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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/
CATEGORIES:BW Events
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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/
CATEGORIES:BW Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170127T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170127T220000
DTSTAMP:20260607T024425
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SUMMARY:Fort Hill Brewery Tap Takeover
DESCRIPTION:Fort Hill Brewery is taking over the taps at The Roost in Northampton\, MA on Friday\, January 27th! Join us for samples\, giveaways\, and pints from 7-10 PM.\nFEATURING: \nFresh Pick – Tropical IPA – 7.0% ABV\nTim’s Udderly Stout – Milk Stout – 5.2% ABV\nG-Fresh – Grapefruit IPA – 5.0% ABV\nLove Thy Neighbor – Spiced Doppelbock – 10.0%
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/fort-hill-brewery-tap-takeover-2/
CATEGORIES:BW Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170127T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170127T220000
DTSTAMP:20260607T024425
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UID:10001392-1485543600-1485554400@businesswest.com
SUMMARY:Fort Hill Brewery Tap Takeover
DESCRIPTION:Fort Hill Brewery is taking over the taps at The Roost in Northampton\, MA on Friday\, January 27th! Join us for samples\, giveaways\, and pints from 7-10 PM.\nFEATURING: \nFresh Pick – Tropical IPA – 7.0% ABV\nTim’s Udderly Stout – Milk Stout – 5.2% ABV\nG-Fresh – Grapefruit IPA – 5.0% ABV\nLove Thy Neighbor – Spiced Doppelbock – 10.0%
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/fort-hill-brewery-tap-takeover/
CATEGORIES:BW Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170124T071500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170124T090000
DTSTAMP:20260607T024425
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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/
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/
CATEGORIES:BW Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170114T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170114T144500
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SUMMARY:Target Archery Clinic Symposium
DESCRIPTION:A combination of clinics and seminars make up this hands-on\, informative\, and inspiring day of classes. Sign up for the entire day\, or for individual clinics. CLINICS: Arrow Making & Arrow Repair\, Bow String Making & Bow String Repair\, Basic Recurve Bow Tuning\, What to Consider When Purchasing a Target Recurve Bow. Youth archers must be at least 13 years old to participate. $30 per clinic. REGISTRATION: www.amherstarchery.com Space is limited. Advanced registration required.
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/target-archery-clinic-symposium/
CATEGORIES:BW Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170111T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170111T170000
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SUMMARY:Coffee & Donuts: A FREE Info Session to Grow Workplace Innovation\, Collaboration\, and Productivity Through Improv
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to a free info session on Wednesday\, January 11\, 2017 at 4:00-5:00pm at 104 Russell St (downstairs)\, Hadley\, MA for Laughter & Donuts\, where you’ll get the skinny on the Through Laughter Program\, which provides professional development workshops to build your organization’s efficacy and productivity through powerfully effective\, easy-to-learn improv training exercises specifically applied to the professional setting. \nThis workshop will help you learn how your workplace can\n*Achieve Next Level Communication Skills: Quiet the judgmental voices so the team can hear each other’s voices!\n*Collaborate Like Rock Stars – Break down those silos!\n*Increase Confidence to Manifest Great Ideas – Innovation through improvisation!\n*Foster Bendier Colleagues – Adapt more easily to changes in the plan!\n*Have More Fun and Happiness at Work and Grow Productivity in the Process – If the staff ain’t happy\, ain’t nobody happy!\n*Enjoy free donuts! (In the wise words of Homer Simpson\, Donuuuuuts.) \nInterested? This info session is for you! \nWhether you’re a business owner\, manager\, employee\, or you just want to see why how improv training is great business training\, this free info session will highlight the benefits of Pam Victors THROUGH LAUGHTER Program. In this hour-long session\, participants will learn about the value of improv training for professional development through exercise demonstrations\, a Q&A session\, and a case study in how the program has benefitted a local business. (Plus free donuts.) Learn how your business can gain a whole new perspective on achieving stronger productivity\, collaboration\, and innovation in a positive and astoundingly effective way. \nPresented by Pam Victor\, founder and president of Happier Valley Comedy where she runs the Through Laughter program and a multi-level improv comedy school as well as produces regular improv shows in Western Massachusetts. Pam is the author of Baj and the Word Launcher: A Space-Aged Asperger Adventure in Communication and\, along with legendary improvisers TJ Jagodowski and Dave Pasquesi\, co-author of Improvisation at the Speed of Life: The TJ & Dave Book. Pam is a nice person. She would like you. \nRegister here to let us know youre coming! (Be sure to say what kind of donuts you like best.) http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2724928 \nFor more information\, contact:\nRich Vaden\nGeneral of Gaiety\nHappier Valley Comedy\ninfo@happiervalley.com\nwww.happiervalley.com
