This webinar will review how local jurisdictions in Massachusetts can use Chapter 30B, the Uniform Procurement Act, to increase the participation in public procurement of women, minority, and veteran-owned, and other diverse businesses certified by the Supplier Diversity Office. All businesses deserve an equal opportunity to earn public contracts and many local jurisdictions are seeking

The SDO certifies companies as Massachusetts Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), Women Business Enterprises (WBE), Veteran Business Enterprises (VBE), and Portuguese Business Enterprises (PBE). Companies with a principal place of business in Massachusetts interested in obtaining one of these certifications from the Supplier Diversity Office are required to attend a mandatory, two-hour pre-certification workshop prior to

Exploring Census Data webinar series on Emergency Management. Census Bureau’s subject matter experts will present data available from both economic and demographic sources. You will learn about business and demographic programs along with resources available to understand the landscape of the community. The session includes live demonstrations on how to find local data that are key

Interested in learning about characteristics that affect the disabled community’s living experience in your area? This webinar provides an overview of various Census Bureau data sources and disability data trends through hands-on exercises using data.census.gov. Registration is required and limited.

This workshop is open to anyone currently in business, starting a business, or thinking about someday owning a business, as well as business assistance professionals who would like to learn more about SEED's technical assistance programming. Participants will learn the fundamentals of planning, preparing for and financing a small business. Attendees will be provided with

Learn the importance of developing a robust capability statement when targeting the government marketplace. A focused, well-prepared capability statement (CS) will assist you in marketing your products & services to large businesses with supplier diversity programs, federal agencies and other similar markets. A CS is an effective, inexpensive marketing tool used to quickly highlight your

This workshop also explains how a small business owner can anticipate financial needs in order to operate the business more efficiently through a deeper understanding of their financial picture. Participants will learn how to read and a balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement, and keep on top of their business finances. The workshop

The first of two webinars covering the implications of a recent Supreme Judicial Court ruling that a public comment policy, or “civility restraint,” violates free speech rights. On June 5, attorney John Davis of Pierce Davis & Perritano and attorney Regina Ryan of Discrimination and Harassment Solutions will give an overview of Barron v. Kolenda

Working collaboratively with local and state governments could be a win-win situation for your organization. Now is arguably one of the best times to develop these relationships because local governments often take responsibility for the burdensome federal financial reporting and audit requirements, which means you can focus your efforts on the ground to help those

Learn about Fraud and Cyber Threats, Trends, and Strategies to keep your data safe. Speaker: Corrine Sysun, Vice President, TD Bank Commercial Lending