Statewide Training & Event Calendar
Preregistration is required for all events. Each registration link is program-specific. If no link is listed, online registration is not available or registration has closed.
Training registrations are booked on a first-come, first-served basis. To reserve your space for fee-based events, mail your payment to the appropriate office with a copy of the completed registration form. Credit cards are only accepted for the Massachusetts Export Center's events. Your spot is reserved once payment is received by the appropriate office. Training programs may be added or cancelled; the training schedule is subject to change.
Please note: Training confirmations are sent from centeric@clients.msbdc.org. If you can't log into your account to register for training, a verification code will be sent from this email address. We use this email frequently, so please add it to your approved sender list.
Please review our
cancellation and refund
policies.
 The Massachusetts Export Center organizes seminars, webinars
and events throughout the year under Partners for Trade—the
official export training initiative of the Commonwealth. The Export Center
also offers an opportunity to view archived webinars. For further
information, visit www.mass.gov/export.
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Massachusetts Export Center created the
Massachusetts Export Resource Center, a comprehensive,
one-stop resource for accessing a wide range of instructional and practical
information on exporting to help your business grow and take advantage of
international opportunities. Click on the logo to view the website.
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 Did you know that the U.S. Small Business Administration offers free online training through its Learning Center? Click on the SBA logo to view topics.
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conducts a variety of free and low-cost, educational workshops that provide
valuable information necessary for establishing and managing a successful
business.Greater Boston | Western MA | Central MA | Southeast MA | Cape Cod & the Islands | Northeast MA
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2021 Training Calendar |
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| Until further notice, in-person training is suspended. All training is offered online. | |||
| JUNE | |||
| 24 | Making Sense of Online Marketing: A Simple Checklist for Success | ||
| 29 | How to Open a Business in Massachusetts Legally | ||
| 29 | Creating a Successful Business Behavior in Your Team | ||
| 30 | The Business of Art | ||
| 30 | Demystify State and Federal Certifications for Small Business | ||
| 30 | Developing a Dynamic Capability Statement | ||
| JULY | |||
| 1 | Basics of Starting Your Business | ||
| AUGUST | |||
| 2 | Basics of Starting Your Business | ||
| 5 | Basics of Starting Your Business | ||
Program Descriptions
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General information will be provided on the following programs and services:
These free two-hour programs are offered frequently at various locations. Click on button below to visit SBA's website for dates, locations and registration information.
Cosponsored by the U.S. Small Business Administration and area chambers of commerce |
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Basics of Starting Your Business
There will also be an overview of the U.S. Small Business Administration's programs and services. The presentation will help you gain a better understanding of the various SBA programs and services available to prospective or current entrepreneurs who need assistance in starting or expanding their businesses, and will include capital, counseling and contracting information. Oreste Varela, branch manager of the U.S. Small Business Administration in Springfield, will be a speaker. Also presenting from the Massachusetts Small Business Development Center, Western Regional Office: Samalid Hogan, regional director/senior business advisor; Allen Kronick, senior business advisor; or Anita Eliason, senior business advisor. There is no charge for these workshops, but pre-registration is required. This workshop is offered on several convenient dates. To register, click on your date selection. A Zoom link for the webinar will be emailed to you after registration.
