The Community One Stop for Growth is a single application portal and collaborative review process of community development grant programs. For the FY24 Round, twelve (12) programs will be administered through the Community One Stop for Growth - one application door to access programs offered by the Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development, Department
Join Philanthropy Massachusetts for a workshop with representatives from the Massachusetts Attorney General’s office to learn how the Non-Profit Organizations/Public Charities Division is making initial charity registration and annual filings easier for nonprofits via its new online portal. They will give an update on what forms are mandatory and how to use the new system.
oin us for our first Entrepreneurial Meetup of 2023 at 4:30pm on Tuesday, January 31 at Anahata Schoolhouse Yoga and Wellness Center in Adams! Reconnect with your colleagues and hear from owner Howard Rosenberg about his entrepreneurial journey! 1Berkshire Entrepreneurial Meetups are free to attend and made possible through the support of the Pittsfield Cooperative
This introductory program is ideal for grant seekers who are new to the process or who would like to brush up their skills. We will provide brief tutorials in the Foundation Directory Online and the new impala search engine, and cover the beginning, middle and end of the grants research process including: Key resources to
A new supplemental benefit for Philanthropy MA members is a Grant Application Review and Coaching Session. Join us for this free session to meet our grants coach and determine if this supplemental benefit is for you. With this new service, you will receive a grant writing toolkit and then candid advice on one proposal, addressing
The Community One Stop for Growth is a single application portal and collaborative review process of community development grant programs. For the FY24 Round, twelve (12) programs will be administered through the Community One Stop for Growth - one application door to access programs offered by the Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development, Department
The Community One Stop for Growth is a single application portal and collaborative review process of community development grant programs. For the FY24 Round, twelve (12) programs will be administered through the Community One Stop for Growth – one application door to access programs offered by the Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development, Department
Every small business needs to be able to adapt to change. This is true more now than ever before. Funds may be needed to address an unforeseen business disruption or to take advantage of an opportunity. When a small business owner needs quick access to cash, having a line of credit is the perfect solution.
In America’s long 20th century civil rights movements histories, disabled people—and especially BIPOC and LGBTQ+ disabled people—are often erased. And in the prominent stories told of America’s disability rights movements histories, activist work and key issues usually have centered on comparatively privileged people: white, college-educated, CIS gendered, heteronormative, and physically disabled individuals. This panel offers
This webinar is part one in the two-part webinar series: Codes for Climate Webinar Series hosted by the Metropolitan Area Planning Council. In 2022, Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) developed and filed new regulations for a Stretch Energy Code Update and a new Municipal Opt-In Specialized Code to help reduce energy and meet Massachusetts’
If you want your business to appear in Google search or on Google maps, you need to have a Google Business Profile. Having a profile and keeping it up to date makes you 70% more likely to attract location customers and 50% more likely to lead to a purchase. In this webinar, our expert presenter
This 1-hour webinar focuses on techniques to detect fraud, waste and abuse. Learn the basics of fraud awareness and detection and how you can protect your organization from fraud, waste and abuse.
This free presentation will help entrepreneurs start a business plan and provide structure to starting and managing their venture. Topics will include: Introduction and need for planning Basic business plan format Choosing your legal form of organization Marketing, market planning and research Cash flow projections Financial statements Financing There will also be an overview of
Ever wonder what the value of your business is? Learn three approaches to determine the value of your business - on your own! And how to apply nine factors to build value. Presented by: Dylan Gans - Co-Founder, Baton Facilitated by: The Berkshire Regional Center of the MSBDC Network
Starting a business online has helped entrepreneurs avoid the enormous costs of opening a traditional brick-and-mortar business, but that doesn’t necessarily mean starting an online business is inexpensive. In this webinar, Steve Strauss, USA TODAY senior columnist, online business pioneer, and bestselling author, will teach you how to start an online business on a small
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) has brought millions in public dollars to cities, towns and other public entities to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic consequences. This training discusses the differences between subrecipients and contractors under the federal rules, fiscal recovery fund spending that is presumed eligible due to the nature of
Are you looking for ways to involve your residents in municipal decision-making? Do you want to learn how to engage diverse populations who are often harmed by institutional processes? This webinar will present best practices for engaging residents in key municipal decision-making activities and discuss how to coordinate equitable resident engagement efforts. Communities can be
Managing cash flow is one of the biggest challenges that small businesses face day to day. You need money to pay bills, make investments, pay salaries, and provide growth opportunities. And sometimes it’s a struggle to make the revenue you need to cover all those expenses. In this webinar, experienced entrepreneur Julie Brander will share
Join us for the third session of the 2023 Black Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program: Learn how HBCUs function as regional centers of excellence for inventors, innovators, and entrepreneurs. Hear from special guests about intellectual property (IP) innovation in the hair care industry. Learn from business experts how you can build a successful brand. Watch the
Join the U.S. Small Business Administration Baltimore District Office as we celebrate Black History Month with a special webinar offering information on tools and resources available to help you thrive as a black owned small business. Hear from government representatives, SBA lenders, small business tax advisors and more.
