Springfield has a healthy business sector, highlighted by the headquarters of Massachusetts' highest ranking Fortune 500 company - MassMutual Financial Group. In addition, Springfield is host to Baystate Health, Smith & Wesson, Big Y, Peter Pan Bus Lines, Performance Food Group, and the home to dictionary purveyors Merriam-Webster. The Springfield business community has become the foundation of a vibrant regional economy.

As support to the economy, Springfield has a wealth of economic development partners that administer financing programs, provide city and regional information and data, and offer technical assistance to those seeking to do business in the area. Some of those resources include:

Greater Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau

Massachusetts Latino Chamber of Commerce

Massachusetts Office of Business Development 

Massachusetts Technology Collaborative

MassDevelopment

New England Black Chamber of Commerce

Pioneer Valley Planning Commission

Regional Technology Corporation

Springfield Business Development Corporation

Springfield Business Improvement District

Springfield Chamber of Commerce

Springfield Preservation Trust

Western Massachusetts Economic Development Council

Western Massachusetts Enterprise Fund