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SUMMARY:What You Should Know About Doing Business Online (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Shehla Syed\, IP Strategist & Litigator\, Trademark\, Copyright & Patent Attorney \n  \nSince the pandemic\, the shift to more on-line business is everywhere.  As beneficial as it is to conduct business online\, it is also challenging to navigate the changing landscape\, understanding your obligation & responsibilities and legal pitfalls. \n  \nThis presentation will discuss how you can protect your business\, avoid the pitfalls\, and answer questions such as: \n\nHow do I work with contractors and use third party content on my website in a way that limits my liability?\nCan I use the names or logos of other companies on my website?\nHow can website terms of use protect my business?\nHow can I prevent others from copying me?\nHow do I protect my customers information?\n\n  \nThis presentation will also provide an overview of intellectual property (patents\, trademarks\, copyrights and trade secrets) and how you can use these tools to increase your competitiveness and create value in your business. Shehla Syed is an experienced attorney who counsels clients on all aspects of their intellectual property – trademarks\, copyrights\, patents and trade secrets – to help them maximize the value and enforceability of their content\, brands and technology. \nThis informative workshop is offered at no cost and is being sponsored in partnership with the North Shore Alliance for Economic Development\, Salem Chamber of Commerce and the Massachusetts Office of Business Development (MOBD). \nRegistration is required to attend this webinar. The Zoom link will be emailed to registrants prior to the webinar.
URL:https://enterprise.sperlingsandbox.com/event/lunchtime-learning-what-you-should-know-about-doing-business-online-in-person-workshop/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, WEBINAR\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Key Elements To Successful Email Marketing (In-Person Workshop)
DESCRIPTION:In-Person Workshop – Enterprise Center 121 Loring Avenue\, Salem MA \nSpeaker:  Mike Sperling\, Founder & Director\, Sperling Interactive \n  \nWe will explore how to set up a successful email marketing campaign.  This will include a look at the platforms\, building audiences\, email templates and email marketing automation.  We will also look at the interpretation of the analytics provided. \n  \nSpeaker:  Speaker:  Mike Sperling\, Founder & Director\, Sperling Interactive \n  \nThis informative workshop is offered at no cost and is being sponsored in partnership with the North Shore Alliance for Economic Development\, Salem Chamber of Commerce and the Massachusetts Office of Business Development (MOBD).
URL:https://enterprise.sperlingsandbox.com/event/key-elements-to-successful-email-marketing/
LOCATION:The Enterprise Center at Salem State University\, 121 Loring Ave\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Marketing,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230202T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230202T100000
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SUMMARY:The Essential Steps In Starting A Business (In-Person Workshop)
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to start your own business? Learn the myths of entrepreneurship and what it really takes to start your own business. \nPlease join the Enterprise Center and Robert Schick\, SCORE Certified Mentor\, Northeast Massachusetts Chapter for this ninety minute interactive workshop.  The workshop will include a question-and-answer segment. \n  \nThis informative workshop is offered at no cost in partnership with SCORE\, Northeast Massachusetts Chapter and is being co-sponsored in partnership with the North Shore Alliance for Economic Development\, Salem Chamber of Commerce \nand the Massachusetts Office of Business Development (MOBD).
