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SUMMARY:FREE WEBINAR: The Importance of Being Entrepreneurial- Innovation in Nonprofits
DESCRIPTION:Women who think like entrepreneurs will be more successful in leading tomorrow’s nonprofits.\nMany nonprofits are launching entrepreneurial ventures in order to increase earned revenue\, rather than relying only on philanthropic gifts. These leaders find ways to look and act like a for-profit entity\, by using entrepreneurial techniques to generate mission-driven revenue that inspires community and individual action\, engagement and financial support. \nThis webinar will bring together innovative women who understand how nonprofit leaders need to think and act differently. They will share what works and what is not a fit for nonprofits to explore. \nCo-sponsored by Bay Path University and The Alliance for Nonprofit Growth and Opportunity.
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/free-webinar-the-importance-of-being-entrepreneurial-innovation-in-nonprofits/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:BW Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161214T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161214T193000
DTSTAMP:20260616T164006
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SUMMARY:XPX New England Exit Palooza
DESCRIPTION:XPX New England (XPX NE)\nXPX will toast 10 years of exit planning highs and lows at their annual holiday networking event\, Exit Palooza\, on December 14\, 2016 at the Brae Burn Country Club in Newton\, Massachusetts. \nOver the past decade\, XPX NE members have taken part in hundreds of business transactions across New England\, including mergers & acquisitions\, buyouts\, ESOPs and more. While big brands and company names usually grab the headlines during these deals\, XPX NE recognizes it is the CPAs\, attorneys and many other business advisors who drive the deals through to completion. \nTo help celebrate this milestone\, XPX NE is opening its membership to interested business owners curious about the exit planning process\, as well as other transition professionals who have yet to explore the benefits of being an XPX NE member. Exit Palooza will provide a fun\, casual atmosphere for new\, old and prospective members to gather and share their stories. \nXPX NE members have also been invited to submit their best deal stories in advance of the event for a chance to win the first annual “The Big Exit” award. The top five submissions will present their exit story at the event\, and the winner will be chosen by crowd participation. After the vote\, attendees will have the opportunity to network with business\, finance and transition professionals\, participate in Q&A\, and gain valuable tips for their own businesses. \nWhat: XPX New England Exit Palooza\nWhen: Wednesday\, December 14\, 2016\nWhere: Brae Burn Country Club\, 326 Fuller St.\, West Newton\, MA 02465\nTime: 5:00pm to 7:30pm\nAttendees: XPX NE community and guests\nDetails: Hors d’oeuvres and cash bar\nRegistration Click here to register link – https://exitplanningexchange.com/event-2361729\nCost: $45 for Members; $65 for Non-Members \nThis program is made possible through the generous support of the following sponsors: Broadreach Public Relations\, Morse Barnes-Brown Pendleton\, Tarlow Breed Hart & Rodgers\, ROCG business exit & transition specialists\, Webster Bank\, Rockland Trust\, AAFCPAs and Mirus Capital Advisors. \nAbout XPX New England \nXPX New England is a multi-disciplinary community of professional advisors and business owners who work collaboratively throughout New England to build valuable businesses and prepare and execute successful transitions. XPX NE members work in the best interest of their clients by offering perspective from a variety of transition stages and expertise. \nXPX NE is a locally-controlled non-profit chapter of XPX Global\, organized by national and regional leaders in the private company market. XPX has chapters in Boston\, Connecticut\, Maryland\, New York\, Philadelphia\, and Washington D.C. For more information\, please visit https://exitplanningexchange.com/New-England
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/xpx-new-england-exit-palooza/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:BW Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170111T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170111T170000
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SUMMARY:Coffee & Donuts: A FREE Info Session to Grow Workplace Innovation\, Collaboration\, and Productivity Through Improv
