THIS WEEK
Monday May 5
- SBA Massachusetts 2025 National Small Business Week Awards Breakfast 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
- Waterbury Business Concept Clinic 12:00 – 2:00 pm
- Mendoza Ventures Cinco de Mayo Open House 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Tuesday May 6
- Start Up Tuesday – Sales for the Non-Salesperson: A Practical Guide to Driving Business Growth 8:30 – 10:30 am
- Money Mastery for Women in Business 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
- Simple Steps for Starting Your Business – Basics 10:00 am
- Female Founders & Funders Breakfast (Foundess x Girls Into VC x Foley & Lardner) 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
- FORGE Manufacturing Readiness Workshops – Funding Innovation from Idea to A-Round 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
- The Silent Threat: Cyber Security Risks for Small Businesses 12:00 pm
- Why & How to Certify Your Business as Woman Owned 12:00 – 1:00 pm
- Storytelling to Attract Startup Investments 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Wednesday May 7
- Data Visualization – The Right Graphic Can Be Worth 1000 Numbers 10:00 am
- Tech Talks with Rob: Unlock the Power of Cloud Services for Your Small Business! 10:00 – 11:00 am
- Are You Bankable? 10:00 – 11:30 am
- Small Business Mastermind: Hartford 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
- FORGE Legal Office Hours: IP Strategy with Wolf Greenfield LLP 10:30 am – 1:00 pm
- Ways to Improve Your Credit Score 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Small Business Happy Hour 2025 4:00 – 6:00 pm
- Founder & Startup Mixer 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Thursday May 8
- Business Planning – The Simple Way 10:00 am
- Nonprofits – What Do I Need For a Grant Proposal? 12:00 pm
- Precision Pitch Practice: The Hook 12:00 – 1:15 pm
- Business Essentials: CT Paid Leave for the Self-Employed 1:00 – 2:00 pm
- Connection Collider featuring Venturer Mastermind and Cambridge Volunteers 4:30 – 8:00 pm
- Nutter’s Food + Beverage Showcase 5:00 – 8:30 pm
- Venture Lane’s CEO Circle 5:30 – 8:00 pm
- A Session with Konrad Zielinski 6:00 – 7:00 pm
- Boston Startup Dinner 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Friday May 9
- CWE at Woostapreneurs Forum 7:30 am – 12:00 pm
- ProductCamp Boston 2025 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- QUBIC Labs Accelerator Spring ’25 Cohort Demo Day 4:00 – 7:30 pm
Saturday May 10
NEXT WEEK AND BEYOND
Monday May 12
- The Tech Exit Playbook: Strategy, Structure & Success 8:00 am – 12:30 pm
- Building a Better Business Bootcamp 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
- The Dinner Club: AI and the Future of Healthcare 6:30 – 9:00 pm
Tuesday May 13
- Building a Startup Budget 10:00 am
- FORGE Manufacturing Readiness Workshops – Expert Office Hours 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
- Lunch & Learn: HR Essentials for Startups 12:00 – 1:30 pm
- EASTEC: Empowering Regional Manufacturing Hubs 1:00 – 2:00 pm
- EmpowerHerTech 1:00 – 3:00 pm
- Exploring Small Business Administration (SBA) Resources 3:30 – 4:30 pm
Wednesday May 14
- Understanding Your Business Financial Statements 9:00 – 10:30 am
- Financials 101 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
- AI Support for Your Social Media 12:00 pm
- EASTEC: Using Smart Technologies for Small and Mid-Sized Organizations 1:00 – 2:00 pm
- Welcome to Boston StartSmart CEE 5:00 – 7:30 pm
- Backing the Future: How to Become an Angel Investor 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Thursday May 15
- Steps to Starting A Mission Driven Business 9:00 – 10:30 am
- Catching Up With Keith: A Candid Conversation Hosted by Shweta Agrawal 9:00 – 11:00 am
- Golden Seeds May Office Hours 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Business Foundation – Legal Business Entities 10:00 am
- How to Start a Homecare Business 12:00 – 1:00 pm
- Precision Pitch Practice: The Hook 12:00 – 1:15 pm
- Take the Floor Pitch Contest 5:30 – 7:00 pm
Friday May 16
- Series A & B CEO Meeting: Peer Insights and Challenges 8:30 – 10:00 am
- The Evolving Role of a Tech Organization: Strategy, Execution, & Communication 8:30 – 11:30 am
- So You Wanna Sell Online, Huh? 12:00 pm
- Maine Entrepreneurs Summit 1:30 – 8:00 pm
Sunday May 18
- Rise & Thrive Women’s Conference 4:00 pm
Monday May 19
- 1 Hour Coffee | Morning Professional Networking 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Patriot Place Outdoor Networking 5:00 – 8:00 pm
Tuesday May 20
- Financing a Business, A Business Foundation Webinar 10:00 am
- FORGE Manufacturing Readiness Workshops – Managing Your Primary Contract Manufacturer 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
- The Parentpreneur Panel: Navigate Business Growth & Family Life 12:00 – 1:00 pm
- I’m WBENC Certified. Now What? 12:00 – 1:00 pm
- Empowering Health-Tech Entrepreneurship: Fireside Chat + Networking 5:00 – 7:00 pm
- Ways to Improve Your Credit Score 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Wednesday May 21
- Kristen Cavallo: Brand Building in Turbulent Times 8:30 – 10:00 am
- Business Essentials: Franchising 101 10:00 – 11:00 am
- M3’s State Resource Meeting 10:00 – 11:00 am
- Are You Bankable? 10:00 – 11:30 am
