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SUMMARY:Snacks & Facts Online Zoom Business Town Hall Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us with your favorite snack as Senator Eric Lesser shares an update from Beacon Hill and answers some of your questions on our recovery from COVID-19.
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/snacks-facts-online-zoom-business-town-hall-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200512T170000
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SUMMARY:AAUW Work Smart Salary Negotiation Skills Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to get paid what you deserve? Want to learn how to maximize your income when looking for that next job? \nAttend AAUW Work Smart\, a FREE\, salary negotiation skills workshop co-hosted by the Women’s Fund of Western MA\, the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women\, the Treasurer’s Office of Economic Empowerment\, and the Berkshire Community College Women’s Center.\nThis program provides women with the tools they need to overcome the negative impacts of wage inequality. AAUW’s Work Smart program is designed to empower women with skills to advocate for themselves in the workplace\, close their personal pay gaps\, and earn their market-value through salary negotiation.\nCheck-in begins at 5:00 p.m. and the program begins at 5:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/aauw-work-smart-salary-negotiation-skills-workshop/
LOCATION:Berkshire Community College\, South County Campus\, 343 Main Street\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Women's Fund of Western Massachusetts":MAILTO:info@mywomensfund.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200430
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200501
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SUMMARY:ERC5 Business Gift Certificate Center
DESCRIPTION:The East of the River Five Town Chamber is responding to the COVID-19 global pandemic by hosting a gift certificate center. We are providing a place where individuals can purchase gift certificates from participating restaurants and businesses to help support our local communities. Certificates can be purchased in increments of $25 up to $100\, handling fee included at the time of registration. Consumers will be mailed the gift certificate and businesses will receive a payment. For a full list of participating restaurants and businesses please visit www.ERC5.com.
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/erc5-business-gift-certificate-center/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200408T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200408T173000
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SUMMARY:Amplify! Your Nonprofit Storytelling through Data
DESCRIPTION:The Women’s Fund of Western Massachusetts (WFWM) surveyed women and girl-serving organizations across all of Western MA to identify their capacity-building needs. The WFWM is collaborating with expert trainers to offer capacity-building workshops focused on the needs of organizations serving women and girls.\nJoin The Connecticut Data Collaborative for a Data Storytelling Workshop. Data stories can be a powerful tool to communicate data in a clear and compelling way that can lead to action. Yet too often the data we convey leaves our audience wondering what they should do or with more questions than answers. In this workshop you will learn what a data story is\, a process to create clear and compelling stories\, and how to combine your insights with a visualization that will guide your audience to action.
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/amplify-your-nonprofit-storytelling-through-data/
LOCATION:MassLive Building\, 1350 Main Street\, Springfield\, MA\, 01103\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Women's Fund of Western Massachusetts":MAILTO:info@mywomensfund.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200331T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200331T200000
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SUMMARY:AAUW Work Smart Salary Negotiation Skills Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to get paid what you deserve? Want to learn how to maximize your income when looking for that next job?\nAttend AAUW Work Smart\, a FREE\, salary negotiation skills workshop co-hosted by the Women’s Fund of Western MA\, the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women\, the Treasurer’s Office of Economic Empowerment\, and the Greenfield Community College Women’s Resource Center.\nThis program provides women with the tools they need to overcome the negative impacts of wage inequality. AAUW’s Work Smart program is designed to empower women with skills to advocate for themselves in the workplace\, close their personal pay gaps\, and earn their market-value through salary negotiation.\nCheck-in begins at 5:00 p.m. and the program begins at 5:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/aauw-work-smart-salary-negotiation-skills-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Greenfield Community College\, 1 College Drive\, Greenfield\, MA\, 01301\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Women's Fund of Western Massachusetts":MAILTO:info@mywomensfund.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200318T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200318T180000
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CREATED:20200225T162022Z
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SUMMARY:East Longmeadow Skilled Nursing Grand Opening
DESCRIPTION:Please be our honored guest as we celebrate the opening of this unique\, all-private room rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility. East Longmeadow Skilled Nursing Center is introducing a whole new way to recover in an environment dedicated to patient wellness and clinical excellence. Join us for a first look at the newest center in the state. Hear from special keynote speakers while we raise our glasses to toast an extraordinary future. \nKeynote Speakers: 5:00 PM \nPlease kindly RSVP by March 12\,2020 to (413)-447-3500 or www.RSVPReimagined.org
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/east-longmeadow-skilled-nursing-grand-opening/
LOCATION:305 Maple Street East Longmeadow\, MA 01028\, 305 Maple Street\, East Longmeadow\, MA\, 01028\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200307T140000
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SUMMARY:Photography 101
DESCRIPTION: \nPlenty of hands-on photography experience\, and with zero intimidation! You will learn: 1) Best handling techniques and tips/tricks to work with a DSLR camera 2) Understand and feel comfortable in manual mode on your DSLR 3) Learn and apply the basic principles of photography composition 4) Apply what you learn in walking photography field trips. Class Format: Lecture\, class discussions\, journaling\, and walking field trips. For adults and students 18+. \nThere are 5 shop cameras available\, or bring your own. Please email anamarie@makeitspringfield.org if you would like to use one of the shop cameras.
