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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/
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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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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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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
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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/
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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/
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200129T083000
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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:20260606T064223
CREATED:20191113T203448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191113T203448Z
UID:10001261-1574100000-1574103600@businesswest.com
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:20260606T064223
CREATED:20190826T191854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190826T191854Z
UID:10001250-1573722000-1573729200@businesswest.com
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191111T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191111T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T064223
CREATED:20191101T144042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191101T144042Z
UID:10001259-1573493400-1573502400@businesswest.com
SUMMARY:Centennial Program honoring Dr. Mary-Beth Cooper
DESCRIPTION:The public is cordially invited to join us in celebrating Dr. Mary-Beth Cooper\, President of Springfield College on Monday\, November 11th starting at 5:30 with a reception and dinner at the Ludlow Country Club\, Ludlow MA.\nOn November 8\, 1919\, a small group of pioneering women came together in Buffalo\, New York with a vision to help all women realize greater equality while using their individual and collective expertise in service to their community. Their vision became Zonta International (ZI)\, an organization that has grown to more than 29\,000 members in 63 countries\, working together to make gender equality a reality for women and girls worldwide.. \nIn honor of Zonta’s 100th birthday\, we have chosen to recognize Dr. Cooper – someone who is not only a champion for women’s empowerment but an influencer and mentor for equality.
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/centennial-program-honoring-dr-mary-beth-cooper/
LOCATION:Ludlow Country Club
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ORGANIZER;CN="Zonta Club of Quaboag Valley":MAILTO:Info@zontaqv.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191108T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191108T220000
DTSTAMP:20260606T064223
CREATED:20190829T165814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190829T165824Z
UID:10001444-1573236000-1573250400@businesswest.com
SUMMARY:CHC’s 25th Anniversary Gala “A Night in Oz: There’s No Place Like Our Medical Home”
DESCRIPTION:COME CELEBRATE WITH CARING HEALTH CENTER ON THE YELLOW BRICK ROAD! \nExperience the power of hard work and success as we commemorate CHC’s 25th Anniversary on Friday\, November 8\, 6:00 to 10:00 pm at the Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place Hotel. \nEnjoy an enchanting evening of fine dining\, entertainment\, and a silent auction. End the evening clicking your heels together dancing the night away with a live band! This year’s theme: “A Night in OZ: There’s No Place Like Our Medical Home”\, will highlight CHC’s youth programs for vulnerable children in Springfield. \nProceeds raised for the event will support CHC’s Bright Bodies Programming with a special focus on preventing obesity among today’s and tomorrow’s youth. \nFor more information\, visit event page » \nhttp://caringhealth.org/OZ.html \nEARLY BIRD TICKETS ON SALE NOW \nSave $10 each if you purchase tickets by September 30.
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/chcs-25th-anniversary-gala-a-night-in-oz-theres-no-place-like-our-medical-home/
LOCATION:Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place Hotel
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://businesswest.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/CHCG.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Caring Health Center":MAILTO:marketing@caringhealth.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191107T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191107T233000
DTSTAMP:20260606T064223
CREATED:20190826T191913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190826T191913Z
UID:10001251-1573117200-1573169400@businesswest.com
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-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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191105T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191105T190000
DTSTAMP:20260606T064223
CREATED:20191028T193421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191028T193421Z
UID:10001453-1572976800-1572980400@businesswest.com
SUMMARY:The Years That Matter Most: How College Makes or Breaks US
DESCRIPTION:Paul Tough is the bestselling author of “How Children Succeed” and a contributor to The New York Times Magazine and This American Life. In his new book\, “The Years That Matter Most\,” Tough describes the way higher education in America can both help and hinder young people searching for better opportunities. The book tells the stories of several remarkable students\, including some for whom college acts as a powerful engine of social mobility. But Tough also reveals the sometimes hidden ways that our higher education system favors children of wealth and privilege and holds back striving young Americans from modest backgrounds. \nThis event is part of our “Spotlight on Education Series” which is sponsored by Platinum Sponsor\, MassMutual.
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/the-years-that-matter-most-how-college-makes-or-breaks-us/
LOCATION:Springfield Symphony Hall\, 34 Court St.\, Springfield\, MA\, 01103\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://businesswest.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Paul-Tough.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Springfield Public Forum":MAILTO:info@springfieldpublicforum.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191104T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191104T183000
DTSTAMP:20260606T064223
CREATED:20190826T191938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190826T191938Z
UID:10001252-1572885000-1572892200@businesswest.com
SUMMARY:Primeros Pasos Para Emprender Un Negocio Propio (First Steps to Start Your Business-In Spanish)
DESCRIPTION:Descripción: Este taller te dará información essential para orientarte en como emprender un negocio propio. Comenzar un negocio es una aventura y verás que al principio te abrumarás muy fácilmente\, sin embargo la clave para seguir en pie es contar con un plan de trabajo a seguir\, un mapa que te debe guiar a lo largo del camino de tu negocio. \nSe requiere registración antes del taller. Regístrese en nuestra página de la internet. \nSi tiene alguna pregunta ó no puede registrarse por computadora\, comuníquese con Samalid Hogan al smhogan@msbdc.umass.edu o al 413-577-1762.
