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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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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
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170306T173000
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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/
LOCATION:CT
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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
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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:20170213T173000
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UID:10001389-1487007000-1487016000@businesswest.com
SUMMARY:The Period Project - Distributing Dignity to Women in Need
DESCRIPTION: \nThe public is invited to join the Zonta Club of Quaboag Valley in distributing dignity to women and teens in need.\n• You can donate items to create monthly menstrual kits for homeless women and to stock supplies at local shelters.\n• You can help assemble kits on February 13th at the Ludlow Country Club\, Ludlow\n5:30 Set up/ 6:00 Dinner ($18 – cash\, check or credit card) RSVP by 2/6 to 413-219-8260 or info@zontaqv.org\nMore info at www.zontaqv.org/period\nTogether\, we can make a period just a little easier for women and teens in need.
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/the-period-project-distributing-dignity-to-women-in-need/
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CATEGORIES:BW Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170212T180000
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170211T193000
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170211T193000
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UID:10001214-1486841400-1486841400@businesswest.com
SUMMARY:Luminous Night
DESCRIPTION: \nIlluminati Vocal Arts ensemble\, a select chamber choir conducted by Dr. Tony Thornton\, presents “Luminous Night\,” music of hope and inspiration for a dark time. Works by Gjeilo\, Brahms\, Ešenvalds\, Handel\, and Hella Johnson\, and a world premiere by Clifton J. Noble\, Jr.\, with special guests Moriah\, the chamber group of Young Singers of Greater Westfield\, directed by Janet St. Jean. \nThe concert is 7:30 PM\, Saturday\, February 11\, 2017\, at Helen Hills Hills Chapel\, Northampton. Tickets are $20 general/$15 senior/$10 student\, and are available at illuminatiensemble.org and at the door. \n“Performances at the level of Illuminati’s give the listener a clear window into the composer’s soul.” – Clifton Noble Jr\, The Republican\, Oct. 15\, 2016
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/luminous-night-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170207T190000
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170207T190000
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170127T190000
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SUMMARY:Fort Hill Brewery Tap Takeover
DESCRIPTION:Fort Hill Brewery is taking over the taps at The Roost in Northampton\, MA on Friday\, January 27th! Join us for samples\, giveaways\, and pints from 7-10 PM.\nFEATURING: \nFresh Pick – Tropical IPA – 7.0% ABV\nTim’s Udderly Stout – Milk Stout – 5.2% ABV\nG-Fresh – Grapefruit IPA – 5.0% ABV\nLove Thy Neighbor – Spiced Doppelbock – 10.0%
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/fort-hill-brewery-tap-takeover/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:BW Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170127T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170127T220000
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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/
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CATEGORIES:BW Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170124T071500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170124T090000
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SUMMARY:Communicating Through Change
DESCRIPTION:Effective communication is an essential part of successful business transitions. While not a “magic bullet” for achieving a warm reception and successful post-merger integration\, effective communications throughout the deal process help set stakeholder expectations from the onset\, without which many deals fail. From the first conversation between buyer and seller\, to the eventual post-transaction integration\, poor communication at any stage can derail even the best-intentioned deals\, and hamper long-term success.\nJoin us for Communicating Through Change with Linda Varrell of Broadreach Public Relations\, Sean Sinclair of Baker Newman Noyes\, Jennifer Harnish of Baker Newman Noyes\, and Janey Bishoff of Bishoff Communications. Breakfast will be provided. \nWhat: Communicating Through Change\nWhen: Tuesday\, January 24\, 2017\nWhere: Babson College\nOlin Hall\, Needham-Wellesley Room\n231 Forest Street\, Babson Park\, MA 02457\nTime: 7:15am to 9:00am\nModerator: Linda Varrell\, President of Broadreach Public Relations\nSpeakers: Janey Bishoff\, CEO of Bishoff Communications\nSean Sinclar\, Principal & Chief Operating Officer of Baker Newman Noyes\nJennifer Harnish\, Director of Human Resources at Baker Newman Noyes\nRegistration: Free for XPX New England Members; $75 for Non-Members. Register online at https://exitplanningexchange.com/event-2401464/Registration \nAbout XPX New England\nXPX New England is a multi-disciplinary community of professional advisors and business owners who work collaboratively throughout New England to build valuable businesses and prepare and execute successful transitions. XPX NE members work in the best interest of their clients by offering perspective from a variety of transition stages and expertise. \nXPX NE is a locally-controlled non-profit chapter of XPX Global\, organized by national and regional leaders in the private company market. XPX has chapters in Boston\, Connecticut\, Maryland\, New York\, Philadelphia\, and Washington D.C. For more information\, please visit https://exitplanningexchange.com/New-England.