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/coffee-donuts-a-free-info-session-to-grow-workplace-innovation-collaboration-and-productivity-through-improv/
CATEGORIES:BW Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161214T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161214T193000
DTSTAMP:20260607T024425
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SUMMARY:XPX New England Exit Palooza
DESCRIPTION:XPX New England (XPX NE)\nXPX will toast 10 years of exit planning highs and lows at their annual holiday networking event\, Exit Palooza\, on December 14\, 2016 at the Brae Burn Country Club in Newton\, Massachusetts. \nOver the past decade\, XPX NE members have taken part in hundreds of business transactions across New England\, including mergers & acquisitions\, buyouts\, ESOPs and more. While big brands and company names usually grab the headlines during these deals\, XPX NE recognizes it is the CPAs\, attorneys and many other business advisors who drive the deals through to completion. \nTo help celebrate this milestone\, XPX NE is opening its membership to interested business owners curious about the exit planning process\, as well as other transition professionals who have yet to explore the benefits of being an XPX NE member. Exit Palooza will provide a fun\, casual atmosphere for new\, old and prospective members to gather and share their stories. \nXPX NE members have also been invited to submit their best deal stories in advance of the event for a chance to win the first annual “The Big Exit” award. The top five submissions will present their exit story at the event\, and the winner will be chosen by crowd participation. After the vote\, attendees will have the opportunity to network with business\, finance and transition professionals\, participate in Q&A\, and gain valuable tips for their own businesses. \nWhat: XPX New England Exit Palooza\nWhen: Wednesday\, December 14\, 2016\nWhere: Brae Burn Country Club\, 326 Fuller St.\, West Newton\, MA 02465\nTime: 5:00pm to 7:30pm\nAttendees: XPX NE community and guests\nDetails: Hors d’oeuvres and cash bar\nRegistration Click here to register link – https://exitplanningexchange.com/event-2361729\nCost: $45 for Members; $65 for Non-Members \nThis program is made possible through the generous support of the following sponsors: Broadreach Public Relations\, Morse Barnes-Brown Pendleton\, Tarlow Breed Hart & Rodgers\, ROCG business exit & transition specialists\, Webster Bank\, Rockland Trust\, AAFCPAs and Mirus Capital Advisors. \nAbout XPX New England \nXPX New England is a multi-disciplinary community of professional advisors and business owners who work collaboratively throughout New England to build valuable businesses and prepare and execute successful transitions. XPX NE members work in the best interest of their clients by offering perspective from a variety of transition stages and expertise. \nXPX NE is a locally-controlled non-profit chapter of XPX Global\, organized by national and regional leaders in the private company market. XPX has chapters in Boston\, Connecticut\, Maryland\, New York\, Philadelphia\, and Washington D.C. For more information\, please visit https://exitplanningexchange.com/New-England
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/xpx-new-england-exit-palooza/
CATEGORIES:BW Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161214T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161214T130000
DTSTAMP:20260607T024425
CREATED:20180625T194259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180625T194345Z
UID:10001370-1481716800-1481720400@businesswest.com
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/
CATEGORIES:BW Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161212T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161212T130000
DTSTAMP:20260607T024425
CREATED:20180625T194259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180625T194345Z
UID:10001369-1481544000-1481547600@businesswest.com
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/
CATEGORIES:BW Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161211T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161211T235900
DTSTAMP:20260607T024425
CREATED:20180625T194257Z
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UID:10001364-1481414400-1481500740@businesswest.com
