THIS WEEK
Tuesday February 17
- Registering to Sell to the Federal Government Market 12:00 pm
- Understanding the Business Loan Process 12:00 – 1:00 pm
- I’m WBENC Certified. Now What? 12:00 – 1:00 pm
- WBDC Orientation 1:00 – 2:00 pm
- Vendor Activation, Visibility, and Engagement Best Practices 1:00 – 2:30 pm
- National Entrepreneurship Week: Boston’s Ecosystem Mixer 5:30 – 8:00 pm
- Tech Made Easy: PDFs & Email Attachments 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Wednesday February 18
- Why do you Need a B.A.I.L. Team? 9:00 – 10:00 am
- Small Business Mastermind: Hartford 10:00 – 11:30 am
- Startup Grind Pitch Battle Royale: Virtual Competition 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
- B2B Founder Trial Day at Venture Lane 11:30 am – 5:00 pm
- How to Turn Your Talks Into Conversations & Clients 12:00 pm
- Marketing Part 1: Developing Your Marketing Plan 12:00 pm
- Retirement Planning for Small Business Owners 12:00 – 1:00 pm
- New Haven February Small Business Council Luncheon 12:00 – 2:00 pm
- Coworking Day for Boston’s B2B Tech Founders 12:00 – 5:00 pm
- The State of the 8(a) Program: Suspensions, Appeals, and Ask Us Anything 1:00 – 2:00 pm
- 2026 MassChallenge Healthcare Challenge Program Kickoff Reception 5:00 – 7:00 pm
- WBDC Ignite Grant Information Session 5:30 – 6:30 pm
- WBDC Child Care Grant Prep: How to Calculate Projections 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Thursday February 19
- Golden Seeds Boston Office Hours 9:00 am
- Small Business Tax Workshop Session 9:00 – 10:30 am
- Conversations That Matter: A Practical Guide to Grants with Expert Karen Pelto 10:00 – 11:00 pm
- Marketing Part 2: Promoting Your Business 12:00 pm
- Farm Property Insurance 12:00 pm
- From Student to Founder: VentureWell Accelerator Alumni Roundtable 12:00 – 1:00 pm
- 2nd Annual VentureFizz Startup Fundraising Summit 1:00 pm
- Starting and Growing a Business – The SBA Advantage 1:00 – 2:30 pm
- How to Write Customer-Focused Proposals (2026 Update) 1:00 – 2:30 pm
- Ecosystem Connection featuring CIC 4:30 – 8:00 pm
- Education Panel: Let’s change education at the pace of AI 5:00 – 6:00 pm
- Boston New Technology’s FIRST Startup Showcase of 2026: Fun With Fintech 5:00 – 8:00 pm
- Customer Discovery 5:30 – 7:00 pm
- Black Founders & Innovators Panel 5:30 – 7:30 pm
- Teaching SharePoint to the Next Generation Employees Using Mashups 6:00 pm
- MA AI Hub: A look forward with ecosystem partners 6:15 – 7:00 pm
Saturday February 21
- Flagship: TEDxHarvard Square | The Future We Choose 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
NEXT WEEK AND BEYOND
Monday February 23
- Defense Readiness: An Industry and Congressional Conversation 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
- QuickBooks: Which Plan Is Best for Me? 12:00 – 1:00 pm
- Launching Your Business: A Step-By-Step Guide 1:00 – 2:00 pm
- WBDC Ignite Grant – How to Calculate Projections 5:30 – 6:30 pm
- Mentor Matching for Early-Stage Founders 5:30 – 7:30 pm
- Harvard/MIT Startup Career Fair 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Tuesday February 24
- Starting and Growing Your Small Business via ZOOM 10:00 – 11:30 am
- Accessing Nonprofit Grants, Sponsorships & Resources 12:00 pm
- AI for Small Business: Legal Risks and Ethical IP Guardrails 12:00 – 1:00 pm
- From Grants to Growth: Moving Beyond Free Money 12:00 – 1:00 pm
- February Lioness Networking: Bouncing Back From Rejection 1:00 – 2:00 pm
- How to Build a Strong Government Sales Strategy – 8 Core Activities 1:00 – 2:30 pm
- Founders’ Dinner 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Wednesday February 25
- From Barriers to Belonging: Navigating the Boston Startup Ecosystem as an Immigrant Founder 9:00 – 10:00 am
- CTM: Breaking Growth Barriers in Small Manufacturing: A Conversation with Ben Sosne 10:00 – 11:00 am
- MassMEP Defense Readiness Webinar 10:00 – 11:30 am
- Coffee & Conversation (Waterbury) 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Making Your IP Appealing to Investors 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
