John Anastasi Appointed to Massachusetts Small Business Development Center Statewide Advisory Council

Lando & Anastasi, LLP (L&A) is pleased to announce that John N. Anastasi has been appointed to the Massachusetts Small Business Development Center (MSBDC) statewide Advisory Council, a newly established group of business, government, economic development, and community leaders helping guide the future of small business support across the Commonwealth.

The Advisory Council was established as part of the MSBDC’s five-year strategic plan, which is focused on strengthening the organization’s ability to help entrepreneurs build and grow sustainable businesses that drive economic growth and innovation across Massachusetts.

With more than three decades of experience counseling inventors, founders, startups, and companies at every stage of growth, John is a highly regarded intellectual property attorney and trusted advisor to the innovation community. On the Advisory Council, he will contribute both his deep understanding of the challenges facing emerging businesses and his experience as a founder of a successful mid-sized IP boutique serving clients throughout Massachusetts and beyond.

“Throughout my career, one of the most rewarding aspects of my work has been helping entrepreneurs turn ideas into successful businesses,” John says. “Serving on the MSBDC Advisory Council is an opportunity to extend that commitment beyond my practice and contribute to the continued growth and vitality of Massachusetts’ small business community.”

The statewide Council brings together CEOs, entrepreneurs, professional service providers, economic development partners, government leaders, and other key stakeholders. Members will provide strategic insight into the opportunities and challenges facing Massachusetts small businesses, identify opportunities for collaboration and new programming, and help ensure MSBDC programs and services continue to evolve alongside the needs of the business community.

When the Advisory Council meets for the first time later this month, John is looking forward to contributing to discussions surrounding emerging issues affecting small businesses, opportunities for statewide collaboration, and initiatives designed to strengthen Massachusetts’ entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Lando & Anastasi, LLP (L&A) partners with clients to protect their innovations through sophisticated and innovative intellectual property strategies related to patent, trademark and copyright protection, licensing and associated transactions, counseling, trade secrets, and litigation. This partnership complements an emphasis on creative and strategic solutions guided by a solid understanding of each client’s business imperatives. Highly experienced and skilled in the most cutting-edge technologies across industries including life sciences, software, cleantech, medical devices, chemical and electrical engineering, and high-tech manufacturing, L&A attorneys counsel clients ranging from individuals to early-stage and venture-backed start-ups, to national and global corporations of all sizes. For more information and the latest firm news and insights, please visit lalaw.com and follow the firm on LinkedIn and X.

About the Massachusetts Small Business Development Center

The Massachusetts Small Business Development Center (MSBDC) provides no-cost, confidential business advising and educational resources to entrepreneurs and small businesses throughout the Commonwealth. Through its statewide network, the MSBDC helps businesses at every stage navigate challenges, identify opportunities, access resources, and build the strategies needed for sustainable growth.

The MSBDC’s statewide work is made possible through the support and collaboration of key public, academic, and private-sector stakeholders, including the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA); the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Economic Development and Massachusetts Office of Business Development; a consortium of higher education institutions led by the University of Massachusetts Amherst Isenberg School of Management; and a broad network of public and private partners. Representatives from several of these stakeholder organizations will also participate on the Advisory Council, bringing their perspectives and expertise to help inform and strengthen the MSBDC’s statewide efforts. Together, these relationships strengthen the MSBDC’s ability to connect Massachusetts entrepreneurs and small businesses with expertise, resources, and opportunities across the Commonwealth.