Engaging Faith-Based and Community Organizations: Planning Considerations for Emergency Managers

via Zoom

FEMA is hosting a 60-minute webinar to provide an overview of the existing document and facilitate a discussion with stakeholders to gather feedback on additional ways to improve the guide titled Engaging Faith-Based and Community Organizations: Planning Considerations for Emergency Managers. FEMA seeks input, especially real-world experiences, that can be incorporated into the guide. Advance

Grants Management Technical Assistance: Understanding 2 C.F.R. 200

Adobe Connect

If you have or will seek federal funding, you need to understand Title 2 Part 200 of the Code of Federal Regulations (2 C.F.R. 200). This virtual training will be facilitated by FEMA's Grants Management Technical Assistance and include information on the history, purpose, and organization of 2 C.F.R. 200 as well as practical tips

Free

1Berkshire Entrepreneurial Meetup

Nature's Closet 61 Spring Street, Williamstown

Join us for this month's Entrepreneurial Meetup at the Nature's Closet in Williamstown! Connect with your fellow innovators over coffee or delicious smoothies and hear from owner Amy Jeschawitz about her entrepreneurial journey! 1Berkshire Entrepreneurial Meetups are free to attend and made possible through the support of the Pittsfield Cooperative Bank. Registration is required.

Free

2nd Annual Berkshire Small Business Expo

The Stationery Factory 63 flansburg avenue, dalton

Over 30 different organizations will be on the exhibit floor with information about resources, grants, trainings, and support for small business. Also hear from panels of experts! This event is free and includes breakfast and lunch. Spanish material and workshop interpretation available.

Free

Tech Talk with Rob Series: Making Better Marketing Decisions with Analytics

via Zoom

Learn best practices and analyze trends for customers engaging online with your business. Covered topics will include an introduction to Google Analytics, creating and understanding reports, setting goals, and using analytics with other Google tools. The presenter will be Rob DelMastro, senior business advisor with the MSBDC Central Regional Office.

Free

Legal Considerations for Woman-Owned Certifications

via Zoom

Are you thinking about certifying your business as woman-owned? A common reason that applications for certification are denied, is that the business is not set up correctly. Join us for an overview of the process and criteria for obtaining WBE/WOSB certification and explanation of the supporting materials that must be submitted for different business types.

Addressing New Stormwater Regulatory Pressure through Asset Management & Grant Funding

via Zoom

Topics Covered: ​Direction for the next MS4 permit, regulatory compliance costs, grant funding opportunities, and asset management for municipal stormwater projects. Target Audience: Massachusetts municipalities, and non-profits working directly with communities, with interest in securing short- or long-term funding for stormwater management.

Free

Savings by the Numbers: Projected Revenues and Expenses

Berkshire Black Economic Council 33 Dunham Mall, Pittsfield

Make your money work for you! Join BBEC and EforAll by attending the second in a three-part series to benefit you and your business. REGISTER HERE

Free

What SBA Can Do For You

via Zoom

Join us for this is a high-level introduction and overview of how the SBA's programs and services can help you succeed! Hosted by Lender Relations Specialist Diane Darling, this session will help you understand all of the opportunities available through the SBA and our resource partner network. Bring questions! REGISTER HERE

Free

Small Business Certifications: Becoming HUBZone/WOSB Certified

via Zoom

Are you interested in applying for the Small Business Administration (SBA) Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) program or Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Federal Contract programbut don't know where to start? Join GSA’s Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization and SBA as they team to present an overview of SBA’s HUBZone program. SBA’s HUBZone program

Free