- Startup Grind Pitch Battle Royale: Semi-Finals Competition 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
- Franchising 101 – Start Your Business through a Franchise 12:00 pm
- Small Business Funding: Meet the Lenders 12:00 – 1:00 pm
- Pitch Yourself Like a Pro: Unlock Your Business Story 1:00 – 2:00 pm
- Entrepreneurship for Healthcare Practitioners 101 3:00 – 4:00 pm
- From Co-Pilot to Co-Creator: Making AI Sound Exactly Like Your Brand 4:30 – 5:30 pm
- Venturing@Harvard x CUSI Innovators Mixer 4:30 – 6:00 pm
- Child Care Business Essentials: Boosting Enrollment through Community Engagement 6:00 – 7:00 pm
- The Pitch Lift: February 7:00 – 9:30 pm
Thursday February 26
- Leadership Breakfast: How to Leverage Human Capital in an AI-Accelerated World 8:00 – 10:00 am
- 2026 SBA Pathway to Entrepreneurship Workshop February 10:00 – 11:30 am
- Developing Financial Projections for Your New Small Business 12:00 pm
- Farmers and Lending Law 12:00 pm
- WBDC Ignite Grant Information Session 12:00 – 1:00 pm
- How to Price My Services? 12:00 – 1:00 pm
- Are You Bankable? 12:00 – 1:30 pm
- Evolving DoD Contractor Cybersecurity Requirements 1:00 – 2:30 pm
- Product Management: Startup vs. Bigco 3:00 – 4:15 pm
- Boston New Technology’s FIRST Startup Showcase of 2026: Fun With Fintech 4:30 – 7:30 pm
- Child Care Business Essentials: Boosting Enrollment through Community Engagement 6:00 – 7:00 pm
- AI Show Not Tell – Ditch The Deck – February 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Friday February 27
- MTLC Revenue Leader Peer Group Meeting 8:00 – 10:00 am
- Dealflow Mixer: Connecting Investors & Founders 9:30 – 11:00 am
- WBDC Child Care Business Grant Supporting Documents Office Hours 12:30 – 2:00 pm
Monday March 2
- QuickBooks Online Express 5:30 – 7:30 pm
- Cofounder Matching: Life Science & Biomedical Edition 5:30 – 7:30 pm
- HAYVN HATCH Darien – Female Founder Pitch Night Series 5:30 – 8:30 pm
Tuesday March 3
- AI in Manufacturing – A Hands-On Workshop for Smarter Production 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
- Seed & Series A Founder Breakfast 8:30 – 10:00 am
- How to Acquire, Maintain and Market a GSA Schedule 12:00 pm
- Why & How to Certify Your Business as Woman Owned through WBENC 12:00 – 1:00 pm
- Business Planning for Food-Preneurs 12:00 – 2:00 pm
- The Power of the 4P’s; Mastering your Marketing Mix 1:00 – 2:00 pm
- Simple Steps for Starting Your Business 6:00 pm
Wednesday March 4
- IP Strategies: How to Protect & Monetize Your IP 9:00 – 10:00 pm
- Nonprofit Executives National Networking 9:30 – 11:00 am
- Startup Grind Pitch Battle Royale: Finals Competition 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
- Resources in the Region 12:00 – 1:00 pm
- Renewable Energy Systems Showcase and Networking 4:00 – 6:00 pm
- WBDC Ignite Grant Information Session 5:00 – 6:00 pm
- Founder or Operator? Finding Your Path in Startups 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Thursday March 5
- CT Business Matchmaker 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
- USDA NAD Appeals – What Farmers and Organizations Need to Know 12:00 pm
- Avoiding the 10 Most Common Legal Mistakes 1:00 – 2:00 pm
- Nonprofit Executives National Networking 1:30 – 3:00 pm
- Choose Europe Pitch Showcase 1:30 – 3:00 pm
- Choose Europe for Science & Innovation Connect 2026 1:30 – 4:15 pm
- Choose Europe for Science & Innovation Connect Panel Discussion 3:15 – 4:15 pm
- Climatetech Intern Fair 4:00 – 6:00 pm
- WBDC Ignite Grant – How to Calculate Projections 5:00 – 6:00 pm
- 2025-26 Sustainable Business of the Year Awards 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Tuesday March 10
- Starting a Nonprofit Organization 12:00 pm
- Intellectual Property Fundamentals: Trademark, Copyright, and Trade Secret 12:00 – 1:00 pm
- Steps to Grow Your Business 12:00 – 1:30 pm
- WBDC Ignite Grant – How to Calculate Projections 1:00 – 2:00 pm