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/photography-101/
LOCATION:Make-It Springfield\, 168 Worthington Street\, Springfield\, MA\, 01103\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200304T170000
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SUMMARY:Driven By Community
DESCRIPTION:Driven by Community is a networking event not to miss! FOUR CHAMBERS (East of the River Five Town Chamber\, West of the River\, Amherst Chamber\, North Hampton Chamber)\, TWO Young Professional Society groups (YPS Springfield\, YPS Hampshire County) and Six stellar non-profits! Hosted and held at Mercedes Benz Springfield and graciously sponsored by People’s Bank. Stop by at our table and say hello! ERC5.com for registration and more details.
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/driven-by-community/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200229T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200229T210000
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SUMMARY:Designer Purse Bingo to Support the Junior League of Greater Springfield
DESCRIPTION:Join the Junior League of Greater Springfield on February 29th for Designer Purse Bingo! Tickets are $35 a person for 10 games and 10 chances to win a designer bag! We will also have raffle tickets available! The event is a fundraiser for the Junior League of Greater Springfield’s Scholarship. This event is BYOB.
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/designer-purse-bingo-to-support-the-junior-league-of-greater-springfield/
LOCATION:Our Lady of Mount Carmel Society\, 93 Park Ave\, Enfield\, CT\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Junior League of Greater Springfield":MAILTO:jlgs.finance@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200227T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200227T133000
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CREATED:20200225T162056Z
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SUMMARY:Multi-Chamber Lunch and Learn:  The Sate of Small Business in Western Mass
DESCRIPTION:The ERC5-East of the River Chamber and WRC-West of the River Chamber are co-hosting a Multi-Chamber event at the Springfield Country Club 11:30 am -1:30 pm. Participants will hear and learn about the State of Small Business in Western Mass. presented by Ms. Beth Yohai\, VP Business Development AIM HR Solutions. Be advised registration is closing on Monday February 24th. Visit ERC5.com for more information.
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/multi-chamber-lunch-and-learn-the-sate-of-small-business-in-western-mass/
LOCATION:Springfield Country Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200214T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200214T100000
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SUMMARY:Manufacturing Forum 2020
DESCRIPTION:The Western MA Chapter of the NTMA and the Masshire Hampden County Workforce Board cordially invites regional manufactures for an open forum discussion on existing and future-forward topics in Manufacturing on February 14th\, 2020. Non-NTMA Members and traditional manufacturers are welcome to attend this event as we will be discussing workforce requirements of diverse manufacturing Sectors. Topic such as the MA Manufacturing Investment Initiative (M2I2)\, apprenticeships\, research on electro-mechanical skills requirements and an open discussion on staffing skills and competencies for the existing and near-future workforce. Local legislators will also be in attendance for the discussion. This event will be held at Hamels Creative Catering in Holyoke\, MA from 7:30 to 10:00. Continental breakfast will be served\nPlease register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/planning-for-the-workforce-of-today-and-the-future-tickets-83673990157 or contact Angie Beavis\, Western MA Chapter NTMA\, www.wmntma.org \, Cell: 413-219-6111\, E-Mail: angie_ntma@msn.com
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/manufacturing-forum-2020/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200218
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SUMMARY:LEGOLAND New York Resort at Holyoke Mall
DESCRIPTION:LEGOLAND New York Resort\, opening July 4\, 2020 in the Hudson Valley (60 miles north of NYC)\, is heading to Massachusetts from Friday\, February 14- Monday\, February 17 for a roadshow at the Holyoke Mall. Fun for the whole family\, the roadshow will include LEGOLAND characters\, a simulated Dragon Coaster ride vehicle\, LEGO building activities with Master Model Builders\, a large-scale LEGO panda and zebra\, and Driving School cars. Upon its summer grand opening\, the 150-acre theme park will include seven themed lands and 50 rides\, shows and attractions catered to families with kids ages 2-12.
