An Act supporting the economic growth of downtowns and small businesses

This bill, the MassMakers Act, creates a new one-stop online portal (MassMakers Portal) to help businesses handle state compliance and access resources. It requires state agencies to consider whether bidders are based in Massachusetts when purchasing goods or services, with agencies setting how much weight to give local businesses. The bill defines key terms like "MassMade business" (manufacturing or agriculture in MA) and "microbusiness" (25 or fewer employees) to clarify eligibility for support programs focused on downtown revitalization and small business growth.