Massachusetts SBDC Statewide Training & Event Calendar
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 The Massachusetts Export Center organizes seminars, webinars and events throughout the year under Partners for Trade—the official export training initiative of the Commonwealth. On the calendar below, 
indicates an exporting training event. |
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~~~ 2025 Training Calendar |
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Unless otherwise
noted, training is offered online.
= export training |
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| MAY | |
| 14 | Financials 101 |
| 20 | Ways to Improve Your Credit Score |
| 21 | Understanding the Business Loan Process |
| 21 | Are You Bankable? |
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GPSR: What US Exporters Need to Know About the New EU
General Product Safety Regulation
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| 22 | Ways to Improve Your Credit Score |
| JUNE | |
| 4 | Tech Talks with Rob: Shield Your Business from Cyber Threats – Essential Tips Webinar! |
| 6 |
Triangulating the Trump Trade
Agenda: Tips and Tools for Addressing Policy Changes |
Program Descriptions
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Various topics that we will cover:
Whether you are tech-savvy or just getting started, "Tech Talks with Rob" will provide you with the knowledge and tools to leverage technology for your business’s success. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn, grow, and secure your business in the digital marketplace. During each session, Rob will present a brief 15–20-minute introduction to the topic at hand, followed by an interactive discussion and Q&A period. This series aims to create a welcoming environment where participants are encouraged to ask questions. Remember, there are no bad questions. Date: Held on the first Wednesday of the month
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Your small business is “bankable” if a commercial bank or lending institution is willing to offer you financing, such as a loan or line of credit. Small business owners often seek financing to buy equipment or inventory, launch a new product line, open or expand retail or manufacturing operations, further grow an existing business, and more. Contrary to popular belief, banks are eager to lend to small businesses. However, in order to be bankable, you need to understand your business' numbers, how to organize the numbers for a commercial loan, and how to present your personal and business story in a compelling manner. In this webinar, you will learn how to:
The webinar will be led by Karen Baldeschwieler, a small business consultant with Zenagos. Also joining us will be local commercial bankers. Dates: Offered
on multiple Wednesdays. Select a date below to
register.
Registration coming soon for dates of Jun 11, Jun 25 and July 9 |
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Every small business should know how to keep detailed records of the daily transactions involved in their business. They create reports that allow management, stakeholders and regulating authorities to have insight into the financial health of the organization. As the business owner, you need to understand the metrics that are reported in the cash flow and income statements, and balance sheets and how they relate to each other. This workshop will go over all three of these topics and show examples of each one. The speaker will be Awilda Irizarry, Senior Business Advisor and Financial Specialist with the Massachusetts SBDC - Northeast Region. Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2025
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Understanding the Business Loan Process Do you have a great idea for a business and the only thing standing in your way is the money to give it some legs? Or, you already own your own business but could use some extra capital to take things to the next level? You have come to the right place! In this presentation, you will learn the ins and outs of business loan proposals. The following topics will be covered:
The speaker will be Awilda Irizarry, Senior Business Advisor and Financial Specialist with the Massachusetts SBDC - Northeast Region. Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2025
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GPSR: What US Exporters Need to Know About the New EU General Product Safety Regulation The EU's new General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) was implemented in December 2024, introducing significant new compliance requirements for products supplied to EU consumers. The GPSR modernizes the EU's product safety framework and introduces new responsibilities for businesses throughout supply chains, both D2C and B2B, making it essential for US exporters to understand their obligations. The law has a wide scope, applying to products used by consumers even if not intended for them, and covering connected devices, software and AI as well as physical goods. The new obligations will change how you:
The GPSR also shifts the regulatory enforcement landscape in the EU, with potentially severe consequences for US businesses whose products are non-compliant. This webinar will provide an overview of the GPSR, the new obligations for US exporters, and the practical steps to meet the EU's requirements. Our speakers will be:
Date: Thursday, May 22, 2025
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Ways to Improve Your Credit Score
The speaker will be Awilda Irizarry, Senior Business Advisor and Financial Specialist with the Massachusetts SBDC - Northeast Region. Dates: Available on two convenient
dates: Tuesday, May 20 & Thursday, May 22, 2025
Cosponsored by St. Jean's Credit Union |
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Triangulating the Trump Trade Agenda: Tips and Tools for Addressing Policy Changes With a daily flurry of international trade-related executive orders, policy memoranda, and social media posts, businesses are struggling to make sense of U.S. international trade rules and policy priorities. This whirlwind of information has caused uncertainty for businesses attempting to understand how and when they will be affected by trade policy changes, making it difficult to identify priorities and prepare. Join us to gain practical advice on assessing and addressing future actions in real time. This program will review the latest trade-related actions from the Trump Administration, including executive orders, policy and off-the-cuff statements that trade compliance professionals should be aware of when working to address policy changes and maintain compliance. Our speaker will be Luciano Racco, Counsel and Co-Chair, International Trade & National Security Practice with Foley Hoag LLP. Date: Friday, June 6, 2025
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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 accepted ONLY for the Massachusetts Export Center's events. Your spot is reserved once payment is received by the appropriate office. Training events may be added or cancelled; the training schedule is subject to change. Please note: Training confirmations are sent from centeric@clients.msbdc.org. We use this email address frequently, so please add it to your approved sender list. A verification code will be sent from this email address allowing your to register for training. If you have problems signing in, please do not create a new account with a different email in order to register. For help registering, send an email to the contact in the seminar description. Please review our cancellation and refund policies. |
Are you looking to improve your credit score, but
aren't sure where to start? We will provide tips on how
to increase your credit score. In this webinar you will
learn the following: