Massachusetts Small Business Development Center Network
Southeast Regional Office

 

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.

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  2025 Training Calendar
Nov. 13 Cybersecurity Imperatives for Small Business
Nov. 20 Traveling Resource Tour (Quincy)
Nov. 20 Business Updates from an Employment Law Expert
Nov. 20 Traveling Resource Fair (Fall River)
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

  

 

Program Descriptions

Cybersecurity Imperatives for Small Business

Join our hosts, the New Bedford Economic Development Council (NBEDC), and John Danahey, MBA, Managing Partner – Systems, Digital Tech Partners, for an informative discussion of cybersecurity concerns for all small businesses. Protect your business from increasing cyber attacks and learn strategies to be resilient and secure.

  • What is cybersecurity?
  • Why is important for everyone (especially now)?
  • What can you do to protect your livelihood?

The speaker will be John Danahey, managing partner at Digital Tech Partners.

Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025
Time: 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. ET
Location: Online
Cost: No charge
Contact: Anne Fenton at amfenton@msbdc.umass.edu

Traveling Resource Tour

Join Nancy Lowd, Massachusetts SBDC Senior Business Advisor, for Morning Coffee & Networking sponsored by NeighborWorks Housing Solutions. You will have the opportunity to meet representatives from SEED Corporation, SCORE, Massachusetts Small Business Development Center, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), and NeighborWorks Housing Solutions, along with members of the Quincy Chamber of Commerce, and local economic development directors.

Whether launching a business, growing an existing one, or enjoying meeting other business owners, this is where you can meet and learn about the newest business programs and support. Coffee and pastries will be provided. Bring your business cards and meet some great people, it’s going to be a busy morning. Registration is appreciated.

Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025
Time: 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. ET
Location: Quincy Chamber of Commerce, 1400 Hancock Street, 9th Floor, Quincy
Cost: No charge   
Contact: Tricia White at pwhite@nhsmass.org

Cosponsored by the Quincy Chamber of Commerce, Massachusetts Small Business Development Center, SEED Corporation, SCORE, NeighborWorks, and local economic development directors

Business Updates from an Employment Law Expert

Please join our hosts, the New Bedford Economic Development Council (NBEDC) and Wendy Hansen, Atty., Foley & Foley, PC, for a virtual overview of the new Massachusetts Pay Transparency Law, I-9 overview, and discussion around discrimination and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Employment law has always been fast paced, and this year has been no exception. Attend this informative session to learn what small business owners need to know for the upcoming year. There will be a Q&A session at the end of the webinar for any of your general Employment Law related questions!

The speaker will be Wendy Hansen, attorney with Foley & Foley, PC.

Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025
Time: 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. ET
Location: Online
Cost: No charge
Contact: Anne Fenton at amfenton@msbdc.umass.edu

Traveling Resource Fair

The Traveling Resource Fair is an informal networking and resource-sharing event for businesses and manufacturers across the region. We are taking out the tables and presentations and focusing on providing you with a tailored experience based on your business needs. Connect one-on-one with industry partners and economic development practitioners at the local, regional, state, or federal level, all under one roof!

This event is free to attend, but registration is required. Coffee/tea and baked goods will be provided.

Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025
Time: 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. ET
Location: Groundwork, 2 Bank Street, Fall River
Cost: No charge
Contact: Nicholas Schonberger at nschonberger@massdevelopment.com

Hosted and cosponsored by MassDevelopment, Groundwork Fall River, and NeighborWorks Housing Solutions

 

Policies

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.