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Upcoming Local Events
SolarFest
SolarFest, Inc. continues to produce the Northeast's premier renewable energy and arts festival-a three-day, family-friendly festival that combines world-class entertainment with not-to-be-missed workshops in renewable energy, sustainability and community engagement. SolarFest blends art, education, and outreach to inspire conservation, promote renewable energy, and support sustainable communities. CDC tenant Co-op Power will be one of the many exhibitors. July 15-17, Tinmouth, Vermont.
Fostering Art & Culture Buzz Networking Event
Fostering Art & Culture's Franklin County Creative Economy Summit 2 looks forward to more frequent and regular events for the arts community to gather, network and mix with the community at large. They teamed up with the Ten Miles Collaborative for a free networking event on Monday, July 25, from 6-8pm at 10 Miles Street in Greenfield. Tess Gadwa, owner of Yes Exactly Web Design, will present on the topic of creative collaboration. The Collaborative space houses Locavore Catering, which will provide refreshments! RSVP at artandculture@gcc.mass.edu.
First Time Homebuyer Program Sponsored by the Valley CDC. This is a certified class and participants are eligible to apply for special loan programs. Participants get access to grants for downpayments and closing costs. Participants hear presentations from attorneys, loan officers, realtors, home inspectors, insurance agents, credit experts, and more. Informed consumers are most likely to make smart choices! Free pizza, beverages, and snacks included. $40 per household for a class that can save you thousands. Wednesdays, August 3, 10, 17, 24, 6-8:30 pm. Eastahmpton Savings Bank, 36 Main Street Easthampton, MA 01027-2090. To register contact Fern Selesnick at fs@valleycdc.com or 413-586-5855 x16. Business Planning & Cash Flow Workshop Series Sponsored by SCORE, this workshop series is for new and existing small business owners who want to create a documented business plan to Secure Funding and Investors, Clarify and Activate Business Goals, Define Products/Service Pricing and Promotion, and Establish Company Financial Plans and Performance. Only $25 per workshop, instructed by a highly qualified SCORE Counselor. Each of the 3 workshops in the series is strategically structured to effectively review the contents of your business plan, apply the contents directly to your business, and activate your plan. The time between each workshop should be used to complete workshop planning assignments as applied to your business plan.
3 Workshops - 3 Hours Each - 3 Consecutive Fridays August 5, 12, 19, 1-4 pm, Andrew M. Scibelli Enterprise Center, Springfield, MA. For more information see www.scorewesternmass.org. Money Smart Instructor Training Program for Financial Education Greenfield Savings Bank will host a one-day Instructor Training Program for Financial Education for businesses, organizations and community service providers interested in teaching financial education using the Money Smart curriculum. For more information about Money Smart see www.fdic.gov/consumers/consumer/moneysmart/index.html Wednesday, August 10, 9 am - 3:30 pm at Greenfield Savings Bank Operations Center, 201 Munson Street, Greenfield (413-774-3191). The workshop is FREE. Breakfast, starting at 8:30 am, and lunch will be provided. Seating is limited and first consideration will be given to businesses and organizations closest proximity to Greenfield, on a first-come-first-served basis. To encourage networking and allow broad participation, no more than three people may register from the same organization. To register please email the following information: Name, Title, Position, Organization, Street Address, Telephone, Email, Website, to FDICMoneySmartNewEngland@fdic.gov. Or call Tim Delessio at 781-794-5632 for more information. Co-op Power Sustainable Energy Summit Celebrating the work our communities do to reduce their energy use, strengthen their local communities and build our movement for a just and sustainable future in our region. September 23-24 at Greenfield Community College. See www.cooppower.coop for more information.
13th Annual North Quabbin Garlic and Arts Festival A scent-sational destination for fabulous family fun, amazing art and agriculture, and serious skills for local living. Enjoy garlic-growing and gardening workshops then choose from a unique selection to plant or eat. Seeds of Solidarity Handworks rustic furniture for sale. Saturday & Sunday, October 1-2, 10 am-5 pm Forster's Farm, Orange.
Massachusetts Conference for Women Small Business Boot Camp: Live Fearlessly! Imagine your path to purpose and boldly transform. The Massachusetts Conference for Women, the state's largest event of its kind with more than 7,000 attendees, offers community and connection, information and inspiration, motivation and momentum. Branding, marketing, funding, public relations, social media, and sales will all be discussed. December 7-8, Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, Boston. For more information see www.maconferenceforwomen.org/ |
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