URL:https://enterprise.sperlingsandbox.com/event/the-essential-steps-in-starting-a-business-in-person-workshop/
LOCATION:The Enterprise Center at Salem State University\, 121 Loring Ave\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230126T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230126T100000
DTSTAMP:20260606T145105
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SUMMARY:How To Develop Your 2023 Marketing Plan (Now a Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Start the year off right by developing your 2023 Marketing Plan!  In this workshop you will learn the components to help you decide what makes sense for your marketing plan – social media\, content creation\, video\, traditional ads\, search\, earned media and other traditional and digital forms of marketing.  Don’t miss this opportunity to get a jump start on 2023 with a solid Marketing Plan. \nSpeaker:  Mike Sperling\, Founder & Director\, Sperling Interactive \nCo-Sponsored by North Shore Alliance for Economic Development
URL:https://enterprise.sperlingsandbox.com/event/how-to-develop-your-2023-marketing-plan/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, WEBINAR\, United States
CATEGORIES:Marketing,Workshops
GEO:42.4072107;-71.3824374
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230124T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230124T100000
DTSTAMP:20260606T145105
CREATED:20221222T144252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230103T163632Z
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SUMMARY:Customer Service: De-escalating Difficult Customers (In-Person Workshop)
DESCRIPTION:Business owners and frontline employees interact with a variety of customers and behavior.  This inter-active workshop will help front line personnel with situational awareness and strategies to recognize and respond to problematic behavior.   Participants will learn about body language\, tone of voice and active/reflective listening to de-escalate situations and create a safer and more productive environment. \n  \nSpeaker:  Joseph (Paul) Manley\, Founder\, Risk Mitigation Technologies\, LLC \nCo-Sponsored by Salem Main Streets\, North Shore Alliance for Economic Development
URL:https://enterprise.sperlingsandbox.com/event/customer-service-de-escalating-difficult-customers/
LOCATION:The Enterprise Center at Salem State University\, 121 Loring Ave\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230119T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230119T100000
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CREATED:20221222T135043Z
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SUMMARY:Pricing Your Product and Services (Now a Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Learn about pricing concepts\, the role of pricing in a company’s strategy and a simple four-step process to determine pricing based on costs\, customer goals\, trends and competition. \nSpeaker:  Barry Horwitz\, President\, Horwitz & Company \nCo-Sponsored by North Shore Alliance for Economic Development
URL:https://enterprise.sperlingsandbox.com/event/pricing-your-product-and-services/
LOCATION:Online Course\, Salem State University\, Salem\, MA
CATEGORIES:Finance,Online,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221206T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221206T100000
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SUMMARY:Recruiting and Retention During Challenging Times
DESCRIPTION:Recruiting and Retention During Challenging Times\nWe have a new generation entering the job market with very specific needs and gifts\, challenging businesses (no matter how large or small) in recruiting and retention. Businesses need to be flexible and shift into new ways of relating to employees\, promoting employee-centric cultures with exemplary leadership\, all resulting in greater productivity\, earnings\, hiring\, and retention. \n  \nDuring this presentation\, you will learn: \n\nThe differences between the generations\, their needs\, values\, and expectations\nThe unique needs of young professionals (21 to 26) – So who ARE these young people and why are they so different from other work generations?\nHow to attract and retain these talented young people (what skills do you need)?\nTips for Success\n\n  \nPlease join the Enterprise Center and Lesley Tracey\, CEO of Changing Behaviors Consulting for this in-person workshop.  \n  \nThis informative in-person workshop is offered at no cost and is being sponsored in partnership with the North Shore Alliance for Economic Development.
