The Berkshire Black Economic Council (BBEC) is partnering with MassHire and the Supplier Diversity Office of Massachusetts to host a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Educational Workshop, bringing together experts and business leaders who can support Black entrepreneurs’ MBE certification process! A seminar and panel discussions with MBE-certified businesses throughout the Commonwealth will be followed by

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 a big contract? Is this for sole entrepreneurs? What is a micro purchase? Who can assist me? AND you do not have to be certified in a program! There are

Topics Covered: Federal funding opportunities available to MA municipalities for technical assistance through the State Revolving Fund (SRF) Loan Program, stormwater utilities as a sustainable funding solution, and lessons learned from MA municipalities implementing stormwater utilities. ​ Target Audience: Massachusetts municipalities, and non-profits working directly with communities, with interest in securing short- or long-term funding

Are you interested in applying for the Small Business Administration (SBA) Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) program but don't know where to start? Join the General Services Administration (GSA) Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) and SBA as they team to present an overview of SBA’s Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business program (SDVOSB) program.

Exploring Census Data webinar series on Race and Ethnicity. Census Bureau subject matter experts will present data available from economic and demographic programs. You will learn about the demographic data available on business owners from the Annual Business Survey along with other demographic characteristics from the American Community Survey. The session includes a live demonstration

Join us at GSA’s Small Business Works 2023 small business training and matchmaking event to learn about upcoming federal contracting opportunities and doing business with GSA. The hybrid event will provide valuable information and resources to help small businesses navigate and thrive in the federal government marketplace. Small businesses will also be able to expand

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.

The Attorney General’s Community Engagement Division, in collaboration with our Non-Profit Organizations/Public Charities Division, is pleased to offer “Live Support: How to use the Massachusetts Online Registration and Filing Portal for Public Charities.” Each month, members of the AG’s team will be available live to provide a demonstration on how to use the AG’s new

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

The General Services Administration (GSA), Office of Small Business Utilization is hosting this 30-minute webinar for all small businesses looking for additional information and guidance on GSA and our opportunities. The webinar will include an overview of the GSA Multiple Award Schedule Program, Public Buildings Service, Federal Acquisition Service, Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts, the Forecast of