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SUMMARY:Morning Mission Coffee Hour
DESCRIPTION:Veteran\, Military\, and Spouses \nJoin us as weekly (every Wednesday 7-8 am) whether you are seasoned in the business world or just starting out\, this coffee hour is your opportunity to share insights\, ask questions\, and make connections. \nThe conversations are based on the attendees. Also\, each week there is a checklist given for different business topics. You must attend to get the checklist.
URL:https://community.livinglocal413.org/event/morning-mission-coffee-hour/2026-09-23/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business Help Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Massachusetts Veterans Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:lisa@lisaducharme.com
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SUMMARY:Morning Brew
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a great networking opportunity. Introduce yourself and your business to the attendees. Everyone has a chance to discuss what their business does and what they are looking for to expand and improve.
URL:https://community.livinglocal413.org/event/morning-brew-8/
LOCATION:The Ranch Golf Club\, 65 Sunnyside Rd.\, Southwick\, MA\, 01077\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber Event,Networking Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:Amanda@westfieldbiz.org
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SUMMARY:Navigating Medicare: Essential Insights for Informed Decisions
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an informative seminar presented by the ERC5\, West of the Rivers Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. Whether you are helping a loved one nor navigating your own Medicare options\, this session will provide essential insights into understanding Medicare health insurance. \n\n 
URL:https://community.livinglocal413.org/event/navigating-medicare-essential-insights-for-informed-decisions/
LOCATION:Springfield Jewish Community Center\, 1160 Dickinson St\, Springfield\, 01108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber Event,Educational Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="East of the River Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:GBarone@erc5.com
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Succeeding as an HR Department of One or None
DESCRIPTION:The HR Department of One (HRDOO) is a one-stop-shop. Solo HR professionals have to juggle numerous compliance and operational responsibilities– including recruiting\, payroll\, leave management\, safety\, benefits\, and employee relations and development – which can leave them short on time to be a more strategic partner within the organization. When time and resources are limited\, how does a Solo HR professional take HR to the next level? \nThis interactive program will help you take the leap from being tactical to strategic partners within your organization by providing critical survival skills for the HRDOO. You’ll be challenged to consider your role\, and how HR aligns with your organization’s “big picture” and strategic objectives. Learn effective communications strategies\, time management skills\, how to tap your internal resources\, and when it makes sense to automate or outsource elements of the HR function. Finally\, through hands-on exercises\, you will analyze your current HR practices and use your newfound knowledge to build a set of realistic best practices to apply back on the job. \nFREE for 1Berkshire and EANE members; $25 for non-members
URL:https://community.livinglocal413.org/event/workshop-succeeding-as-an-hr-department-of-one-or-none/
LOCATION:1Berkshire Offices\, 137 North St\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Help Event,Chamber Event,Educational Event
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SUMMARY:Preparing for a Matchmaking Marketing Outreach Event
DESCRIPTION:Program Format: Online Meeting (Live)\nTraining Topics: Government Contracting\, Managing a Business\, Woman-owned Businesses\nDescription: \n\nThis webinar will help you prepare for participation in a business to government (B2G) or business to corporation (B2C) matchmaker by providing tips on how to properly present your products & services. The goal is for you to have a positive and productive marketing and networking experience. This workshop will cover: \n\nMarketing materials (e.g.\, capability statement)\nElevator pitch\nMatchmaker etiquette\nMarket research\nNetworking\nPost event follow-up\nQ&A\n\nPresenters: \n\nSamantha Carr – Overview of the Center for Women & Enterprise’s Services\nLisa Gonzalez Welch – Overview of the Small Business Administration’s Services\nSandra Ledbetter – Matchmaker Preparation Presentation\n\nMeet the Instructor: \nSandra Ledbetter is the Director of Government Sales for the Mass Small Business Development Center (MA SBDC). She previously provided government procurement assistance to businesses located in Central MA under the MA PTAC/APEX Accelerator program. Sandra has an extensive procurement career with over 40 years working in the government marketplace. She has enjoyed living and working in different locations during her career\, including WI\, Washington D.C.\, MD\, MI\, RI and now in Massachusetts. \nPrior to joining the MA SBDC hosted PTAC program (now called the APEX Accelerator program) to open the Central MA office location in 2001\, Sandra handled government and export sales for a New England based defense contractor where she also held the title of Small Business Liaison Officer (SBLO). From 1986-1999\, she was the Director of the Southwest Michigan PTAC (procurement technical assistance center). Sandra has decades of procurement training\, but she admits that you will never know everything about government contracting and as soon as you think you do it all changes! That is why “we” are here to help small businesses navigate this unfamiliar territory and language! \nSandra was an active NAPEX (National APEX Accelerator Alliance) Board member for 24 years before stepping down in May 2025. She served as Secretary\, Region 1 (New England) Director\, and as the Membership Committee Chair during her volunteer service to NAPEX. She has been honored\, and humbled\, to receive numerous awards for her service to NAPEX and her clients including the NAPEX Becky Peterson Human Impact Award\, the Betty McDonald Award and the SBA’s MA District Director Award\, Center of Excellence Award and most recently the MA ASBDC State Star Award. \n“Free time” is spent enjoying her two amazing granddaughters\, reading\, yard work and renovating an old New England Stone and clapboard home. She is an expert window glazer!
URL:https://community.livinglocal413.org/event/preparing-for-a-matchmaking-marketing-outreach-event/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Women & Enterprise":MAILTO:info.easternma@cweonline.org
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SUMMARY:2026 Falling for Chicopee Center
DESCRIPTION:Meet us in Chicopee Center for an open house-style event featuring local downtown businesses and a business showcase at The Hub at Market Square. Participants will be eligible to win prizes donated from participating businesses. This event is free and open to the public. \nNow accepting applications from businesses to participate.  \nHosted in partnership with the City of Chicopee and Valley Opportunity Council.
URL:https://community.livinglocal413.org/event/2026-falling-for-chicopee-center/
LOCATION:The Hub at Market Square – Former Chicopee Library\, 31 Springfield St\, Chicopee\, 01013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber Event,Community Event,Networking Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chicopee Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:melissa@chicopeechamber.org
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