URL:https://enterprise.sperlingsandbox.com/event/recruiting-and-retention-during-challenging-times/
LOCATION:The Enterprise Center at Salem State University\, 121 Loring Ave\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:HR,Small Business,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221201T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221201T220000
DTSTAMP:20260606T145105
CREATED:20221117T175542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221117T183046Z
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SUMMARY:6 Do It Yourself SEO Tips to Improve Google Search Results
DESCRIPTION:6 Do It Yourself SEO Tips to Improve Google Search Results\nMaking sure your products and services are found within Google search results is critical to attracting new customers and clients to your business. This workshop will teach you the six things you need to do to show up higher within Google search results. We will also review the Google paid search platform and how to track your results. \n  \nPlease join the Enterprise Center and Michael Sperling\, CEO and Owner of Sperling Interactive for this in-person workshop.  \n This informative in-person workshop is offered at no cost and is being sponsored in partnership with the North Shore Alliance for Economic Development
URL:https://enterprise.sperlingsandbox.com/event/6-do-it-yourself-seo-tips-to-improve-google-search-results/
LOCATION:The Enterprise Center at Salem State University\, 121 Loring Ave\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Media,Technology,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220615T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220615T100000
DTSTAMP:20260606T145105
CREATED:20220519T155927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220519T160055Z
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SUMMARY:How to Avoid 25 Website and SEO Mistakes and Save Time Creating Content
DESCRIPTION:Curious if you’re making big mistakes in your Content Marketing and SEO? We’ve got you covered. \nTactics from just a few years ago won’t work today\, and this webinar will show you how to get ahead in 2022. \nLearn how to make this your most profitable year ever by getting consistent leads from positioning your company as the go-to experts. \nYou will learn the basics of how SEO and content marketing work\, how to get started with podcasts and YouTube optimization\, what errors are causing your website to flounder\, and how to save time creating content using Talk Marketing™ \nIt all starts with a roadmap that we will show you in this in-person workshop! \nPlease join the Enterprise Center and John McDougall\,  President of McDougall Interactive for this in-person workshop. \n  \nThis informative in-person workshop is offered at no cost and is being sponsored in partnership with the North Shore Alliance for Economic Development. \n  \nRead more about John McDougall \n 
URL:https://enterprise.sperlingsandbox.com/event/how-to-avoid-25-website-and-seo-mistakes-and-save-time-creating-content/
LOCATION:The Enterprise Center at Salem State University\, 121 Loring Ave\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220608
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220609
DTSTAMP:20260606T145105
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SUMMARY:SMALL BUSINESS CLINIC – Via Zoom by Appointment Only
DESCRIPTION:SMALL BUSINESS CLINIC – Wednesday\, June 8\, 2022 \nVia Zoom by Appointment Only \n  \nThe Enterprise Center at SSU\, North Shore Alliance for Economic Development\, and the Massachusetts Office of Business Development invites you to meet one-on-one with a select group of state leaders to discuss your specific business needs and the state-provided resources that may be available to you:  \n\nDan Martiniello\, Lender Relations Specialist with the S. Small Business Administration in Boston\, will provide an overview of the many resources for small businesses. \nMaria Nigro Di Stefano\, Northeast Regional Director\, Massachusetts Office of Business Development/Commonwealth’s Economic Development Incentive Program (EDIP) and other programs that benefit businesses.\n\nThis is offered at no cost and is being sponsored in partnership with the Enterprise Center\, and the Massachusetts Office of Business Development (MOBD). \nMeetings take place via Zoom. \nTo schedule an appointment\, call Terry Brancato at (978) 542-2505. 
URL:https://enterprise.sperlingsandbox.com/event/small-business-clinic-via-zoom-by-appointment-only-2/
LOCATION:Online Clinic
CATEGORIES:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220602T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220602T100000
DTSTAMP:20260606T145105
CREATED:20220412T154432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220412T154432Z
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SUMMARY:Maximizing Cash Flow
DESCRIPTION:Effective cashflow management is essential to position your business for success. Learn how every decision and action step you take impacts cash flow\, discover the key tools needed to make the best decisions for your company. \n This is an in-person event with Limited seating \nPlease join the Enterprise Center and Bruce Share\, Managing Director and Cash Flow Solutionist™ Share Business Growth Strategies\, LLC. for this in-person workshop. \nThis informative in-person workshop is offered at no cost and is being sponsored in partnership with the North Shore Alliance for Economic Development.
URL:https://enterprise.sperlingsandbox.com/event/maximizing-cash-flow-3/
LOCATION:The Enterprise Center at Salem State University\, 121 Loring Ave\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220510T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220510T100000
DTSTAMP:20260606T145105
CREATED:20220407T125147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220407T125147Z
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SUMMARY:Pricing Your Products and Services
DESCRIPTION:Learn about pricing concepts\, the role of pricing in a company’s strategy and an easy four-step process to determine pricing based on costs\, customer goals\, trends and competition. \nPlease join the Enterprise Center and Barry Horwitz\, President\, Horwitz & Co.\, Inc. for this in-person workshop. \nThis informative in-person workshop is offered at no cost and is being sponsored in partnership with the North Shore Alliance for Economic Development.
