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Business Bootcamp: Information Session |
Attend the informational session held this Wednesday, Nov 16 (9 - 10am via Zoom), where you'll learn more about the upcoming FREE Business Bootcamp. Discover how other local businesses have already benefited from this opportunity!
Business Bootcamp starts in February 2023, designed for those who want to learn more about marketing, public relations, and cyber security for their growing business. For businesses who've already taken this course, we're now offering an advanced workshop, Reboot!
These workshops are offered in collaboration with the Brookline Chamber of Commerce, Allston Main Streets and Brighton Main Streets, featuring Boston University and Boston College experts to help you create a customized approach specific for your business. It is free to all local small businesses, business owners, business managers and key staff.
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City of Boston: Small Business Development Support |
The The Mayor's Office Small Business Development is hosting a monthly Small Business call. Their team provides all small business owners and entrepreneurs with the tools and guidance to successfully start, grow, and build a small business in Boston.
The call features support services and resources available to Boston's small businesses, as well as a live Q&A.
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Additional Resources from the Community |
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Info Session: Cultivate Small Business Program |
This program is for businesses that:
- are women-, immigrant-, or BIPOC-owned in the food industry
- have been in operation for at least one year as of April 1, 2023
- have revenue between $25,000 and $1,000,000 in the last calendar year
- are located in the Massachusetts area
Businesses accepted will graduate from the program with a fully formulated business plan and pitch in hand, a strong grasp on their target market, cash-flow, financials, growth goals, mentor relationships, and up to $13,000 in capital grants.
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Webinar: The Value of Diversity Business Certifications |
The Boston Local Development Corporation (BLDC) in partnership with the Transactional Law Clinics (TLC) of Harvard Law School, is excited to offer a FREE webinar on Tuesday, November 15th, 2022 at 6:15pm (next week) for existing and new businesses looking to learn more about business certification.
Attendees will learn about the benefits and process of applying and obtaining business certification at the local, state, and federal level, such as Women Business Enterprise (WBE), Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) and others.
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Workshop: Boost Your Business For Small Business Saturday |
Is your business ready for Small Business Saturday on November 26? How can you capitalize on this nationally publicized day to boost your sales and attract new customers? We have some suggestions for you!
Topics that will be discussed in this free workshop:
- Knowing which specific customers to target and how
- Product, pricing, place, and promotions strategies
- Utilizing Small Business Saturday to boost sales during the holiday season
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Hybrid Class: Business Planning and Analysis |
If you are looking for analysis and business resources, put these planning tools to work for you! Attend a hands-on training to learn how to utilize free products from Gale Cengage Publishing. Gale Business: Plan Builder can help you get organized. This workshop also cover the Gale Business: Entrepreneurship & Gale LegalForms.
Two identical sessions are offered via Zoom or in-person at Boston Public Library in Copley:
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Business District Trick or Treat |
Brighton businesses really showed up for this annual event. Over 700 children and families walked Washington Street on Monday, Oct 31 visiting all the open businesses.
We appreciate all those who were able to participate, hand out candy, amend your business hours and staffing and decorate your storefronts to create this family-friendly event for Brighton.
We know you didn't get a chance to see it all, so here are a few pictures from the day for you to enjoy! |
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Brighton Brewfest 2022 was a blast on Saturday, October 22. Stunning weather. Great crowd. Taste sensations. Music in the air. Amazing neighborhood vibes.
The event was a fundraiser for both Brighton Main Streets and Presentation School Foundation. And it just would not have been possible without the help of Brighton Gourmet Wine and Cellar. Rami and Rita worked so hard to pull together over 15 breweries to serve at the event. We can't say thank you enough.
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Brighton Sounds Unplugged |
The music scene was hopping inside of Brighton's businesses on Saturday, October 1st. A dozen Brighton businesses hosted LIVE music in their shops, restaurants and bars throughout the day from Noon to 10pm.
Over 15 Boston bands, duos and singers/songwriters were featured to draw in business with music from Oak Square to Brighton Center. A special thanks to all the participating businesses--they're listed here in the Brighton Sounds Unplugged 22 Google map. The community came out to grab a bite to eat, meet friends for a drink, or just chill in your businesses.
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Brighton Main Streets | BrightonMainStreets.org
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