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: A Practical Guide to Grants with Expert Karen Pelto
We are pleased to invite Berkshire County small business owners to join us for an upcoming podcast focused on grant funding and financial support opportunities available to businesses in our region. This session is designed to help local entrepreneurs better understand the grant landscape and how to position their businesses for funding success.
Topics will include:
- How to write a strong, competitive grant application
- The types of grants available to small businesses and common funding sources, including local, state, and federal programs
- How and where to find grant opportunities relevant to Berkshire County and Massachusetts-based businesses
- An overview of our grant writing and support services for small businesses seeking funding
Whether you’re launching, growing, or stabilizing your business, this podcast will offer practical guidance and insights to help you pursue funding with greater clarity and confidence.
The speaker will be Karen Pelto, coordinator of the Berkshire Funding Focus at the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission.
Date: Thursday, February 19, 2026
Time: 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. EST
Location: Online
Cost: No charge
Contact: Massachusetts SBDC - Berkshire Region at
413-545-0932
Cosponsored by the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission
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.