• Start Up Tuesday – Nonprofit Series – Building a Board and Ensuring their Success

    The Enterprise Center at Salem State University 121 Loring Ave, Salem, MA, United States

    Your nonprofit's success depends on cultivating a board of directors that is vested in your mission and dedicated to providing fiduciary oversight. Join us to discuss recruiting and maintaining a board that helps your organization achieve its outcomes. We will discuss ways to recruit board members, achieve the right composition of your board, and maintain...

  • Craft Your Perfect Sales Pitch to Prospect for Clients

    Enterprise Center MA

    This interactive workshop will equip attendees with the tools needed to craft your sales pitch leading to a pipeline of prospects to grow your business. Learn how to tailor your pitch messaging and branding for different written and oral communications to attract new client opportunities. Attendees will leave the session with at least one script...

  • Contract Basics for Small Business Owners

    Enterprise Center MA

    Northeast Legal Aid, Inc. (NLA) staff attorneys will lead this Contracts Basics for Small Business Owners workshop that will cover the essentials of business contracts that every small business owner should know. In this workshop, the presenters will: · Explain why contracts are important for small business owners · Describe common business contracts · Share...

  • How to Create Business Opportunities—Without Chasing Conversations

    Enterprise Center MA

    We’ve all been told that networking is about working the room—shaking hands, handing out business cards, and striking up conversations with as many people as possible. But what if that’s the wrong approach? Networking isn’t about talking to everyone. It’s about attracting the right conversations. Come to this workshop and learn how to attract the...

  • 2nd Annual Resource Showcase for Minority Owned & Diverse Businesses*

    The Enterprise Center at Salem State University 121 Loring Ave, Salem, MA, United States

    The North Shore Alliance for Economic Development will be hosting its 2nd Annual Resource Showcase for Minority Owned & Diverse Businesses on Thursday April 17, 2025 from 3:00-5:00pm pm at the Enterprise Center. The goal of this event is to bring greater awareness of the private and public resources available to these businesses and to...

  • Grant Writing 101: Build a Winning Proposal

    Enterprise Center MA

    New to grant writing? This workshop will equip you with the essential skills to craft a and competitive grant proposal. You’ll learn how to identify the right funding opportunities, analyze grant guidelines, and structure your request using a logic model. The session will cover key elements such as developing a clear budget, writing a compelling...

  • Start Up Tuesday – Sales for the Non-Salesperson: A Practical Guide to Driving Business Growth

    The Enterprise Center at Salem State University 121 Loring Ave, Salem, MA, United States

    This workshop is designed for entrepreneurs, freelancers, and professionals who do not consider themselves natural salespeople but need to boost their business success. Participants will learn how to create a simple yet effective sales plan tailored to their unique business needs. Key topics include: Identifying and understanding your target customers. Crafting value-driven sales messages that...

  • DCAMM and SDO Partnership to Boost MA Construction Capacity

    The Enterprise Center at Salem State University 121 Loring Ave, Salem, MA, United States

    Join DCAMM (MA Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance) and SDO (MA Supplier Diversity Office) for an exclusive seminar designed to empower the construction community with DCAMM certification. Dive deep into the intricacies of the certification application process, whether you aspire to be a Prime, Small Prime, or Filed Sub-bid Contractor. Gain invaluable insights...