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Spring Job Fair – Southeastern Technical Institute
Spring Job Fair – Southeastern Technical Institute
MassHire Greater Brockton Career Center in partnership with Southeastern Technical Institute (STI) will be hosting this Spring Job Fair. When: Monday, April 29th - 3:30PM - 5:00PM Where: Southeastern Technical Institute 250 Foundary Street, South Easton, MA Come find your next career and meet companies in Healthcare, Welding and Culinary. Bring your resume and come […]
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Accelerate Business Growth with the Help of AI
Accelerate Business Growth with the Help of AI
A 2024 National Small Business Week Virtual Summit Webinar On top of all that small business owners and entrepreneurs balance daily, continuing to grow their businesses can be even harder when access to funding seems scarce and new fraud risks have emerged. Enter AI. Visa has invited a roundtable of experts to explore how […]
Securing Your Small Business in a Work-From-Anywhere World
Securing Your Small Business in a Work-From-Anywhere World
A 2024 National Small Business Week Virtual Summit Webinar Rapid digitalization and heightened security risks demand a multi-faceted approach. Learn how to protect your organization’s data and minimize risks while supporting work-from-anywhere. Specific topic areas covered in this session will include: Wi-Fi protection and secure 5G connectivity How to secure data and devices Identifying […]
CYA on KYC: Employing Reasonable Due Diligence for Global Trade Compliance
CYA on KYC: Employing Reasonable Due Diligence for Global Trade Compliance
Topic: International Trade Exporters face ever-increasing end use and end user due diligence requirements for effective management of global trade compliance. Restricted end uses, significant expansion of restricted parties, broadening Military End Use rules, the OFAC 50% rule, and increased emphasis on illegal diversion are just a few reasons why due diligence is critical. Moreover, federal authorities […]
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8 Practical Skills To Run A Successful Business
8 Practical Skills To Run A Successful Business
A 2024 National Small Business Week Virtual Summit Webinar The presenter will give an overview of small business resources both now and what is planned for the near future. Additionally, he will walk attendees through a micro-learning session of Practical Business Skills which will focus on 8 keys to success for any small business […]
Small Business Strategies for Collaboration and Productivity
Small Business Strategies for Collaboration and Productivity
A 2024 National Small Business Week Virtual Summit Webinar Creating a connected workplace is essential for fostering collaboration, enhancing communication, and driving productivity. This session will explore proven strategies innovative technologies and best practices to optimize your small business for success. Specific topic areas covered in this session will include: 5G to improve productivity […]
Navigating Your Cash Flow – Increasing Cash in and Decreasing Cash Out to Maximize Business Success
Navigating Your Cash Flow – Increasing Cash in and Decreasing Cash Out to Maximize Business Success
A 2024 National Small Business Week Virtual Summit Webinar Get strategic about cash flow, learn the basics of balancing cash flow and how to apply best practices to your own business. What this course covers: Strategies to help you earn more and spend less How to analyze complex expenses, including vendors The four types […]
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Business After Hours – Montilio’s Pizza Oven & South Shore Bank
Please 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 - […]
Unemployment Insurance for Employers
Unemployment Insurance for Employers
Speaker: 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
How to Start a Business 101: The Basics
Topic: 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 […]
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Youth Fishing Derby
Youth Fishing Derby
Presented 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 […]
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Search Engine Optimization (SEO) for Beginners
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) for Beginners
Topic: Marketing and Sales You’ve likely heard this acronym many times, but what does it mean for your small business? This webinar will provide an overview of SEO fundamentals including: How search engines work The importance of keyword research On- and off-page optimizations How to use metrics to measure performance The speaker will be Rosa […]
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China’s Anti-Espionage Law One Year Later: Lessons Learned for U.S. Businesses Operating in China
China’s Anti-Espionage Law One Year Later: Lessons Learned for U.S. Businesses Operating in China
Topic: 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
Small Business & Entrepreneur of the Year Awards
Join 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 […]
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Business Growth Essentials Workshop Series
Business Growth Essentials Workshop Series
Growing 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 […]
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How to Write a One-Page Business Plan: A Step-by-Step Guide
How to Write a One-Page Business Plan: A Step-by-Step Guide
In 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 […]
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Best Practices for AES Filing and Compliance