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/primeros-pasos-para-emprender-un-negocio-propio-first-steps-to-start-your-business-in-spanish/
LOCATION:Scibelli Enterprise Center
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://businesswest.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/MSBDC-WRO-9.png
ORGANIZER;CN="MA Small Business Development Center":MAILTO:lshedd@msbdc.umass.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191104T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191104T153000
DTSTAMP:20260606T064223
CREATED:20190826T192002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190826T192002Z
UID:10001253-1572872400-1572881400@businesswest.com
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-3/
LOCATION:Scibelli Enterprise Center
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://businesswest.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/MSBDC-WRO-6.png
ORGANIZER;CN="MA Small Business Development Center":MAILTO:lshedd@msbdc.umass.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191101T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191102T180000
DTSTAMP:20260606T064223
CREATED:20191017T131134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191017T131134Z
UID:10001452-1572606000-1572717600@businesswest.com
SUMMARY:Alex Sepkus Jewelry Trunk Show
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n11/1 11am-7pm & 11/2 10am-6pm
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/alex-sepkus-jewelry-trunk-show-4/
LOCATION:Don Muller Gallery Inc.)\, 40 Main Street\, Northampton\, 01060\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191030T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191030T110000
DTSTAMP:20260606T064223
CREATED:20190826T192029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190826T192029Z
UID:10001254-1572426000-1572433200@businesswest.com
SUMMARY:Road Map for Building an Amazing Website
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Derek Allard\, President\, Tunnel 7\nThis seminar will cover all of the aspects and elements involved in the planning and design of an amazing website for your business. Specifically\, the seminar will cover the three major phases of building a website:\n(1) Planning\,\n(2) Content creation and building\, and;\n(3) What to do after “going live”.\nWhether you are looking to DIY or work with a website developer\, you won’t want to miss the practical tips and information provided in this seminar.\nDerek Allard\, first started working on the internet in early 2000 for a digital healthcare startup. He has worked for large corporations and smaller design studios and brought all of that experience to Tunnel 7\, which he started in 2010. With a focus on making clients successful\, he has left a long trail of happy clients over the years and continues to build relationships with new organizations. When not at work he can be found hiking\, riding bicycles and photographing birds.\nFee: Free & Free Parking\nRegister Now: http://bit.ly/BuildAmazingWebsite
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/road-map-for-building-an-amazing-website/
LOCATION:Scibelli Enterprise Center
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://businesswest.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/MSBDC-WRO-11.png
ORGANIZER;CN="MA Small Business Development Center":MAILTO:lshedd@msbdc.umass.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191030T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191030T170000
DTSTAMP:20260606T064223
CREATED:20191001T141550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191001T141550Z
UID:10001450-1572422400-1572454800@businesswest.com
SUMMARY:Envisioning a Sustainable Future for Your Organization
DESCRIPTION:Smith Executive Education invites you to leverage your organization’s unique mission and function to align with the growing knowledge base for sustainability practices in the workplace. Four weeks of online learning and a one-hour virtual live session with expert Dano Weisbord\, Executive Director of Sustainability and Campus Planning at Smith College. This course is designed for your busy schedule\, with four weeks of online learning and a one-hour virtual live session with faculty. Take advantage of this special introductory pricing
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/envisioning-a-sustainable-future-for-your-organization/2019-10-30/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:BW Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="smith executive education":MAILTO:edorrell@smith.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191026T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191026T150000
DTSTAMP:20260606T064223
CREATED:20190606T200724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190606T200724Z
UID:10001239-1572087600-1572102000@businesswest.com
SUMMARY:Second Chance Animal Services Halloween Barktacular
DESCRIPTION:Halloween event bringing families and pets together to benefit Second Chance. Indoor and outdoor event activities including trick-or-treating for kids and pets\, haunted hayrides\, pony rides\, indoor Kid Zone with carnival games\, bouncy castle by Central MA Jump\, dog massages and agility ‘Try Its’\, music\, food & craft vendors and other Halloween fun for families and pets. Special featured events include a Costume Contest judged by the Barktacular King & Queen\, Your Dog Can Paint with CC Lowell and an indoor RC racetrack sponsored by Turn4 HobbyTown. FREE ADMISSION! Families and pets are welcome!
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/second-chance-animal-services-halloween-barktacular/
LOCATION:Camp Marshall\, 92 McCormick Road\, Spencer\, MA\, 01562\, United States
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