MSBDC Berkshire Regional Office

MA Small Business Development Center Network

Training Seminars

The Massachusetts Small Business Development Center's Berkshire Regional Office conducts free and low-cost workshops and conferences addressing a wide range of concerns for both start-up and existing businesses. Many of these programs are cosponsored with local chambers of commerce, colleges and universities, community development organizations, trade associations, banks and corporate sponsors.

For a complete listing of MSBDC seminars offered throughout the state, please visit the statewide calendar at www.msbdc.org.

We would like to thank the following financial institutions for cosponsoring our training events. Please visit their websites by clicking on their logos.


2011 Calendar of Events Cancellation Policy Updated: 01/05/2012

We do not currently have any training scheduled. Please check the statewide MSBDC website at www.msbdc.org for training offered in other parts of the state.

Program Descriptions

You're Looking Ahead — Is Your Management Style Looking Backward?

In this interactive three-hour session, we will look at management styles that are forward looking vs. those that maintain the status quo. As a leader, are you better off with an orientation toward problem solving or an orientation toward a desired vision/outcome? On a practical level, what should you be doing differently on Monday morning?

Presented by Diana Brooks, M.A., principal of Diana Brooks Associates Consulting & Training, based in Williamstown, MA.

Date: Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Location: MSBDC Berkshire Regional Office, 75 North Street, Suite 360, Pittsfield (directions)
Cost: $29
Contact: Andrea Morris at 413-499-0933

The New Basics: Build Your Business Up in a Down Economy

It has never been so challenging to be a customer. Prospects today are not focused on you or what you are selling. Their focus is narrow and simple: how will this make my life easier? Learn the skills to develop a compelling customer value proposition, attracting a competitive advantage to your product or service.

Presented by Peter Coombs of FRONTLINE Training & Consulting.

Date: Tuesday, January 27, 2011
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Location: MSBDC Berkshire Regional Office, 75 North Street, Suite 360, Pittsfield (directions)
Cost: $29
Contact: Andrea Morris at 413-499-0933

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations received by noon the day prior to the seminar will be entitled to a refund. No refund will be given on notifications received after that time or in any no-show situation. The MSBDC reserves the right to cancel or reschedule a seminar due to insufficient enrollment. Registration fees will be returned or credited towards a future program.