Entrepreneur in
Residence (EIR) Program
The Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) Program is a hands-on, small business support initiative designed to strengthen entrepreneurs and existing businesses in downtown Lynn.
Through personalized, one-on-one guidance, Lynn Main Streets connects business owners with experienced professionals who provide practical tools, strategic insight, and ongoing support.
Our Entrepreneur in Residence works with innovators through all stages - from idea to expansion - offering assistance in areas such as:
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Business planning and goal setting
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Financial organization and projections
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Marketing and branding strategy
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Licensing and permitting navigation
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Accessing capital and grant opportunities
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Operational systems and growth planning
This program is rooted in accessibility and equity. We prioritize supporting small businesses, minority-owned businesses, women-owned businesses, and first-time entrepreneurs who may face barriers to traditional resources.
By providing consistent, relationship-based support, the EIR Program helps local businesses stabilize, grow, and thrive, strengthening Lynn’s commercial corridors and contributing to long-term economic vitality.
The Entrepreneur in Residence Program is made possible through funding from Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), Eastern Bank, and generous individual donors. The program operates in strong partnership with Incubate Co-working Lynn, whose collaborative space and entrepreneurial network help create a supportive environment for innovation and growth.
Interested in working with our Entrepreneur in Residence?
Contact us to learn more about eligibility and upcoming office hours.
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!
Have you been exploring a business idea and you’re not sure what to so with it? Ready to start that side hustle? Time to turn that hobby into a business? Then this program is for you!
Join us for our 12 week, in-person accelerator program this fall on Monday evenings starting September 14 and running through December 14.
You’ll walk away with business mentors, a great network of fellow entrepreneurs, and a better sense of how to execute your business idea.