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SUMMARY:Kids Safety Expo
DESCRIPTION:The 7th Annual Kids Safety Expo will be held at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield\, MA. The event is scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday\, July 25\, 2015. It is sponsored by Market Mentors\, MYCHIP (Masonic Youth Child Identification Program)\, 94.7 WMAS and Sports Radio 1450 The Hall. The event is fun\, entertaining and educational for the community and includes the following FREE activities:\n* Bike Safety\n* Fire Safety with Springfield Fire Department\n* Fingerprinting\n* Video Taped Interview with Child\n* Cheek Swab\n* Tooth Print Impressions\n* Stranger Danger Information\n* K-9 Demonstration\n*Clowns\, giveaways\, safety information and much more! \nFacebook.com/KidsSafetyExpo
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/kids-safety-expo/
CATEGORIES:BW Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150709T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150709T200000
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SUMMARY:Tap into TechSpring
DESCRIPTION:We are a community of innovators in Springfield\, Massachusettsdeveloping\, piloting and proving digital health products in a real healthcare environment.\nJoin us.’Tap into TechSpring’ July 9th: Summer Deck Party and Celebration of Innovation Communities!
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/tap-into-techspring-3/
CATEGORIES:BW Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150618T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150618T210000
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UID:10001235-1434648600-1434661200@businesswest.com
SUMMARY:40 Under Forty Gala
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date!The ninth annual 40 Under Forty Gala\, staged by BusinessWest will be held on Thursday\, June 18th.\nMore details to follow
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/40-under-forty-gala-2/
CATEGORIES:BW Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150514T170000
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SUMMARY:Tap into TechSpring
DESCRIPTION:‘Tap into TechSpring’TechSpring is a vibrant innovation community of technologists and healthcare professionals working together to solve the very real challenges in healthcare today.  \nWhat’s on Tap? How will you Tap in?! \nWe invite you to join us May 14 from 5-8pm for a night focused on Telemedicine.
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/tap-into-techspring-2/
CATEGORIES:BW Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150429T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150429T203000
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UID:10001292-1430328600-1430339400@businesswest.com
SUMMARY:Leadership 2.0- Advanced Negotiation Skills: Key Dynamics That Impact Negotiations
DESCRIPTION:Advanced Negotiation Skills: Key Dynamics That Impact Negotiations\nPresenter: Joshua N. Weiss\, PhD\, Co-Founder and Senior Fellow\, Global Negotiation Initiative\, Harvard Negotiation Project \nThis interactive and engaging workshop will build on skills explored in LPV Negotiations workshop or other negotiations trainings. We will focus on strengthening negotiations by understanding a few key dynamics including trust\, hidden value\, power\, and cultural differences. Dr. Weiss is a negotiation and conflict resolution expert and the co-founder of a negotiation program at Harvard University. He has designed and facilitated customized negotiation and conflict resolution solutions for businesses\, organizations\, international entities\, governments\, and individuals. \nDinner included \nEarly-bird and member discounts available. \nLeadership Pioneer Valley (LPV) is pleased to offer a series of bite-sized training sessions to enhance your leadership skills and understanding of the region. Sessions are open to LPV alumni and other emerging and established leaders. Leadership is a lifelong process and we want to be there along the way with resources to help you succeed. Our trainers are experts in their fields and leaders in the region. This is a great way to experience LPV or build upon your LPV experience. \nJoin us for the entire series or pick and choose individual sessions. Deepen your skills\, make new connections\, and make a bigger impact in the region. \nA meal is included with each session. Early-bird and member discounts available.
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/leadership-2-0-advanced-negotiation-skills-key-dynamics-that-impact-negotiations/
CATEGORIES:BW Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150422T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150422T113000
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CREATED:20180625T194233Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150416T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150416T200000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150409T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150409T200000
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CREATED:20180625T194233Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150408T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150408T193000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150408T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150408T193000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150326T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150326T194500
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CREATED:20180625T194231Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150326T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150326T194500
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150325T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150325T160000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150325T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150325T140000
DTSTAMP:20260607T105537
CREATED:20180625T194229Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150319T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150319T210000
DTSTAMP:20260607T105537
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150319T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150319T210000
DTSTAMP:20260607T105537
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150319T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150419T190000
DTSTAMP:20260607T105537
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150319T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150419T190000
DTSTAMP:20260607T105537
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150313T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150313T110000
DTSTAMP:20260607T105537
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150313T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150313T110000
DTSTAMP:20260607T105537
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150312T071500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150312T090000
DTSTAMP:20260607T105537
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:20260607T105537
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150225T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150225T160000
DTSTAMP:20260607T105537
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150206T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150206T110000
DTSTAMP:20260607T105537
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150206T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150206T110000
DTSTAMP:20260607T105537
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180625T194347Z
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150128T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150128T160000
DTSTAMP:20260607T105537
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150128T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150128T160000
DTSTAMP:20260607T105537
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150113T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150113T130000
DTSTAMP:20260607T105537
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150113T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150113T093000
DTSTAMP:20260607T105537
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150113T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150113T093000
DTSTAMP:20260607T105537
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
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