EDIC/Lynn

EDIC/Lynn, the Lynn Economic Development & Industrial Corporation, is an economic development organization for the City of Lynn. For close to five decades it has served as a resource for businesses, developers, property owners and community partners working to strengthen the local economy. Its mission is to provide the tools, resources and guidance that help businesses start, grow and succeed in Lynn, from first-time entrepreneurs and neighborhood small businesses to established manufacturers and commercial property owners.

The corporation works alongside City of Lynn government, local organizations and the business community at a time of continued investment, new development and growing entrepreneurial activity across Lynn’s neighborhoods, aiming to make sure growth creates opportunities for residents as well as companies. Entrepreneurs who want to launch a business, expand an existing operation, find financing, redevelop a property or connect with other local resources are encouraged to reach out.

What to Know

• Its tools include financing programs, technical assistance, business development services and strategic partnerships.
• Lynn is one of six North Shore communities that launched the North Shore Diversity Catalog, a registry of minority- and women-owned vendors, in 2021.
• The partner communities agreed to continue and expand the catalog for 2022.