BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//BusinessWest - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:BusinessWest X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://businesswest.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for BusinessWest REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20130310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20131103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20140309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20141102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20150308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20151101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20160313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20161106T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150422T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150422T113000 DTSTAMP:20260607T091244 CREATED:20180625T194233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180625T194347Z UID:10001154-1429695000-1429702200@businesswest.com SUMMARY:Business Forum on the Workforce Training Fund DESCRIPTION:A partnership consisting of the English for New Bostonians’ English Works Campaign\, Employers Association of the Northeast\, the Greater Chicopee Chamber of Commerce\, and the Regional Employment Board of Hampden County\, Inc.\, is hosting a free information session for businesses in Springfield\, Chicopee\, Holyoke and the surrounding areas on the Massachusetts Workforce Training Fund Program on Wednesday\, April 22 from 9:30-11:30am at the Chicopee Public Library\, with an emphasis on providing workplace-specific English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) training for employees. URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/business-forum-on-the-workforce-training-fund/ CATEGORIES:BW Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150416T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150416T200000 DTSTAMP:20260607T091244 CREATED:20180625T194233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180625T194347Z UID:10001146-1429203600-1429214400@businesswest.com SUMMARY:3rd annual 40 Under Forty Alumni Reunion! DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the 3rd annual 40 Under Forty Alumni Reunion!Join your peers for an evening or networking. \nThursday\, April 16th at 5:00pm – 9:00pm \nHosted by: The Student Prince and Fort Cafe\, 8 Fort St\, Springfield\, Massachusetts 01103\nSponsored by:Elms College\, Northwestern Mutual and in partnership with the Young Professional Society of Greater Springfield URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/3rd-annual-40-under-forty-alumni-reunion/ CATEGORIES:BW Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150409T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150409T200000 DTSTAMP:20260607T091244 CREATED:20180625T194233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180625T194347Z UID:10001148-1428598800-1428609600@businesswest.com SUMMARY:Tap into TechSpring DESCRIPTION:We are a vibrant innovation community of technologists and healthcare professionals working together to solve the very real challenges in healthcare today.\nOn April 9 from 5-8pm ‘Tap into TechSpring’ will focus on Population Health.\nJoin Dr. Evan Benjamin\, Senior Vice President for Quality & Population Health and Chief Quality Officer for Baystate Health\, who will lead the discussion. He will be followed by an example from the front line of Population Health\, a current innovation project that is live in the Baystate environment! Presented by TechSpring & Twine Health. URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/tap-into-techspring/ CATEGORIES:BW Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150408T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150408T193000 DTSTAMP:20260607T091244 CREATED:20180625T194231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180625T194347Z UID:10001144-1428514200-1428521400@businesswest.com SUMMARY:The Springfield Food Policy Council and the Mason Square Health Task Force DESCRIPTION:The Springfield Food Policy Council and the Mason Square Health task Force will hold a free screening of HBO’s Award Winning Documentary\,“ The Weight of the Nation” on April 8th\, April 15th\, April 22nd\, and April 29th \nThis movie is free to the public and light refreshments will be served. \nFor more info Contact Johnetta Baymon at jbaymon@springfieldpartnersinc.com or 413.263.6500 x6539. \nApril 8th\, 15th\, 22nd\, and 29th URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/the-springfield-food-policy-council-and-the-mason-square-health-task-force-2/ CATEGORIES:BW Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150408T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150408T193000 DTSTAMP:20260607T091244 CREATED:20180625T194231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180625T194347Z UID:10001297-1428514200-1428521400@businesswest.com SUMMARY:The Springfield Food Policy Council and the Mason Square