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to a free info session on Wednesday\, January 11\, 2017 at 4:00-5:00pm at 104 Russell St (downstairs)\, Hadley\, MA for Laughter & Donuts\, where you’ll get the skinny on the Through Laughter Program\, which provides professional development workshops to build your organization’s efficacy and productivity through powerfully effective\, easy-to-learn improv training exercises specifically applied to the professional setting. \nThis workshop will help you learn how your workplace can\n*Achieve Next Level Communication Skills: Quiet the judgmental voices so the team can hear each other’s voices!\n*Collaborate Like Rock Stars – Break down those silos!\n*Increase Confidence to Manifest Great Ideas – Innovation through improvisation!\n*Foster Bendier Colleagues – Adapt more easily to changes in the plan!\n*Have More Fun and Happiness at Work and Grow Productivity in the Process – If the staff ain’t happy\, ain’t nobody happy!\n*Enjoy free donuts! (In the wise words of Homer Simpson\, Donuuuuuts.) \nInterested? This info session is for you! \nWhether you’re a business owner\, manager\, employee\, or you just want to see why how improv training is great business training\, this free info session will highlight the benefits of Pam Victors THROUGH LAUGHTER Program. In this hour-long session\, participants will learn about the value of improv training for professional development through exercise demonstrations\, a Q&A session\, and a case study in how the program has benefitted a local business. (Plus free donuts.) Learn how your business can gain a whole new perspective on achieving stronger productivity\, collaboration\, and innovation in a positive and astoundingly effective way. \nPresented by Pam Victor\, founder and president of Happier Valley Comedy where she runs the Through Laughter program and a multi-level improv comedy school as well as produces regular improv shows in Western Massachusetts. Pam is the author of Baj and the Word Launcher: A Space-Aged Asperger Adventure in Communication and\, along with legendary improvisers TJ Jagodowski and Dave Pasquesi\, co-author of Improvisation at the Speed of Life: The TJ & Dave Book. Pam is a nice person. She would like you. \nRegister here to let us know youre coming! (Be sure to say what kind of donuts you like best.) http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2724928 \nFor more information\, contact:\nRich Vaden\nGeneral of Gaiety\nHappier Valley Comedy\ninfo@happiervalley.com\nwww.happiervalley.com
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/coffee-donuts-a-free-info-session-to-grow-workplace-innovation-collaboration-and-productivity-through-improv/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:BW Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170114T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170114T144500
DTSTAMP:20260616T164006
CREATED:20180625T194303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180625T194345Z
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SUMMARY:Target Archery Clinic Symposium
DESCRIPTION:A combination of clinics and seminars make up this hands-on\, informative\, and inspiring day of classes. Sign up for the entire day\, or for individual clinics. CLINICS: Arrow Making & Arrow Repair\, Bow String Making & Bow String Repair\, Basic Recurve Bow Tuning\, What to Consider When Purchasing a Target Recurve Bow. Youth archers must be at least 13 years old to participate. $30 per clinic. REGISTRATION: www.amherstarchery.com Space is limited. Advanced registration required.
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/target-archery-clinic-symposium/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:BW Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170120T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170120T103000
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SUMMARY:Family Business Center morning workshop: DEVELOPING YOUR EMPLOYEES\, TO RECOGNIZE AND GROW THEIR POTENTIAL TO RISE AND SUCCEED IN YOUR ORGANIZATION
DESCRIPTION:Do you have employees who you know could be doing more and better\, but don’t know how to motivate them? Do you want to build a stronger organization\, so you can promote from within\, and not lose those who are going places?This workshop/ roundtable will help you to\n•Implement a plan to develop the potential and talent of your people\n•Learn how to evolve from your current methods to what is needed\n•Get a firmer understanding of the value of an employee\n•See how any employee can be at their best\, or stay under-utilized\n•Share with other business owners and key managers what has\ngone well and badly\, until now\n•Learn 5 steps you can get started on right away\n•Calculate the return on investment of an employee\, and the value of their “seat on the bus” if filled correctly and properly cared for\n•How to develop YOURSELF as a leader\, while we’re at it!\nWe refer to this Friday morning series as “workshop/roundtable” because they are highly interactive among the 15-20 business owning attendees\, so you get a real feel of how the ideas presented can be implemented in a variety of industries and circumstances\, for a wider\, greater\, perspective!