This webinar will discuss how to certify your business as a Women-Owned Small Business for Federal government contracting opportunities. Speakers: Nadine Boone, Assistant District Director of Business Development — U.S. Small Business Administration Lisa Gonzalez Welch, Economic Development Specialist of the Massachusetts District Office — U.S. Small Business Administration
Join the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) as we celebrate 2023 African American/Black History Month. This year the NFDO is offering two virtual events geared toward unlocking tools, for those that are in the planning stages, aspiring entrepreneurs, and small business owners. Day 2 event will focus on and discuss sources of capital that is
Event description •How to have a successful loan/financing application •Lender Match •SBA Guaranteed Loans- 7(a) and 504 •Microloan Programs •Venture Capital •Crowdfunding •Other programs- SBIR/STTR •Disaster Loan Programs
Do you feel comfortable talking about your business? Would you like to develop your "pitch"? Join us for a two-part workshop to hone your idea and create your own Pitch Deck! This is a great first step to developing your business plan. Note: attendees should be available for BOTH sessions. Attendees will be able to:
Learn: What are the four keys to your financial model. How you can adjust the levers of sales volume and profit margins to achieve greater profitability. How you can make more accurate financial projections. Presented by: Keith Girouard, Berkshire Regional Director Host: The Berkshire Regional Center of the MSBDC Network In partnership with the Williamstown
As the economic landscape continues to shift, this is a great time to consider your small business options. Whether you are an aspiring entrepreneur or interested in creating a side gig, move your ideas into action! In this workshop, you will learn how to: Navigate governmental regulations Find resources and plan action steps to reach
Are you a social entrepreneur with a great idea but you need to learn how to attract charitable contributions to capitalize your organization’s work? Are you a nonprofit leader currently relying on one or two major funders and in need of a more diversified base of support? Have you only pursued and attracted foundation support
Whether you’re seeking certification as a WOSB/EDWOSB for the first time or have active contracts but need some assistance – the SBA can support you! Join us in commemoration of Women’s History Month to learn the latest trends in government contracting for women and understand how to get certified to find work with the federal government.
As a small business owner, you benefit greatly by improving your public speaking skills, online or in person. Whether you’re presenting to a group of potential clients about your service offerings or pitching to investors or lenders, you need to be effective in getting your message across. In this fun & interactive session, you will:
Whether you're a maker or creator, involved in tech, or pursuing your passion delivering a product or service, SBA can help entrepreneurs start and grow. In celebration of Women's History Month, we welcome everyone to join our Webinar Wednesdays Entrepreneurship Series. We'll start by discussing home-based businesses (March 1) and then expand to generating a
One of the secrets to online visibility is optimizing your website and social media for keywords that people search in search engines (Google, Bing, etc.). In this webinar, you’ll learn how to maximize the power of keywords for your business. Our expert presenter, Stan Booth, will teach you how to look for keywords online, how
This workshop uses exercises to help you better understand financial concepts. This session reviews sales and prices, financial risks and rewards, true start-up costs, ongoing operating expenses, setting benchmarks for tracking progress and the organization of all your financial information. Using a hands-on approach, you learn how to use our financial model to forecast sales