- FounderConnect: Startup Resources & Networking Expo 5:30 – 7:30 pm
- Venture Lane Pitch Night 5:30 – 8:30 pm
Wednesday March 11
- Connect and Create: Social Media Content Building In-Person Workshop – Stamford Office 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
- POWERChat: Spilling The Truth: Building a Beverage Brand That Dares To Be Different 10:00 am – 1:30 pm
- Accessing Capital for Your Business 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Maximizing Your Marketing Impact at Trade Shows and Events 12:00 pm
- The 2026 Eddies – Information Session #1 12:00 – 1:00 pm
- 2026 Cleantech Open Northeast Boston Kickoff Party 4:00 – 7:00 pm
- QuickBooks Online Office Hour 5:30 – 6:30 pm
- Website Planning 101 6:00 pm
- Child Care Business Essentials: Pricing and Cost 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Thursday March 12
- Power Forward Spring 2026 Cohort 9:00 – 11:00 am
- AI Innovations: Let’s Chat IP (Intellectual Property) about ChatGPT 12:00 pm
- Accessing Capital for Your Business 12:00 – 1:00 pm
- Engaging Activities for STEM Innovation & Entrepreneurship Classrooms & Programs 12:00 – 1:30 pm
- Pricing That Feels Fair (and Pays the Bills) 12:00 – 2:00 pm
- WBDC Orientation 1:00 – 2:00 pm
- WBDC Ignite Grant Information Session 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Saturday March 14
- Risky Business: From Risk to Reinvention 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Monday March 16
- Buying a Business: What You Should Know (Using an SBA 7(a) Loan) 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Tuesday March 17
- Selling to the Federal Government 12:00 pm
- I’m WBENC Certified. Now What? 12:00 – 1:00 pm
- Child Care Business Essentials: Benefits of Child Care Management Software 6:00 – 7:00 pm
- 10 Sessions to a Business Plan Spring 2026 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Wednesday March 18
- Financial Foundations: Business Loan Drop In 12:00 – 1:00 pm
- Developing an Effective Government Focused Capability Statement 12:00 – 1:30 pm
Thursday March 19
- 2026 Global Eddies Virtual Demo Day 9:00 – 10:30 am
- How to Write a Business Plan Using AI and LivePlan 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Exploring Entrepreneurship: Are You Ready to Start a Business? 1:00 – 2:00 pm
- MTLC Leadership Awards Reception 5:00 – 7:30 pm
- Boston New Technology’s Climate Startup Showcase: Clean, Green, and Energized! 5:00 – 8:00 pm
Friday March 20
- MTLC CAIO Peer Group 8:30 – 10:00 am
Monday March 23
- How to Pay Yourself as a Small Business Owner 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Tuesday March 24
- Women’s Day Workshop hosted by Glass Lab 3:00 – 6:00 pm
Wednesday March 25
- Small Business Mastermind: Stamford 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
- Resources for Veterans Starting a Business 12:00 pm
- Effective Delegation: How to Stop Doing Everything Yourself 1:00 – 2:00 pm
- WBDC Meet Up (The Studio Fairfield) 5:00 – 7:00 pm
- Child Care Business Essentials: Increase Enrollment by Understanding Your Market 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Thursday March 26
- Small Business Mastermind: New London 10:00 – 11:30 am
- Building a Strategic Plan that Works 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
- Innovation and Libations – Central MA 3:00 – 6:00 pm
Friday March 27
- The 2026 Eddies – Information Session #2 9:00 – 10:00 am
- Joint Coffee Connections 9:00 – 10:30 am
- The Fundamentals of DMAIC – One Day Workshop 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
- QuickBooks Online Office Hour 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Monday March 30
Tuesday March 31
Wednesday April 1
- Session 1: What Brand Messaging Can Do for Your Small Business – Regional – Virtual 9:00 – 10:30 am
- QuickBooks Online Office Hour 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Thursday April 2
- Coffee & Conversation (Hartford) 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Marketing Fundamentals (7-part Series) Spring 2026 5:00 – 6:30 pm
