About Legacy
Economic development, made personal.
Practical guidance, useful connections, and clearer pathways for people building businesses and organizations across Western Massachusetts.
About Legacy
Resources should be easier to access—and easier to understand.
Legacy Economic Development Corporation (LEDC) works with entrepreneurs, small businesses, nonprofits, and individuals across Western Massachusetts.
We provide business coaching, training, access to funding resources, technical assistance, workforce development programs, and connections to local partners.
Our goal is to make business resources easier to access and understand. We work directly with clients at different stages of business, helping them identify what they need, understand their options, and connect with the right resources.
Our Staff
Meet the people behind the mission.
Andrew Melendez
Chief Executive Officer
Legacy in Motion
Three stories. One shared purpose.
Video 2 leads the story, followed by two complementary perspectives from Legacy's work and community.
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Legacy in the Community
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Our Story
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Community & Partners
Our Direction
A connected platform for Western Massachusetts.
We listen first, clarify what is needed, and connect each client to useful support.
Understand the goal
Start with the person, organization, or business—not a predetermined program.
Clarify the need
Turn questions and challenges into practical priorities.
Open the right door
Match clients with useful training, funding resources, technical help, or partners.
Support forward motion
Help clients understand their options and act with greater confidence.
Work With Legacy
Tell us what you are building.
Connect with our team to explore coaching, training, funding resources, workforce programs, technical assistance, or partnership opportunities.
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