Health Task Force DESCRIPTION:The Springfield Food Policy Council and the Mason Square Health task Force will hold a free screening of HBO’s Award Winning Documentary\,“ The Weight of the Nation” on April 8th\, April 15th\, April 22nd\, and April 29th \nThis movie is free to the public and light refreshments will be served. \nFor more info Contact Johnetta Baymon at jbaymon@springfieldpartnersinc.com or 413.263.6500 x6539. \nApril 8th\, 15th\, 22nd\, and 29th URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/the-springfield-food-policy-council-and-the-mason-square-health-task-force/ CATEGORIES:BW Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150326T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150326T194500 DTSTAMP:20260607T091244 CREATED:20180625T194231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180625T194347Z UID:10001142-1427391000-1427399100@businesswest.com SUMMARY:Springfield Food Policy Council DESCRIPTION:Springfield Food Policy Council Presents a Community meeting about Food Solution New England\nFor more information please contact Johnetta Baymon at 413.263.6500 x6539 or email johnettab@springfieldpartnersinc.com \nLight Refreshments will be served\nSeating is limited please contact Johnetta Baymon by Wednesday March 18\, 2015 URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/springfield-food-policy-council-5/ CATEGORIES:BW Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150326T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150326T194500 DTSTAMP:20260607T091244 CREATED:20180625T194231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180625T194347Z UID:10001296-1427391000-1427399100@businesswest.com SUMMARY:Springfield Food Policy Council DESCRIPTION:Springfield Food Policy Council Presents a Community meeting about Food Solution New England\nFor more information please contact Johnetta Baymon at 413.263.6500 x6539 or email johnettab@springfieldpartnersinc.com \nLight Refreshments will be served\nSeating is limited please contact Johnetta Baymon by Wednesday March 18\, 2015 URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/springfield-food-policy-council-4/ CATEGORIES:BW Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150325T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150325T160000 DTSTAMP:20260607T091244 CREATED:20180625T194233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180625T194347Z UID:10001152-1427293800-1427299200@businesswest.com SUMMARY:Springfield Food Policy Council DESCRIPTION:There will be a Springfield Food Policy Council Steering Committee meeting on Wednesday March 25\, 2015 from 2:30pm-4:00pm. The meeting will be held at 1600 East Columbus Ave. in Springfield at the Department of Elder Affairs 2nd Fl. Conference room.\nThis meeting is open to the public and welcome to attend. URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/springfield-food-policy-council-6/ CATEGORIES:BW Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150325T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150325T140000 DTSTAMP:20260607T091244 CREATED:20180625T194229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180625T194347Z UID:10001290-1427283000-1427292000@businesswest.com SUMMARY:Leadership 2.0: Creating & Leveraging Networks for Success DESCRIPTION:Leadership 2.0: Creating & Leveraging Networks for Success \nCreating & Leveraging Networks for Success\nPresenter: Gibran Rivera\, Interaction Institute for Social Change\, Boston \nEverything happens through networks. There are so many opportunities to network in the region\, but do we even understand what it means to thrive in a networked world? We are no longer talking about exchanging cards at a cocktail hour. How can we be more strategic about our networks? Learn how to better network even when you hate networking or are an introvert. Stop networking for network’s sake and build strategic networks. We are thrilled to have Gibran lead this interactive and fun workshop designed to help you build networks for your success in career and community.\nREGISTER TODAY! MEMBER DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE \nGibran Rivera is a Senior Associate at the Interaction Institute for Social Change in Boston. He moved from Puerto Rico to Westfield in Western Massachusetts at the age of 12. The experience of “becoming a minority” has come to define his life’s work… The Pioneer Valley still holds a special place in his heart. Gibrán is the originator of the Start & Thrive Studio\, and he keeps his long time affiliation with the Interaction Institute for Social Change. At IISC he works on the development of leaders\, organizations and networks and uses coaching\, training\, process design and facilitation in service of those who are committed to social transformation. URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/leadership-2-0-creating-leveraging-networks-for-success/ CATEGORIES:BW Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150319T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150319T210000 DTSTAMP:20260607T091244 CREATED:20180625T194227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180625T194347Z UID:10001272-1426784400-1426798800@businesswest.com SUMMARY:BusinessWest Difference Makers Celebration DESCRIPTION:BusinessWest will honor the “Difference Makers\, Class of 2015 at an awards celebration on Thursday\, March 19th at the Log Cabin in Holyoke.