Monday April 6
- The 2026 Eddies – Information Session #3 5:00 – 6:00 pm
Tuesday April 7
- MassMEP Workshop Series: Growth, Value Proposition, Marketing & Sales Strategy 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Why & How to Certify Your Business as Woman Owned through WBENC 12:00 – 1:00 pm
- Marketing Made Simple: Is your marketing strategy on track? 1:00 – 2:00 pm
- WooTank 2026 – Intercollegiate Showdown 5:00 – 8:30 pm
- Simple Steps for Starting Your Business – Basics 6:00 pm
Wednesday April 8
- Session 2: Visual Branding 101 9:00 – 10:30 am
- QuickBooks Online Office Hour 12:00 – 1:00 pm
- WBDC Orientation 2:00 – 3:00 pm
Thursday April 9
- WBDC Orientation 2:00 – 3:00 pm
Friday April 10
- Unpitch Summit 2026 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tuesday April 14
Wednesday April 15
- Session 3: Applying Your Branding to Your Website 9:00 – 10:30 am
- HAYVN Hatch POWERUp Monthly Series + Shop Bonus Mother’s Day MOMarket: Break the Mold: Viral Storytelling & Insider Secrets with PEOPLE Magazine 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
- Small Business Mastermind: New London 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
- Mass Innovation Nights at the Museum of Science, Boston 7:00 pm
Thursday April 16
- Coffee & Conversation (Hartford) 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Don’t Skip the Business Plan 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Monday April 20
- Introduction to QuickBooks Online 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Tuesday April 21
- Introduction to CT Boost Fund 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Wednesday April 22
- Financial Foundations: Business Loan Drop In 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Thursday April 23
- Launching Your Business: A Step-By-Step Guide 10:00 – 11:00 pm
- Boston New Technology’s AI Startup Showcase: 2026 Edition 5:00 – 8:00 pm
Monday April 27
Tuesday April 28
- Fintech Sandbox Demo Day 12 11:00 am
Wednesday April 29
- The Joy of Marketing – Drop-in Hour – Questions regarding your Google Business Profile 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Part 1: Let It Go to Level Up: The Art of Strategic Delegation 12:00 – 1:30 pm
- LLC, Corporation, or Sole Proprietor? Choosing the Right Structure 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Thursday April 30
- GPS: A Guide to Plan for Success (9 Part Series) Spring 2026 12:00 – 2:00 pm
Friday May 1
- Tax Types – What Every Business Owner Needs to Know 12:00 – 1:00 pm
- Ecosystem Building 101: Lessons Learned from our Inaugural Fellows 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Tuesday May 5
- QuickBooks Online: 3 Part Series 12:00 – 1:30 pm
- Simple Steps for Starting Your Business – Basics 6:00 pm
Wednesday May 6
- When Life Happens: How CT Paid Leave Works for the Self-Employed 10:00 – 11:00 am
- Part 2: Let It Go to Level Up: The Art of Strategic Delegation 12:00 – 1:30 pm
Thursday May 7
- Waterbury Fast Track 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Tuesday May 12
- Simple Steps – Concepts 6:00 pm
Wednesday May 13
- Exploring Entrepreneurship: Are You Ready to Start a Business? 10:00 – 11:00 am
- Financial Foundations: Business Loan Drop In 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Tuesday May 19
- Simple Steps – Marketing 6:00 pm
Thursday May 21
Tuesday May 26
- Simple Steps – Financials 6:00 pm
Wednesday May 27
- The Relationship First! Approach ™ To Grow Your Business 9:00 – 10:30 am
- MTLC Innovation unConference at Boston Tech Week 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
Tuesday June 2
- Manufacturing Your Future Power of Change 7:30 am – 3:00 pm
- Cost, Pricing and Breakeven 6:00 pm
Wednesday June 3
- Steps to Grow Your Business 12:00 – 1:30 pm
Thursday June 4
- Fifth Pitch-to-Portfolio Competition 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Tuesday June 9
Thursday June 18
- Fifth Pitch-to-Portfolio Competition 9:00 am – 3:00 pm