Unfortunately summer has come and gone, but resourceful business events in Lowell and the Greater Boston area continue on. 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. |
Legal Considerations October 3, 2011 6:00PM to 8:00PM Lowell Small Business Assistance Center 88 Middle Street, 2nd Floor, Lowell, MA 01852 | This workshop is offered in partnership with the Economic Justice Project. This is a comprehensive 2-hour overview of legal issues that are important to small business owners. Experienced business attorneys will touch on topics such as which legal entity is right for your business, asset protection, contracts, employment, and leasing/zoning. To register contact Stacie Hargis at shargis@comteam.org or 978-322-8400. |
Social Media October 4, 2011 10:00AM to 12:00PM Lowell Telecommunications Corporation (LTC) studios 246 Market Street Lowell, MA 01852 | This seminar provides an overview of various online marketing tools including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube. This workshop is taught by Danielle Bergeron, President and CEO of the Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce, who has years of experience promoting her own business through social media. To register contact Stacie Hargis at shargis@comteam.org or 978-322-8400. |
Why Go Green? October 6, 2011 6:00PM to 8:00PM Lowell Small Business Assistance Center 88 Middle Street, 2nd Floor Lowell, MA 01852 | This workshop will provide an overview of green requirements that may apply to your business or may be important for your business. If you are a small retailer, a food establishment or a tech company, you will learn ways to reduce your utility costs, learn useful information resources and start improving your business. This workshop is taught by Stephen Greene of Howland Greene Consultants LLC, an expert in environmental issues, product stewardship and sustainable practice. Cost: $10.00. To register contact Stacie Hargis at shargis@comteam.org or 978-322-8400. |
The Importance of Time Management in Your Business October 11, 2011 8:00AM to 10:00AM Lowell Small Business Assistance Center 88 Middle Street, 2nd Floor, 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. Cost: $10.00. To register contact Stacie Hargis at shargis@comteam.org or 978-322-8400. |
Networking After Hours October 11, 2011 5:00PM to 7:00PM Merrimack Valley Food Bank 735 Broadway Street Lowell MA 01854 | Join the Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce as they hold Networking After Hours! It is a great opportunity to network with other chamber members . Cost: Free for all chamber members. Please contact ctravers@greaterlowellchamber.org |
Right Start Entrepreneurial Training October 12, 2011 6:00PM to 9:00PM Community Teamwork Inc. 155 Merrimack Street, 3rd Floor Lowell, MA 01852 | 6-class series runs every Wednesday August 31, 2011- May 9, 2012 (New series starts October 12, 2011). The Right Start Entrepreneurship Training Program provides a solid educational foundation on which to build a small business. Practical, flexible, and taught by small business professionals, this six-class series will help you learn the difference between success and failure. Training provides a firm foundation of practical knowledge to build your business and covers these topics: Intro to Business, Marketing, Sales, Bookkeeping and Taxes, Financing, and Business Law. Get the tools you need for success! Cost: $90.00 for all 6 classes. To register contact Stacie Hargis at shargis@comteam.org or 978-322-8400. |
Sixth Annual YPGL Business Leadership Forum October 12, 2011 6:00PM Lowell Memorial Auditorium 50 E. Merrimack Street Lowell MA 01852 | YPGL will host their Sixth Annual Business Leadership Forum on Wednesday, October 12, 2011. This year's event will feature Keith Hartstein, CEO & President of John Hancock Mutual Funds. Motivational speaker Craig Zablocki will be opening the event. A table of 10 is $500. If you'd like information about sponsorships and tables, please email info@ypgl.org or visit their website. |
Zero Net Energy Housing Workshop October 13, 2011 5:00PM to 8:00PM MassDevelopment 33 Andrews Parkway Devens, MA 01434 | MassDevelopment will be holding a review of building techniques for high energy-efficient homes that produce as much energy as they consume. Enjoy a tour of Zero Net Energy homes already under construction in Devens and an opportunity to engage in a question and answer period with Carter Scott, one of the state's pre-eminent sustainable developers. This workshop is open to developers, building contractors, construction companies, building inspectors, appraisers and community development officials. There is no cost for this event. To register please contact scorbeil@massdevelopment.com. |
How to Protect Your Business October 13, 2011 6:00PM to 8:00PM Lowell Small Business Assistance Center 88 Middle Street, 2nd Floor Lowell, MA 01852 | This workshop will first focus on different business formations, and their advantages/disadvantages, as well as rights and liabilities of business owners in different business forms: sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations, and LLCs. This workshop is taught by Attorney Ye Huang, who specializes in business law and estate planning law. Cost: $10.00. To register contact Stacie Hargis at shargis@comteam.org or 978-322-8400. |