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/family-business-center-morning-workshop-developing-your-employees-to-recognize-and-grow-their-potential-to-rise-and-succeed-in-your-organization/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:BW Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170124T071500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170124T090000
DTSTAMP:20260616T164006
CREATED:20180625T194301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180625T194345Z
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SUMMARY:Communicating Through Change
DESCRIPTION:Effective communication is an essential part of successful business transitions. While not a “magic bullet” for achieving a warm reception and successful post-merger integration\, effective communications throughout the deal process help set stakeholder expectations from the onset\, without which many deals fail. From the first conversation between buyer and seller\, to the eventual post-transaction integration\, poor communication at any stage can derail even the best-intentioned deals\, and hamper long-term success.\nJoin us for Communicating Through Change with Linda Varrell of Broadreach Public Relations\, Sean Sinclair of Baker Newman Noyes\, Jennifer Harnish of Baker Newman Noyes\, and Janey Bishoff of Bishoff Communications. Breakfast will be provided. \nWhat: Communicating Through Change\nWhen: Tuesday\, January 24\, 2017\nWhere: Babson College\nOlin Hall\, Needham-Wellesley Room\n231 Forest Street\, Babson Park\, MA 02457\nTime: 7:15am to 9:00am\nModerator: Linda Varrell\, President of Broadreach Public Relations\nSpeakers: Janey Bishoff\, CEO of Bishoff Communications\nSean Sinclar\, Principal & Chief Operating Officer of Baker Newman Noyes\nJennifer Harnish\, Director of Human Resources at Baker Newman Noyes\nRegistration: Free for XPX New England Members; $75 for Non-Members. Register online at https://exitplanningexchange.com/event-2401464/Registration \nAbout XPX New England\nXPX New England is a multi-disciplinary community of professional advisors and business owners who work collaboratively throughout New England to build valuable businesses and prepare and execute successful transitions. XPX NE members work in the best interest of their clients by offering perspective from a variety of transition stages and expertise. \nXPX NE is a locally-controlled non-profit chapter of XPX Global\, organized by national and regional leaders in the private company market. XPX has chapters in Boston\, Connecticut\, Maryland\, New York\, Philadelphia\, and Washington D.C. For more information\, please visit https://exitplanningexchange.com/New-England.
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/communicating-through-change/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:BW Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170127T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170127T220000
DTSTAMP:20260616T164006
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SUMMARY:Fort Hill Brewery Tap Takeover
DESCRIPTION:Fort Hill Brewery is taking over the taps at The Roost in Northampton\, MA on Friday\, January 27th! Join us for samples\, giveaways\, and pints from 7-10 PM.\nFEATURING: \nFresh Pick – Tropical IPA – 7.0% ABV\nTim’s Udderly Stout – Milk Stout – 5.2% ABV\nG-Fresh – Grapefruit IPA – 5.0% ABV\nLove Thy Neighbor – Spiced Doppelbock – 10.0%
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/fort-hill-brewery-tap-takeover-2/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:BW Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170127T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170127T220000
DTSTAMP:20260616T164006
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UID:10001392-1485543600-1485554400@businesswest.com
SUMMARY:Fort Hill Brewery Tap Takeover
DESCRIPTION:Fort Hill Brewery is taking over the taps at The Roost in Northampton\, MA on Friday\, January 27th! Join us for samples\, giveaways\, and pints from 7-10 PM.\nFEATURING: \nFresh Pick – Tropical IPA – 7.0% ABV\nTim’s Udderly Stout – Milk Stout – 5.2% ABV\nG-Fresh – Grapefruit IPA – 5.0% ABV\nLove Thy Neighbor – Spiced Doppelbock – 10.0%
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/fort-hill-brewery-tap-takeover/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:BW Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170207T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170207T190000
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UID:10001208-1486494000-1486494000@businesswest.com
SUMMARY:Writer francine j. harris to Read at The Blue House
DESCRIPTION: \nThe Blue House at Elms College will host a reading by writer francine j. harris at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday\, Feb. 7. A pre-reading reception with the author will begin at 7 p.m. The Blue House is located at 147 Grape St. \nA 2015 National Endowment for the Arts fellow and the author of play dead\, harris has had recent work published by Poetry\, PEN America\, Literary Hub and the Academy of of American Poets. Her first collection\, allegiance\, was a finalist for the 2013 Kate Tufts Discovery and PEN Open Book Award. \nOriginally from Detroit\, harris is a Cave Canem fellow and writer in residence at Washington University in St. Louis. She also has taught creative writing at University of Michigan and Centre College in Danville\, Ky.