\nStay tuned to the February 9th edition of BusinessWest to find out who has been named as a Difference Makers. \nThis program is proudly sponsored by:\n Six-Point Creative Works\n First American Insurance\n Meyers Brothers Kalicka\, P.C.\n Royal\, LLP \nFor more information\, call (413) 7818600 or email marketing@businesswest.com URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/businesswest-difference-makers-celebration-2/ CATEGORIES:BW Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150319T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150319T210000 DTSTAMP:20260607T091244 CREATED:20180625T194227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180625T194347Z UID:10001281-1426784400-1426798800@businesswest.com SUMMARY:BusinessWest Difference Makers Celebration DESCRIPTION:BusinessWest will honor the “Difference Makers\, Class of 2015 at an awards celebration on Thursday\, March 19th at the Log Cabin in Holyoke.\nStay tuned to the February 9th edition of BusinessWest to find out who has been named as a Difference Makers. \nThis program is proudly sponsored by:\n Six-Point Creative Works\n First American Insurance\n Meyers Brothers Kalicka\, P.C.\n Royal\, LLP \nFor more information\, call (413) 7818600 or email marketing@businesswest.com URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/businesswest-difference-makers-celebration-3/ CATEGORIES:BW Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150319T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150419T190000 DTSTAMP:20260607T091244 CREATED:20180625T194231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180625T194347Z UID:10001140-1426759200-1429470000@businesswest.com SUMMARY:‘Forbidden Art’ Exhibit Showcasing Artwork by Auschwitz Prisoners DESCRIPTION:This is the New England premiere of the exhibit “Forbidden Art\,” and it comes on the heels of the 70th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. The pieces in this exhibit – often made using scraps of paper or other discarded materials – feature scenes documenting daily life in the camps as well as portraits of prisoners. They offer a window into how the prisoners mentally escaped from the horrors of their imprisonment by creating drawings and paintings\, albums of greetings\, and even illustrated fairy tales written for their children\, with whom they longed to reunite. URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/forbidden-art-exhibit-showcasing-artwork-by-auschwitz-prisoners-2/ CATEGORIES:BW Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150319T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150419T190000 DTSTAMP:20260607T091244 CREATED:20180625T194231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180625T194347Z UID:10001295-1426759200-1429470000@businesswest.com SUMMARY:‘Forbidden Art’ Exhibit Showcasing Artwork by Auschwitz Prisoners DESCRIPTION:This is the New England premiere of the exhibit “Forbidden Art\,” and it comes on the heels of the 70th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. The pieces in this exhibit – often made using scraps of paper or other discarded materials – feature scenes documenting daily life in the camps as well as portraits of prisoners. They offer a window into how the prisoners mentally escaped from the horrors of their imprisonment by creating drawings and paintings\, albums of greetings\, and even illustrated fairy tales written for their children\, with whom they longed to reunite. URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/forbidden-art-exhibit-showcasing-artwork-by-auschwitz-prisoners/ CATEGORIES:BW Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150313T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150313T110000 DTSTAMP:20260607T091244 CREATED:20180625T194227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180625T194347Z UID:10001271-1426237200-1426244400@businesswest.com SUMMARY:Tips\, Tricks & Shortcuts in Microsoft Excel DESCRIPTION:Presented by:Pioneer Training\, this workshop will present our favorite tips\, tricks and shortcuts that we have collected and developed over 15 years of teaching and using Microsoft Excel. Topics will include shortcuts for selecting ranges\, using Autofill to create a series of dates or numbers\, setting the print area\, using page break preview\, adding headers and footers\, and using page layout view. You’ll learn how to group spreadsheets in the same workbook in order to type or format more than one sheet at the same time\, as well as how to create 3-D formulas that calculate across several spreadsheets in the same workbook. You’ll practice dividing text from one column into two columns\, as