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/legoland-new-york-resort-at-holyoke-mall/
LOCATION:Holyoke Mall
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ORGANIZER;CN="LEGOLAND New York Resort":MAILTO:LLNY.Experience@LEGOLAND.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200211T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200211T173000
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UID:10001455-1581409800-1581442200@businesswest.com
SUMMARY:Snow Networking
DESCRIPTION:GraVoc\, a technology-consulting company located in Massachusetts\, is hosting a one of a kind business networking event at Pico Mountain in Vermont on Tuesday\, February 11th\, 2020. The event is open to any business professional who is looking to escape the office to enjoy a day of skiing or snowboarding while networking with like-minded people from all over New England! \nTickets start at $50 and include 1 lift ticket\, lunch & access to the après ski party. Looking for a ride? Purchase the transportation ticket for $80 which includes lift ticket\, lunch\, access to the après ski party and a round-trip bus ride from GraVoc’s headquarters in Peabody\, MA to Pico Mountain. \nWhen you arrive\, you’ll check in at your registration table where you’ll get your lift ticket and other goodies. Then you are off to explore Pico Mountain and just about all the terrain it has to offer! The event will utilize the two main quads (Golden Express & Summit) so grab a chair with a stranger and network on your ride up the mountain! The après ski party will kick off at 3:00pm and the event will conclude at 5:30pm. Visit our website for more information or to purchase your ticket!
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/snow-networking/
LOCATION:Pico Mountain Ski Resort\, 73 Alpine Dr\, Mendon\, VT\, 05701\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="GraVoc":MAILTO:kbruno@gravoc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200208T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200208T220000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200107T181410Z
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SUMMARY:33 1/3 Live's Killer Queen Experience
DESCRIPTION:33 1/3 LIVE’s Killer Queen Experience is a 90-minute concert set of all your favorite Queen tracks spanning their extensive catalog and is guaranteed to satisfy even the biggest Queen fans. 33 1/3 LIVE’s Killer Queen Experience reproduces each track faithfully\, while retaining the energy and excitement of a live performance. “For the Killer Queen Experience we have nine musicians\, playing multiple instruments\, and six vocalists\, so we can reproduce live the parts that even Queen could not manage on stage\,” says lead vocalist Justin Gonzalez. For details: https://kqexperience.com/ \nThe inaugural Westfield Concerts series are produced by Gaslight Entertainment\, co-founded by Patrick Berry and Jay Pagluica\, to present monthly music weekends with national touring music acts and regional up-and-coming artists in downtown Westfield\, MA.The music program s include all kinds of music genres from pop to rock\, jazz\, blues\, and folk. Westfield Concerts are held at The Westfield Woman’s Club in downtown Westfield\, MA. For details on Gaslight Entertainment and Westfield Concerts: 413) 579-8540‬ or www.westfieldconcerts.com.\, and on Facebook as Gaslight Entertainment.
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/33-1-3-lives-killer-queen-experience/
LOCATION:Westfield Woman’s Club\, Westfield\, MA
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200209
DTSTAMP:20260606T025126
CREATED:20191230T190150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191230T190150Z
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SUMMARY:7th Annual Easthampton WinterFest
DESCRIPTION:The 7th Annual Easthampton WinterFest will be held on Sat. Feb. 8\, 2020 in locations throughout the city.  This family-friendly event includes an historical ice harvest\, wagon rides \, a 90+ vendor craft fair\, dance and music parties\, art making\, a family movie\, chili cook-off\, scavenger hunt\, nature walks\, cupcake decorating\, magic shows\, public mural making\, and much more!  Most activities are free or by a small donation. For a description of updated activities\, go to http://www.nashawannuckpond.org/winterfest.html.
