Workshops and Webinars

Join us for an informative session covering the essentials of commercial insurance. Whalen Insurance will walk you through the four key categories of coverage: property, liability, workers compensation, and commercial auto. Also, learn about key specialty coverages and how to prepare for the insurance marketplace.

• Wednesday, September 17, 2025 from 9am-10am on Zoom

Presented by Peter and Trace Whalen.

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, October 8, 2025 from 12pm-1:15pm on Zoom

Presented by Small Business Program staff with Valley Community Development.

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

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.