well as how to concatenate text from two columns into one. You’ll learn how to use conditional formatting to format cells according to their values\, how to protect all or part of a worksheet\, and how to paste an Excel spreadsheet into Word as an Excel object that links to the original spreadsheet and updates automatically. The workshop will also cover a new set of features in Excel 2013 that includes the new Start screen\, Backstage View\, Flash Fill\, the Quick Analysis Tool\, and a new set of options related to creating Excel charts. A set of handy keyboard shortcuts will also be included in the workshop.Participants are encouraged to bring laptops and follow along with the instructor\, but this is not required. \nPre-registration is required; space is limited.\nTo register\, info@explorenorthampton.com\nTickets & Cost:$20 Members; $30 Non-Members URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/tips-tricks-shortcuts-in-microsoft-excel/ CATEGORIES:BW Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150313T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150313T110000 DTSTAMP:20260607T091244 CREATED:20180625T194227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180625T194347Z UID:10001279-1426237200-1426244400@businesswest.com SUMMARY:Tips\, Tricks & Shortcuts in Microsoft Excel DESCRIPTION:Presented by:Pioneer Training\, this workshop will present our favorite tips\, tricks and shortcuts that we have collected and developed over 15 years of teaching and using Microsoft Excel. Topics will include shortcuts for selecting ranges\, using Autofill to create a series of dates or numbers\, setting the print area\, using page break preview\, adding headers and footers\, and using page layout view. You’ll learn how to group spreadsheets in the same workbook in order to type or format more than one sheet at the same time\, as well as how to create 3-D formulas that calculate across several spreadsheets in the same workbook. You’ll practice dividing text from one column into two columns\, as well as how to concatenate text from two columns into one. You’ll learn how to use conditional formatting to format cells according to their values\, how to protect all or part of a worksheet\, and how to paste an Excel spreadsheet into Word as an Excel object that links to the original spreadsheet and updates automatically. The workshop will also cover a new set of features in Excel 2013 that includes the new Start screen\, Backstage View\, Flash Fill\, the Quick Analysis Tool\, and a new set of options related to creating Excel charts. A set of handy keyboard shortcuts will also be included in the workshop.Participants are encouraged to bring laptops and follow along with the instructor\, but this is not required. \nPre-registration is required; space is limited.\nTo register\, info@explorenorthampton.com\nTickets & Cost:$20 Members; $30 Non-Members URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/tips-tricks-shortcuts-in-microsoft-excel-2/ CATEGORIES:BW Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150312T071500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150312T090000 DTSTAMP:20260607T091244 CREATED:20180625T194229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180625T194347Z UID:10001283-1426144500-1426150800@businesswest.com SUMMARY:Lecture Series-Technology has the power to change healthcare DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Comcast Business\nPanelists:\nNeil Kudler\, MDVP/CMIO\, Baystate\nMichael Feld\, CEO\, VertitechIT and acting CTO\, Baystate and LancasterGeneral Hospital\nDelcie Bean IV\, CEO\, Paragus Strategic IT \nHosted by: La Quinta Inn & Suites\, 100 Congress Street\, Springfield \nSchedule:\n7:15 a.m. Registration\n7:30 a.m. Breakfast and Networking\n8:00-9:00 a.m. Panel Discussion \nComplimentary Admission provided by Comcast Business\nRSVP by: Thursday\, March 5\, 2015\nCall 413-781-8600 for more information. URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/lecture-series-technology-has-the-power-to-change-healthcare/ CATEGORIES:BW Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150308T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150308T170000 DTSTAMP:20260607T091244 CREATED:20180625T194229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180625T194347Z UID:10001288-1425834000-1425834000@businesswest.com SUMMARY:Open application period for Hilltown housing DESCRIPTION:Hilltown Community Development Corporation is now accepting applications for an affordable housing lottery. Apartments are located in Haydenville\, Williamsburg\, and Chesterfield\, and include all newly renovated and affordable studio\, 1\, 2\, 3 and 4 bedroom sized units. There are mobility and sensory adapted units available. Income restrictions apply; this is an equal housing opportunity. Units will become available between July 1\, 2015-Feb. 2016. Applications can be mailed or emailed\, or found at local town offices and libraries. Tenants will be chosen through a lottery in June 2015. The application deadline is Friday\, May 8\, 2015.