The 2017 Tax Debate Experience and Budget Reconciliation

via Zoom

The results of the 2017 tax law were mostly negative for charitable nonprofits, but significant ground has been gained in the ensuing seven years. The process that Congress will use to pass tax legislation in 2025 is complicated and the advantage goes to the advocates who know the rules. This webinar will focus on lessons

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Search Engine Optimization for Beginners

via Zoom

You’ve likely heard the acronym SEO many times, but what does it mean for your small business? This webinar will provide an overview of SEO fundamentals, including how search engines work, the importance of keyword research, on- and off-page optimizations, and how to use metrics to measure performance. Speaker: Rosa Di Virgilio Taormina, Senior Business

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Creative Social Media Marketing Strategies for Farms

Hadley Public Library 50 Middle Street, Hadley

Join Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture (CISA) for a panel and discussion where farmers will share pro tips on social media, moderated by Jen Smith, Local Hero Program Manager. Farmer guest speakers Leslie Harris, Farm Manager, and Alexxis Wright, Events Manager, both from Quonquont Farm in Whately, MA and Rebecca Sadlowski, Farm Manager of Rooted

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Farm Financial Foundations Workshop

via Zoom

A workshop for farm owner/operators and farm managers who want to learn or get a refresher on financial information including how to set up your financial statements, cash flow budgeting, fixed vs. variable expenses and Cost of Goods Sold. Focused on farms, the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources will help you with tools to evaluate

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Understanding Business Financials: Balance Sheets, Income and Profit/Loss Statements

via Zoom

Financial statements are essential for understanding the financial foundation of your business. They serve as indicators of both current success and future potential. Additionally, they highlight areas where you may have been overly cautious or indulgent in your past spending. In this webinar, you will learn how to read and understand your balance sheets, income

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EJ New England Thriving Communities: Accessing Technical Assistance for Grant Submission

via Zoom

This webinar is specifically designed to help community organizations and environmental justice leaders navigate pro-bono technical assistance to secure grant funding. To familiarize communities with the array of resources, this webinar will walk through support systems and processes for organizations provided by our Technical Assistance Team. Key topics include: How the Technical Assistance Center can

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Hot Tax Issues in 2025 and Nonprofit Priorities

via Zoom

Charitable nonprofits will be defending key protections and rights, like nonprofit nonpartisanship and charitable giving incentives, while advocating for improved incentives, streamlined employment tax credits, and more. Panelists will address the common and unique priorities of several subsectors and answer audience questions.

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