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/writer-francine-j-harris-to-read-at-the-blue-house/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:BW Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170207T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170207T190000
DTSTAMP:20260616T164006
CREATED:20180625T194306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180625T194345Z
UID:10001216-1486494000-1486494000@businesswest.com
SUMMARY:Writer francine j. harris to Read at The Blue House
DESCRIPTION: \nThe Blue House at Elms College will host a reading by writer francine j. harris at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday\, Feb. 7. A pre-reading reception with the author will begin at 7 p.m. The Blue House is located at 147 Grape St. \nA 2015 National Endowment for the Arts fellow and the author of play dead\, harris has had recent work published by Poetry\, PEN America\, Literary Hub and the Academy of of American Poets. Her first collection\, allegiance\, was a finalist for the 2013 Kate Tufts Discovery and PEN Open Book Award. \nOriginally from Detroit\, harris is a Cave Canem fellow and writer in residence at Washington University in St. Louis. She also has taught creative writing at University of Michigan and Centre College in Danville\, Ky.
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/writer-francine-j-harris-to-read-at-the-blue-house-2/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:BW Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170211T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170211T193000
DTSTAMP:20260616T164006
CREATED:20180625T194305Z
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UID:10001214-1486841400-1486841400@businesswest.com
SUMMARY:Luminous Night
DESCRIPTION: \nIlluminati Vocal Arts ensemble\, a select chamber choir conducted by Dr. Tony Thornton\, presents “Luminous Night\,” music of hope and inspiration for a dark time. Works by Gjeilo\, Brahms\, Ešenvalds\, Handel\, and Hella Johnson\, and a world premiere by Clifton J. Noble\, Jr.\, with special guests Moriah\, the chamber group of Young Singers of Greater Westfield\, directed by Janet St. Jean. \nThe concert is 7:30 PM\, Saturday\, February 11\, 2017\, at Helen Hills Hills Chapel\, Northampton. Tickets are $20 general/$15 senior/$10 student\, and are available at illuminatiensemble.org and at the door. \n“Performances at the level of Illuminati’s give the listener a clear window into the composer’s soul.” – Clifton Noble Jr\, The Republican\, Oct. 15\, 2016
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/luminous-night-2/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:BW Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170211T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170211T193000
DTSTAMP:20260616T164006
CREATED:20180625T194305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180625T194345Z
UID:10001206-1486841400-1486841400@businesswest.com
SUMMARY:Luminous Night
DESCRIPTION: \nIlluminati Vocal Arts ensemble\, a select chamber choir conducted by Dr. Tony Thornton\, presents “Luminous Night\,” music of hope and inspiration for a dark time. Works by Gjeilo\, Brahms\, Ešenvalds\, Handel\, and Hella Johnson\, and a world premiere by Clifton J. Noble\, Jr.\, with special guests Moriah\, the chamber group of Young Singers of Greater Westfield\, directed by Janet St. Jean. \nThe concert is 7:30 PM\, Saturday\, February 11\, 2017\, at Helen Hills Hills Chapel\, Northampton. Tickets are $20 general/$15 senior/$10 student\, and are available at illuminatiensemble.org and at the door. \n“Performances at the level of Illuminati’s give the listener a clear window into the composer’s soul.” – Clifton Noble Jr\, The Republican\, Oct. 15\, 2016
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/luminous-night/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:BW Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170212T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170212T200000
DTSTAMP:20260616T164006
CREATED:20180625T194303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180625T194345Z
UID:10001382-1486922400-1486929600@businesswest.com
SUMMARY:Relay for Life Ludlow-Kickoff Party
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about what the Relay is all about and opportunities to Sponsor\, Create a Team\, Join a Team or Volunteer
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/relay-for-life-ludlow-kickoff-party/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:BW Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170213T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170213T200000
DTSTAMP:20260616T164006
CREATED:20180625T194305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180625T194345Z
UID:10001210-1487007000-1487016000@businesswest.com
SUMMARY:The Period Project - Distributing Dignity to Women in Need
DESCRIPTION: \nThe public is invited to join the Zonta Club of Quaboag Valley in distributing dignity to women and teens in need.\n• You can donate items to create monthly menstrual kits for homeless women and to stock supplies at local shelters.\n• You can help assemble kits on February 13th at the Ludlow Country Club\, Ludlow\n5:30 Set up/ 6:00 Dinner ($18 – cash\, check or credit card) RSVP by 2/6 to 413-219-8260 or info@zontaqv.org\nMore info at www.zontaqv.org/period\nTogether\, we can make a period just a little easier for women and teens in need.
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/the-period-project-distributing-dignity-to-women-in-need-2/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:BW Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170213T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170213T200000
DTSTAMP:20260616T164006
CREATED:20180625T194305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180625T194345Z
UID:10001389-1487007000-1487016000@businesswest.com
SUMMARY:The Period Project - Distributing Dignity to Women in Need
DESCRIPTION: \nThe public is invited to join the Zonta Club of Quaboag Valley in distributing dignity to women and teens in need.\n• You can donate items to create monthly menstrual kits for homeless women and to stock supplies at local shelters.\n• You can help assemble kits on February 13th at the Ludlow Country Club\, Ludlow\n5:30 Set up/ 6:00 Dinner ($18 – cash\, check or credit card) RSVP by 2/6 to 413-219-8260 or info@zontaqv.org\nMore info at www.zontaqv.org/period\nTogether\, we can make a period just a little easier for women and teens in need.
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/the-period-project-distributing-dignity-to-women-in-need/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:BW Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170228T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170228T190000
DTSTAMP:20260616T164006
CREATED:20220711T192934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220711T192934Z
UID:10001477-1488297600-1488308400@businesswest.com
SUMMARY:Would You Buy Your Business?
DESCRIPTION: \nIt turns out\, absence can make the heart grow fonder\, and the business transaction sounder. People who acquire or invest in businesses have unique viewpoints of value and valuation. But there are no sounder insights than those of business owners who left and later reacquired their companies.\nJoin XPX New England and the Alliance of Merger & Acquisition Advisors for Would You Buy Your Business\, where we’ll hear first-hand insights from three CEO’s who took this unusual course. Robert Bolton\, Arden Engineering\, Jim Dandeneau\, Putnam Plastics Corporation and Mike Mosse\, Mosse & Mosse Associates\, will discuss what they learned after going through the sale of the same enterprise from both sides of the table\, including:\nAs sellers what did they do well; what did they miss; and what could they have done differently to prepare and then sell their companies? \nAs buyers what extraordinary insights did they bring to their due diligence\, negotiations\, and resumption of ownership? How did their prior ownership prepare them to be better acquirers; and better owners? \nModerator: Chris Bond\, Murphy Business\nSpeakers: Robert Bolton\, CEO Arden Engineering\nJim Dandeneau\, CEO Putnam Plastics Corporation\nMike Mosse\, CEO Mosse & Mosse Associates \nContact: Call – 978-392-7929 or Email – donna@exitplanningexchange.com \nRegistration: Free for XPX New England Members; $65 for Non-Members. Register online at https://exitplanningexchange.com/event-2405894 \nAbout XPX New England \nXPX New England is a multi-disciplinary community of professional advisors and business owners who work collaboratively throughout New England to build valuable businesses and prepare and execute successful transitions. XPX NE members work in the best interest of their clients by offering perspective from a variety of transition stages and expertise. \nXPX NE is a locally-controlled non-profit chapter of XPX Global\, organized by national and regional leaders in the private company market. XPX has chapters in New England\, Connecticut\, Maryland\, New York\, Philadelphia\, and Washington D.C. For more information\, please visit https://exitplanningexchange.com/New-England.
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/would-you-buy-your-business/
LOCATION:MA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170306T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170306T200000
DTSTAMP:20260616T164006
CREATED:20220711T192937Z
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UID:10001479-1488821400-1488830400@businesswest.com
SUMMARY:Science of Leadership
DESCRIPTION: \nLeadership Pioneer Valley has teamed up with Boston-based leadership development firm Strategy of Mind to offer an innovative and dynamic three-day leadership program. Participants will better understand of leadership in this master class designed to help you further explore and develop leadership best practices.
