| January 2012 Business Resource Calendar |
OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
YOUR SUCCESS IS OUR BUSINESS! |
| Happy New Year! 2012 is already full of 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. |
| Dogpatch Labs Open Office Hours January 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, 2012 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM Dogpatch Labs
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. |
| Coffee with the Coach January 9, 2012 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM Coffee Mill
23 Palmer Street Lowell, MA 01852 | A one hour open table discussion, leading into challenges people may have in sales and sales management. This program gives the participants insightful tips and how to overcome some of those challenges and also get a kick start to their week. Anything from closing to prospecting, qualifying, to interviewing, hiring, mentoring, etc. valuable lessons can be learned. This will be presented by Mark Barnard of Sandler Training. To learn more about this event and Mark Barnard visit their website. RSVP: ctravers@greaterlowellchamber.org or 978-459-8154. |
| Start a Home-Based Business January 9, 2012 10:00 AM to 12:00 AM Lowell Small Business Assistance Center
88 Middle Street Lowell, MA 01852 | What does it take to start a home-based business? Attend this workshop to learn more about how you can turn your interests and hobbies into a money making endeavor. This workshop is taught by Terry Williams, Assistant Director of the Center. Cost $10.00 RSVP: shargis@comteam.org or 978-322-8400. |
| MassChallenge UnTapped January 10th, 19th, 25th, and 31st 2012 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Mass Challenge
ONE Marina Park Drive, 14th Floor Boston, MA 02210 | What is MassChallenge? When can I apply? Come join MassChallenge to learn more! We look forward to meeting you and answering any questions. We've got some great things in store for 2012 and can't wait to share them! Please come with comments, questions, suggestions, and more. Welcome to anyone interested in being a participant, sponsor, mentor, or judge. For more information visit their website. |
| Quarterly W.I.S.E (Women Inspiring Success and Empowerment) Meeting January 11, 2012 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM Enterprise Bank
222 Merrimack Street Lowell, MA 01852 | Topic: New Years' Resolutions Keynote Speaker: Molly Salans, LICSW Not your Typical Communications Expert, Molly Salans has currently been facilitating Constellation groups for over 5 years and is now helping owners/managers of small (soloprenaurs), medium and large business get to the soul of their business. To learn more about this event and Molly Salans visit: their website. RSVP: ctravers@greaterlowellchamber.org or 978-459-8154 |
| Right Start Entrepreneurial Training New Series starting January 11th, 2012 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Community Teamwork Inc.
55 Merrimack Street, 3rd Floor
Lowell, MA 01852 | This six- week series runs every Wednesday. 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. Covers these topics: Intro to Business, Marketing, Sales, Bookkeeping and Taxes, Financing, and Business Law. Get the tools you need for success! RSVP: shargis@comteam.org |
| DemoCamp Boston 2012 January 12, 2012 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM HULT Business School 1 Education Street Cambridge, MA 02141 | DemoCamp is a networking and idea-sharing event for entrepreneurs and innovators, hosted by the Entrepreneurship & Innovation Club at HULT International Business School. We aim to provide a space for local entrepreneurs to launch, show and pitch their ideas, as well as to get feedback from VCS, students and international professionals. Keynote speaker: John Harthorne - Founder & CEO MassChallenge Presenting: "The importance of passion and values in startup environment" For more information visit their website. |
| MassChallenge Info Session January 17, 2012 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Cambridge Innovation Center 1 Broadway, 14th Floor Cambridge, MA 02142 | What is MassChallenge? When can I apply? Come join MassChallenge for lunch to learn more! We look forward to meeting you and answering any questions. We've got some great things in store for 2012 and can't wait to share them! Please come with comments, questions, suggestions, and more. Welcome to anyone interested in being a participant, sponsor, mentor, or judge. To learn more visit their website. |
| Personal Finances for Business Owners January 17, 2012 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM Lowell Small Business Assistance Center 88 Middle Street Lowell, MA 01852 | This workshop is offered in partnership with Family Finance Solutions of Community Teamwork, Inc. and NMTW Community Credit Union. Learn how to better keep your personal finances separate from your business. Cost $10.00 RSVP: shargis@comteam.org or 978-322-8400 |
| Networking after Hours with the Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce January 17, 2012 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM Fairhaven Healthcare Center 476 Varnum Avenue Lowell, MA 01854 | Unwind and network at the same time. This is a chance to make business connections while enjoying some delicious foods and often times a cocktail too. Just like at our other mixers, you'll receive an email with the names and contact info of all the attendees.
RSVP: ctravers@greaterlowellchamber.org |
| Social Media January 20, 2012 10:00 AM to 12:00 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. This seminar provides an overview of various online marketing tools including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube. If you are a beginner or intermediate user, you will benefit from this workshop taught by Danielle Bergeron, President and CEO of the Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce. RSVP: shargis@comteam.org or 978-322-8400 |
| The Essential IT Infrastructure for Small Business January 23, 2012 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Lowell Small Business Assistance Center
88 Middle Street 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. Topics that will be covered: * Choosing PC vs. Apple; * Using tablets vs. netbooks; * Security; * Networking equipment; * Applications; * Free Internet tools; * Web 2.0 and Social Networking. This workshop is taught by Daniel Tiew, a consultant with over 15 years experience working in the information technology industry. Cost $10.00 RSVP: shargis@comteam.org or 978-322-8400 |
| The People Factor: Leadership Development and Succession Planning January 26, 2012 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM Insperity, Inc.
77 Fourth Avenue Waltham, MA 02451 | Companies succeed because of people and people succeed because of the environment and culture we set as CEOs. Finding the right hire for your business or your executive team is more difficult than often anticipated. In our workshop evaluations you have marked this topic as very important. We are excited to bring you another panel of experts around this theme...To learn more and register visit their website. |
SAVE THE DATE!
Please join the City of Lowell for the new and expanded WinterFest 2012
Thursday, February 9th- Saturday, February 11th |
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