ClearGov Chosen for Constant Contact’s Startup Accelerator Program

ClearGov On Fast Track to Revolutionize Government Transparency and Efficiency

HOPKINTON, MA – ClearGov, a start-up based in Hopkinton, MA has just been selected into Constant Contact’s Innoloft small business innovation program. Along with four other startups, ClearGov will take residence in the accelerator’s 30,000 square-foot space at the company’s Waltham headquarters from April 1 through July 1, 2016. While based at the Innoloft, ClearGov will have access to mentors, investors and marketing resources as part of the fourth class in this program.

The Small Business Innovation Program is a first-of-its kind “accelerator” program designed to support entrepreneurs as they solve problems for businesses through the development of new products, features and services.

ClearGov has developed a unique and powerful financial transparency and benchmarking platform for municipalities. The company uses an infographic format to transform complex and confusing municipal financial reports into an easy to understand format for public consumption, and creates powerful analytic and benchmarking tools for government officials.

“We make it easier for the public to see how local government spends and performs in comparison to statistical peers, while helping government officials tap into the power of data and content to build support for initiatives and resources,” said Chris Bullock, CEO and Founder. “We are revolutionizing government transparency and elevating best practices. This is a great opportunity for our team to work with other entrepreneurs and seasoned mentors as we continue to develop our platform,” he continued.

ClearGov was also recently named to GovTech 100 – the top 100 companies focused on innovation in government services. Founded in June of 2015, financials for all Massachusetts, California and New York municipalities are available for public benefit atwww.ClearGov.com. The data is expanded and upgraded for subscribing municipalities and linked to or embedded within their websites.  

About ClearGov

ClearGov transforms city and town financial statements into easy-to-understand infographics to help citizens better understand how their tax dollars are being put to use.  Local governments leverage ClearGov to more clearly communicate their financial performance in an effort to build citizen trust and participation through transparency.  ClearGov also provides valuable municipal benchmarking intelligence to help government leaders make more informed and data-driven policy and budgetary decisions while opening the door wider to sharing best practices between municipalities.