Medical Devices and Life Sciences
Medical Devices & Life Sciences thrive in the SouthCoast Massachusetts - the next wave in business opportunity.
The pro-business communities of SouthCoast Massachusetts have the available work force, financial incentives and technical education systems that the life science industry needs to be successful in Massachusetts. With skilled workers, creative financing and proper zoning with research & development overlay districts in place, SouthCoast Massachusetts makes life more profitable for life science business.
Colleges and universities in and nearby the region produce annually more than 15,000 graduates making an available, skilled workforce. The SouthCoast Economic Development team provide low interest loans, tax incentives and tax credits. A unique mezzanine financing fund is now available for life science and technology-based business.
Many medical device companies in the region have found great success.
Five Star Surgical in the New Bedford Business Park, was founded in 1998 by former associates of a leading medical manufacturer, and has become a nationwide leader in surgical instrument repair and refurbishment. The company is FDA Registered, GMP Compliant; and through continued growth, is now an OEM manufacturer for both "New" and "Custom" instruments. In addition, Five Star Surgical distributes a full line of Surgical instrumentation, Laparoscopic instruments and Sterilization products.
If you have interest in the SouthCoast, contact Jennifer Menard:
Phone: 508.999.8412 or 888.883.9313
Email: jmenard@umassd.edu.