Training & Events Calendar
All training events offered by the MSBDC Southeast Regional Office are free and held in Massachusetts unless otherwise noted. Preregistration is required. Training registrations are booked on a first-come, first-served basis. Training programs may be added or cancelled; the training schedule is subject to change. Please review our Registration and Cancellation Policies.
For a complete listing of training offered statewide by the Massachusetts Small Business Development Center Network, visit the MSBDC statewide training calendar at www.msbdc.org.
To view our online business videos and training, please click on the button below.
| 2020 Training Calendar | |
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| FEBRUARY | |
| 14 | Legal Clinic (New Bedford) |
| 26 | Are Your Small Business Policies and Practices in Compliance? What Every Business Owner Should Know! (New Bedford) |
| MARCH | |
| 27 | Legal Clinic (Fall River) |
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These free & confidential 30-minute sessions are offered once a month at various locations. Space is limited and online registration is required. As a courtesy to Atty. Cassara who is volunteering his time for the Clinics, please call us at 508-673-9783 at least 24 hours in advance if you cannot attend.
Dates: Monthly on Fridays
- see dates below Register online by clicking on the
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Are Your Small Business Policies and Practices in Compliance? What Every Business Owner Should Know!
Understanding Cybersecurity. Feeling overwhelmed by the horror stories? In this interactive seminar you will gain insight on: Understanding the data that you manage, broker, or require; Identifying trustworthy resources that can help you; Establishing and measuring progress towards your security goals; Steps to start to build a plan for success. The speaker will be John Danahey, owner of NerdsToGo in Taunton. He will demystify cybersecurity in a relaxed setting and answer your concerns regarding this hot topic! As a Service-Connected Disabled Veteran and owner of a Massachusetts Certified-Veteran Enterprise, John differentiates himself from the competition. John has over 25 years of experience in the IT industry, specializing in cyber security and system operations. He works with small businesses in Southeastern Massachusetts to provide security and data protection. Employment Law Compliance and HR-Related Risk Management. Is your business prepared should the Commonwealth’s Attorney General’s Office or the Department of Labor or OSHA conduct an Audit? Do you have policies and practices in place? The need to more effectively manage HR-related risk has never been greater. Compliance obligations are burdensome and the corresponding liability and exposure for employers of all sizes is extraordinary. The speaker will be Wendy Hansen, an attorney with Foley & Foley, PC who will help you navigate the recent regulatory changes for small business owners. Attorney Hansen has a strong human resources background and previously worked at an insurance defense litigation firm in Boston, reviewing and analyzing employment law. Human Resources Management. Speaker Monet Viens, president of the SouthCoast Human Resources Council, will provide insight to this organization whose purpose is to enhance the professional knowledge of individuals involved in any aspect of human resources management. This runs the gamut from compensation and payroll functions, legal issues, benefits, safety, health, communications, recruiting and retention, labor relations, employee development and event planning, to name a few. If you’re in HR, you know the list goes on and on! **Please note that FRONT DOOR WILL BE LOCKED AT 5:00 p.m. Date: Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Cosponsored by Massachusetts Growth Capital Corporation (MGCC) and the New Bedford Economic Development Council (NBEDC) |
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Registration and Cancellation Policy Training registrations are booked on a first-come, first-served basis. To reserve your space for fee-based events, mail your payment to our office with a copy of the completed registration form or your confirmation email. 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 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. |
Health
Insurance for Employees. Should you be offering health insurance to your employees? The
Massachusetts Health Connector has a shopping platform for small
business. Bringing state-of-the-art tools to employers,
brokers, and employees, and making it easier for small businesses to offer
health insurance to its employees. You have the power to control
costs and offer significant flexibility. It’s easy, it’s
flexible,
and it’s affordable! The speaker will be Chaitra Sanders, Distribution Channel and
Account manager for Massachusetts Health Connector for Business. Ms.
Sanders
will bring you up-to-date on the latest health care regulations and
show you an affordable way to provide coverage for yourself and your
employees.