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

Free

Regulating Comments at Public Meetings: Legal and Operational Perspective

via Zoom

The second 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 12, Katie Gilfeather, an employee assistance program clinician with AllOne Health, will share practical tips for de-escalating public anger. She will discuss how to maintain composure

Free

Tech Talk with Rob Series: How Secure Are Your Passwords?

via Zoom

Secure your online accounts, money, and reputation with the top password managers. Cybersecurity begins with a strong password. Learn more about password strategy and how to manage all your business and personal passwords. The presenter will be Rob DelMastro, senior business advisor with the MSBDC Central Regional Office.

Free

Book Challenges, Library Collection Policies, and Massachusetts State Law

via Zoom

The Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) will host a webinar for municipal leaders on June 15 to provide an overview of library operations, procedures and statutory requirements. The MBLC notes that Massachusetts is not immune from larger national trends when it comes to local citizens and organized community groups challenging content in public libraries.

Navigating Corporate Support

via Zoom

You will learn: different models of corporate giving how each model could benefit your organization best ways to pre-position your organization to ask for and obtain support

Free

Preventing Common Frauds and Scams

via Zoom

This one-hour MCPPO training will cover some simple ways that your city or town can protect itself from telemarketing scams and other frauds. Unfortunately, more than ever municipalities are a target for fraudsters and scammers. Using real-world examples from a recent OIG investigation, this training will cover “red flags” to watch out for, how following

Free

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