Workshops and Webinars

Like speed dating, without the dating!
Facilitated by Jessica Gifford, Founder, ProjectConnect. Sponsored by Valley

Entrepreneurship can be a lonely road. Join us for a fun, structured way to meet fellow entrepreneurs and make matches that can provide mutual support on your business journey. Participants will:

•  Clarify what you’re looking for in an entrepreneurial match—such as peer accountability, check-ins, support, or feedback.
•  Have 10-minute conversations with 5 other entrepreneurs, using conversation prompts that take the pressure off.
•  Submit “matches” of people you’d like to exchange contact information with.

Thursday, October 16
4-5:30pm
In person at Bombyx Center for Arts & Equity

Join us for an interactive workshop where we will cover the basics of operations and financial management for artists. We’ll break down common financial terms, walk through a practical budgeting and planning template, and explore how to track expenses, and plan for profitability.

We’ll follow the journeys of two featured artists to show how these tools come to life.

What you’ll leave with:

• A fill-in-the-blank financial template made for artists
• Tools to better manage your creative operations
• Real-world examples for both service and product-based businesses
• Space to ask questions and connect with fellow creatives

This session is ideal for artists at any stage looking to bring clarity and confidence to the business side of their practice.

Thursday, October 16, 2025 from 4-5:30pm at Bombyx Center for Arts & Equity

Presented By Eyad Salha and Sarah Sargent, Valley Staff

This free workshop will focus on business fundamentals. It is designed for people who are planning to start a business and owners of existing businesses who would like a refresher. The workshop will provide a structure for starting and managing your venture.

• Wednesday, November 12, 2025 from 12pm-1:15pm on Zoom

Presented by Small Business Program staff with Valley Community Development.