• BusinessWest’s 40 Under Forty

    40 Under Forty is a celebration of 40 young business and civic leaders in Western Mass. The 40 Under Forty Gala is a lavish cocktail party featuring butlered hors d’oeuvres, food stations and entertainment. The event will begin with a cocktail hour, open food stations and networking. This will be followed by an exciting awards […]

  • Future Tense: Change Considerations: An Examination of Lean Process, Market Disruption and The Future of Your Business

    Tech Foundry

    Thursday, September 20, 2018 8 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Cost: $25 donation to Tech Foundry Presenter: Mark Borsari: Sanderson MacLeod, President  Join us for a limited leadership series exclusively forbusiness owners, CEOs, and CFOs in the region. Mark Borsari, president at Sanderson MacLeod, will discuss change and innovation through lean concepts, and focus on resulting cultural considerations. […]

    $25
  • Thanks for the Feedback (dinner forum of Family Business Center of Pioneer Valley

    Delaney House

      THANKS FOR THE FEEDBACK: THE SCIENCE AND ART OF RECEIVING FEEDBACK WELL Join us at an evening with SHEILA HEEN, the bestselling co-author of the classic Difficult Conversations, who will teach how to turn evaluations, advice, criticisms, and coaching into productive listening and learning. We swim in an ocean of feedback. Bosses, colleagues, customers—but […]

  • 2nd Annual Healthcare Heroes

    Starting Gate at GreatHorse

    BusinessWest and Healthcare News have created Healthcare Heroes to honor those who live up to that word’s definition. This region’s health and wellness sector is large, diverse, and dominated by heroes of all kinds. They’re on the front lines, in the administrative office, the research lab, the neighborhood clinic, the family dentist’s office, the college health and […]

    $90
  • Leaders OnBoard Fall Board Conference

    Greenfield Community College 1 College Drive, Greenfield, MA, United States

    Join us for Leadership Pioneer Valley’s Leaders OnBoard Program’s 3rd Annual Fall Board Conference on Saturday, October 27, 2018 from 8:30am to 2:00pm at Greenfield Community College, 1 College Way, in Greenfield MA. The theme of the conference is “Leading in a Time of Disruption” Boards and staff of non-profits come together each year to […]

    $50 – $150
  • Alex Sepkus Jewelry Trunk Show

    dmg (Don Muller Gallery Inc.)

    Date of Event   November 2nd & 3rd Time of Event   11/2 11am-7pm & 11/3 10am-6pm The extended collection of renowned jeweler Alex Sepkus is back! Indulge yourself in his distinctive, award-winning pieces. Select from earrings, necklaces, rings, bridal and more at this two-day event.

  • Structuring a Deal: Common and Uncommon Issues in an M&A Transaction

    McLane Middleton P.A

    You have built the value of your business over many years, but how do you know when it is the right time to consider an M&A transaction? Now may be the time. On November 6, join XPX New England for a conversation with M&A experts who can help you identify key considerations, terms and pitfalls […]

  • Future Tense – Power of the Pause

    Tech Foundry

    The Fourth Installment of BusinessWest's Future Tense Lecture Series! Future Tense – Power of the Pause Thursday, November 8, 2018 8 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Cost: $25 donation to Tech Foundry Presenter: Susan O’Connor, Esq.: Health New England, Director & General Counsel It’s not easy managing in today’s fast-paced, complex, dynamic work environments. Leaders are required to […]

    $25
  • Future Tense: Important Healthcare Update

    Future Tense: Important Healthcare UpdateThursday, November 8, 2018 8 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Cost: $25 donation to Tech Foundry Presenter: Susan O’Connor, Esq.: Health New England, Director & General Counsel More information to follow. 

  • Effective Conflict Resolution Strategies: What Do I Try Now

    La Quinta Inn & Suites

    Dealing with conflicts between employees? Ineffective supervisory relationships? Teams not working well together? Workplace conflict can harm relationships, reduce productivity, increase costs and decrease a team’s effectiveness. One study found that an average workplace conflict eats up to three hours a week! In this workshop we’ll explore the range of conflict resolution tools available, including […]

    $115 – $225
  • The Inaugural Women of Impact Awards

    Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place Hotel

    BusinessWest has consistently recognized the contributions of women within the business community and has now created the Women of Impact awards to honor women who have the authority and power to move the needle in their business; are respected for accomplishments within their industries; give back to the community; and are sought out as respected advisors […]

    $65
  • SUSTAINABILITY SUMMIT COMES TO SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS

    TechSpring - The Baystate Health Technology Innovation Center

    Co-op Power along with a number of local organizations have organized a Sustainability Summit in Springfield, MA on Saturday, December 8, 2018. Co-op Power’s Annual Sustainability Summit is a great opportunity to share ideas with like-minded people on topics from green business development and community finance to grassroots activism and social justice. We expect vibrant […]

    Free
  • SUSTAINABILITY SUMMIT COMES TO SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS

    TechSpring - The Baystate Health Technology Innovation Center

    Co-op Power along with a number of local organizations have organized a Sustainability Summit in Springfield, MA on Saturday, December 8, 2018. Co-op Power’s Annual Sustainability Summit is a great opportunity to share ideas with like-minded people on topics from green business development and community finance to grassroots activism and social justice. We expect vibrant […]

    Free
  • Island Hopper Beer Dinner

    The Student Prince & The Fort Restaurant 8 Fort Street, Springfield, MA, United States

    Anyone looking for an entertaining evening in Springfield, MA can attend the Island Hopper Beer Dinner on Thursday, January 17, 6 pm at the Student Prince and The Fort Restaurant, 8 Fort Street. Corporate Chef Zachary B. Shuman will prepare six island-inspired courses that will be paired with six beers from six different brewing companies. […]