Dates & Times: Monthly Mondays (1:00 - 3:30
p.m.) and Thursdays (9:00 a.m. - 12 noon) - click on your date selection below to register
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Small Business Resources Forum
There is no charge for the forum, but pre-registration is required. This event is offered on the first Thursday of the month. You can choose a date on the registration form. Dates: Monthly on Thursdays: TBA
Brought to you by the Western Massachusetts Means Business (WMMB) and stakeholders: Center for Women and Enterprise, Common Capital, Franklin County Community Development Corporation, Massachusetts Small Business Development Center Network, SCORE of Western Mass, Valley Community Development Corporation, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Clark University and Salem State University. |
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Building Sustainable Business (BSB) Webinar Series In today’s environment, business leaders must capture new revenue and increase operational efficiency. The Building Sustainable Businesses (BSB) monthly webinar series is designed for business leaders who want to grow and improve their companies. This is a free series, but you must register for each session. Visit the link below for complete details. Sessions will be held monthly from December 2020 - September 2021. Visit www.msbdc.org/bsb for details on all the sessions. |
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How to Open a Business in Massachusetts Legally A basic webinar covering topics such as:
The speaker will be Richard Cheney, regional director with the MSBDC Central Regional Office at Clark University. Date: Tuesday, June 29, 2021
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How to Exit Your Business: Strategies for Selling Your Business (3-part series)
Masked and socially distanced event (limited to 20 in-person attendees, but unlimited virtual attendees). Box dinner provided for in-person attendees. Dates: Wednesdays, June 16, 23 & 30 (3-part
series) Cosponsored by BizBuySell, WMMB (Western Mass Means Business), MA Small Business Development Center, SCORE and Venture X |
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Making Sense of Online Marketing: A Simple Checklist for Success Grab your lunch and join us for this virtual experience. The idea of getting your business online can often feel scary and even confusing. With so many moving parts, figuring out what to do and how to do it presents a unique challenge for time-starved small business owners. Don’t worry, once you understand how it all works together you can stop wasting time and focus on the things that actually benefit your business. If you’re just getting started with online marketing or not seeing the results you’ve hoped for...this session is for you. You’ll learn the foundational elements that will help you get the word out about your business and you won’t need a marketing degree to do it! Key Takeaways:
The speaker will be Susan Finn, owner of Rise Above Noise. Date: Thursday, June 24, 2021
Cosponsored by the New Bedford Economic Development Council and Massachusetts Growth Capital Corporation (MGCC) |
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Creating a Successful Business Behavior in Your Team Join Andrew Botieri of GNA Training as he discusses the keys to creating a successful team. In today's marketplace COVID has tested us all and how we operate our business and grow our revenues and share of the market. Why did many companies have a banner year in 2020, while others faulted? It's because the successful companies understand the Success Triangle: Behavior Attitude Techniques. Learn how disciplining your Attitude, creates successful Behaviors with the proper, consistent Techniques that ensure continued and replicated success. If you and your team need that extra push to exceed your company goals in 2021, then this workshop is for you! Date: Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Cosponsored by the New Bedford Economic Development Council and Massachusetts Growth Capital Corporation (MGCC) |
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Cliff Robbins, senior business advisor with the MSBDC, will take you through the steps needed to successfully promote and sell your art while growing your business. Date: Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Cosponsored by the New Bedford Economic Development Council and Massachusetts Growth Capital Corporation (MGCC) |
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Demystify State and Federal Certifications for Small Business Informational Session
Join us for an informational session where Managing Partners at M&A Supplier Diversity Consultants, Maria Gonzalez and Andie Ryoo will share their knowledge and provide a better understanding of the following topics:
Date: Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Cosponsored by HarborOne Bank and HarborOneU |
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Developing a Dynamic Capability Statement Now that we are "opening doors" and preparing for in-person events again, it is time to create your capability statement (CS) or update the one that you've been using. Please join us for this instructional webinar to learn tips for developing a robust CS to assist in marketing your products and services to large business prime contractors and federal agencies. A CS is an inexpensive, but targeted marketing piece used to quickly highlight your strengths and capabilities at small business B2G, matchmakers, and other outreach events or to email to potential customers. The speaker will be Sandra Ledbetter, Government Sales Advisor with the Massachusetts Small Business Development Center. Date: Wednesday, June 30, 2021
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Learn about current grants, loans, and other resources in Western
Massachusetts for small businesses. Join in a live Q&A to get your individual
questions answered. There will also be a local business advisor to
schedule you for no-charge business counseling services, to help you
with marketing your business, understanding your financials and
applying for loans or grants available to businesses economically
impacted by the pandemic. The forum will be moderated by Jessi
Kirley, a small business advisor with the Massachusetts Small Business
Development Center, Western Regional Office. 
Learn
strategies for selling your business from the experts at BizBuySell,
the Internet's largest business for sale marketplace. In this 3-part workshop you will learn about: 