\nPlease contact Teri at 413-296-4536 x110 or TeriR@HilltownCDC.org for more information\, or visit www.HilltownCDC.org for an application. URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/open-application-period-for-hilltown-housing/ CATEGORIES:BW Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150225T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150225T160000 DTSTAMP:20260607T091244 CREATED:20180625T194229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180625T194347Z UID:10001286-1424874600-1424880000@businesswest.com SUMMARY:Springfield Food Policy Council DESCRIPTION:There will be a Springfield Food Policy Council Steering Committee meeting on Wednesday February 25\, 2015 from 2:30pm-4:00pm. The meeting will be held at 1600 East Columbus Ave. in Springfield at the Department of Elder Affairs 2nd Fl. Conference room. This meeting is open to the public and welcome to attend. URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/springfield-food-policy-council-3/ CATEGORIES:BW Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150206T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150206T110000 DTSTAMP:20260607T091244 CREATED:20180625T194227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180625T194347Z UID:10001277-1423213200-1423220400@businesswest.com SUMMARY:Google Docs for Nonprofits DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Pioneer Training\, the class is an introduction to Google Docs and Google Drive\, the online storage location for Google Docs. Since this software is available at no cost\, many non-profit organizations are using it extensively for collaboration purposes and to supplement or even replace Microsoft Office. In this two-hour workshop\, you’ll learn how to set up a local Google Drive folder\, which automatically synchronizes with Google Drive on the Web. You’ll learn to create new documents in the Google Docs format\, as well as how to work with Word documents in Google Docs and how to convert Word documents to the Google Docs format. The class will focus on basic formatting and editing techniques in Google Docs\, but will also cover best practices for using Google Docs. Since it is a collaboration tool that lets you share documents in real time with other users\, you’ll need to be mindful of issues related to safeguarding confidential data. You’ll learn the difference between viewing and editing\, and how to set permission levels for collaborators. You’ll also learn simple tips that will help you avoid accidentally overwriting data or accidentally publishing confidential data. \nParticipants are encouraged to bring laptops and follow along with the instructor\, but this is not required. \nPre-registration is required; space is limited.\nTo register: info@explorenorthampton.com\nTickets & Cost: $20 Members; $30 Non-Members URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/google-docs-for-nonprofits-2/ CATEGORIES:BW Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150206T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150206T110000 DTSTAMP:20260607T091244 CREATED:20180625T194226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180625T194347Z UID:10001270-1423213200-1423220400@businesswest.com SUMMARY:Google Docs for Nonprofits DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Pioneer Training\, the class is an introduction to Google Docs and Google Drive\, the online storage location for Google Docs. Since this software is available at no cost\, many non-profit organizations are using it extensively for collaboration purposes and to supplement or even replace Microsoft Office. In this two-hour workshop\, you’ll learn how to set up a local Google Drive folder\, which automatically synchronizes with Google Drive on the Web. You’ll learn to create new documents in the Google Docs format\, as well as how to work with Word documents in Google Docs and how to convert Word documents to the Google Docs format. The class will focus on basic formatting and editing techniques in Google Docs\, but will also cover best practices for using Google Docs. Since it is a collaboration tool that lets you share documents in real time with other users\, you’ll need to be mindful of issues related to safeguarding confidential data. You’ll learn the difference between viewing and editing\, and how to set permission levels for collaborators. You’ll also learn simple tips that will help you avoid accidentally overwriting data or accidentally publishing confidential data. \nParticipants are encouraged to bring laptops and follow along with the instructor\, but this is not required. \nPre-registration is required; space is limited.