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SUMMARY:Alex Sepkus Jewelry Trunk Show
DESCRIPTION:The extended collection of renowned jeweler Alex Sepkus is back! Indulge yourself in his distinctive\, award-winning pieces. Select from earrings\, necklaces\, rings\, bridal and more at this two-day event. \n\n\n\n11/1 11am-7pm & 11/2 10am-6pm
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/alex-sepkus-jewelry-trunk-show-4/
LOCATION:Don Muller Gallery Inc.)\, 40 Main Street\, Northampton\, 01060\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191104T130000
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SUMMARY:Basics of Starting a Business
DESCRIPTION:Who should attend? Anyone wanting to start a business and existing business owners looking for guidance on creating a business plan and securing financing to grow their business.\nWorkshop Facilitators: Springfield – Allen B. Kronick\, Senior Business Advisor\, MA Small Business Development Center. Greenfield – Anita J. Eliason\, Senior Business Advisor\, MA Small Business Development Center. Oreste Varela\, U.S. Small Business Administration Branch Manager\, Springfield\, MA\, is a scheduled presenter in both Greenfield and Springfield. The presentation will help you gain a better understanding of the various SBA programs and services available to prospective or current entrepreneurs who need assistance in starting or expanding their businesses\, and will include capital\, counseling and contracting information.\nThis FREE workshop will focus on business fundamentals; from startup considerations to business plan development and funding sources.\nLearn the whole nine yards of starting a business. The presentation will help entrepreneurs start a business plan and provide structure to starting/managing their venture. Topics will include:\n• Introduction and need for planning\n• Basic business plan format\n• Choosing your legal form of organization\n• Marketing\, market planning and research\n• Cash flow projections\n• Financial Statements\n• Financing
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/basics-of-starting-a-business-3/
LOCATION:Scibelli Enterprise Center
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ORGANIZER;CN="MA Small Business Development Center":MAILTO:lshedd@msbdc.umass.edu
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SUMMARY:Primeros Pasos Para Emprender Un Negocio Propio (First Steps to Start Your Business-In Spanish)
DESCRIPTION:Descripción: Este taller te dará información essential para orientarte en como emprender un negocio propio. Comenzar un negocio es una aventura y verás que al principio te abrumarás muy fácilmente\, sin embargo la clave para seguir en pie es contar con un plan de trabajo a seguir\, un mapa que te debe guiar a lo largo del camino de tu negocio. \nSe requiere registración antes del taller. Regístrese en nuestra página de la internet. \nSi tiene alguna pregunta ó no puede registrarse por computadora\, comuníquese con Samalid Hogan al smhogan@msbdc.umass.edu o al 413-577-1762.
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/primeros-pasos-para-emprender-un-negocio-propio-first-steps-to-start-your-business-in-spanish/
LOCATION:Scibelli Enterprise Center
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ORGANIZER;CN="MA Small Business Development Center":MAILTO:lshedd@msbdc.umass.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191105T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191105T190000
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SUMMARY:The Years That Matter Most: How College Makes or Breaks US
DESCRIPTION:Paul Tough is the bestselling author of “How Children Succeed” and a contributor to The New York Times Magazine and This American Life. In his new book\, “The Years That Matter Most\,” Tough describes the way higher education in America can both help and hinder young people searching for better opportunities. The book tells the stories of several remarkable students\, including some for whom college acts as a powerful engine of social mobility. But Tough also reveals the sometimes hidden ways that our higher education system favors children of wealth and privilege and holds back striving young Americans from modest backgrounds. \nThis event is part of our “Spotlight on Education Series” which is sponsored by Platinum Sponsor\, MassMutual.