The Awareness: Exploring Social Media Business Summit October 17, 2011 8:00AM to 4:30PM Boston Marriott Burlington One Burlington Mall Road Burlington, MA 01803 | Whether you're a small business owner looking for answers, a brand marketer hoping to learn what's next for your brand or an agency or firm connecting companies with their customers through social channels, this power-packed day puts you in the know. The top thinkers and practitioners in the industry will bring practical, actionable to-dos that you can begin using immediately to help your business become more social and successful. For more information and to register visit their website. |
The Living Business Plan October 17, 2011 6:00PM to 8:00PM Lowell Small Business Assistance Center 88 Middle Street, 2nd Floor Lowell, MA 01852 | This interactive workshop will focus on developing and using a business plan as a living document to not only breathe new life into your business, but also as a tool to grow in a concerted effort. This workshop is taught by Ellen St. George Godfrey, an entrepreneurial coach in the Merrimack Valley who tackles strategic planning, goal setting, finding and developing employees, and managing the stress which often overwhelm small to mid-size business owners and executives. Cost: $10.00. To register contact Stacie Hargis at shargis@comteam.org or 978-322-8400 |
Using Business Incubators- A One Night Mini-Expo October 18, 2011 6:30PM to 9:00PM Microsoft NERD Center 1 Memorial Drive Cambridge MA 02142 | Every good idea needs a jump start - Find the resources to jump start your great company on Tuesday October 18. Incubators are in the news lately. It seems like every week, we see news of another incubator-backed company winning funding or launching a successful new product. You may find yourself wondering whether going the incubator route is worthwhile for your great idea. And wondering what other options there are out there to jump start your idea. To find out more about incubator space and to register for this event visit their website. |
Marketing Your Business October 24, 2011 8:00AM to 10:00AM Lowell Small Business Assistance Center 88 Middle Street, 2nd Floor Lowell, MA 01852 | Understanding and applying strategic marketing can help grow your business in any industry, market or economy. This workshop will teach you the four basic functions of marketing and how they impact your business operations and much more! This workshop is taught by Jim "Pouli" Pouliopoulos, The Growth Coach®, a certified Strategic Mindset® business coach with over 25 years experience. Cost: $10.00. To register contact Stacie Hargis at shargis@comteam.org or 978-322-8400 |
UMass Lowell's Engineering and Technology Career Fair October 26, 2011 1:00PM to 4:00PM UMass Lowell Recreation Center 100 Pawtucket Street Lowell MA 01854 | UMass Lowell invites Lowell businesses to participate in their 2011 Engineering and Technology Career Fair. This is great for additional marketing for your business as well as finding emerging professionals from the university. For more information on how your business can participate or to register contact Karen O'Donnell at UMass Lowell's Career Services & Cooperative Education, (978) 934-2733 or visit their website. Registration closes October 14th. |
Quickbooks October 26th and 27th, 2011 6:00PM to 8:00PM Community Teamwork Inc. 155 Merrimack Street, 3rd Floor Lowell, MA 01852 | Quickbooks is the easy-to-use accounting program millions of small businesses use to organize their finances and provide the information they need to increase profits and grow their businesses. This class will cover basic accounting principles and is designed for beginning Quickbooks users. Learn to: · Post Transactions · Generate Financial Reports · Generate Invoices · Pay Bills · Print Checks...and much more! Cost: $125.00 for both nights. To register contact Stacie Hargis at shargis@comteam.org or 978-322-8400 |
Connecting Your Business to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts October 27, 2011 10:00AM to 12:00PM TBD | This workshop is offered in partnership with the Operational Services Division (OSD) of the Massachusetts state government. OSD administers the procurement process of the Commonwealth. This OSD workshop is designed for businesses who are interested in learning how to do business with the State. This workshop includes: Where to find bidding opportunities, Bidding process for Statewide Contracts, Comm-PASS Overview, marketing to public entities and OSD programs and services that support the business community. No Fee. To register contact Stacie Hargis at shargis@comteam.org or 978-322-8400 |
Merrimack Valley Sandbox Seminar: Coaching Next Generations Entrepreneurs October 27, 2011 5:30PM to 7:30PM UMass Lowell, Coburn Hall, 2nd Floor 850 Broadway Street Lowell MA 01854 | To learn more about the Merrimack Valley Sandbox visit their website. |
Small Business Focus Group with Eileen Donoghue October 28, 2011 10:00AM to 12:00PM Middlesex Community College Federal Morse Building 50 Kearney Square Lowell MA 01852 | Cost: Free for all chamber members. Please contact ctravers@greaterlowellchamber.org |
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