What's new for immigrant entrepreneurs?

The YWCA Malden created an innovative hands-on program to give women who are 1st or 2nd generation US residents a forum to develop the business skills necessary to grow their business and increase their net income. We work with individuals, and newly established businesses to educate, guide, connect and mentor them using proven models of performance excellence.

• How do I start a new business in the United States of America?
• Where do I apply for business startup grants?
• How do I market my products or services to Americans?

These are some of the common questions that arise in our surrounding community. You can get answers to these or your specific questions by calling us as we have created an environment to support your entrepreneurial goals.

For more information call 781-322-3760 x24 or email llucas@ywcamalden.org.

Resources that may be helpful to immigrants

Our clients have found the organizations and sites listed on this page useful. It is our hope that you too may benefit from this information.

Skype and VIOP Buster are companies that provide "free" International phone calls. The software is free and calling anywhere in the world from your computer to another computer is also free. Low rates may apply on calls from a computer to a phone depending on what country you call.

Immigrant Learning Center The mission of the Immigrant Learning Center is to provide free English classes to immigrant and refugee adults to give them sufficient knowledge of English to lead productive lives in the United States. This organization is located in Malden, MA.

Refugee Immigration Ministry This organization's mission is to build community with uprooted people through social services and spiritual care. It is located in Malden, MA.

Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition is group focused on immigration issues and advocacy.

Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers MAPS works with the Brazilian, Cape Verdean, Portuguese and other Portuguese-speaking communities to increase access and remove barriers to health, education and social services through direct services, advocacy, leadership and community development.