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/7th-annual-easthampton-winterfest-2/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200209
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SUMMARY:7th Annual Easthampton WinterFest
DESCRIPTION:The 7th Annual Easthampton WinterFest will be held on Sat. Feb. 8\, 2020 in locations throughout the city. This family-friendly event includes an historical ice harvest\, wagon rides \, a 90+ vendor craft fair\, dance and music parties\, art making\, a family movie\, chili cook-off\, scavenger hunt\, nature walks\, cupcake decorating\, magic shows\, public mural making\, and much more! Most activities are free or by a small donation. For a description of updated activities\, go to http://www.nashawannuckpond.org/winterfest.html.
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/7th-annual-easthampton-winterfest/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200207T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200207T220000
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CREATED:20200107T181622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200107T181622Z
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SUMMARY:STARMAN: The Bowie Tribute
DESCRIPTION:STARMAN presents the entire dynamic David Bowie Experience\, covering all stages of his career. This includes mid-set costume changes -executed flawlessly- to represent his ever evolving stage personas and musical styles. Performed with much humor and a deep love of his music\, the concert is authentically presented by an ensemble of 7 dedicated musicians who perform David Bowie’s catalog with care\, humorous reverence\, and impeccable attention to detail. For details: https://www.starmanbowietribute.com/
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/starman-the-bowie-tribute/
LOCATION:Westfield Woman’s Club\, Westfield\, MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200205T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200205T193000
DTSTAMP:20260606T025126
CREATED:20200116T162745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200116T162745Z
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SUMMARY:Family Outreach of Amherst Turns 30
DESCRIPTION:CHD’s Family Outreach of Amherst (FOA) marks thirty years of service to Amherst’s most vulnerable families with a reception and presentation of the Helen Mitchell Community Service award to Tony Maroulis\, Executive Director of External Relations and University Events at UMass Amherst. Catered by award-winning UMass Dining\, the reception will be held Wednesday\, February 5 from 5:30 – 7:30 at the Eric Carle Museum. \nBeginning with just 6 families in 1990\, last year FOA helped nearly 600 struggling families deal with such issues as homelessness\, domestic violence\, physical and mental health\, immigration\, substance abuse\, and trauma. Working with all members of the family\, FOA helps them gain access to the services they need\, find educational and employment opportunities\, and develop the life skills they need to not only to survive\, but to thrive. “We are proud to help our clients who are important members of our community gain access to the services they need as they learn to advocate for themselves in order to raise happy\, healthy children\,” said FOA Director Laura Reichsman. \n2020 will feature many events to celebrate this milestone. The kickoff reception will be followed by the Jeanne Juster Literacy Fair in May\, the 17th annual “Light Up the Night!” benefit dinner and auction on June 12 and “Warm Up the Night\,” a strolling culinary extravaganza on October 14. \nThe Helen Mitchell Community Service Award is given to an individual or group who best exemplifies a spirit of selfless dedication to helping improve the quality of life for families in the Amherst community. Maroulis is being recognized for the support and leadership he has shown towards FOA and human services\, both in his current position at UMass and at his job as Executive Director of the Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce.
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/family-outreach-of-amherst-turns-30/
LOCATION:Eric Carle Museum\, 125 W Bay Rd\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Family Outreach of Amherst":MAILTO:familyoutreach@chd.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200129T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200129T120000
DTSTAMP:20260606T025126
CREATED:20200107T133450Z
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SUMMARY:Board Development: Bored to Brilliant – Better Meetings
DESCRIPTION:According to a recent Avast survey\, the US professional spends an average of 61 hours per month in meetings and considers more than 50% of them to have been a waste of time (that’s 15 wasted days per year.) There are a number of simple and easily implemented tactics your organization can employ so that your board will consider yours among the BEST meetings they participate in.\nIn this workshop we will examine the conditions that work against effective board meetings. We will provide practical tools that you and your colleagues can put to use immediately. We will help you get you from “having a quorum” to hosting dynamic and effective meetings.\nThis workshop is designed for organizational senior leadership and those responsible for the coordination of meetings and events \n$150 – 1 person $100 – 2 people* With 2 people attending\, it breaks down to $50 per person. $75 – 3-5 people* (must include one board member) With 5 people attending\, that breaks down to just $15 per person! *Additional individuals must be from the same organization! We recommend executive leadership\, development and program staff and board members attend. YES\, you read that right. Three to five people from your organization would only cost your agency $75 to attend a half day workshop!!!