URL:https://enterprise.sperlingsandbox.com/event/pricing-your-products-and-services-6/
LOCATION:The Enterprise Center at Salem State University\, 121 Loring Ave\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220504
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220505
DTSTAMP:20260606T145106
CREATED:20220429T113042Z
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SUMMARY:SMALL BUSINESS CLINIC – Via Zoom by Appointment Only
DESCRIPTION:SMALL BUSINESS CLINIC – Wednesday\, May 4\, 2022 \nVia Zoom by Appointment Only \nThe North Shore Alliance for Economic Development and the Enterprise Center invite you to meet one-on-one with the following state leaders to discuss your specific business needs and state-provided resources available to you. \n\nMaria Nigro Di Stefano\, Northeast Regional Director\, Massachusetts Office of Business Development will provide an overview of the Commonwealth’s Economic Development Incentive Program (EDIP) and other state programs that benefit businesses.\nChuck Merrill\, Senior Loan Officer for Mass Growth Capital Corporation (MGCC)\, will provide an overview of the many resources for small businesses including: \n\nCreating and preserving jobs at small businesses\, women and minority-owned businesses.\n Promoting economic development in underserved\, Gateway Cities and low- and moderate-income communities.\n Offering working capital\, loan guarantees and targeted technical assistance to solve specific financial and operational problems.\n\n\n\nMeetings take place via Zoom. \nTo schedule an appointment\, call Terry Brancato at (978) 542-2505. 
URL:https://enterprise.sperlingsandbox.com/event/small-business-clinic-via-zoom-by-appointment-only/
LOCATION:Online Clinic
CATEGORIES:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220427T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220427T100000
DTSTAMP:20260606T145106
CREATED:20220331T151220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220331T152136Z
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SUMMARY:Facebook to TikTok: Your 2022 Guide to all Things Social Media
DESCRIPTION:Social media is constantly evolving as new social channels launch and audiences turn their attention to channels that fits their needs.  Learn where your audience is and the latest channel features to help grow your business. We will be discussing both organic and paid options. \n  \nThis is an in-person event with Limited seating
URL:https://enterprise.sperlingsandbox.com/event/facebook-to-tiktok-your-2022-guide-to-all-things-social-media/
LOCATION:The Enterprise Center at Salem State University\, 121 Loring Ave\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220413T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220413T090000
DTSTAMP:20260606T145106
CREATED:20220310T152806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220310T153343Z
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SUMMARY:ALLIANCE POLICYMAKERS SERIES PRESENTS...A conversation with Secretary Mike Kennealy\, Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development
DESCRIPTION:Secretary Kennealy will provide an update of the Housing and Economic Development Priorities of the Baker-Polito Administration.
URL:https://enterprise.sperlingsandbox.com/event/alliance-policymakers-series-presents-a-conversation-with-secretary-mike-kennealy-executive-office-of-housing-and-economic-development/
LOCATION:Hawthorne Hotel\, 18 Washington Square W\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Policy Makers Series
GEO:42.5226231;-70.8902909
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220322T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220322T100000
DTSTAMP:20260606T145106
CREATED:20220303T185738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220303T185738Z
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SUMMARY:The Essential Steps In Starting A Business
DESCRIPTION:Starting a new business? Learn the essential steps in starting a new business\, the key elements of a business plan and financial forecasting needed to manage and grow your business. \nSpeaker: Robert Schick\, SCORE Certified Mentor\, Northeast Massachusetts Chapter \nPlease join the Enterprise Center and Robert Schick\, SCORE Certified Mentor\, Northeast Massachusetts Chapter for this one-hour interactive workshop webinar. The workshop webinar will include a question-and-answer segment. \n  \nThis informative webinar is offered at no cost and is being sponsored in partnership with the North Shore Alliance for Economic Development and the Massachusetts Office of Business Development (MOBD). \n  \nRegistration is required to attend this webinar. The Zoom link will be emailed to registrants prior to the webinar. \n 
URL:https://enterprise.sperlingsandbox.com/event/the-essential-steps-in-starting-a-business/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, WEBINAR\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220302T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220302T100000
DTSTAMP:20260606T145106
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220216T165753Z
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SUMMARY:Are You Innovating?