Best Practices for AES Filing and Compliance
Topic: International Trade With the tightening of export regulations and product controls, understanding your responsibilities for export reporting in the Automated Export System (AES) and compliance with the Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR) has never been more important. Whether filing directly or through a forwarder, exporters are responsible for the required Electronic Export Information (EEI) elements […]
How to Create a LinkedIn B2B Marketing Strategy for Your Business
How to Create a LinkedIn B2B Marketing Strategy for Your Business
LinkedIn is the world's largest professional networking platform and marketing on LinkedIn can generate more leads than some of the top social media platforms, especially for for B2B marketers. If you want to grab the attention of top-level executives, then you should work on your LinkedIn marketing strategy. In this webinar, our expert presenter will […]
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Chris Bathgate: The Machinist Sculptor
FULLER CRAFT MUSEUM Exhibition dates: May 18 - November 3, 2025 Chris Bathgate: The Machinist Sculptor presents the complex sculptures and technical drawings of Baltimore artist Chris Bathgate. A self-trained machinist, Bathgate views precision machining as an art form, with a career spent exploring ways in which digital technologies and studio craft can coexist. To […]
Move With Me – Back to the 80’s Final Lap
Move With Me – Back to the 80’s Final Lap
Raffles • Crafts • Food • Games • Music Join us for a totally rad time, rain or shine, at the 80's themed Final Lap, a family-friendly event to celebrate our spring fundraising efforts and 80 years of Easterseals Massachusetts programs! May 18, 2024 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. The Bridge Center 470 Pine Street, […]
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DCAMM Contractor Certification
DCAMM Contractor Certification
This program will cover the DCAMM Certification Online Application requirements and the process for becoming certified as a Prime Contractor, a Small Prime Contractor and a Filed Sub-Bidder for those parties interested in bidding on M.G.L. Chapter 149 and 149A vertical building construction work in the Commonwealth. Contractor Certification is responsible for promoting equality of […]
Negotiating Financial Agreements
Negotiating Financial Agreements
Wednesday, May 22nd, 12PM Join the Office of Economic Empowerment and negotiation expert Dr. Joshua Weiss in this free virtual workshop! You will learn: Why it is important to negotiate financial agreements How to prepare for negotiating different types of agreements.
Google Analytics for Small Businesses – How to Improve Your Website Traffic
Google Analytics for Small Businesses – How to Improve Your Website Traffic
To maximize your business website's return on investment, you need to be able to track its performance. Google Analytics allows you to see where your website traffic is coming from, identify your top-performing channels and gain insight into your visitors' behavior. In this webinar, you’ll learn the basics of Google Analytics, how to track your […]
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Lunch & Learn with SEED Corp and Eastern Bank: Borrowing Basics
Lunch & Learn with SEED Corp and Eastern Bank: Borrowing Basics
Eastern Bank and SEED Corporation are partnering to host a Lunch & Learn for business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs. During this free, in-person session, participants will learn the fundamentals of financing a small business, what lenders look for in a loan application, and the funding programs available to start-up and existing businesses. Topics will include the Six C’s […]
Negociación de Contratos Financieros
Negociación de Contratos Financieros
23 Mayo, 12PM ¡Únase a la Oficina de Empoderamiento Económico y experta de negociación, Victoria Ann Rodriguez, en este taller gratuito! Aprenderá: Por qué es importante negociar contratos financieros Como puede prepararse para negociar diferentes tipos de contratos
Energy and Water Efficiency in Food and Beverage Businesses
Energy and Water Efficiency in Food and Beverage Businesses
Most businesses could improve profitability and reduce their operating costs and environmental impact by: Using energy & water more efficiently Using renewable energy Reducing waste Using safer cleaning & sanitizing products Join this webinar to: Learn about opportunities for food and beverage businesses to reduce operating costs and environmental impact by using energy and water […]
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Employment Law Updates
Employment Law Updates
Topic: Managing Employees In this webinar Wendy L. Hansen, Attorney, Foley & Foley, P.C., will discuss top compliance issues, employment law updates, future potential changes, and answer your questions! Speaker(s): Wendy L. Hansen, Attorney, Foley & Foley, P.C. Co-Sponsor(s): New Bedford Economic Development Council (NBEDC) Massachusetts Growth Capital Corporation (MGCC)
How To Create A Marketing Plan For Your Small Business
How To Create A Marketing Plan For Your Small Business
Are you overwhelmed by all the marketing choices for your business? Not sure how or where to spend your time and money? It sounds like you need a marketing plan! Without a plan in place, you could potentially waste thousands of dollars and hundreds of hours trying to grow your business. In this webinar, professional […]
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