How to Turn Your Side Hustle Into a Business & Securing Your First Loan
This is a virtual event This is a virtual eventA 2024 National Small Business Week Virtual Summit Webinar This National Small Business Week Virtual Summit webinar will discuss ways you can turn your passion project into a full-fledged business and how to take it to the next level by securing your first business loan. Randa Kriss, Small Business Specialist & Writer at NerdWallet, […]
Future of Commerce 2024
This is a virtual event This is a virtual eventA 2024 National Small Business Week Virtual Summit Webinar Join Ming TaiHuh, Head of Square for Restaurants and James Beard nominated restaurateur, and Ara Kharazian, Research and Data Lead at Square, for a deep dive into the current state of restaurants, their patrons, and Square's predictions for the year ahead. Cosponsorship Authorization # 24-1-C. […]
MySBA: Transforming the way the SBA serves small business owners
This is a virtual event This is a virtual eventA 2024 National Small Business Week Virtual Summit Webinar The SBA is on a mission to deliver a more positive customer experience for the nation’s 33 million small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs. An agency-wide team is dedicated to better understanding your expectations and ensuring the agency designs and delivers what you need by […]
How to Write a Grant Proposal for Your Business
This is a virtual event This is a virtual eventA 2024 National Small Business Week Virtual Summit Webinar Congratulations, you've found a grant opportunity! However, the challenge doesn't end there. In order to apply for a grant, you’ll have to write a grant proposal and grant writing can be just as challenging as finding the grant itself. In this webinar, our expert presenter […]
Unemployment Insurance for Employers
MassHire Greater Brockton Career Center 34 School Street, Brockton, MA, United StatesSpeaker: Chuck Bennett, Rapid Response Coordinator III Topics We Will Cover Merit rated vs. Non-Profit/Governmental employers FUTA (Federal Unemployment Tax Act) SUTA (State Unemployment Tax Act) and taxable wage base a. New Employer vs. Established Employer b. Wage calculation, Reserve Ratio and UI tax tables c. Factors affecting your UI tax rate d. Voluntary […]
How to Start a Business 101: The Basics
This is a virtual event This is a virtual eventTopic: Start-up Assistance How to Start a Business Webinar Series Congratulations on taking the first steps towards starting your own business! Did you know that small businesses are the economic engine of Massachusetts, driving growth and most job creation? The Massachusetts SBDC Network has created a webinar series specifically designed to provide new business owners […]
Business After Hours – Montilio’s Pizza Oven & South Shore Bank
Montilio's Baking Company 239 N Cary Street, Brockton, United StatesPlease join the Metro South Chamber of Commerce for a Business After Hours networking event at Montilio's Bakery new Wood Fired Pizza Oven location on Thursday, May 2nd from 5:00 – 7:00PM. It feels like spring has finally sprung so don’t miss this great business-building opportunity. Featuring Montilio's Wood Fired Pizza and live music - […]
Youth Fishing Derby
Easterseals Massachusetts 470 Pine Steet, Bridgewater, United StatesPresented by Bridgewater Lions Club & Easterseals Massachusetts at The Bridge Center. Bring the family and join us for a fun morning of fishing and friendship-making! Saturday, May 4, 2024 7:00-10:30 a.m. Easterseals Massachusetts at The Bridge Center 470 Pine Street, Bridgewater Open to novice anglers ages 14 & under Nightcrawlers supplied upon admission, while […]
China’s Anti-Espionage Law One Year Later: Lessons Learned for U.S. Businesses Operating in China
This is a virtual event This is a virtual eventTopic: International Trade China’s expanded “Anti-Espionage Law” has been in effect for nearly a year now. The new law significantly expanded the scope of covered espionage activities and established broad criteria for determining espionage behavior, while granting extensive investigative power to Chinese national security agencies. The broadening of the law has brought unexpected risk to normal operations […]
Small Business & Entrepreneur of the Year Awards
Thorny Lea Golf Club 159 Torrey Street, Brockton, MA, United StatesJoin us Friday, May 10th from 12:00-1:45pm at Thorny Lea Golf Club (159 Torrey Street, Brockton) for the 33rd Annual Small Business & Entrepreneur of the Year Awards! The Small Business and Entrepreneur Awards are presented to businesses that have displayed employment staying power, growth, innovation, and social responsibility. Please join the Chamber and premier […]
Business Growth Essentials Workshop Series
Metro South Chamber of Commerce 60 School Street, Brockton, MA, United StatesGrowing your business is no simple task. Learning how to access capital, identifying the ideal customer and how to reach them through digital marketing is critical in today's business environment. Let us help you develop plans to overcome potential challenges that might be inhibiting the growth of your business. If you have been in business for […]
How to Write a One-Page Business Plan: A Step-by-Step Guide
This is a virtual event This is a virtual eventIn this webinar, you will learn how to write a one-page business plan for your business. We'll also discuss how writing a one-page business plan can help you organize your ideas and allow you to be focused and concise about your business goals. Our expert presenter will show you each element of the one-page business […]