• Grant Writing 101: Build a Winning Proposal

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

    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...

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

    Enterprise Center at Salem State University 121 Loring Avenue, 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...

  • How to Create Business Opportunities—Without Chasing Conversations

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

    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...

  • Contract Basics for Small Business Owners

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

    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...

  • Craft Your Perfect Sales Pitch to Prospect for Clients

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

    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...

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

    Enterprise Center at Salem State University 121 Loring Avenue, 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...

  • Simple Strategies for High-Impact Marketing in 2025

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

    In this engaging and practical workshop, you'll discover easy-to-implement marketing strategies designed to maximize your impact in 2025. Whether you're looking to boost your online presence, attract more customers, or streamline your marketing efforts, this session will be packed with actionable insights. Walk away with a toolkit of strategies you can implement immediately, no matter...

  • Start Up Tuesday – Building a Better Business Plan

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

    Being a successful business requires the owner (YOU) to develop a level of discipline in leadership, planning & operations. Crafting and using a practical business plan can feel a bit overwhelming. So, let us start with the core components. This workshop provides you an opportunity to start or enhance your assessment and description of your...

  • Developing a Strategy to Get Your Instagram Content Seen in 2025!

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

    In this interactive workshop we will begin with a brief primer on social media algorithms and how it all works and then dive into the best practices for a strategy to help get your content seen in 2025. You will leave the workshop with an understanding of and confidence in how to create a strategy...

  • Email Marketing Unleashed: Strategies for Success

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

    Ready to take your email marketing to the next level? In this engaging and interactive workshop, you’ll learn how to select the ideal email platform for your needs, organize your contact lists like a pro, and use segmentation to deliver personalized, impactful messages. Dive into the world of marketing automation and discover how to save...