Training Events
The Massachusetts Small Business Development Center - Berkshire Region 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 Massachusetts SBDC seminars offered throughout the state, please visit the statewide calendar at www.msbdc.org. Visit our video page for past trainings and helpful videos.
Conversations That Matter: Strategic Planning and Goal Setting for the New Year
The New Year brings a powerful opportunity to shape your strategic plan for 2026. How do you want your business to grow this year—and what concrete actions can you take in January to turn that vision into reality?
This upcoming training will help you set clear, realistic, and ambitious goals while equipping you with practical tools to build resilience and strengthen adaptability. In today’s climate of ongoing economic and workforce uncertainty, success belongs to leaders who plan intentionally and act decisively.
The speaker will be Tamara Sime, CEO & Owner of TEC Staffing Services. Tamara began her career at GE Plastics, serving in multiple financial roles over seven years and graduating from GE’s Financial Management Program. In 2001, she became CFO of a local employment agency, where she spent 19 years driving significant revenue and profit growth. In late 2020, she founded TEC Staffing Services, followed by the launch of TEC Consulting Services in 2024. Since then, Tamara has advised entrepreneurs across a wide range of industries, with a growing consulting portfolio.
Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Time: 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. ET
Location: Online
Cost: No charge
Contact: Massachusetts SBDC - Berkshire Region @
413-545-0932
Click on icon below to listen to recordings from our recent podcasts, Conversations That Matter.
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.