Training & Events Calendar
All training events offered by the Massachusetts SBDC Southeast Region are at no-cost unless otherwise noted. Preregistration is required and training registrations are booked on a first-come, first-served basis. Training events may be added or cancelled; the training schedule is subject to change. Please review our Training Policies.
For a complete listing of training offered statewide by the Massachusetts Small Business Development Center, visit our statewide training calendar at www.msbdc.org.
To view our online business videos and training, please click on the button below.
| 2026 Training Calendar | |
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| Sep 09 | Is Entrepreneurship Right for You? How to Start Your Business! |
| Sep 17 | Small Business Open House (Fall River) |
| Sep 24 | Introduction to AI for Small Businesses |
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Is Entrepreneurship Right for You? How to Start Your Business!
Join us for a fast-paced, dynamic webinar which will tell you how AI can help take you through the steps to starting a business.
Cliff Robbins, Regional Director and Senior Business Advisor with the Massachusetts SBDC - Southeast Region, will present this webinar to anyone who has an idea and is in the process or thinking about starting their own business. A representative from the New Bedford Economic Development Council (NBEDC) will provide information specific to New Bedford businesses and MassDevelopment will discuss Massachusetts-based programs designed for small business owners. Date: Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Cosponsored by the New Bedford Economic Development Council (NBEDC) and MassDevelopment |
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The Open House will provide attendees with the opportunity to network, ask questions, explore financing options, and learn more about resources available to support business growth and success. Whether you are starting a business, seeking capital, planning for expansion, or simply looking to make valuable connections, this event is an excellent opportunity to engage with experts and organizations dedicated to helping Massachusetts small businesses thrive. We encourage all small businesses, entrepreneurs, and community partners to attend. Click here to visit our dedicated Open House page.
Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026
Cosponsored by the U.S. Small Business Administration, BayCoast Bank and Cape Cod 5 |
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Introduction to AI for Small Businesses
The speaker will be Cliff Robbins, Regional Director and Senior Business Advisor with the Massachusetts SBDC - Southeast Region. Date: Thursday, September 24, 2026
Cosponsored by the New Bedford Economic Development Council (NBEDC) and MassDevelopment |
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Training registrations are booked on a first-come, first-served basis. To reserve your space for fee-based events, register online and mail your payment to the office with a copy of the completed registration form or confirmation email. We do not accept credit card payments for training. Your spot is reserved once payment is received by our office. Training programs may be added or cancelled; the training schedule is subject to change. 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 Massachusetts SBDC reserves the right to cancel or reschedule a seminar due to insufficient enrollment. Registration fees will be returned or credited towards a future program. Massachusetts SBDC training events are supported by federal taxpayer funds. By registering, you certify that you are legally authorized to receive services funded by U.S. taxpayer dollars, in accordance with applicable federal law and regulations. |
So, you want to be an entrepreneur, your own boss, a
multimillionaire? Starting a business is a major undertaking, if you
want to do it right, and maximize the likelihood of success. 
Join the Massachusetts Small Business Development Center (MSBDC), in
partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), for a
Small Business Open House designed to connect businesses and
entrepreneurs directly with lenders, resource partners, and business
advisors from across the region.