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SUMMARY:Launching & Starting a Business: What you need to Know
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is designed for startup businesses ready to turn an entrepreneurial idea into a profitable venture. Building a successful business requires tenacity\, curiosity\, courage\, and the ability to recognize and leverage opportunities. \nParticipants will receive a practical startup checklist\, actionable tips\, and real-world insights on launching and growing a business. The workshop also addresses the many roles entrepreneurs must take on—beyond developing a compelling product or service\, successful founders learn how to navigate accounting\, sales\, marketing\, and other core business functions essential to long-term success. \nMichael L. Thompson\, Beverly Branch Manager\, SCORE Northeast Massachusetts \nThis informative workshop 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).
URL:https://northshorealliance.org/events/start-up-tuesday-launching-starting-a-business-what-you-need-to-know/
LOCATION:Enterprise Center at Salem State University\, 121 Loring Avenue\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
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SUMMARY:2nd Annual Northeast Massachusetts Climatetech Conference
DESCRIPTION:The goal of the 2nd Annual Northeast Massachusetts Climatetech Conference is to build upon the work of the Northeast Massachusetts Climatetech Consortium to leverage regional strengths and to increase equitable\, sustainable and innovative economic competitiveness. \nJoin us as we  \n\nConvene regional partners in person to offer networking opportunities.\nCross-pollinate information\, knowledge\, and make introductions across Merrimack Valley – North Shore MA CEC-defined corridor.\nShare action/successes over the last year around our regional assets (which were defined by stakeholders at 2025 conference report).\n\n\nHighlight examples of what Climatetech looks like in our region.\n\n CONFERENCE AGENDA \n7:30am                 Registration\, Breakfast & Networking \n8:00am                 Program Opening \n8:15am                 Keynote Speaker – Secretary Rebecca Tepper\, Executive Office of Energy and \nEnvironmental Affairs \n8:45am                 Climatetech Workforce Update (Ed O’Sullivan\, Executive Director\, MassHire North                                             Shore Workforce Board) \n9:15am                 UMass Amherst GMS Economic & Ecological Resilience Study (Katherine J. Kahl\, PhD \nDirector\, UMass Amherst Gloucester Marine Station) \n9:45am                 IMPLAN analysis for Essex County (Nataly Medina & Kate Quigley\, NOAA OCM \nEconomics) \n10:15am              UMass Lowell Rist Institute (Ruairi O’Mahoney\, Associate Vice Chancellor for \nSustainability and Enterprise Development\, Rist Institute for Sustainability and Energy) \n10:45am              Regional Innovation Update  (Chris Ilsley\, President & CEO\, InnoVenture Labs) \n11:15am              Mass CEC Program Offerings (Ben Downing\, CEO\, Mass CEC) \n11:30am              Conference Recap\, Next Steps\, Adjournment \n  \nNortheast Massachusetts Climatetech Consortium \nA regional public-private consortium leveraging regional strengths to increase equitable\, sustainable\, and innovative economic competitiveness. \nConsortium Conference Co-Sponsors \n\nCity of Salem                                                    https://www.salemma.gov/\nEssex County Community Foundation      https://www.eccf.org/\nGreater Lowell Community Foundation                  https://www.glcfoundation.org/\nInnoVenture Labs                                                         https://innoventurelabs.org/\nMassHire North Shore Workforce Board                https://masshire-northshorewb.com/\nMiddlesex 3 Coalition                                                  https://www.middlesex3.com/\nNorth Shore Alliance for Economic Development               https://northshorealliance.org/\nNorthern Middlesex Council of Governments                      https://www.nmcog.org/\nUMass Amherst Gloucester Marine Station           https://www.umass.edu/gloucester-marine-station/\nUMass Lowell                                                                https://www.uml.edu/\n\n  \nFree to attend Registration Required \nThe [ticket] holder consents to the use of his or her image\, likeness\, actions and statements in connection with any recorded audio\, photograph\, video or other publication of the event
URL:https://northshorealliance.org/events/2nd-annual-northeast-massachusetts-climatetech-conference/
LOCATION:Peabody Marriott\, 8 Centennial Drive\, Peabody\, MA\, 01960\, United States
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SUMMARY:Creative County Initiative Meetups
DESCRIPTION:Creative County Initiative Meetups\nApril 8\, May 13 & June 10\, 2026 | 9-10am | Virtual \n  \nCreative County Initiative Meetups are free\, monthly virtual gatherings where artists\, cultural leaders and creative professionals across Essex County connect\, share resources and discover opportunities to strengthen our creative ecosystem. Each month\, we bring together experts and community members to tackle timely topics affecting the creative sector.
URL:https://northshorealliance.org/events/creative-county-initiative-meetups-2/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, WEBINAR\, United States
CATEGORIES:North Shore Alliance
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SUMMARY:Smart Fundraising for Nonprofits and AI (WEBINAR)
DESCRIPTION:What if you could quickly discover what motivates your donors\, write compelling messages in minutes\, and develop campaign ideas that feel fresh\, not formulaic? What if you could do it all without hiring more staff or extending your planning timeline? Learn how nonprofit professionals are using platforms like ChatGPT to tackle real fundraising challenges. From shaping donor messaging to reimagining campaign formats/drafting grant content\, see how AI can become a practical\, creative partner in your development work. We introduce a simple framework focused on three essential moves: understanding your donors; crafting messages that resonate; and identifying bold\, energizing fundraising strategies. See how AI helps save time\, reduce guesswork\, spark new ideas\, with no technical background or experience with AI required. Whether a solo fundraiser or part of a larger team\, leave you with fresh ideas and tools to fundraise smarter and more effectively. \nFacilitator: Melissa Kenig Certified SCORE Mentor \nThis informative webinar is offered at no cost and is being sponsored in partnership with the and is being sponsored in partnership with the North Shore Alliance for Economic Development and the Massachusetts Office of Business Development (MOBD).
URL:https://northshorealliance.org/events/smart-fundraising-for-nonprofits-and-ai-webinar/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, WEBINAR\, United States
CATEGORIES:North Shore Alliance
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SUMMARY:Small Business Resource Series: Massachusetts Health Connector for Business-Health Coverage Options for Small Employers (WEBINAR)
DESCRIPTION:Massachusetts Health Connector for Business – health coverage options for small employers \nSmall businesses that need to offer affordable\, quality health insurance to employees can learn about cost-effective options from the Massachusetts Health Connector for Business. During this session\, representatives from the Commonwealth’s health insurance exchange will detail how small businesses can find plans that provide great benefits with lower premiums\, other opportunities to save money through federal tax credits and 15 percent rebates through the ConnectWell program\, along with options that give employees the flexibility to pick the plan that best meets their needs. Whether you currently offer coverage and are looking for a better plan\, or you want to offer health insurance for the first time\, you can enroll online or find a local broker ready to help you find a great plan for your company and employees. \nLearn more at: Business – Massachusetts Health Connector (mahealthconnector.org) \n Presenters: \nNiki Conte\, Director of Outreach and Education \nThalia Mercedes\, Communications and Outreach Coordinator \nJonathan Gentile\, Director of Operations & Business Development \nRegistration is required to attend this webinar. The Zoom link will be emailed to registrants prior to the webinar. \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). Maria Di Stefano\, Northeast Regional Director\, will provide an update on MOBD resources.
URL:https://northshorealliance.org/events/small-business-resource-series-massachusetts-health-connector-for-business-health-coverage-options-for-small-employers-webinar-3/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, WEBINAR\, United States
CATEGORIES:North Shore Alliance
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