Massachusetts
Recent projects we've helped bring to life in New England.
| Type of Business | Location | Partnered With | Total Project |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janitorial Services | Kingston | Coastal Heritage Bank | $455,000 |
| Drycleaning & Laundry Services | Brockton | Avidia Bank | $13,054,000 |
| Child and Youth Services | Marshfield | South Shore Bank | $685,000 |
| Seafood Preparation & Packaging | Hingham | South Shore Bank | $7,650,000 |
| Baked Goods Manufacturer | Newburyport | Webster Bank, N.A. | $4,850,000 |
| Limited Service Restaurant | Danvers | TruNorth Bank | $600,000 |
| Child Care & Education Services | North Grafton | Webster Bank, N.A. | $850,000 |
| Child and Family Services | Montague | North Brookfield Savings Bank | $400,000 |
| Technical Automation Solutions | Billerica | Rockland Trust Company | $730,000 |
| Construction | Osterville | Eastern Bank | $1,600,000 |
Recent Success Stories in Massachusetts
Our small business loan experience and expertise is unmatched in Massachusetts. Let’s work together and get you the funds you need to grow.
FireKing Baking Company
FireKing Baking Company has utilized GSDC for SBA 504 program to finance moves in 2012 and 2018 and an additional equipment purchase in 2022.
Massachusetts Loan Officers
Get in touch with our team and find out how easy it is to apply.
Matt Collins
Vice PresidentMassachusetts
(Retired after 20 years with GSDC!) Email Matt
After almost 20 years with Granite State Development Corporation, Matt has retired as of 12/31/25. We are thankful for his years of service and wish him all the best in his well deserved retirement.
Please contact one of the following Massachusetts Business Development Officers for further assistance:
Barbara Arena
Vice President
Massachusetts
Email Barbara
Phone: (781) 294-2244
Fax: (781) 610-7307
Tracey Gaylord
Vice President
Massachusetts
Email Tracey
Phone: (413) 271-0099
Fax: (413) 622-0529
Brant Abraham
Vice President
Massachusetts
Email Brant
Phone: (508) 527-2728
Barbara Arena
Vice PresidentMassachusetts
131 Whitman Street
Hanson, MA 02341
Barbara has over 30 years of experience working with The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Guaranty Lending Programs. Prior to joining GSDC in December of 2010 she was employed by CIT Small Business Lending for over 16 years. In 2019 Barbara was selected by the SBA as the Massachusetts Financial Services Champion of the year. Barbara is an active volunteer in the small business community. She serves as a board member for The New England Brokers Association as well as The Greater Boston Banker’s Association. Barbara is responsible for business development in Massachusetts.
Tracey Gaylord
Vice PresidentMassachusetts
P.O. Box 15
Granville, MA 01034
Tracey has over 30 years of commercial banking experience. Prior to joining GSDC in 2016, Tracey was Vice President of Business Development for Easthampton Savings Bank serving western Massachusetts. Prior to Easthampton Savings Bank, Tracey was the Regional Vice President of Union Bank of VT & NH where she was responsible for the management and leadership areas of business development. Tracey is a graduate of the University of Vermont as well as the ABA Stonier Graduate School of Banking.
Brant Abraham
Vice PresidentMassachusetts Email Brant Phone: (508) 527-2728
Prior to joining GSDC in May of 2021, Brant spent 3 years with a Boston based investment management firm. He currently resides in Boston, MA and enjoys playing golf and cheering for the local Boston sports teams. He received a bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Miami. Brant is responsible for business development in Massachusetts.