This free presentation will help entrepreneurs start a business plan and provide structure to starting and managing their venture. Topics will include: Introduction and need for planning Basic business plan format Choosing your legal form of organization Marketing, market planning and research Cash flow projections Financial statements Financing There will also be an overview of

The Council works to increase farming and sales of Massachusetts grown foods. It also works to develop and support programs to bring healthy foods to everyone in the state. Protecting land and water is important. Training for farmers and workers in the food system is also important. Meetings are open to the public.

The HOW TO for established small businesses to start doing business with the Federal Government! And at no cost! All the information and resources are through federal government agencies and programs. GET THE ANSWERS TO: How does the government buy from small businesses? Where do I go to get started? Do I have to start with

Any projects that require funding, licenses, or permits from federal agencies must be reviewed in compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966. Section 106 requires federal agencies to take into account the effects of their actions on historic properties. “Section 106 review,” follows a specific process, which is guided by

The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources will be hosting a free one-hour webinar on available funding opportunities for farmers for Fiscal Year 2024 (July 1, 2023 – June 30th, 2024). Staff will cover the Ag Food Safety Improvement Program (AFSIP), the Climate Smart for Agriculture Program (CSAP), and the Viability Programs including the Farm Viability

Are you working on or interested in values-based institutional food procurement? The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) is, too! Join Jessika Brenin and Mark Fine from MAPC, Simca Horwiz from Massachusetts Farm to School, and Betsy Skoda from Healthcare Without Harm to reflect on values-based food procurement in municipal, school, and healthcare settings, to find

The objectives of this session include the following: Learn to carefully review federal notices of funding opportunity (NOFO) announcements/guidance or request for proposals (RFPs) Understanding what the government wants to fund and how to read between the lines Understand the process of preparing lengthy, single-spaced proposal narratives in less than 15 business days Learn how

It isn’t just about the money, it’s about building a community, establishing a following, projecting an identity, creating a buzz, and sparking a movement. Learn how to communicate your story effectively to the general public. Start building a community of folks who will come together to bring your project to life and who will be

This workshop will demonstrate through hands-on exercises on how to access data using the Census Bureau tools for short and long-term Community planning. These tools allow data users to analyze local population, workforce growth, commuting patterns, and local housing. The workshop provides users with an opportunity to access a variety of data pertinent to understanding

Create a bandwagon that other folks want to jump onto! Understand how to identify and communicate with your VIPs before launch to increase your chances of reaching your funding goal. In this session we’ll also discuss setting your funding target, determining reward levels, and strategies for during and after your campaign. This is your opportunity