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/communicating-through-change/
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CATEGORIES:BW Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170120T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170120T103000
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SUMMARY:Family Business Center morning workshop: DEVELOPING YOUR EMPLOYEES\, TO RECOGNIZE AND GROW THEIR POTENTIAL TO RISE AND SUCCEED IN YOUR ORGANIZATION
DESCRIPTION:Do you have employees who you know could be doing more and better\, but don’t know how to motivate them? Do you want to build a stronger organization\, so you can promote from within\, and not lose those who are going places?This workshop/ roundtable will help you to\n•Implement a plan to develop the potential and talent of your people\n•Learn how to evolve from your current methods to what is needed\n•Get a firmer understanding of the value of an employee\n•See how any employee can be at their best\, or stay under-utilized\n•Share with other business owners and key managers what has\ngone well and badly\, until now\n•Learn 5 steps you can get started on right away\n•Calculate the return on investment of an employee\, and the value of their “seat on the bus” if filled correctly and properly cared for\n•How to develop YOURSELF as a leader\, while we’re at it!\nWe refer to this Friday morning series as “workshop/roundtable” because they are highly interactive among the 15-20 business owning attendees\, so you get a real feel of how the ideas presented can be implemented in a variety of industries and circumstances\, for a wider\, greater\, perspective!
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/family-business-center-morning-workshop-developing-your-employees-to-recognize-and-grow-their-potential-to-rise-and-succeed-in-your-organization/
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CATEGORIES:BW Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170114T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170114T144500
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UID:10001379-1484387100-1484405100@businesswest.com
SUMMARY:Target Archery Clinic Symposium
DESCRIPTION:A combination of clinics and seminars make up this hands-on\, informative\, and inspiring day of classes. Sign up for the entire day\, or for individual clinics. CLINICS: Arrow Making & Arrow Repair\, Bow String Making & Bow String Repair\, Basic Recurve Bow Tuning\, What to Consider When Purchasing a Target Recurve Bow. Youth archers must be at least 13 years old to participate. $30 per clinic. REGISTRATION: www.amherstarchery.com Space is limited. Advanced registration required.
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/target-archery-clinic-symposium/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:BW Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170111T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170111T170000
DTSTAMP:20260607T000417
CREATED:20180625T194301Z
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SUMMARY:Coffee & Donuts: A FREE Info Session to Grow Workplace Innovation\, Collaboration\, and Productivity Through Improv
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to a free info session on Wednesday\, January 11\, 2017 at 4:00-5:00pm at 104 Russell St (downstairs)\, Hadley\, MA for Laughter & Donuts\, where you’ll get the skinny on the Through Laughter Program\, which provides professional development workshops to build your organization’s efficacy and productivity through powerfully effective\, easy-to-learn improv training exercises specifically applied to the professional setting. \nThis workshop will help you learn how your workplace can\n*Achieve Next Level Communication Skills: Quiet the judgmental voices so the team can hear each other’s voices!\n*Collaborate Like Rock Stars – Break down those silos!\n*Increase Confidence to Manifest Great Ideas – Innovation through improvisation!\n*Foster Bendier Colleagues – Adapt more easily to changes in the plan!\n*Have More Fun and Happiness at Work and Grow Productivity in the Process – If the staff ain’t happy\, ain’t nobody happy!\n*Enjoy free donuts! (In the wise words of Homer Simpson\, Donuuuuuts.) \nInterested? This info session is for you! \nWhether you’re a business owner\, manager\, employee\, or you just want to see why how improv training is great business training\, this free info session will highlight the benefits of Pam Victors THROUGH LAUGHTER Program. In this hour-long session\, participants will learn about the value of improv training for professional development through exercise demonstrations\, a Q&A session\, and a case study in how the program has benefitted a local business. (Plus free donuts.) Learn how your business can gain a whole new perspective on achieving stronger productivity\, collaboration\, and innovation in a positive and astoundingly effective way. \nPresented by Pam Victor\, founder and president of Happier Valley Comedy where she runs the Through Laughter program and a multi-level improv comedy school as well as produces regular improv shows in Western Massachusetts. Pam is the author of Baj and the Word Launcher: A Space-Aged Asperger Adventure in Communication and\, along with legendary improvisers TJ Jagodowski and Dave Pasquesi\, co-author of Improvisation at the Speed of Life: The TJ & Dave Book. Pam is a nice person. She would like you. \nRegister here to let us know youre coming! (Be sure to say what kind of donuts you like best.) http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2724928 \nFor more information\, contact:\nRich Vaden\nGeneral of Gaiety\nHappier Valley Comedy\ninfo@happiervalley.com\nwww.happiervalley.com
