable businesses and communities since 1979 by providing professional guidance and support with business development programs through business training and counseling, business lending, commercial properties, and the Western MA Food Processing Center. The FCCDC can: •assist with business planning for pre-venture and existing business owners. •connect business owners with information and referrals •provide financial support for working capital, new equipment, general business needs. •provide commercial space for office or light manufacturing businesses •arrange for commercial kitchen space for value added food production.