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.
Presented by Small Business Program staff with Valley Community Development.
In this hybrid workshop by Valley Community Development, you will hear details on how to apply for affordable rental housing and how to maintain your spot on housing waitlists. We go into detail discussing difficult housing applications and how to keep track of your applications.
Location:
Northampton Senior Center
67 Conz St,
Northampton, MA 01060
Or on Zoom (please indicate when registering).
Navigating the legal complexities of businesses in the USA can be challenging, but with the right knowledge and guidance, you can turn your dreams into reality. Join this workshop for a comprehensive and informative discussion to achieve your business goals while complying with U.S. laws and regulations.
Tuesday, October 17, 2023 from 5pm-6pm, on Zoom.
Presented by Valley Small Business Program and Lawyers for Civil Rights staff.
The Cambridge Retail Advisors – Economic Development (CRA-ED) team is excited to present a deep dive into the world of small business technology. You will learn about easy-to-use and affordable tech solutions best suited for growing small businesses. They will provide insights on how to decide between similar technology products, and how best to prioritize investments.
Attendees are invited to a question-and-answer session after the presentation to dig into industry-specific tech-related questions. A one-on-one consulting session with CRA-ED will be given free of charge to each business interested in additional assistance.
Presented by Cambridge Retail Advisors – Economic Development team and Valley Community Development
In this Zoom webinar presented by Valley Community Development:
$50 for two adults in the same household.* Registration is nonrefundable & attendance is required at all three sessions.
October sessions are scheduled:
Thursday, October 19
Wednesday, October 25
Thursday, October 26
Please reach out if you need reasonable accommodation due to disability or lack of technology access.
If your income is at or below the posted incomes below, and you live in Amherst, Easthampton, or Northampton, MA, you may be eligible to attend this class for free. Contact Donna Cabana, 413-586-5855 ext. 180 to schedule a budgeting session prior to the webinar. You will need to complete a household budget, provide pay stubs, bank statements, and participate in budget counseling. Residents of other towns are not eligible.
Household size and maximum income:
1 – $52,750, 2-$60,250, 3-$67,800, 4-$75,300, 5- $81,350
Tickets will go on sale at 12:30pm on September 4.
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.
Presented by Small Business Program staff with Valley Community Development.
Learn about what each organization offers for small business owners and other available resources.
Weds., November 1, 2023, from 5pm-6:15pm, on Zoom.
Presented by staff from Common Capital, MSBDC, Score, FCCDC, and Valley Community Development
It’s easy to think of self-care and business growth as opposites. However, in picking self-care — even when it feels impossible — you can find new insights to grow your business and build financial sustainability. In this practical workshop, Beth Pellettieri, Creative Business Coach, will help you better understand why it’s hard to slow down, help you find new mindset shifts to make it easy, and offer you practical tools to build self-care into your business strategy.
Presented by Beth Pellettieri for Valley Community Development
Beth Pellettieri, Certified Life Coach, MPH, spent over 10 years in nonprofits before finding her way to business coaching. She works with creative, heart-centered entrepreneurs on business growth and financial sustainability by prioritizing self-care. Beth lives in Florence, MA with her 3 kids and husband. She loves hiking alone, meeting friends for a delicious meal, and keeping things low-effort and compassion-driven. For more information about Beth, visit www.bethpellettieri.com.
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.
Presented by Small Business Program staff with Valley Community Development.