| July 2011 Business Resource Calendar |
OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
YOUR SUCCESS IS OUR BUSINESS! |
| In response to many requests by partner organizations and area businesses, the City of Lowell's Economic Development department will be periodically sending a business resource calendar of events found in Lowell and in the Greater Boston area to connect the small business community to many resourceful 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 business community. |
| Open-Coffee Lowell Every Tuesday morning 8:30 AM Brew'd Awakening 61 Market Street Lowell, MA 01852 | Join a unique blend of entrepreneurs in the Mill City area for informal conversations over a cup of coffee. |
| Lowell Summer Music Series Now through September 10, 2011 Boarding House Park 40 French Street Lowell, MA 01852 | Come check out some great music in downtown Lowell throughout the whole summer! Visit the website for more information. |
| Discover Lowell Focus Group for Neighborhood Leaders and Businesses July 6, 2011 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM Hammar Conference Room Department of Planning and Development 50 Arcand Drive; 2nd floor Lowell, MA 01852 | COOL requests your input about current and future programming for Discover Lowell. We are hosting a series of five focus groups related to various topics and Lowell communities. Sign up for as many groups as you feel are relevant to you or your organization! Please RSVP for one or more of the groups. |
| Start-up Business Training for Veterans and Partners Business Gym -- Veterans Business Owners Initiative
July 6, 13, 20, and 27, 2011 6:00 PM Bedford VA Building 80, Room 106 200 Springs Road Bedford, MA 01730 | The Business Gym meetings are offered to veterans and their partners and they cover many topics including: creating a business that is right for you (a systematic method for creating and developing the business that you want), dealing with internal and external barriers to business success, developing and using a business plan, gaining control of your personal finances and much more. Certificates will be earned and assistance to qualify for guaranteed loans will be given. No fee. To learn more visit the website. |
| Microloan Fund Program Orientation--Lowell Small Business Assistance Center July 11, 2011 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Lowell Small Business Assistance Center 88 Middle Street, 2nd floor Lowell, MA 01852 | Want to grow and/or enhance your small business? Unable to get conventional bank financing? The Lowell Small Business Assistance Center can help with its Microloan Fund! Finding someone willing to loan you money to grow your business is difficult these days. The Center's microloan fund may be able to provide some or all of the money you need. Come to hear more about how the program works. No fee. Please email Terry Williams or call 978-322-8402. |
| How to Generate Additional Income through Business Ventures July 12, 2011 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM Community Teamworks, Inc. 155 Merrimack Street Lowell, MA 01852 | No fee. For registration, please call Gladys at 978-654-5673. |
| Discover Lowell Focus Group for Downtown Businesses and Commercial Sector July 13, 2011 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM Hammar Conference Room Department of Planning and Development 50 Arcand Drive; 2nd floor Lowell, MA 01852 | COOL requests your input about current and future programming for Discover Lowell. We are hosting a series of five focus groups related to various topics and Lowell communities. Sign up for as many groups as you feel are relevant to you or your organization! Please RSVP for one or more of the groups. |
| The Essential IT Infrastructure for Small Business with Daniel Tiew--Lowell Small Business Assistance Center July 13, 2011 6:00 PM Lowell Small Business Assistance Center 88 Middle Street, 2nd Floor Lowell, MA 01852 | As a small business owner the last thing you may want to deal with is the technological jargon and increasing complexity of information technology. This seminar will provide you with an overview of the essential IT infrastructure you need to start and run a business. Please RSVP to 978-322-8400 or via email. |
| Mass Innovation Nights July 13, 2011 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM Isabella Products at the Wheelhouse at the Bradford Mill 33 Bradford Street West Concord, MA 01742 | It's summertime and the innovation never stops! The hosts for the July 13th event will be Isabella Products and the Wheelhouse at the Bradford Mill. Held once a month and open to the public, the live Mass Innovation Nights allow companies to show off Massachusetts-based innovation. Registration and networking begin at 6:00 PM, presentations and showings at 7:00 PM; the Experts Corner team has one-on-one conversations with the start-ups and entrepreneurs. To learn more visit the website. |
| City of Lowell Visioning Sessions July 14, 19, 25, and 28, 2011 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM Lowell Senior Center 276 Broadway Street Lowell, MA 01854 | Join the city for a series of visioning sessions and help shape the city's long-range plan for a sustainable future. Housing and Public Services -- July 14 Transportation and Mobility -- July 19 Economic Development, Workforce Investment and Institutional Partnerships -- July 25 Community Character, Engagement and Identity -- July 28 To learn more visit the website. |
| Networking After Hours-- Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce July 19, 2011 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Carrabba's 386 Middlesex Road Tyngsboro, MA 01879 | To learn more visit the website. |
| Sandbox Leadership Institute Recruitment Breakfast --Merrimack Valley Sandbox Initiative July 20, 2011 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM Lowell Community Health Center 144 Merrimack Street; 2nd floor Lowell, MA 01852 | The Merrimack Valley Sandbox boosts entrepreneurship and leadership in Lowell and Lawrence. Exploring both cities, participants in the Sandbox Leadership Institute (SLI) will strengthen their ability to lead and build a network with other socially responsible leaders. The recruitment breakfast for SLI will give individuals an opportunity to ask questions and listen to speakers describe the program. Anyone interested in finding out more information can contact Pavel M. Payano. |
| Get Connected --Massachusetts Supplier Diversity Office July 22 and July 29, 2011 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM 10 Park Plaza, Conference Room 3 Boston, MA | "Get Connected" is a series of events geared towards providing technical assistance, access to resources, and networking opportunities for SDO's portfolio of clients. These sessions will include attendance of SDO's partners which will allow for 1-on-1 mentoring and services. July 22 -- Access to Legal Services. July 29 -- Access to Leadership and Strategy. Visit the website to register. |
| Networking on the Threes -- Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce July 26, 2011 TBD TBD | Visit the website for the most up-to-date information. |
| How to Make Multitasking Work for You July 26, 2011 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM 201 Jones Road First Floor Conference Room
Waltham, MA 02451 | Consider: Are you feeling challenged to meet all your deadlines? Do you find yourself wishing for more hours in the day? Have you been taking work home with you more often than you like? Are you working late more frequently? Does it seem like your workload is controlling you? Are you feeling stressed and exhausted at the end of the day? If you answered yes to more than one question, you're like most business professionals. You're multi-tasking, yet you still may be struggling to make it work for you. To register visit the website or call Cameron McCurdy at 781-894-2700 ext. 230 |
| Lowell Folk Festival July 29 to 31, 2011 Downtown Lowell | The largest free folk festival in the United States -- six outdoor stages, three days of traditional music and dance, and a variety of food! Visit the website for more information about the times and locations of events. |
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