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/science-of-leadership/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170307T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170307T203000
DTSTAMP:20260616T164006
CREATED:20180625T194301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180625T194345Z
UID:10001378-1488906000-1488918600@businesswest.com
SUMMARY:Family Business Center dinner forum: EMBEZZLED! SURVIVING FRAUD IN YOUR FAMILY BUSINESS
DESCRIPTION: \nIn 2014\, Tyra Dellacroce’s family business\, Connecticut Stone Supplies\, fell victim to a large scale embezzlement scheme that was perpetuated by the company’s contract CFO\, a personal friend of the family. Instead of being victimized\, Tyra and Connecticut Stone went on the offensive and assisted law enforcement in the investigation\, federal prosecution and sentencing of the suspect. We will also hear the observations about and recommendations to protect yourself from economic crime from John Pucci\, former federal prosecutor for 10 years\, now a defense attorney for 20\, now with Bulkley Richardson. The Connecticut Stone story is one of perseverance and dedication not only to justice but to rebuilding and strengthening a family business and a community that was nearly destroyed from one person’s greed.
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/family-business-center-dinner-forum-embezzled-surviving-fraud-in-your-family-business/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:BW Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170313T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170313T200000
DTSTAMP:20260616T164006
CREATED:20220711T192937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220711T192937Z
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SUMMARY:Science of Leadership
DESCRIPTION:Leadership Pioneer Valley has teamed up with Boston-based leadership development firm Strategy of Mind to offer an innovative and dynamic three-day leadership program. Participants will better understand of leadership in this master class designed to help you further explore and develop leadership best practices.
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/science-of-leadership-2/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170320T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170320T200000
DTSTAMP:20260616T164006
CREATED:20220711T192937Z
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SUMMARY:Science of Leadership
DESCRIPTION:Leadership Pioneer Valley has teamed up with Boston-based leadership development firm Strategy of Mind to offer an innovative and dynamic three-day leadership program. Participants will better understand of leadership in this master class designed to help you further explore and develop leadership best practices.
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/science-of-leadership-3/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170329T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170329T093000
DTSTAMP:20260616T164006
CREATED:20220711T193026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220711T193026Z
UID:10001484-1490772600-1490779800@businesswest.com
SUMMARY:Averting the Crisis That Threatens Business Value
DESCRIPTION:Businesses know that in a PR crisis there is no due process. And there’s little public empathy.\nCompanies are too often surprised by a serious challenge to their reputation that tarnishes their brand and impacts the value of their enterprise – everything from vehicle accidents\, to employee mistakes or misconduct\, or product issues – any of which could be shared across the internet in an instant. \nHow do we address the adverse publicity? More importantly\, how can we avoid it? \nJoin us for a March 29th conversation with people who have dealt effectively with these issues\, first hand. This breakfast discussion will be led by a SE New England – based national expert in crisis communications\, reputation management and branding. He will be joined by an attorney experienced in guiding affected clients\, and a company leader who has navigated these crisis issues. \nWhen “that will never happen here” does happen here\, an immediate\, integrated\, transparent and strategic response is essential. \nPlease join us on March 29th at Bryant University for another essential business conversation. \nPanelists:\nJaney Bishoff\, CEO\, Bishoff Communications\nKas DeCarvalho\, Partner\, Pannone Lopes Devereaux and O’Gara\, LLC\nThomas Hoopes\, Partner\, Libby Hoopes\, PC \nModerator: Gregg Perry\, President\, The Perry Group
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/averting-the-crisis-that-threatens-business-value/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170330T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170330T210000
DTSTAMP:20260616T164006
CREATED:20180625T194303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180625T194345Z
UID:10001386-1490893200-1490907600@businesswest.com
SUMMARY:2017 Difference Makers
DESCRIPTION: \nJoin BusinessWest on Thursday March 30\, 2017 at the Log Cabin\, Holyoke as we celebrate the 2017 Difference Makers! To reserve tickets or for more information call (413) 781-8600 or email peters@businesswest.com \nThis program\, initiated in 2009\, is a celebration of individuals\, groups\, organizations\, and families that are positively impacting the Pioneer Valley and are\, as the name suggests\, making a difference in this region. As previous classes have shown\, there are many ways to do this: through work within the community on one or many initiatives to improve quality of life; through success in business\, public service\, or education; through contributions that inspire others to get involved; through imaginative efforts to help solve one or more societal issues; or through a combination of the above. \nIn 2017\, we will be honoring: The Community Colleges of Western Mass; Friends of the Holyoke Merry-Go-Round; Denis Gagnon Sr.\, President & CEO of Excel Dryer; Junior Achievement of Western Mass; and Joan Kagan\, President & CEO of Square One. \nEvent Sponsors: First American Insurance\, Health New England\, JGS Lifecare\, Meyers Brothers & Kalicka\, P.C.\, Northwestern Mutual\, O’Connell Care at Home\, Royal P.C.\, and Sunshine Village
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/2017-difference-makers/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:BW Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170401T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170401T180000
DTSTAMP:20260616T164006
CREATED:20220711T193025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220711T193025Z
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SUMMARY:Find the One Bridal Jewelry Show
DESCRIPTION:Find the one from the extensive bridal collection of Chris Ploof\, Sholdt Design\, and Ananda Khalsa. 15% off rings from the featured artists. Enter to win giveaways\, enjoy refreshments\, and learn about local wedding vendors at this two-day event. April 1st\, 10a-6p\, & April 2nd\, 12-5p.