DESCRIPTION:As a small or medium sized business owner\, it is challenging enough to meet the day-to-day requirements for running your business. Increasingly it is becoming more difficult to achieve your business goals\, keep up with ever changing technology and stay ahead of the hiring curve. But are you also focused on innovation and thinking outside the box to turbocharge your growth and exceed the ever changing needs of your customers and prospects. We live in a time where the rate of change is accelerating at an unprecedented pace. Adopting a growth mindset has never been more important to your business. This breakout session will provide you with thought provoking ideas and actionable plans to make innovation key to your growth and success. \nPlease join the Enterprise Center and Stephen Webster of Wellfleet Enterprises\, Inc. for this one-hour interactive workshop webinar. \nThe workshop webinar will include a question-and-answer segment. \n  \nThis informative webinar is offered at no cost and is being sponsored in partnership with the North Shore Alliance for Economic Development and the Massachusetts Office of Business Development (MOBD). \nRegistration is required to attend this webinar. The Zoom link will be emailed to registrants prior to the webinar.
URL:https://enterprise.sperlingsandbox.com/event/are-you-innovating/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, WEBINAR\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
GEO:42.4072107;-71.3824374
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220217T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220217T140000
DTSTAMP:20260606T145106
CREATED:20220121T171750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220127T135713Z
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SUMMARY:MASSHIRE BizWorks: Economic and Workforce Development Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join leading authorities and learn how the state’s economic development programs can be applied to your business. In this time of recovery\, it’s critical that our business community take advantage of all the resources the Commonwealth has to offer – from job recruitment to hiring incentives\, tax credits to workforce training\, grants and money-saving initiatives\, and everything in between. Join us and see how both MassHire BizWorks can assist your business. \nThe workshop webinar will include a question-and-answer segment. \nSpeakers: Ken Messina\, Manager MassHire DCS Rapid Response & Business Services and Norca Disla-Shannon\, M.Ed.\, MHDCS Rapid Response Coordinator III \nThis informative webinar is offered at no cost and is being sponsored in partnership with the North Shore Alliance for Economic Development and the Massachusetts Office of Business Development (MOBD). \nRegistration is required to attend this webinar. The Zoom link will be emailed to registrants prior to the webinar.
URL:https://enterprise.sperlingsandbox.com/event/economic-and-workforce-development-webinar/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, WEBINAR\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
GEO:42.4072107;-71.3824374
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220210T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220210T100000
DTSTAMP:20260606T145106
CREATED:20220121T165817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220127T172822Z
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SUMMARY:+: The Benefits of Upskilling or Reskilling Your Team with State Funded Grants
DESCRIPTION:Commonwealth Corporation administers multiple grant programs to help small businesses train workers to meet their current needs and build effective pipelines. This year\, don’t miss out on the opportunity to include employee development\, retention and hiring in your 2022 Business Strategy and set your business up success through and post the pandemic. \nPlease join the Enterprise Center and Christine Abrams of Commonwealth Corporation for this one-hour interactive workshop webinar. \n  \nYou will receive the Zoom link to this webinar in a reminder email before the event begins. \nSponsored by the North Shore Alliance for Economic Development\, Enterprise Center at SSU and Massachusetts Office of Business Development.