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/board-development-bored-to-brilliant-better-meetings/
LOCATION:Valley Venture Mentors
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rainmaker Consulting":MAILTO:kathleen@rainmkr.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200126T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200126T160000
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SUMMARY:Apple Hill String Quartet Concert
DESCRIPTION: \nCalled “dashing and extraordinary” by The Strad Magazine\, the Apple Hill String Quartet is the resident ensemble of the Apple Hill Center for Chamber Music. They serve as the organization’s artistic directors as well as the coaches\, mentors\, and music directors for Apple Hill’s Summer Chamber Music Workshop\, which welcomes 300 students and 45 faculty to its 100 acre campus each summer to study and perform chamber music. During the regular concert season\, the Quartet performs for and teaches thousands more throughout the world while serving as the representatives of Playing for Peace\, Apple Hill’s guiding philosophy of creating community and fostering artistic growth through chamber music. The CMSS concert features the String Quartet #1 by French composer Charles Koechlin\, Strum by Jesse Montgomery\, and the beautiful String Quartet #1 by Tchaikovsky.
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/apple-hill-string-quartet-concert/
LOCATION:Community Music School of Springfield\, 127 State Street\, Springfield\, MA\, 01109\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200125T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200125T140000
DTSTAMP:20260606T025126
CREATED:20200116T162824Z
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SUMMARY:FREE Vision pre-screening for children and adults
DESCRIPTION:The Western MA Lions Clubs will offer a free vision pre-screening for ages 2 through adult. This SPOT vision screening technology screens for 7 different vision problems and is non-invasive and simple to use. Requires only seconds to complete.
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/free-vision-pre-screening-for-children-and-adults/
LOCATION:Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place Hotel
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lions Clubs of Western MA":MAILTO:mswift5@roadrunner.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200110T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200214T170000
DTSTAMP:20260606T025126
CREATED:20200103T201650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200103T201650Z
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SUMMARY:Smith Executive Education Online Course: Women on Boards
DESCRIPTION:One of the best ways to build your network and career is through board service. \nJoin a cohort of women leaders who want to give back and grow through board service. This four-week online course takes a deep dive into all you need to know to thrive on a corporate or nonprofit board. \nYou will learn strategies and work through exercises that help you prepare for service. An ongoing discussion board and live session on February 11 add to this lively\, interactive learning environment. \nKey Takeaways\nAfter completing the course\, you should be able to: \nMake an affirmative statement\, “Yes\, I could serve on a board.”\nRecognize the importance of serving on a board.\nEnhance professional development skills by setting up new strategies for board engagement.\nBegin developing a personal roadmap for future growth with board service.\nBuild and expand your network of women professionals.
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/smith-executive-education-online-course-women-on-boards/
LOCATION:Online at Smith College Executive Education\, 42 Green Street\, Smith College Executive Education\, Northampton\, MA\, 01063\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Smith Executive Education":MAILTO:leadership@smith.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191205T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191205T134500
DTSTAMP:20260606T025126
CREATED:20190410T153234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191028T193348Z
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SUMMARY:2019 Women of Impact
DESCRIPTION:BusinessWest has consistently recognized the contributions of women within the business community and has created the Women of Impact awards to honor women who have the authority and power to move the needle in their bu \n \nsiness; are respected for accomplishments within their industries; give back to the community; and are sought out as respected advisors and mentors within the field of influence. Nominees can be high-level executives\, entrepreneurs\, leaders of a non-profit organization\, business owners\, volunteers\, or mentors: any inspirational woman\, at any level in her career\, who is doing remarkable things. \nNominations for 2020 consideration can be submitted via this link https://businesswest.com/women-of-impact-nomination-information-criteria/ \nWinners will be profiled in the Oct. 28 issue of BusinessWest and will also available online at www.businesswest.com. Winners will be honored at the Women of Impact Luncheon Awards on Thursday\, December 5 at the Sheraton Springfield. \nThe event is sponsored by Country Bank (presenting)\, TommyCar Auto Group (presenting)\, Comcast Business\, Granite State Development Corp. (supporting)\, New Valley Bank & Trust (speaker)\, and WWLP 22 News/CW Springfield (media sponsor).