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/
CATEGORIES:BW Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161210T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161210T235900
DTSTAMP:20260607T024425
CREATED:20180625T194257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180625T194345Z
UID:10001363-1481328000-1481414340@businesswest.com
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/
CATEGORIES:BW Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161209T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161209T190000
DTSTAMP:20260607T024425
CREATED:20180625T194259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180625T194345Z
UID:10001372-1481299200-1481310000@businesswest.com
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/
CATEGORIES:BW Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161209T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161209T235900
DTSTAMP:20260607T024425
CREATED:20180625T194255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180625T194345Z
UID:10001362-1481241600-1481327940@businesswest.com
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/
CATEGORIES:BW Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161207T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161207T130000
DTSTAMP:20260607T024425
CREATED:20180625T194259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180625T194345Z
UID:10001368-1481112000-1481115600@businesswest.com
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/
CATEGORIES:BW Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161206T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161206T143000
DTSTAMP:20260607T024425
CREATED:20180625T194255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180625T194345Z
UID:10001360-1481011200-1481034600@businesswest.com
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/
CATEGORIES:BW Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161206T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161206T093000
DTSTAMP:20260607T024425
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/
CATEGORIES:BW Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161205T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161205T130000
DTSTAMP:20260607T024425
CREATED:20180625T194257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180625T194345Z
UID:10001367-1480939200-1480942800@businesswest.com
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/
CATEGORIES:BW Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161203T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161203T150000
DTSTAMP:20260607T024425
CREATED:20180625T194255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180625T194345Z
UID:10001359-1480770000-1480777200@businesswest.com
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/
CATEGORIES:BW Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161130T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161130T130000
DTSTAMP:20260607T024425
CREATED:20180625T194257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180625T194345Z
UID:10001366-1480507200-1480510800@businesswest.com
SUMMARY:FREE WEBINAR: Millennials as Managers
DESCRIPTION:Millennials are the organizational leaders of tomorrow. Research shows that companies with women leaders yield higher performing companies. \nThis webinar allows attendees to hear from Millennial managers about their experiences as organizational leaders early in their careers. They will share their stories of success\, challenges and advice for those in new management positions or those looking to move from the front line to roles with more responsibility. \nCo-sponsored by Bay Path University and The Alliance for Nonprofit Growth and Opportunity.
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/free-webinar-millennials-as-managers/
CATEGORIES:BW Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161130T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161130T143000
DTSTAMP:20260607T024425
CREATED:20180625T194255Z
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SUMMARY:A Spa Day for the Sole: Rediscovering Yourself Through Play.
DESCRIPTION:Spend 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-2/
CATEGORIES:BW Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161129T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161129T130000
DTSTAMP:20260607T024425
CREATED:20180625T194257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180625T194346Z
UID:10001365-1480420800-1480424400@businesswest.com
SUMMARY:FREE WEBINAR Peer Problem Solving-Curiosity Before Solutions
DESCRIPTION:Participants will get a brief introduction on how to craft problems that are manageable to solve\, how to ask questions that uncover the underpinnings of a situation\, how to move from curiosity to solutions and how to commit to action. Session will be led by Dr. Stephen Brand\, Executive Director of Global Learning and Development at Bay Path University.
