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SUMMARY:Berkshire Small Business Resource Expo
DESCRIPTION:Open to All Business Owners and Managers!\nTuesday\, August 9\, 8 am to 1 pm \nEntrepreneurship for All Berkshire County is coordinating a half-day Business Resource Expo on Tuesday\, August 9 at the Stationery Factory in Dalton. A collaborative effort of EforAll\, 1Berkshire\, Pittsfield Economic Revitalization Corporation\, and Berkshire Regional Planning Commission\, this event will feature booths from more than 25 organizations that support small business\, panel discussions\, and plenty of opportunities for networking. \nBusiness owners and managers will be able to connect with organizations and programs that have resources to help them – whether with technical assistance\, funding or grant programs\, marketing\, or other advice or support. The program will be valuable for existing businesses\, would-be entrepreneurs\, and solo service providers and consultants. \nParticipants will be able to access experts through a series of panel discussions led by regional experts: \n● “Which organization can help me with what?” moderated by Ben Lamb of 1Berkshire \n● “How can I get funding for my business?” moderated by Raymond Lanza-Weil of Common Capital \n● “How can I find more customers\, what marketing works?” moderated by Noah Cook-Dubin of Kanoa Consulting \nThis free\, public event is made possible by a grant from PERC and additional support from the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission. Berkshire Eagle is the media sponsor. MountainOne is the sponsor of a complimentary breakfast for all attendees and TD Bank is the sponsor of lunch. \nA networking area will be open throughout the event for one-on-one conversations and meetings. Admission is free of charge but pre-registration is required at http://bcbizexpo.com
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/berkshire-small-business-resource-expo/
CATEGORIES:Educational,Free,Networking
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ORGANIZER;CN="EforAll Berkshire County":MAILTO:berkshire-county@eforall.org
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SUMMARY:Application Deadline: Berkshire County Fall 2021 Business Accelerator
DESCRIPTION:The Business Accelerator is a free\, one-year program offered twice a year in EforAll communities. It provides immersive business training\, mentorship and access to an extended professional network. Anyone with a dream to start or grow a business is encouraged to apply. \nClasses are held on Zoom on Tuesdays from 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm and Thursdays\, 11 am – 1 pm. \n\nTO APPLY\, CLICK HERE! \n\nKey Accelerator Dates \n\n\nApplication Deadline: Thursday\, August 12\, 2021 @ 12 pm\nSemi-Finalist Announced: Tuesday\, August 17\, 2021 (by end of day)\nSemi-Finalist Interviews (must attend 30 minute in-person interview): Week of August 23rd\, Online\nFinalists Announced: Monday\, August 30\, 2021\nEntrepreneur Orientation: Saturday\, August 21\, 2021\nMentor Matching: Week of September 6th\, Online\nIntensive Business Training and Weekly Mentor Meetings: Tuesday\, September 14 – Thursday\, December 16\, 2021\nFinal Presentations: December 14\, 15\, 16\, 2021\nQuarterly Check-ins and Monthly Mentor Meetings:  January 2022 – May 2022\nShowcase and Celebration: Tuesday\, December 21\, 2021
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/application-deadline-berkshire-county-fall-2021-accelerator/
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CATEGORIES:Educational,Free,Networking
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ORGANIZER;CN="EforAll Berkshire County":MAILTO:berkshire-county@eforall.org
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SUMMARY:Welcome Back Tourism Pitch Contest – Berkshire County
DESCRIPTION:EforAll Berkshire County invites the public to be a part of this exciting\, interactive\, and free online event. And\, the audience gets to choose a “Fan Favorite” winner.\n\nWhere: Virtually\, via Zoom \nWhen: Thursday\, May 20\, 2021 from 6 – 7:30 pm \nTo register to attend\, click here! \n\nWhat are Pitch Contests? \nFast-paced\, fun community events that help early-stage entrepreneurs gain valuable exposure and feedback on a business idea. Great opportunity to network\, validate a business idea\, and compete to win a cash prize. It is free for entrepreneurs to apply and free for all to attend. \n\nPitch Your Idea \nEforAll Pitch Contests are lively events currently being held virtually that offer entrepreneurs the opportunity to pitch their business idea to a friendly audience and receive valuable feedback from experienced judges.  Business ideas across a wide range of industries is encouraged! \nA total of four cash prizes will be given out (1st place @ $1000\, 2nd @ $750\, 3rd place @ $500\, and a $500 Fan Favorite prize). \nDeadline to apply: Thursday\, May 6\, 2021 @ 12 am (midnight) \nTo apply\, click here!
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/welcome-back-tourism-pitch-contest-berkshire-county/
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