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SUMMARY:Big Data: Your Strategic Advantage (Lecture Series)
DESCRIPTION: \nBusinessWest and Healthcare News are pleased to present to our readers a Lecture Series. This series of lectures\, panel discussions and presentations will address timely and important business information. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet industry leaders and network with area business professionals. \nWednesday\, May 10\, 2017\nDennis Perlot\, Vice President\nEnterprise Architecture at CleanSlate Centers\n(Former Technology Evangelist at Microsoft and BI Specialist Master at Deloite)\nLa Quinta\, 100 Congress Street\, Springfield\n(On-Site Parking Available)\n7:15-7:30am: Registration\n7:30-9:00am: Breakfast and Speaker\nComplimentary Admission\nRSVP by: Tuesday\, May 2nd\nSo you have all of this data\, now what do you do with it? Come hear about how other organizations are using their data to provide them with a competitive advantage. You’ll also learn how data can be analyzed for insights that lead to better decisions and strategic business moves. Some of the topics will include:\n• Overview of Big Data\n• Drivers of Big Data (How did we get here?)\n• Case Studies including Machine Learning\,\nloT and Artificial Intelligence\n• Tools to transform data into useful information\n• What’s Next for Big Data?
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/big-data-your-strategic-advantage-lecture-series/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170507T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170507T180000
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SUMMARY:Pioneer Valley Cappella Presents "Russian Harmonies"
DESCRIPTION: \nPioneer Valley Cappella presents “Russian Harmonies\,” a performance of choral gems by Russian composers Alfred Schnittke\, César Cui\, and Igor Stravinsky. Sunday\, May 7\, Edwards Church\, Northampton\, 4:00 PM. Free will donations accepted.
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/pioneer-valley-cappella-presents-russian-harmonies-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170506T190000
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SUMMARY:Pioneer Valley Cappella Presents "Russian Harmonies"
DESCRIPTION:Pioneer Valley Cappella presents “Russian Harmonies\,” a performance of choral gems by Russian composers Alfred Schnittke\, César Cui\, and Igor Stravinsky. Saturday\, May 6\, Grace Episcopal Church\, Amherst\, 7:30 PM. Free will donations accepted.
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/pioneer-valley-cappella-presents-russian-harmonies/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170504T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170504T180000
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SUMMARY:XPX New England 2017 Annual Summit
DESCRIPTION:Theme: Flexible & Intentional Transitions: Keeping Your Business FIT in Uncertain Times\nThe enormous political changes seen both nationally and in New England will challenge advisors and business owners in 2017 and beyond. With uncertainty in the air\, it is more important than ever to be flexible and intentional in gaining new insights for successfully growing and managing your business. \nKaryn Polito\, Lieutenant Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts\, will provide insight into what’s happening in the Capital and across the region\, and how businesses can make opportunity of this uncertainty. What will benefit owners in taxation and the cost of doing business\, and how can we keep companies\, owners and employees from moving to more affordable areas of the country? \nThis all-day event will host more than 200 advisor- and business owner-attendees\, featuring CEO forums and panel discussions on the subjects most important to business owners in all stages. New this year is a LIVE CEO Case Study Showcase\, where three CEOs will each share one of their challenges before top-level advisors and industry experts. \nFrom fast-growth talent acquisition challenges to out-of-the-box approaches to succession planning\, our 2017 Summit will be filled with active discussions around value growth and transitions. \nVisit https://exitplanningexchange.com/New-England/Summit to see our full lineup of speakers and panels! \nWhat: XPX New England 2017 Annual Summit\nWhen: Thursday\, May 4\, 2017\nWhere: Waltham Woods Conference Center\, 860 Winter Street\, Waltham\, MA 02451\nTime: 8:30am to 6:00pm\nKeynote: Karyn Polito\, Lieutenant Governor\, Commonwealth of Massachusetts\nRegistration: https://exitplanningexchange.com/event-2287859\nContact: Donna Powell\ndonna@exitplanningexchange.com\n(978) 392-7929 \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/xpx-new-england-2017-annual-summit/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170503T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170503T200000
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SUMMARY:Small Business Week Panel/Networking/Casting for CNBC's The Profit
DESCRIPTION:CNBC’s The Profit and Comcast Business invite you to celebrate Small Business Week\, Wednesday\, May 3\, 2017 at Real Art Ways\, 56 Arbor Street\, Hartford\, CT 06106Join us for a fun evening of networking and engaging discussion moderated by NBC Connecticut anchor and investigative reporter\, Brad Drazen\, along with talented individuals from the small business\, startup\, and entrepreneurial community.\nCome visit our casting booth to apply for a chance to be on CNBC’s hit show The Profit. Marcus Lemonis has been called America’s number one business turnaround artist. He’s invested nearly $50 million to save and help small businesses across the nation on his show.
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/small-business-week-panel-networking-casting-for-cnbcs-the-profit/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170502T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170502T140000
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170428T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170428T220000
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170421T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170421T163000
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170406T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170406T213000
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170406T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170406T100000
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170402T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170402T170000
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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-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170401T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170401T163000
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170401T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170401T180000
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170330T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170330T210000
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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/
CATEGORIES:BW Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170329T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170329T093000
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170320T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170320T200000
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170313T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170313T200000
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170307T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170307T203000
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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/
CATEGORIES:BW Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170306T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170306T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T222719
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170228T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170228T190000
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170213T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170213T200000
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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/
CATEGORIES:BW Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170213T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170213T200000
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170212T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170212T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T222719
CREATED:20180625T194303Z
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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/
CATEGORIES:BW Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170211T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170211T193000
DTSTAMP:20260606T222719
CREATED:20180625T194305Z
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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/
CATEGORIES:BW Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170211T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170211T193000
DTSTAMP:20260606T222719
CREATED:20180625T194305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180625T194345Z
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/
CATEGORIES:BW Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170207T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170207T190000
DTSTAMP:20260606T222719
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/
CATEGORIES:BW Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170207T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170207T190000
DTSTAMP:20260606T222719
CREATED:20180625T194305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180625T194345Z
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/
CATEGORIES:BW Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170127T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170127T220000
DTSTAMP:20260606T222719
CREATED:20180625T194305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180625T194345Z
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/
CATEGORIES:BW Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170127T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170127T220000
DTSTAMP:20260606T222719
CREATED:20180625T194305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180625T194345Z
UID:10001212-1485543600-1485554400@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-2/
CATEGORIES:BW Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170124T071500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170124T090000
DTSTAMP:20260606T222719
CREATED:20180625T194301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180625T194345Z
UID:10001375-1485242100-1485248400@businesswest.com
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/
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