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/2019-women-of-impact/
LOCATION:Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place Hotel
ORGANIZER;CN="BusinessWest & Healthcare News":MAILTO:melissa@businesswest.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191204T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191204T193000
DTSTAMP:20260606T025126
CREATED:20191210T142531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191210T142531Z
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SUMMARY:Sibling Connections Celebration of Western Mass Office
DESCRIPTION:Sibling Connections’ mission is to support the creation of enduring family relationships and community connections for sisters and brothers separated by the foster care system in Massachusetts. This effort is important in order to maintain their familial relationship and bond. \nFounded thirteen years ago\, Sibling Connections is headquartered in Boston but has run programs in Western Massachusetts for several years. The purpose of the new office is to extend its presence to better serve the increasing need of siblings in foster care. \nThe event will take place on Wednesday\, December 4\, 2019 at The Fort/Student Prince in Springfield from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. RSVP sboniface@siblingconnections.org
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/sibling-connections-celebration-of-western-mass-office/
LOCATION:Student Prince & The Fort
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191202T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191202T153000
DTSTAMP:20260606T025126
CREATED:20190826T191751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190826T191751Z
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SUMMARY:Basics of Starting a Business
DESCRIPTION:Who should attend? Anyone wanting to start a business and existing business owners looking for guidance on creating a business plan and securing financing to grow their business.\nWorkshop Facilitators: Springfield – Allen B. Kronick\, Senior Business Advisor\, MA Small Business Development Center. Greenfield – Anita J. Eliason\, Senior Business Advisor\, MA Small Business Development Center. Oreste Varela\, U.S. Small Business Administration Branch Manager\, Springfield\, MA\, is a scheduled presenter in both Greenfield and Springfield. The presentation will help you gain a better understanding of the various SBA programs and services available to prospective or current entrepreneurs who need assistance in starting or expanding their businesses\, and will include capital\, counseling and contracting information.\nThis FREE workshop will focus on business fundamentals; from startup considerations to business plan development and funding sources.\nLearn the whole nine yards of starting a business. The presentation will help entrepreneurs start a business plan and provide structure to starting/managing their venture. Topics will include:\n• Introduction and need for planning\n• Basic business plan format\n• Choosing your legal form of organization\n• Marketing\, market planning and research\n• Cash flow projections\n• Financial Statements\n• Financing
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/basics-of-starting-a-business/
LOCATION:Scibelli Enterprise Center
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ORGANIZER;CN="MA Small Business Development Center":MAILTO:lshedd@msbdc.umass.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191130T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191130T150000
DTSTAMP:20260606T025126
CREATED:20191113T203427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191113T203427Z
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SUMMARY:STEM Vendor and Craft Fair
DESCRIPTION:Fundraising event for student going to Florida in June for a STEM based trip to NASA and Universal Studios. Student will be taking classes to learn about the science and technology behind the rides and space. We will have 25+ vendors who are selling all different type of items. Their will also be raffle baskets.
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/stem-vendor-and-craft-fair/
LOCATION:STEM Middle Academy\, 60 Alton St\, Springfield\, 01104\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191123T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191123T230000
DTSTAMP:20260606T025126
CREATED:20190826T191814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190826T191814Z
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SUMMARY:Holyoke Medical Center's Annual Gala 2019
DESCRIPTION:Please join us at the 2019 Holyoke Medical Center Annual Gala at The Log Cabin in Holyoke\, MA on Saturday\, November 23\, 2019. \nThis year we’re featuring ACE Awards at the event for Best Caregiver\, Best Supporting Employee\, Best Leader\, and Best Physician\, along with a Lifetime Achievement Award of M. Saleem Bajwa\, MD. \nThe evening’s event will begin at 5:30pm and will include: \n· Complimentary cocktail reception \n· Silent auction \n· Seven-course chef’s dinner with wine pairings \n· Award presentations \n· Dancing to The O-Tones \nAlso\, discounted hotel rooms are available at the D. Hotel Suites & Spa by calling 413-533-2100 and mentioning code HMC126 before October 23\, 2019. \nFor more information email the Development Office at development@holyokehealth.com or call 413-534-2579.