- Small Business Growth Resources in Fitchburg 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Understanding the Business Loan Process 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Terrible Talks & Better Public Speaking 12:00 pm
- Marketing 101 12:00 – 1:30 pm
Thursday May 22
- Venture Lane Blue Hour: Breakfast Edition 8:00 – 10:00 am
- Business Plan Basics 9:00 – 10:30 am
- Evaluating Your Business Idea 10:00 am
- Protecting and Building Your Brand with Amazon 12:00 pm
- GPSR: What US Exporters Need to Know About the New EU General Product Safety Regulation 12:00 – 1:15 pm
- Precision Pitch Practice: The Hook 12:00 – 1:15 pm
- Effective & Adaptable Business Plans Webinar 2:00 – 3:00 pm
- Venture Cafe Connection Collider featuring Tohoku University 4:30 – 8:00 pm
- Ways to Improve Your Credit Score 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Friday May 23
- Coffee & Connections – South Shore Hive – In Person Networking 8:30 – 9:30 am
- Boston’s Hottest Networking Event For Young Professionals 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Tuesday May 27
- FORGE Manufacturing Readiness Workshops – Innovating for Excellence: Product Development and DFX Strategies 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
- Marketing Made Simple: Sales versus Marketing; What’s the difference? 1:00 – 2:00 pm
- BUILDFest Pitch Competition 5:30 – 8:00 pm
Wednesday May 28
Thursday May 29
- Boston Founder & Funder Networking Breakfast 9:00 – 10:30 am
- Precision Pitch Practice: The Hook 12:00 – 1:15 pm
Tuesday June 3
- Creating The Effective Elevator Pitch 9:30 am
- Legal Issues Facing Business Owners 10:00 am
- Why & How to Certify Your Business as Woman Owned 12:00 – 1:00 pm
- Venture Lane Blue Hour 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Wednesday June 4
- Healthcare and Life Sciences Entrepreneurship Research Summit 8:30 am – 8:00 pm
- Am I Doing This Right? Spot check your website 9:00 – 10:30 am
- SHELegal 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Tech Talks with Rob: Shield Your Business from Cyber Threats – Essential Tips Webinar! 10:00 – 11:00 am
- Small Business Mastermind: Stamford 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Thursday June 5
- Manufacturing Your Future Through Technology, Sustainability and Workforce 7:30 am – 2:00 pm
- Federal Government Contracting 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
- Precision Pitch Practice: The Hook 12:00 – 1:15 pm
- Business Essentials: Legal Basics of Real Estate Leasing 5:30 – 6:30 pm
- Take the Floor Pitch Contest 5:30 – 7:00 pm
- Greentown Labs June EnergyBar 5:30 – 8:00 pm
Friday June 6
- Creating The Effective Elevator Pitch 9:30 am
- Triangulating the Trump Trade Agenda: Tips and Tools for Addressing Policy Changes 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Saturday June 7
- EforAll Pride Festival Pitch Contest 12:00 – 2:00 pm
Monday June 9
- DigiMarCon New England 2025 9:00 am
Tuesday June 10
- Connect and Create: Social Media Content Building In-Person Workshop 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
- Learn How to Sell Better – Business Foundation Series 10:00 am
Wednesday June 11
- Contracting Huddles 12:00 pm
- Business Essentials: Trademark Basics for Startups 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Thursday June 12
- Understanding your Financial Statements 9:00 – 10:30 am
- Precision Pitch Practice: The Hook 12:00 – 1:15 pm
Tuesday June 17
- I’m WBENC Certified. Now What? 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Wednesday June 18
- Certification Huddle 9:00 – 11:00 am
- Launching Your Business: A Step-By-Step Guide 10:00 – 11:30 am
- Financial Foundations: Small Business Funding: “Meet the Lenders” 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Thursday June 19
- Precision Pitch Practice: The Hook 12:00 – 1:15 pm
Friday June 20
- AI in Action: Operational Strategies for Efficiency, Scale & Resilience 8:30 – 11:30 am
- Artificial Intelligence: Getting the Most out of AI 10:00 am
- DigiMarCon Cruise 2025 11:00 am
Monday June 23
- Managing Conflict, Conducting Difficult Conversations in the Workplace 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Financial Foundations: Business Loan Drop In 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Tuesday June 24
Wednesday June 25
- EmpowerHerTech 9:30 – 11:30 am
- Legal Considerations when Starting a Business 12:00 – 1:30 pm
Thursday June 26
- Marketing Made Simple: Am I priced right? 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Monday June 30
- Financial Foundations: Business Loan Drop In 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Tuesday July 15
- I’m WBENC Certified. Now What? 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Wednesday July 16
- Business Essentials: Realistic Goal Setting for Business Growth 1:00 – 2:00 pm
- Financial Foundations: Let’s Tune Up your Business Finances 5:30 – 7:00 pm
Saturday September 14
- Boston Local Food Festival 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Thursday October 23
- MassTLC Board Ready Bootcamp 8:00 am – 5:30 pm
Monday October 27
- Blue Economy Pitch Contest 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Thursday November 6
- Greentown Labs Climatetech Summit 2025 8:00 am – 7:00 pm