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/the-years-that-matter-most-how-college-makes-or-breaks-us/
LOCATION:Springfield Symphony Hall\, 34 Court St.\, Springfield\, MA\, 01103\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Springfield Public Forum":MAILTO:info@springfieldpublicforum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191107T090000
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SUMMARY:Basics of Starting a Business
DESCRIPTION:Who should attend? Anyone wanting to start a business and existing business owners looking for guidance on creating a business plan and securing financing to grow their business.\nWorkshop Facilitators: Springfield – Allen B. Kronick\, Senior Business Advisor\, MA Small Business Development Center. Greenfield – Anita J. Eliason\, Senior Business Advisor\, MA Small Business Development Center. Oreste Varela\, U.S. Small Business Administration Branch Manager\, Springfield\, MA\, is a scheduled presenter in both Greenfield and Springfield. The presentation will help you gain a better understanding of the various SBA programs and services available to prospective or current entrepreneurs who need assistance in starting or expanding their businesses\, and will include capital\, counseling and contracting information.\nThis FREE workshop will focus on business fundamentals; from startup considerations to business plan development and funding sources.\nLearn the whole nine yards of starting a business. The presentation will help entrepreneurs start a business plan and provide structure to starting/managing their venture. Topics will include:\n• Introduction and need for planning\n• Basic business plan format\n• Choosing your legal form of organization\n• Marketing\, market planning and research\n• Cash flow projections\n• Financial Statements\n• Financing
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/basics-of-starting-a-business-2/
LOCATION:Scibelli Enterprise Center
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ORGANIZER;CN="MA Small Business Development Center":MAILTO:lshedd@msbdc.umass.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191108T180000
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SUMMARY:CHC’s 25th Anniversary Gala “A Night in Oz: There’s No Place Like Our Medical Home”
DESCRIPTION:COME CELEBRATE WITH CARING HEALTH CENTER ON THE YELLOW BRICK ROAD! \nExperience the power of hard work and success as we commemorate CHC’s 25th Anniversary on Friday\, November 8\, 6:00 to 10:00 pm at the Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place Hotel. \nEnjoy an enchanting evening of fine dining\, entertainment\, and a silent auction. End the evening clicking your heels together dancing the night away with a live band! This year’s theme: “A Night in OZ: There’s No Place Like Our Medical Home”\, will highlight CHC’s youth programs for vulnerable children in Springfield. \nProceeds raised for the event will support CHC’s Bright Bodies Programming with a special focus on preventing obesity among today’s and tomorrow’s youth. \nFor more information\, visit event page » \nhttp://caringhealth.org/OZ.html \nEARLY BIRD TICKETS ON SALE NOW \nSave $10 each if you purchase tickets by September 30.
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/chcs-25th-anniversary-gala-a-night-in-oz-theres-no-place-like-our-medical-home/
LOCATION:Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place Hotel
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ORGANIZER;CN="Caring Health Center":MAILTO:marketing@caringhealth.org
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SUMMARY:Centennial Program honoring Dr. Mary-Beth Cooper
DESCRIPTION:The public is cordially invited to join us in celebrating Dr. Mary-Beth Cooper\, President of Springfield College on Monday\, November 11th starting at 5:30 with a reception and dinner at the Ludlow Country Club\, Ludlow MA.\nOn November 8\, 1919\, a small group of pioneering women came together in Buffalo\, New York with a vision to help all women realize greater equality while using their individual and collective expertise in service to their community. Their vision became Zonta International (ZI)\, an organization that has grown to more than 29\,000 members in 63 countries\, working together to make gender equality a reality for women and girls worldwide.. \nIn honor of Zonta’s 100th birthday\, we have chosen to recognize Dr. Cooper – someone who is not only a champion for women’s empowerment but an influencer and mentor for equality.
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/centennial-program-honoring-dr-mary-beth-cooper/
LOCATION:Ludlow Country Club
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ORGANIZER;CN="Zonta Club of Quaboag Valley":MAILTO:Info@zontaqv.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191114T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191114T110000
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SUMMARY:Business Legal Primer
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Attorney Sarah K. Willey\, Esq.\, Bulkley\, Richardson and Gelinas\, LLP\nThis presentation will help you gain a better understanding of\nthe core legal concepts impacting your business.\n Choice of Entity – What does it mean to be a sole\nproprietor\, partnership\, limited liability company or\ncorporation; which type is right for your business?\n Employee vs. Independent Contractor – Avoiding the\nsteep risks of misclassification — the basics of\ndetermining whether you are hiring an employee or\nengaging an independent contractor.\n Trademark\, patent or copyright – What’s the difference\,\nwhen and how you need to get one.\nSarah K. Willey is Counsel in the firm’s Business and Finance\nDepartment\, and is also a member of the firm’s Intellectual\nProperty Practice Group and Employment Law Practice Group.\nShe has experience advising clients in the areas of business\nformation\, mergers and acquisitions\, business succession\nplanning\, and corporate structuring of businesses in regulated\nindustries. Sarah counsels’ clients in protecting and\nmaximizing their intellectual property via trademarks\,\ncopyrights\, and licensing agreements. She also assists\nbusinesses with designing\, implementing and auditing\ncorporate compliance programs under International Traffic in\nArms Regulations (ITAR)\, Export Administration Regulations\n(EAR) and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA).\nFEE: Free\nREGISTER: http://bit.ly/BusinessLegalPrimer
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/business-legal-primer-2/
LOCATION:Scibelli Enterprise Center
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ORGANIZER;CN="MA Small Business Development Center":MAILTO:lshedd@msbdc.umass.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191118T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191118T190000
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CREATED:20191113T203448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191113T203448Z
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SUMMARY:She Said: Breaking the Story that Helped Ignite #MeToo
DESCRIPTION:Jodi Kantor is one of the Pulitzer Prize-winning reporters who broke the news of Harvey Weinstein’s sexual harassment and abuse for The New York Times. \nKantor will share their investigation and its consequences for the #MeToo movement and will take us for the first time into the very heart of this social shift\, reliving in real-time what it took to get the story and giving an up-close portrait of the forces that hindered and spurred change. \nHer talk will describe the surprising journeys of those who spoke up–for the sake of other women\, for future generations\, and for themselves–and so changed us all. Both revelatory and insightful\, she will not only address “how did we get here?” but “where do we go now?”