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/holyoke-medical-centers-annual-gala-2019/
LOCATION:The Log Cabin
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ORGANIZER;CN="Holyoke Medical Center":MAILTO:development@holyokehealth.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191120T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191120T110000
DTSTAMP:20260606T025126
CREATED:20190826T191836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190826T191836Z
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SUMMARY:Understanding Your Company’s Cash Flow
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Robb Morton CFM\, CMA\, CPA Managing Partner\nMany a new business owner has asked\, “What is cash flow and why is it so important?” The short answer is cash flow is the amount of money coming in to a business and the amount of money going out. Think of it as a water tank: water comes in at the top and drains out the bottom. So to keep your tank nice and full\, you want more coming in than going out. Your business runs on cash – cash in and cash out – a very critical aspect to you and your business. Understanding Your Company’s Cash Flow will help you understand what cash flow is\, why it’s so important and how to monitor. Whether you hire someone to handle your financials or do them yourself\, you must understand these fundamentals. This workshop will teach:\n• the basics of cash flow • the timing of cash inflows and outflows • how cash flow is different from profit\n• how to manage your cash flow projections\n• how to improve your company’s cash flow\nLocation: Florence Bank\, 85 Main St. Florence\, MA. Free Parking is along Keyes Street or in the bank visitor parking lot off of Keyes Street. The entrance is under a blue awning stating “Florence Bank” in the middle of the building on Keyes Street.\nFee: $25 \nRobb Morton has more than 30 years’ experience in public and management accounting. His over seven years’ experience as a controller has given him a unique perspective that serves as a tremendous benefit when dealing with the challenges faced by his small business clients. He also has extensive experience working with family owned businesses both as advisor and as a member of their management team.
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/understanding-your-companys-cash-flow/
LOCATION:Florence Savings Bank
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ORGANIZER;CN="MA Small Business Development Center":MAILTO:lshedd@msbdc.umass.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191118T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191118T190000
DTSTAMP:20260606T025126
CREATED:20191113T203448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191113T203448Z
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SUMMARY:She Said: Breaking the Story that Helped Ignite #MeToo
DESCRIPTION:Jodi Kantor is one of the Pulitzer Prize-winning reporters who broke the news of Harvey Weinstein’s sexual harassment and abuse for The New York Times. \nKantor will share their investigation and its consequences for the #MeToo movement and will take us for the first time into the very heart of this social shift\, reliving in real-time what it took to get the story and giving an up-close portrait of the forces that hindered and spurred change. \nHer talk will describe the surprising journeys of those who spoke up–for the sake of other women\, for future generations\, and for themselves–and so changed us all. Both revelatory and insightful\, she will not only address “how did we get here?” but “where do we go now?”
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/she-said-breaking-the-story-that-helped-ignite-metoo/
LOCATION:Springfield Symphony Hall\, 34 Court St.\, Springfield\, MA\, 01103\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Springfield Public Forum":MAILTO:info@springfieldpublicforum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191114T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191114T110000
DTSTAMP:20260606T025126
CREATED:20190826T191854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190826T191854Z
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SUMMARY:Business Legal Primer
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Attorney Sarah K. Willey\, Esq.\, Bulkley\, Richardson and Gelinas\, LLP\nThis presentation will help you gain a better understanding of\nthe core legal concepts impacting your business.\n Choice of Entity – What does it mean to be a sole\nproprietor\, partnership\, limited liability company or\ncorporation; which type is right for your business?\n Employee vs. Independent Contractor – Avoiding the\nsteep risks of misclassification — the basics of\ndetermining whether you are hiring an employee or\nengaging an independent contractor.\n Trademark\, patent or copyright – What’s the difference\,\nwhen and how you need to get one.\nSarah K. Willey is Counsel in the firm’s Business and Finance\nDepartment\, and is also a member of the firm’s Intellectual\nProperty Practice Group and Employment Law Practice Group.\nShe has experience advising clients in the areas of business\nformation\, mergers and acquisitions\, business succession\nplanning\, and corporate structuring of businesses in regulated\nindustries. Sarah counsels’ clients in protecting and\nmaximizing their intellectual property via trademarks\,\ncopyrights\, and licensing agreements. She also assists\nbusinesses with designing\, implementing and auditing\ncorporate compliance programs under International Traffic in\nArms Regulations (ITAR)\, Export Administration Regulations\n(EAR) and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA).\nFEE: Free\nREGISTER: http://bit.ly/BusinessLegalPrimer
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/business-legal-primer-2/
LOCATION:Scibelli Enterprise Center
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ORGANIZER;CN="MA Small Business Development Center":MAILTO:lshedd@msbdc.umass.edu
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