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/find-the-one-bridal-jewelry-show/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170401T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170401T163000
DTSTAMP:20260616T164006
CREATED:20220711T193102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220711T193102Z
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SUMMARY:Pioneer Valley Ballet : Cinderell
DESCRIPTION:In our spring 2017 ballet\, we bring to life an enchanting story of a child transformed. This full length ballet showcases trained dancers from PVB as well as professional guest artists from around the region. The magical production focuses on the moral: without graciousness\, nothing is possible; with it\, one can do anything. \nJoin us on Saturday\, April 1st 2017 for this classic production! Show times for Cinderella will be at 1:00pm and 4:30pm at the Academy of Music in Northampton.
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/pioneer-valley-ballet-cinderell/
LOCATION:MA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170402T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170402T170000
DTSTAMP:20260616T164006
CREATED:20220711T193025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220711T193025Z
UID:10001483-1491134400-1491152400@businesswest.com
SUMMARY:Find the One Bridal Jewelry Show
DESCRIPTION:Find the one from the extensive bridal collection of Chris Ploof\, Sholdt Design\, and Ananda Khalsa. 15% off rings from the featured artists. Enter to win giveaways\, enjoy refreshments\, and learn about local wedding vendors at this two-day event. April 1st\, 10a-6p\, & April 2nd\, 12-5p.
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/find-the-one-bridal-jewelry-show-2/
LOCATION:MA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170406T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170406T100000
DTSTAMP:20260616T164006
CREATED:20220711T193102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220711T193102Z
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SUMMARY:Improving Website Visibility with SEO
DESCRIPTION: \nA Westfield Chamber of Commerce Workshop that will examine current search engine optimization (SEO) best practices to increase brand awareness\, local web visibility\, web traffic\, organic rankings and domain authority. Understand how SEO works\, why some pages rank highly and what to do to move the needle! \nFREE to Chamber Members\n$30 General Admission (Advanced payment is required.)\nRegister: http://bit.ly/2nEt0ki
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/improving-website-visibility-with-seo/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170406T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170406T213000
DTSTAMP:20260616T164006
CREATED:20220711T193102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220711T193102Z
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SUMMARY:Speaker Sisterhood Open House
DESCRIPTION: \nDo you want to be a better speaker when presenting your ideas at work\, be a better facilitator in meetings\, or just improve your public speaking skills overall? Come check out the Speaker Sisterhood of Northampton! \nThe Speaker Sisterhood is is a network of public speaking clubs for women started right here in the Pioneer Valley and growing fast! Clubs in Springfied\, Amherst\, Northampton\, and South Hadley.