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/she-said-breaking-the-story-that-helped-ignite-metoo/
LOCATION:Springfield Symphony Hall\, 34 Court St.\, Springfield\, MA\, 01103\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Springfield Public Forum":MAILTO:info@springfieldpublicforum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191120T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191120T110000
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SUMMARY:Understanding Your Company’s Cash Flow
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Robb Morton CFM\, CMA\, CPA Managing Partner\nMany a new business owner has asked\, “What is cash flow and why is it so important?” The short answer is cash flow is the amount of money coming in to a business and the amount of money going out. Think of it as a water tank: water comes in at the top and drains out the bottom. So to keep your tank nice and full\, you want more coming in than going out. Your business runs on cash – cash in and cash out – a very critical aspect to you and your business. Understanding Your Company’s Cash Flow will help you understand what cash flow is\, why it’s so important and how to monitor. Whether you hire someone to handle your financials or do them yourself\, you must understand these fundamentals. This workshop will teach:\n• the basics of cash flow • the timing of cash inflows and outflows • how cash flow is different from profit\n• how to manage your cash flow projections\n• how to improve your company’s cash flow\nLocation: Florence Bank\, 85 Main St. Florence\, MA. Free Parking is along Keyes Street or in the bank visitor parking lot off of Keyes Street. The entrance is under a blue awning stating “Florence Bank” in the middle of the building on Keyes Street.\nFee: $25 \nRobb Morton has more than 30 years’ experience in public and management accounting. His over seven years’ experience as a controller has given him a unique perspective that serves as a tremendous benefit when dealing with the challenges faced by his small business clients. He also has extensive experience working with family owned businesses both as advisor and as a member of their management team.
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/understanding-your-companys-cash-flow/
LOCATION:Florence Savings Bank
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ORGANIZER;CN="MA Small Business Development Center":MAILTO:lshedd@msbdc.umass.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191123T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191123T230000
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SUMMARY:Holyoke Medical Center's Annual Gala 2019
DESCRIPTION:Please join us at the 2019 Holyoke Medical Center Annual Gala at The Log Cabin in Holyoke\, MA on Saturday\, November 23\, 2019. \nThis year we’re featuring ACE Awards at the event for Best Caregiver\, Best Supporting Employee\, Best Leader\, and Best Physician\, along with a Lifetime Achievement Award of M. Saleem Bajwa\, MD. \nThe evening’s event will begin at 5:30pm and will include: \n· Complimentary cocktail reception \n· Silent auction \n· Seven-course chef’s dinner with wine pairings \n· Award presentations \n· Dancing to The O-Tones \nAlso\, discounted hotel rooms are available at the D. Hotel Suites & Spa by calling 413-533-2100 and mentioning code HMC126 before October 23\, 2019. \nFor more information email the Development Office at development@holyokehealth.com or call 413-534-2579.
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/holyoke-medical-centers-annual-gala-2019/
LOCATION:The Log Cabin
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ORGANIZER;CN="Holyoke Medical Center":MAILTO:development@holyokehealth.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191130T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191130T150000
DTSTAMP:20260620T210622
CREATED:20191113T203427Z
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SUMMARY:STEM Vendor and Craft Fair
DESCRIPTION:Fundraising event for student going to Florida in June for a STEM based trip to NASA and Universal Studios. Student will be taking classes to learn about the science and technology behind the rides and space. We will have 25+ vendors who are selling all different type of items. Their will also be raffle baskets.
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/stem-vendor-and-craft-fair/
LOCATION:STEM Middle Academy\, 60 Alton St\, Springfield\, 01104\, United States
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