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/free-webinar-peer-problem-solving-curiosity-before-solutions/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161125T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161125T213000
DTSTAMP:20260607T024425
CREATED:20180625T194253Z
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SUMMARY:U.S. Premiere Event of "The Answer" (which was filmed in the Valley)
DESCRIPTION:This Thanksgiving season\, honor the men in your life by seeing a locally-made\, award-winning film about them…and the friendships they have…\n6:30pm: Red Carpet / Meet the Cast & Crew\n7:30pm: Film \nPLEASE JOIN OUR CAST AND CREW for the U.S. Premiere of “The Answer”\, a film about friendship. Northampton was home base for the production\, so local writer/director Wade Wofford wanted its U.S. Premiere to be in the community that made it possible. From Noho-based fundraising\, to shooting on location in the area\, the Pioneer Valley played a pivotal role to the making of the film. Winner of the Rising Star Award at Canada International Film Festival\, this red-carpet event marks the first time the film will be shown on U.S. soil. \nThe Story:\nGavin loses his wife to a sudden car accident. He falls apart\, and finds his teaching career in jeopardy. His younger brother Harry organizes five of Gavin’s closest friends from different eras of his life – and the ensemble sets off to hike a 60-mile leg of the Appalachian Trail. Personalities clash. These men\, after all\, have only one thing in common: their friendship to Gavin. As they get deeper into the forest\, each man finds his own inner demons rising to the surface. \nTrailer:\nhttp://www.aomtheatre.com/event/the-answer-u-s-premiere/ \nOur cast and crew will be gussied up\, but feel free to dress casually. Bring your mother\, your cousins\, your friends. This is a film filled with humanity to conclude your giving of thanks with art\, humor and humanity. \nLocal Landmarks Featured in the film:\nSmith College\nUMass Amherst\nSouth Street & Bridge Street Neighborhoods\nAmherst Books\nPasta E Basta\nMount Tom\nCzelusniak Funeral Home\n…and featuring countless Pioneer Valley residents as extras!
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/u-s-premiere-event-of-the-answer-which-was-filmed-in-the-valley/
CATEGORIES:BW Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161103T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161103T173000
DTSTAMP:20260607T024425
CREATED:20180625T194253Z
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UID:10001187-1478163600-1478194200@businesswest.com
SUMMARY:Western Mass Business Expo
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this year’s Western Mass Business Expo! \nThe region’s best one-day business event! More than 150 exhibitors and 2\,500 attendees are expected for a show that is packed with a number of special programs\, speakers\, and learning opportunities. Be a part of this incredible day! \n\n\nDate: Thursday\, November 3\, 2016 \n\n\nTime: Show Floor OPEN 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. & Expo Social 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. \n\n\nLocation: MassMutual Center\, 1277 Main St\, Springfield\, MA 01103 \n\n\nCost: FREE ADMISSION with a Business Card \n\n\nShow Parking – only at Civic Center Garage. \n\n\n$7 to park. Come and go throughout the day. \n\n\nhttp://springfieldparkingauthority.com/event/western-mass-business-expo/ \n\n\nSheraton Springfield Hotel is offering a rate of $139 plus parking & taxes for exhibitors. Identify yourself as an exhibitor of the Western Mass Business Expo. Call 413-781-1010 by 10/16/16 for discounted reservations. \n\n\nhttp://www.sheratonspringfield.com/
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/western-mass-business-expo-2/
CATEGORIES:BW Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161103T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161103T161500
DTSTAMP:20260607T024425
CREATED:20180625T194253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180625T194346Z
UID:10001188-1478156400-1478189700@businesswest.com
SUMMARY:Baldrige Conference Can Help Your Organization Go From Average to Excellent
DESCRIPTION:Learn the stories of how award-winning organizations were able to become more competitive and effective at the “Charting the Path to Excellence” conference\, offered by Partners in Performance Excellence. With many presenters who are Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award recipients\, you will gain insights and ideas from diverse industries that you can apply right away. Our speakers represent the healthcare\, banking\, education and retail sectors\, and their stories will inspire your own journey to performance excellence.\nThe conference will be held on November 3\, 2016\, from 7 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. at Bryant University\, Smithfield\, RI. For registration information\, including session descriptions and pricing\, please visit www.partnerspex.org or email info@partnerspex.org.
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/baldrige-conference-can-help-your-organization-go-from-average-to-excellent/
CATEGORIES:BW Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161029T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161029T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T024425
CREATED:20180625T194253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180625T194346Z
UID:10001189-1477746000-1477771200@businesswest.com
SUMMARY:Halloween Brew-Haha
DESCRIPTION:Kick off your Halloweekend with a spooky celebration at Fort Hill Brewery! Featuring:\n*Live music by brewery band fave Tone.Wolf *Delicious food from Wheelhouse Farm Truck *Special cask offerings *Costume contest – 1st prize wins a $50 gift certificate to the brewery *More tricks and treats to come! \nFree admission. Children under 21 allowed when accompanied by adults. Don’t forget your costume!
