Join us monthly as we meet virtually with artists, makers, organizations and small businesses from all over the creative scene in Essex County. Join hosts Karen Ristuben, program director for the Creative County Initiative and John Andrews, founder of Creative Collective, a business support program for entrepreneurs, small businesses and the creative workforce. Topics...
Join us monthly as we meet virtually with artists, makers, organizations and small businesses from all over the creative scene in Essex County. Join hosts Karen Ristuben, program director for the Creative County Initiative and John Andrews, founder of Creative Collective, a business support program for entrepreneurs, small businesses and the creative workforce. Topics...
Creative County Initiative Meetups April 8, May 13 & June 10, 2026 | 9-10am | Virtual Creative 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...
Massachusetts Health Connector for Business – health coverage options for small employers Small 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...
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...
Creative County Initiative Meetups April 8, May 13 & June 10, 2026 | 9-10am | Virtual Creative 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...
Volunteers play an important role in our community. Volunteer activities can include anything from caring for children, feeding the homeless, and rescuing animals to protecting our natural resources and environment. This training explores the diverse roles volunteers can play within a charitable organization and provides practical guidance on planning for volunteer engagement, recruiting and onboarding...
ECCF Climate Resilience Coalition Meeting April 9, 2026 | Noon to 1pm | Virtual Essex County's Climate Resilience initiative is bringing people together to prepare for our region's future. Join this innovative and groundbreaking work as we begin to explore what regional climate resilience means and learn more about ECCF's Climate Resilience initiative. We'll hear...
Creative County Initiative Meetups April 8, May 13 & June 10, 2026 | 9-10am | Virtual Creative 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...
Please join this important webinar to learn about Commonwealth of Massachusetts resources to help businesses grow and thrive. Maria Nigro Di Stefano, Northeast Regional Director of the Massachusetts Office of Business Development (MOBD) will conduct this webinar and will discuss the following business resources: Economic Development Incentive Program (EDIP) Massachusetts Small Business Development Center Technical Assistance...