URL:https://enterprise.sperlingsandbox.com/event/employee-engagement-the-benefits-of-upskilling-or-reskilling-your-team-with-state-funded-grants/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, WEBINAR\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
GEO:42.4072107;-71.3824374
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220209T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220209T100000
DTSTAMP:20260606T145106
CREATED:20220127T140730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220127T140730Z
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SUMMARY:Hiring & Managing in Uncertain Times
DESCRIPTION:Amidst the great resignation and a federal unemployment rate of 3.9\, recruiting has become a lot more difficult and time consuming. There are many things that make up a successful recruiting strategy.  Our goal in this seminar is to: \n\nDiscuss recruiting tools\, tends and challenges\nFind ways to make your process more effective\nLook at the impact of recruiting throughout the entire employee lifecycle\nDevelop a team of people to assist with successful recruiting\n\nThe workshop webinar will include a question-and-answer segment. \nThis informative webinar is offered at no cost and is being sponsored in partnership with the Enterprise Center at SSU\, North Shore Alliance for Economic Development and the Massachusetts Office of Business Development (MOBD). \nRegistration is required to attend this webinar. The Zoom link will be emailed to registrants prior to the webinar.
URL:https://enterprise.sperlingsandbox.com/event/hiring-managing-in-uncertain-times/
LOCATION:Online Zoom Webinar\, MA
CATEGORIES:HR,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220203T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220203T100000
DTSTAMP:20260606T145106
CREATED:20220119T190521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220127T140526Z
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SUMMARY:SBA Resources Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Dan Martiniello\, Lender Relations Specialist with the U.S. Small Business Administration in Boston\, will provide an update on SBA Resources via Zoom.  \n At this workshop webinar you will learn about:  \n • Current guidance on SBA Coronavirus Small Business Relief Options  \n• SBA flagship loan program enhancements (7a\, 504\, and Microloan programs)  \n• Current technical assistance resources available to the small business community  \n The workshop webinar will include a question-and-answer segment.  \nThis informative webinar is offered at no cost and is being sponsored in partnership with the North Shore Alliance for Economic Development and the Massachusetts Office of Business Development (MOBD). \nYou will receive the Zoom link to this webinar in a reminder email before the event begins. \n 
URL:https://enterprise.sperlingsandbox.com/event/sba-resources-webinar/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, WEBINAR\, United States
CATEGORIES:Small Business,Workshops
GEO:42.4072107;-71.3824374
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220201T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220201T110000
DTSTAMP:20260606T145106
CREATED:20220104T190848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220106T153443Z
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SUMMARY:Alliance Policymaker Series Presents a Conversation with MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak
DESCRIPTION:MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak will provide an update of the goals\, priorities and progress of the MBTA. \n \nRegistration is required to attend this webinar. The Zoom link will be emailed to registrants prior to the webinar.
URL:https://enterprise.sperlingsandbox.com/event/policymakers-series-steve-poftak-mbta-general-manager/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, WEBINAR\, United States
CATEGORIES:Policy Makers Series,Workshops
GEO:42.4072107;-71.3824374
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220120T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220120T110000
DTSTAMP:20260606T145106
CREATED:20220104T182943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220105T195856Z
UID:10000010-1642672800-1642676400@enterprise.sperlingsandbox.com
SUMMARY:Developing Your 2022 Marketing Plan
DESCRIPTION:Developing Your 2022 Marketing Plan\nIt is time to start planning how to market your business for 2022. In this workshop\, we will look at the different digital and traditional marketing options that are available and how best to use them. We will also look at how to best track the success of the campaign and make adjustments as you work through the year. \n \nRegistration is required to attend this webinar. The Zoom link will be emailed to registrants prior to the webinar.
URL:https://enterprise.sperlingsandbox.com/event/developing-your-2022-marketing-plan/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, WEBINAR\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
GEO:42.4072107;-71.3824374
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