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/halloween-brew-haha/
CATEGORIES:BW Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161025T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161025T210000
DTSTAMP:20260607T024425
CREATED:20180625T194253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180625T194346Z
UID:10001186-1477422000-1477429200@businesswest.com
SUMMARY:Poet Sandra Simmods to Give Reading at The Blue House
DESCRIPTION:The Blue House at the College of Our Lady of the Elms will host a reading by poet Sandra Simonds at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday\, Oct. 25. A pre-reading reception with the poet will begin at 7 p.m. The Blue House is located at 147 Grape St.\nSimonds is the author of five books of poetry: Further Problems with Pleasure\, Steal It Back\, The Sonnets\, Mother Was a Tragic Girl\, and Warsaw Bikini. Her poems have been included in the Best American Poetry anthologies in 2015 and 2014\, and have appeared in many literary journals\, including Poetry\, the American Poetry Review\, The Chicago Review\, Granta\, Boston Review\, Ploughshares\, Fence\, Court Green\, and Lana Turner. \nFurther Problems with Pleasure won the 2015 Akron Poetry Prize. In 2013\, Simonds won a Readers’ Choice Award for her sonnet “Red Wand\,” which was published on Poets.org\, the Academy of American Poets website. She lives in Tallahassee\, Fla.\, and is an assistant professor of English and Humanities at Thomas University in Thomasville\, Ga.
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/poet-sandra-simmods-to-give-reading-at-the-blue-house/
CATEGORIES:BW Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160615T071500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160615T090000
DTSTAMP:20260607T024425
CREATED:20180625T194251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180625T194346Z
UID:10001185-1465974900-1465981200@businesswest.com
SUMMARY:Lectures Series: How to Leverage Technology to do More with Less
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by Comcast Business\nJoin us and  learn “How to Leverage Technology to do More with Less”  \nInfluential minds in the field will talk about a topic that every business IT department is being forced to deal with:\n• Increased demands to make changes to existing systems\n• Increasing efficiency and improving security\n• How budget restrictions impact IT \n7:15 a.m. Registration\n7:30-9:00 a.m. Breakfast and Panel Discussion \nRSVP by: Tuesday\, June 7th\nRegister online at https://businesswest.com/lecture-series/lecture-series-wednesday-june-15-2016/\nComplimentary Admission. Pre-Registration Required
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/lectures-series-how-to-leverage-technology-to-do-more-with-less/
CATEGORIES:BW Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160430T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160430T220000
DTSTAMP:20260607T024425
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SUMMARY:A Night of Laughter
DESCRIPTION: \nCome join us for “A Night of Laughter\,” featuring Chris Zito and Tony V – brought to you by Smith & Wesson! The proceeds from this wonderful evening full of fun and entertaining comedy benefit Shriners Hospitals for Children and the Ronald McDonald House\, both located in Springfield\, Massachusetts. \nChris Zito has spent his entire adult life making people laugh all over the country. He became a mainstay of the Boston Comedy scene and made quite a few appearances on Comedy Central\, USA Network\, A&E and NESN. He has been listened to on a New England radio station for over 20 years\, and currently Zito and Kera can be heard on weekday mornings on Mix 93.1 FM. His clean\, funny and upbeat approach will have you constantly laughing out loud. \nTony V started his comedy career in 1982 in Boston. His street-wise humor and genuine feel for the human condition quickly got him the headliner status on the national comedy club circuit. In 1986 he was named “Funniest Person in Massachusetts” by Showtime television. He also had several performances on HBO\, the Arts and Entertainment Network\, Comedy Central and MTV. Tony’s big screen performances include State and Main\, Celtic Pride\, Housesitter\, One Crazy Summer and Shakes the Clown. \nTickets are on sale now at a cost of $35 per person\, which includes an evening of laughs\, cash bar\, raffles and more! Make sure to arrive early and enjoy the hot and cold hors d’oeurves. Doors will open at 5 p.m. and the show will begin at 7:15 p.m. \nTo purchase tickets\, please visit Eventbrite.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/a-night-of-laughter/
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