Massachusetts Small Business Development Center (MSBDC)


Training & Events Calendar

Entrepreneurial Workshops are held monthly at various
Southeastern Massachusetts locations.

 Cancellation Policy                                                                                                          Updated: 06/18/2009
  JUNE
30  SEED Basic Entrepreneurial Workshop: Session I: Learn the Fundamentals of Planning, Preparing for and Financing Your Business (New Bedford)
30  SEED Basic Entrepreneurial Workshop: Session II: Learn to Understand Financial Statements and How They Help to Determine the Health of Your Business (New Bedford)
 
  JULY
15 Social Networking - Getting You LinkedIn! (Mansfield)
 

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







Program Descriptions

SEED Basic Entrepreneurial Workshop: Session I: Learn the Fundamentals of Planning, Preparing for and Financing Your Business

This workshop is geared toward helping potential entrepreneurs evaluate and understand the fundamentals of owning one’s own business. Information on how to get started, where and how to get financing, and the loan application process will be presented.  Attendees will also be provided with a guide to writing a business plan and other materials. The Speaker will be Laurie Walsh, SEED Corporation. Complimentary breakfast will be provided. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. 

Date: Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: New Bedford Chamber of Commerce, 794 Purchase Street, New Bedford 
Cost: FREE
Contact: Tamarah Barao, SEED Corporation @ 508-822-1020

RSVP by June 23

Cosponsored by: SEED Corporation, New Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce, New Bedford Economic Development Council and SCORE



SEED Basic Entrepreneurial Workshop: Session II: Learn to Understand Financial Statements and How They Help to Determine the Health of Your Business

The focus of this workshop is to help attendees understand a balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement. The workshop also explains how a small business owner can anticipate financial needs in order to operate his/her business more efficiently.  The Speaker will be Melinda Ailes, Regional Director, MA Small Business Development Center Network. Complimentary lunch will be provided.

Date: Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Time:
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Location: 
New Bedford Chamber of Commerce, 794 Purchase Street, New Bedford
Cost:
FREE
Contact:
Tamarah Barao, SEED Corporation @ 508-822-1020

RSVP by June 23

Cosponsored by: SEED Corporation, New Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce, New Bedford Economic Development Council and SCORE  




Social Networking - Getting You LinkedIn!

LinkedinIf you would like to learn more about how to best utilize Linkedin as a networking vehicle, reserve a seat at this seminar. Tricia White, senior business advisor with the MSBDC Southeast Regional Office, will open an account and walk through the process of creating a profile as well as account updates for best optimization. Several convenient dates.



Date: Thursday, June 18, 2009
Time: 8:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Location: United Regional Chamber, 620 Old West Central Street, Franklin
Cost: Free
Contact: Olga @ 508-222-0801

Cosponsored by the United Regional Chamber of Commerce



Date:
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Time: 7:45 - 9:45 a.m.
Location: Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce, 15 West Street, Mansfield
Cost: Free
Contact: Ruthie @ 508-339-5655

Cosponsored by the Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce

 

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.

 



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