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/coffee-donuts-a-free-info-session-to-grow-workplace-innovation-collaboration-and-productivity-through-improv/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:BW Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161214T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161214T193000
DTSTAMP:20260607T000417
CREATED:20180625T194255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180625T194345Z
UID:10001357-1481734800-1481743800@businesswest.com
SUMMARY:XPX New England Exit Palooza
DESCRIPTION:XPX New England (XPX NE)\nXPX will toast 10 years of exit planning highs and lows at their annual holiday networking event\, Exit Palooza\, on December 14\, 2016 at the Brae Burn Country Club in Newton\, Massachusetts. \nOver the past decade\, XPX NE members have taken part in hundreds of business transactions across New England\, including mergers & acquisitions\, buyouts\, ESOPs and more. While big brands and company names usually grab the headlines during these deals\, XPX NE recognizes it is the CPAs\, attorneys and many other business advisors who drive the deals through to completion. \nTo help celebrate this milestone\, XPX NE is opening its membership to interested business owners curious about the exit planning process\, as well as other transition professionals who have yet to explore the benefits of being an XPX NE member. Exit Palooza will provide a fun\, casual atmosphere for new\, old and prospective members to gather and share their stories. \nXPX NE members have also been invited to submit their best deal stories in advance of the event for a chance to win the first annual “The Big Exit” award. The top five submissions will present their exit story at the event\, and the winner will be chosen by crowd participation. After the vote\, attendees will have the opportunity to network with business\, finance and transition professionals\, participate in Q&A\, and gain valuable tips for their own businesses. \nWhat: XPX New England Exit Palooza\nWhen: Wednesday\, December 14\, 2016\nWhere: Brae Burn Country Club\, 326 Fuller St.\, West Newton\, MA 02465\nTime: 5:00pm to 7:30pm\nAttendees: XPX NE community and guests\nDetails: Hors d’oeuvres and cash bar\nRegistration Click here to register link – https://exitplanningexchange.com/event-2361729\nCost: $45 for Members; $65 for Non-Members \nThis program is made possible through the generous support of the following sponsors: Broadreach Public Relations\, Morse Barnes-Brown Pendleton\, Tarlow Breed Hart & Rodgers\, ROCG business exit & transition specialists\, Webster Bank\, Rockland Trust\, AAFCPAs and Mirus Capital Advisors. \nAbout XPX New England \nXPX New England is a multi-disciplinary community of professional advisors and business owners who work collaboratively throughout New England to build valuable businesses and prepare and execute successful transitions. XPX NE members work in the best interest of their clients by offering perspective from a variety of transition stages and expertise. \nXPX NE is a locally-controlled non-profit chapter of XPX Global\, organized by national and regional leaders in the private company market. XPX has chapters in Boston\, Connecticut\, Maryland\, New York\, Philadelphia\, and Washington D.C. For more information\, please visit https://exitplanningexchange.com/New-England
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/xpx-new-england-exit-palooza/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:BW Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161214T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161214T130000
DTSTAMP:20260607T000417
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SUMMARY:FREE WEBINAR: The Importance of Being Entrepreneurial- Innovation in Nonprofits
DESCRIPTION:Women who think like entrepreneurs will be more successful in leading tomorrow’s nonprofits.\nMany nonprofits are launching entrepreneurial ventures in order to increase earned revenue\, rather than relying only on philanthropic gifts. These leaders find ways to look and act like a for-profit entity\, by using entrepreneurial techniques to generate mission-driven revenue that inspires community and individual action\, engagement and financial support. \nThis webinar will bring together innovative women who understand how nonprofit leaders need to think and act differently. They will share what works and what is not a fit for nonprofits to explore. \nCo-sponsored by Bay Path University and The Alliance for Nonprofit Growth and Opportunity.
