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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/
LOCATION:Scibelli Enterprise Center
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SUMMARY:Sibling Connections Celebration of Western Mass Office
DESCRIPTION:Sibling Connections’ mission is to support the creation of enduring family relationships and community connections for sisters and brothers separated by the foster care system in Massachusetts. This effort is important in order to maintain their familial relationship and bond. \nFounded thirteen years ago\, Sibling Connections is headquartered in Boston but has run programs in Western Massachusetts for several years. The purpose of the new office is to extend its presence to better serve the increasing need of siblings in foster care. \nThe event will take place on Wednesday\, December 4\, 2019 at The Fort/Student Prince in Springfield from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. RSVP sboniface@siblingconnections.org
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/sibling-connections-celebration-of-western-mass-office/
LOCATION:Student Prince & The Fort
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SUMMARY:2019 Women of Impact
DESCRIPTION:BusinessWest has consistently recognized the contributions of women within the business community and has created the Women of Impact awards to honor women who have the authority and power to move the needle in their bu \n \nsiness; are respected for accomplishments within their industries; give back to the community; and are sought out as respected advisors and mentors within the field of influence. Nominees can be high-level executives\, entrepreneurs\, leaders of a non-profit organization\, business owners\, volunteers\, or mentors: any inspirational woman\, at any level in her career\, who is doing remarkable things. \nNominations for 2020 consideration can be submitted via this link https://businesswest.com/women-of-impact-nomination-information-criteria/ \nWinners will be profiled in the Oct. 28 issue of BusinessWest and will also available online at www.businesswest.com. Winners will be honored at the Women of Impact Luncheon Awards on Thursday\, December 5 at the Sheraton Springfield. \nThe event is sponsored by Country Bank (presenting)\, TommyCar Auto Group (presenting)\, Comcast Business\, Granite State Development Corp. (supporting)\, New Valley Bank & Trust (speaker)\, and WWLP 22 News/CW Springfield (media sponsor).
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/2019-women-of-impact/
LOCATION:Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place Hotel
ORGANIZER;CN="BusinessWest & Healthcare News":MAILTO:melissa@businesswest.com
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