\nTo register: info@explorenorthampton.com\nTickets & Cost: $20 Members; $30 Non-Members URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/google-docs-for-nonprofits/ CATEGORIES:BW Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150128T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150128T160000 DTSTAMP:20260607T091244 CREATED:20180625T194227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180625T194347Z UID:10001273-1422455400-1422460800@businesswest.com SUMMARY:SPRINGFIELD FOOD POLICY COUNCIL DESCRIPTION:Johnetta Baymon is the coordinator for the Springfield Food Policy Council\, and we are working to create a vibrant\, accessible\, and culturally appropriate food system in the City of Springfield.\nThere will be a Springfield Food Policy Council Monthly Steering Committee meeting on Wednesday January 28\, 2015 from 2:30pm-4:00pm. This meeting will be held at the Department of Elder Affairs 2nd Fl. Conference room\, located at 1600 East Columbus Ave. \nThis meeting is open to the public and welcome to attend. URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/springfield-food-policy-council-2/ CATEGORIES:BW Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150128T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150128T160000 DTSTAMP:20260607T091244 CREATED:20180625T194226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180625T194347Z UID:10001262-1422455400-1422460800@businesswest.com SUMMARY:SPRINGFIELD FOOD POLICY COUNCIL DESCRIPTION:Johnetta Baymon is the coordinator for the Springfield Food Policy Council\, and we are working to create a vibrant\, accessible\, and culturally appropriate food system in the City of Springfield.\nThere will be a Springfield Food Policy Council Monthly Steering Committee meeting on Wednesday January 28\, 2015 from 2:30pm-4:00pm. This meeting will be held at the Department of Elder Affairs 2nd Fl. Conference room\, located at 1600 East Columbus Ave. \nThis meeting is open to the public and welcome to attend. URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/springfield-food-policy-council/ CATEGORIES:BW Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150113T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150113T130000 DTSTAMP:20260607T091244 CREATED:20180625T194225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180625T194347Z UID:10001237-1421146800-1421154000@businesswest.com SUMMARY:2nd Annual Corporate Mentoring Summit DESCRIPTION:Please Mass Mentoring Partnership for our 2nd annual Corporate Mentoring Summit\, a free celebration of the way businesses\, non-profits and individuals are working together to unleash the Power of Relationships in their communities. This signature event is being held in Western MA for the first time this year.\nThe event will feature the unveiling of our 2015 Corporate Honor Roll awardees\, the recipient of our Ignite Award for Corporation/Business of the Year\, given to an outstanding business dedicated to fostering mentoring and empowering relationships; and guest speakers such as Springfield Mayor Dominic Sarno and Delcie David Bean IV\, Chief Executive Officer of Paragus Strategic IT. \nA sit-down lunch will be served. URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/2nd-annual-corporate-mentoring-summit/ CATEGORIES:BW Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150113T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150113T093000 DTSTAMP:20260607T091244 CREATED:20180625T194227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180625T194347Z UID:10001275-1421132400-1421141400@businesswest.com SUMMARY:Cooking the Books: Accounting Ethics & Forensic Investigation DESCRIPTION:Occupational fraud from asset misappropriation is a costly crime inflicted upon firms small and large. As a result\, organizations are taking a more proactive and strategic internal approach to identifying fraud through economic transaction analysis. This type of complex accounting examination expands far beyond a typical audit and demands a specialized skill set in forensic accounting expertise. This free seminar and networking breakfast will cover red flags and warning signs of fraud\, as well as accounting ethics and forensic investigations. The event\, held in the Faculty Dining Room in the Mary Dooley College Center at Elms College\, is part of our Continuing Education Breakfast Series. Accounting CPEs are available. Pre-registration is required at www.elms.edu/mbaforensic. URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/cooking-the-books-accounting-ethics-forensic-investigation-2/ CATEGORIES:BW Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150113T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150113T093000 DTSTAMP:20260607T091244 CREATED:20180625T194226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180625T194347Z UID:10001269-1421132400-1421141400@businesswest.com SUMMARY:Cooking the Books: Accounting Ethics & Forensic Investigation DESCRIPTION:Occupational fraud from asset misappropriation is a costly crime inflicted upon firms small and large. As a result\, organizations are taking a more proactive and strategic internal approach to identifying fraud through economic transaction analysis. This type of complex accounting examination expands far beyond a typical audit and demands a specialized skill set in forensic accounting expertise. This