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/speaker-sisterhood-open-house/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170421T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170421T163000
DTSTAMP:20260616T164006
CREATED:20220715T150943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220715T150943Z
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SUMMARY:12th Annual Women in Business Summit
DESCRIPTION: \n12th Annual “UnStoppable” Women in Business Summit Features National Leaders from ESPN\, the World of Comedy and Wicked Good Cupcakes\, April 21 in Windsor \nProceeds help benefit Junior Achievement of Southwest New England \nJoin Shark Tank winners\, an ESPN SportsCenter anchor\, the comedic author of “Mean Mommy” and a Sandy Hook parent for an exclusive opportunity to hear their thoughts on leadership\, money management\, personal courage and healing\, career advancement and entrepreneurship. These leading women in business\, broadcasting\, comedy\, life and career coaching will be featured at the 12th annual Women in Business Summit on Friday\, April 21\, 2017 at Travelers Claim University\, Windsor\, CT\, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. To register\, visit www.wibsummit.com. For more information\, call (413) 237-0274 or email info@eventsofjoy.com.
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/12th-annual-women-in-business-summit/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170428T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170428T220000
DTSTAMP:20260616T164006
CREATED:20220711T193102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220711T193102Z
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SUMMARY:Songs from the Heart - Cabaret Series - Westfield On Weekends
DESCRIPTION:Songs from the Heart\, starring international musical artists Linda Mironti and Bobby Peaco on Friday\, April 28 at 8 pm in the Great Room of the Westfield Senior Center\, 45 Noble Street in Westfield\nMs Mironti has made three appearances in Westfield\, including a successful fundraiser to build the Amelia Park Children’s Museum and two other appearances at the cabaret series at the former Piccolo’s restaurant in years past. \nAccording to Ms.Mironti\, her current show includes songs that “burrow deep into the heart and if they are not sung\, the heart will burst.” \n“With Bobby Peaco’s sparkling arrangements I hope that the songs will reach out and grab your heart or funny bone and anywhere in between\,” she said. \nMs. Mironti spent ten years performing on Italian television and on musical stages from Milan to Sicily\, singing blues\, jazz\, rhythm and blues\, and original pop material she wrote for herself and other artists. She recorded and co-wrote the soundtrack for an Italian major motion picture\, 18 in a Week and recorded two albums still sold throughout Europe. She has been performing her one-woman shows all across the United States to much acclaim. \nFor more than three decades\, Ms. Mironti’s long-time arranger and accompaniest\, Bobby Peaco has graced the club and cabaret circuit of New York City with nine MAC awards and six Backstage Bistro Awards to his credit. As composer\, writer and featured performer\, he has appeared in two critically acclaimed cabaret pieces\, Erik and the Snow Maidens and Indigo Rat.This will be his fourteenth summer entertaining at Montparnasse Piano Bar in Mykonos\, Greece. \nTickets for the “WOW… It’s Cabaret” series are $25 for an individual show with a series subscription package\, available for $65. Reservations may be made by calling 413- 579-5967\, by visiting Westfield Creative Arts at 105 Elm Street during store hours. Tickets can also be resereved online below. Doors will open at 7:15. Coffee and a dessert buffet will be available for sale at intermission. \nFunding for the series has been provided in part with a grant from the Westfield Cultural Council\, a program of the Massachusetts Cultural Council and with the assistance of the Westfield Council on Aging.
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/songs-from-the-heart-cabaret-series-westfield-on-weekends/
LOCATION:MA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170502T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170502T140000
DTSTAMP:20260616T164006
CREATED:20220711T193102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220711T193102Z
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SUMMARY:Valley Gives Day - Holyoke!
DESCRIPTION: \nOn May 2\, 2017\, our community will come together for Valley Gives Day\, and we need YOU to join us. \nIf you love Books\, then you love HOLYOKE PUBLIC LIBRARY. And by showing your love through Valley Gives Day\, you help sustain this amazing organization\, which gives so much to our community. \nPlease help us reach our goal of $3\,000! \n* Lunch time Event\nFrom 12:30- 2:00pm\, the Library is hosting Holyoke Boys and Girls Club and Holyoke Reach Out and Read and others in the Community room. Light refreshments will be provided and we will have a chance to win a Barnes and Noble gift card and Fragrances for Men and women for anyone who donates $10 or more during the power hour of 1-2pm. Come take a picture and it might get posted on our facebook page.*Just go to : https://www.valley-gives.org/designee/holyoke-public-library
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/valley-gives-day-holyoke/
LOCATION:MA
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