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SUMMARY:AUTHOR SIGNING/BOOK LAUNCH “TALK TO ME”
DESCRIPTION: \nTumblehome Learning is very pleased to present the second edition of Sonia Ellis’ TALK TO ME\, a middle-grade adventure about Sadina\, a strong female protagonist who uses teamwork and engineering to solve a mystery and help her little sister overcome struggles with selective mutism. \nSonia Ellis is an author of middle grade and young adult fiction. She is a former chemical engineer who now haunts libraries\, rescues stray dogs\, and believes that every young person has the potential to save the world. Sonia lives in Massachusetts with two unruly dogs named Chase and Bleu. \nThe second edition of TALK TO ME (USD$9.95) has full color\, new layout and supplemental materials. Meet the author on Saturday\, Dec. 3rd\, 1pm to 3pm\, at Barnes & Noble\, Holyoke (7 Holyoke St. Holyoke\, MA 01040\, tel: 413-532-3200).
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SUMMARY:FREE WEBINAR Women Who Count! - Numbers that Tell Stories
DESCRIPTION:Take a closer look at women successfully using numbers to tell stories that drive organizational success.\nThe difference between an interesting story and one that others can embrace is the data that provides a foundation for the ‘reason to believe’. Women who can use numbers to substantiate their ideas\, have a better chance of being involved in organizational decision making.\nThis session is for women in\, or exploring\, careers in accounting\, fundraising\, strategy and data analysis.Co-sponsored by Bay Path University and The Alliance for Nonprofit Growth and Opportunity.
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/free-webinar-women-who-count-numbers-that-tell-stories/
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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/
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SUMMARY:A Spa Day for the Sole: Rediscovering Yourself Through Play.
DESCRIPTION: \nSpend a day polishing your communication skills\, rediscovering who you are\, and building the future YOU! The day is designed to have fun and rediscover what is important for your personal journey going forward. Use your learnings for your upcoming annual review\, for building your resume or creating your development plan. \nWe will use facilitated exercises & hands-on play with LEGO® bricks to unlock your potential. No LEGO® building experience required. Let’s have some fun rediscovering your creativity\, remembering how to laugh\, collaborating with others and building the future YOU!
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/a-spa-day-for-the-sole-rediscovering-yourself-through-play/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161207T120000
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SUMMARY:FREE WEBINAR: Tools for First-Time Managers
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will provide participants with tools that will help first-time managers navigate their efforts in supervising others. Topics addressed include how to hold a meeting with an employee about a performance issue\, how to gain commitment from your team\, how to delegate responsibility and develop employees.\nSession will be led by Norma Rist\, President\, CEO Consulting\, Inc.
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/free-webinar-tools-for-first-time-managers/
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SUMMARY:The Nutcracker
DESCRIPTION: \nJoin Pioneer Valley Ballet in its 39th Nutcracker. Performances December 9th at 4:00 and 7:30pm\, December 10th at 1:00pm and 4:30pm\, December 11th at 1:00 and 4:30pm. Prices range based on performance. Senior\, child and group discounts available. Ticket available through the Academy of Music box office at aomtheatre.ticketfly.com
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/the-nutcracker/
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SUMMARY:Open House & Clinican Meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Health Care Providers\, Psychotherapists\, Alternative Care Providers are invited to an Open House in the newly renovated building at 40 Center Street. An opportunity to meet other providers & schmooze\, see the space and consider whether you might be interested in renting the large group room for a training/workshop/class\, or perhaps an office.
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/open-house-clinican-meet-up/
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SUMMARY:The Nutcracker
DESCRIPTION: \nJoin Pioneer Valley Ballet in its 39th Nutcracker. Performances December 9th at 4:00 and 7:30pm\, December 10th at 1:00pm and 4:30pm\, December 11th at 1:00 and 4:30pm. Prices range based on performance. Senior\, child and group discounts available. Ticket available through the Academy of Music box office at aomtheatre.ticketfly.com
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SUMMARY:The Nutcracker
DESCRIPTION: \nJoin Pioneer Valley Ballet in its 39th Nutcracker. Performances December 9th at 4:00 and 7:30pm\, December 10th at 1:00pm and 4:30pm\, December 11th at 1:00 and 4:30pm. Prices range based on performance. Senior\, child and group discounts available. Ticket available through the Academy of Music box office at aomtheatre.ticketfly.com
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SUMMARY:FREE WEBINAR: Negotiating Your Way to Success
DESCRIPTION:One of the biggest challenges people face in negotiation is how to strategically approach the process and how to follow a sequential progression that will guide them through ebbs and flows. \nIn this webinar\, participants will be introduced to negotiation methods they can apply to real workplace scenarios. \nSession led by Dr. Joshua Weiss\, Program Director\, MS Leadership and Negotiation\, Bay Path University
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/free-webinar-negotiating-your-way-to-success/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161214T120000
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SUMMARY:FREE WEBINAR: The Importance of Being Entrepreneurial- Innovation in Nonprofits
DESCRIPTION:Women who think like entrepreneurs will be more successful in leading tomorrow’s nonprofits.\nMany nonprofits are launching entrepreneurial ventures in order to increase earned revenue\, rather than relying only on philanthropic gifts. These leaders find ways to look and act like a for-profit entity\, by using entrepreneurial techniques to generate mission-driven revenue that inspires community and individual action\, engagement and financial support. \nThis webinar will bring together innovative women who understand how nonprofit leaders need to think and act differently. They will share what works and what is not a fit for nonprofits to explore. \nCo-sponsored by Bay Path University and The Alliance for Nonprofit Growth and Opportunity.
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/free-webinar-the-importance-of-being-entrepreneurial-innovation-in-nonprofits/
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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
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