free seminar and networking breakfast will cover red flags and warning signs of fraud\, as well as accounting ethics and forensic investigations. The event\, held in the Faculty Dining Room in the Mary Dooley College Center at Elms College\, is part of our Continuing Education Breakfast Series. Accounting CPEs are available. Pre-registration is required at www.elms.edu/mbaforensic. URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/cooking-the-books-accounting-ethics-forensic-investigation/ CATEGORIES:BW Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141213T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141213T170000 DTSTAMP:20260607T091244 CREATED:20180625T194223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180625T194347Z UID:10001232-1418464800-1418490000@businesswest.com SUMMARY:Special Day in Northfield Holiday Celebration DESCRIPTION:Old fashioned holiday fun for adults and families featuring free horse-drawn hay wagon rides\, gingerbread cookie decorating\, holiday crafts for kids\, a children’s theater performance\, sales at shops and galleries on historic Northfield’s Main Street and back roads. For a schedule visit www.visitnorthfieldarea.com. URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/special-day-in-northfield-holiday-celebration/ CATEGORIES:BW Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141210T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141210T190000 DTSTAMP:20260607T091244 CREATED:20180625T194225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180625T194347Z UID:10001233-1418230800-1418238000@businesswest.com SUMMARY:Chamber After 5 / Holiday Party DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the Holiday Season with local business men & woman from the Amherst and Northampton Area! This is a joint networking event with our friends over at the Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce. Say “Cheese” or should we say “Jolly”? Capture your Holiday Cheer in the Four Wings Photography’s Photo Booth…props welcome!\nLive entertainment by Tuesdays In Times Square\, a five piece stringed quartet. \nCommunity Foundation of Western Massachusetts will be joining us at the Holiday Party so you can take part in Valley Gives Day! \nBring your Holiday Cheer! \nThank you to our Sole Sponsor:Northampton Cooperative Bank \nLink to Event http://business.amherstarea.com/events/details/chamber-holiday-party-after-5-sponsored-by-northampton-cooperative-bank-14883 URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/chamber-after-5-holiday-party/ CATEGORIES:BW Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141209T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141209T133000 DTSTAMP:20260607T091244 CREATED:20180625T194225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180625T194347Z UID:10001236-1418126400-1418131800@businesswest.com SUMMARY:Chamber Luncheon with UMass Hockey Coach John Micheletto DESCRIPTION:Somebody Slap the floor!\nUMass Hockey Coach\, John Micheletto will be our guest speaker at the next Chamber Luncheon. Coach Micheletto will discuss the early season happenings\, his experience thus far\, and his ambition for the future of the Hockey Program. \nLuncheon Menu\nChicken Parmesan\, Baked Ziti\, Rosted Red Potatoes\, and Vegetable Medley URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/chamber-luncheon-with-umass-hockey-coach-john-micheletto/ CATEGORIES:BW Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141208T050000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141208T210000 DTSTAMP:20260607T091244 CREATED:20180625T194225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180625T194347Z UID:10001234-1418014800-1418072400@businesswest.com SUMMARY:BusinessWest Difference Makers Celebration DESCRIPTION:Save the Date!The sixth annual Difference Makers award program\, staged by BusinessWest will be held on Thursday\, March 19th.\nMore details to follow URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/businesswest-difference-makers-celebration/ CATEGORIES:BW Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141206T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141206T150000 DTSTAMP:20260607T091244 CREATED:20180625T194223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180625T194347Z UID:10001231-1417860000-1417878000@businesswest.com SUMMARY:Pawzaar Holiday Craft Fair DESCRIPTION:It’s that time of year again!\nTJO Foundation’s annual Pawzaar Holiday Craft Fair to benefit homeless animals at TJO Adoption Center will be held Saturday\, December 6\, 2014 from 10am – 3pm at the Chicopee Family Moose (244 Fuller Road). \nThere will be hand-made crafts\, pet supplies\, raffles\, live music and more! \nFor more information or for a vendor application\, please email info@tjofoundation.org. \nAll proceeds benefit the shelter dogs and cats of TJO’s Animal Control and Adoption URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/pawzaar-holiday-craft-fair/ CATEGORIES:BW Events END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR