| December 2011 Business Resource Calendar |
OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
YOUR SUCCESS IS OUR BUSINESS! |
| With the holidays upon us it seems like everything starts to slow down a bit, but there are still many valuable and informational business events in the Greater Merrimack Valley and Boston . These events help connect the small business community to many organizations that offer technical, financial, and procurement assistance. We encourage organizations to contact us if they have any upcoming events that would be useful to the Lowell community. We would also like to wish you a very Happy Holiday! |
| Energy Efficiency 101 for Retailers and Restaurants- Save Money! Monday, December 5, 2011 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Lowell Small Business Assistance Center
88 Middle Street
Lowell MA 01852 | During this course, you will learn the opportunities a retail or restaurant business has to save on energy costs. This workshop is taught by Stephen Greene of Howland Greene Consultants LLC, an expert in environmental issues, product stewardship and sustainable practice. RSVP: shargis@comteam.org |
| Market and Public Relations Basics for Entrepreneurs Wednesday, December 7, 2011 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Cambridge Innovation Center
One Broadway 5th Floor
Havana Training Room Cambridge, MA 02142 | You've been working hard to get your product ready for launch and it's finally ready to go. Now what? Bobbie Carlton, a 25+ year veteran of the high-tech PR and marketing game, will talk about how to: -Create a realistic plan for gaining visibility for your new product -Support your business and marketing goals by leveraging social media -Gain access to important audiences through PR or social media marketing For more information and to register visit their website: http://mccartercicseriesmarketingandprbasics.eventbrite.com . |
| Massachusetts Workforce Training Fund Thursday, December 8, 2011
8:30 AM to 10:00 AM Middlesex Community College 50 Kearney Square Lowell, MA 01852 | The Massachusetts Workforce Training Fund provides resources to businesses to train current and newly hired employees for Massachusetts employers. Its goal is to help improve job skills and maintain the economic strength of the Commonwealth's businesses. A representative from the Mass. Division of Career Services will present an overview and answer questions in an information session. Learn about this valuable training resource and how Middlesex Community College can provide assistance to area companies. RSVP: Danielle Bergeron (978) 459-8154 . |
| The Small Business Assistance Center Open House Thursday, December 8, 2011
8:30 AM to 10:00 AM Lowell Small Business Assistance Center 88 Middle Street Lowell, MA 01852 | Join us at our Open House to learn more about the Center and what we have to offer small businesses. We provide technical assistance, workshops, training and financial assistance. Meet with staff to learn more about how we can help you develop your business idea and help you achieve all your small business dreams. We also can assist existing businesses to grow to the next level with our Microloan Fund. RSVP: shargis@comteam.org. |
| Merrimack Valley Sandbox Initiative Catalyst Showcase Thursday, December 8, 2011
5:00 PM to 8:00 PM UMass Lowell Inn and Conference Center 50 Warren Street Lowell, MA 01852 | Meet all the Campus Catalyst students as they showcase their projects - and vote for your favorites!
For more information visit: http://www.uml.edu/mvsandbox/default.html
Or contact Lianna Kushi at Lianna@MerrimackValleySandbox.org. |
| Driving Sales Growth with Follow-up Systems Monday, December 12, 2011 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Lowell Small Business Assistance Center
88 Middle Street
Lowell, MA 01852 | Create a successful sales support system with inexpensive tools - a systematic way of networking, handling leads, and organizing contacts is key to driving sales to your business. The system does not need to be costly and complex, just effective. This workshop is taught by Paul R. Hutchinson, consultant to business owners, new entrepreneurs, non-profits and professional associations and individuals for over 20 years.
RSVP: shargis@comteam.org. |
| Lessons Learned- A Look Back by the Pros on What Worked and What Didn't in Starting their Companies Monday, December 12, 2011 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM MassChallenge
One Marina Drive, 14th Floor
Boston, MA 02210 | As entrepreneurs look into 2012 and wonder how fertile the start-up ground will be in the new year, our all-star panel shares their lessons learned from starting and helping to start dozens of tech-enables companies over the last few years. Raising money, key hires, product development, go to market strategies, selling customers, and ultimately selling the company are all key milestones in any company's birth, development and harvest. For more information and to register visit their website: http://www.mitforumcambridge.org/events/a-special-startup-clinic-lessons-learned/#register . |
| An Introduction to University Technology-Licensing and Sponsored Research Agreements Tuesday, December 13, 2011 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM M2D2 Innovation Hub Board Room
Wannalancit Mills
600 Suffolk Street, 2nd Floor
Lowell, MA 01854 | Does your start-up need technology or help developing one? Working with universities can be a tremendous opportunity for companies of all sizes:
- Do you know of a technology developed at a University that could create a new business opportunity for you or help you improve the competitiveness of your current products?
- Do you have an idea needing development or a complex problem that you need expertise in solving?
- Do you need testing or prototyping done at competitive prices? Come find out how working with universities through technology transfer and sponsored research can open doors for your company.
For more information regarding this event please contact M2D2 at 978-934-3465 or by e-mail at M2D2@uml.edu.
Visit here to register: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?llr=9q7bghcab&oeidk=a07e5ciiof06254ff21&oseq=a021pmgndcg816 . |
| Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce Annual Holiday Mixer Wednesday, December 14, 2011 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Lowell Memorial Auditorium 50 E. Merrimack Street Lowell, MA 01852 | For more information visit: http://glcc.biz/eventCalendar.aspx To RSVP: ctravers@greaterlowellchamber.org. |
| The Importance of Time Management in Your Business Wednesday, December 14, 2011 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Lowell Small Business Assistance Center
88 Middle Street
Lowell, MA 01852 | Effective time management is a fundamental key to success for business owners and busy professionals. This workshop will teach you how to develop goals and how to prioritize your activities to achieve those goals. This workshop is taught by Jim "Pouli" Pouliopoulos, The Growth Coach®, a certified Strategic Mindset® business coach with over 25 years experience in a variety of industries including high-tech, medical, government and professional services.
RSVP: shargis@comteam.org |
| Merrimack Valley Venture Forum- Breakfast with Desh Deshpande Thursday, December 15, 2011 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM Chesters
60 Island Street
Lawrence, MA 01840 | For up-to-date information visit: http://www.mvvf.org/events.asp#next. |
| Social Media Thursday, December 15, 2011 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Lowell Telecommunications Corporation (LTC)
246 Market Street
Lowell, MA 01852 | This workshop is offered in partnership with the Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce and Lowell Telecommunications Corporation. "The Times, They Are A-Changin", and we know that social media marketing now plays a vital role in the success of businesses and organizations. This seminar provides an overview of various online marketing tools including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube.
RSVP: shargis@comteam.org. |
| Dogpatch Labs: Open Office Hours Thursday, December 15th 2011 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM One Cambridge Center
6th Floor
Cambridge, MA 02142 | Come by to meet members of Polaris Ventures, Dogpatch residents, solicit feedback on your latest project, get a tour of the lab, etc. Contact Gus Weber to reserve a time to come by via e-mail at gweber@polarisventures.com To learn more information about Dogpatch Labs visit: www.dogpatchlabs.com. |
| Young Professionals of Greater Lowell Ugly Sweater Holiday Fiesta Party Thursday, December 15, 2011 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Mambo Grill
129 Merrimack Street Lowell, MA 01852 | What better way to get into the holiday spirit than showing off the ugliest holiday sweater you can find! This will be a great opportunity to network with other young professionals from the area and show off your favorite holiday threads! The cost to attend is free with a wish list item for the Alternative House and $10 per person without. There will be light refreshments and a cash bar. Please RSVP to info@ypgl.com For more information visit: http://www.ypgl.org/events.aspx. |
| Please join the City of Lowell for the Holidays! The City has a lot of fun and exciting holiday events going on in
the month of December:
Photos with Santa
December 3rd and 10th Noon to 2:00 PM Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce
131 Merrimack Street Lowell, MA 01852
Holiday Open Studios at Western Avenue
December 3rd and 4th and December 10th and 11th Noon to 5:00 PM 122 Western Ave Lowell, MA Holiday Marketplace at the Brush Gallery
Beginning November 26th Tuesday-Saturday 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Sunday Noon to 4:00 PM 256 Market Street
Lowell, MA
The Ultimate Christmas Show (abridged) November 25- December 18th Merrimack Repertory Theater
50 East Merrimack Street
Lowell, MA
Boston Holiday Pops
December 18th 2011
2:30 PM
Lowell Memorial Auditorium
50 East Merrimack Street |
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