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/free-webinar-the-importance-of-being-entrepreneurial-innovation-in-nonprofits/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:BW Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161212T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161212T130000
DTSTAMP:20260607T000417
CREATED:20180625T194259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180625T194345Z
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SUMMARY:FREE WEBINAR: Negotiating Your Way to Success
DESCRIPTION:One of the biggest challenges people face in negotiation is how to strategically approach the process and how to follow a sequential progression that will guide them through ebbs and flows. \nIn this webinar\, participants will be introduced to negotiation methods they can apply to real workplace scenarios. \nSession led by Dr. Joshua Weiss\, Program Director\, MS Leadership and Negotiation\, Bay Path University
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/free-webinar-negotiating-your-way-to-success/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:BW Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161211T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161211T235900
DTSTAMP:20260607T000417
CREATED:20180625T194257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180625T194345Z
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SUMMARY:The Nutcracker
DESCRIPTION: \nJoin Pioneer Valley Ballet in its 39th Nutcracker. Performances December 9th at 4:00 and 7:30pm\, December 10th at 1:00pm and 4:30pm\, December 11th at 1:00 and 4:30pm. Prices range based on performance. Senior\, child and group discounts available. Ticket available through the Academy of Music box office at aomtheatre.ticketfly.com
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/the-nutcracker-3/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:BW Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161210T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161210T235900
DTSTAMP:20260607T000417
CREATED:20180625T194257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180625T194345Z
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SUMMARY:The Nutcracker
DESCRIPTION: \nJoin Pioneer Valley Ballet in its 39th Nutcracker. Performances December 9th at 4:00 and 7:30pm\, December 10th at 1:00pm and 4:30pm\, December 11th at 1:00 and 4:30pm. Prices range based on performance. Senior\, child and group discounts available. Ticket available through the Academy of Music box office at aomtheatre.ticketfly.com
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/the-nutcracker-2/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:BW Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161209T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161209T190000
DTSTAMP:20260607T000417
CREATED:20180625T194259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180625T194345Z
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SUMMARY:Open House & Clinican Meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Health Care Providers\, Psychotherapists\, Alternative Care Providers are invited to an Open House in the newly renovated building at 40 Center Street. An opportunity to meet other providers & schmooze\, see the space and consider whether you might be interested in renting the large group room for a training/workshop/class\, or perhaps an office.
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/open-house-clinican-meet-up/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:BW Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161209T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161209T235900
DTSTAMP:20260607T000417
CREATED:20180625T194255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180625T194345Z
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SUMMARY:The Nutcracker
DESCRIPTION: \nJoin Pioneer Valley Ballet in its 39th Nutcracker. Performances December 9th at 4:00 and 7:30pm\, December 10th at 1:00pm and 4:30pm\, December 11th at 1:00 and 4:30pm. Prices range based on performance. Senior\, child and group discounts available. Ticket available through the Academy of Music box office at aomtheatre.ticketfly.com
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/the-nutcracker/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:BW Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161207T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161207T130000
DTSTAMP:20260607T000417
CREATED:20180625T194259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180625T194345Z
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SUMMARY:FREE WEBINAR: Tools for First-Time Managers
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will provide participants with tools that will help first-time managers navigate their efforts in supervising others. Topics addressed include how to hold a meeting with an employee about a performance issue\, how to gain commitment from your team\, how to delegate responsibility and develop employees.\nSession will be led by Norma Rist\, President\, CEO Consulting\, Inc.
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/free-webinar-tools-for-first-time-managers/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:BW Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161206T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161206T143000
DTSTAMP:20260607T000417
CREATED:20180625T194255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180625T194345Z
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SUMMARY:A Spa Day for the Sole: Rediscovering Yourself Through Play.
DESCRIPTION: \nSpend a day polishing your communication skills\, rediscovering who you are\, and building the future YOU! The day is designed to have fun and rediscover what is important for your personal journey going forward. Use your learnings for your upcoming annual review\, for building your resume or creating your development plan. \nWe will use facilitated exercises & hands-on play with LEGO® bricks to unlock your potential. No LEGO® building experience required. Let’s have some fun rediscovering your creativity\, remembering how to laugh\, collaborating with others and building the future YOU!
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/a-spa-day-for-the-sole-rediscovering-yourself-through-play/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:BW Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161206T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161206T093000
DTSTAMP:20260607T000417
CREATED:20180625T194259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180625T194345Z
UID:10001371-1481011200-1481016600@businesswest.com
SUMMARY:Speaker Sisterhood Info session/light breakfast
DESCRIPTION: \nDo you want to be a better speaker when presenting your ideas\, be a better facilitator in meetings\, or just improve your public speaking skills overall? The Sisterhood is a global network of speaking clubs that provide women a safe space to cultivate their voice\, share their truth\, and build confidence to get on stage. Membership is free for all of 2016!\nCome to our information session! Enjoy a light breakfast and check out what the Speaker Sisterhood is all about!
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/speaker-sisterhood-info-session-light-breakfast/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:BW Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161205T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161205T130000
DTSTAMP:20260607T000417
CREATED:20180625T194257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180625T194345Z
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SUMMARY:FREE WEBINAR Women Who Count! - Numbers that Tell Stories
DESCRIPTION:Take a closer look at women successfully using numbers to tell stories that drive organizational success.\nThe difference between an interesting story and one that others can embrace is the data that provides a foundation for the ‘reason to believe’. Women who can use numbers to substantiate their ideas\, have a better chance of being involved in organizational decision making.\nThis session is for women in\, or exploring\, careers in accounting\, fundraising\, strategy and data analysis.Co-sponsored by Bay Path University and The Alliance for Nonprofit Growth and Opportunity.
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/free-webinar-women-who-count-numbers-that-tell-stories/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:BW Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161203T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161203T150000
DTSTAMP:20260607T000417
CREATED:20180625T194255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180625T194345Z
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SUMMARY:AUTHOR SIGNING/BOOK LAUNCH “TALK TO ME”
DESCRIPTION: \nTumblehome Learning is very pleased to present the second edition of Sonia Ellis’ TALK TO ME\, a middle-grade adventure about Sadina\, a strong female protagonist who uses teamwork and engineering to solve a mystery and help her little sister overcome struggles with selective mutism. \nSonia Ellis is an author of middle grade and young adult fiction. She is a former chemical engineer who now haunts libraries\, rescues stray dogs\, and believes that every young person has the potential to save the world. Sonia lives in Massachusetts with two unruly dogs named Chase and Bleu. \nThe second edition of TALK TO ME (USD$9.95) has full color\, new layout and supplemental materials. Meet the author on Saturday\, Dec. 3rd\, 1pm to 3pm\, at Barnes & Noble\, Holyoke (7 Holyoke St. Holyoke\, MA 01040\, tel: 413-532-3200).
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/author-signing-book-launch-talk-to-me/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:BW Events
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