THIS WEEK
Monday September 8
- Coffee & Conversation – East, Norwich CT 7:30 – 9:00 am
- Building a Startup Budget 12:00 pm
- Exploring Entrepreneurship: Are You Ready to Start a Business? 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Tuesday September 9
- Excel Formulas — They Can Do More than Just Math 10:00 am
- Provisional Billing Rates 1:00 – 2:30 pm
- From A to B to C : What It’s Like to Raise Multiple Rounds in Boston 5:00 – 7:00 pm
- Pricing, Profitability, Projections for Service – Based Businesses 5:30 – 7:00 pm
- Growth-Stage Startup Leadership Mixer 5:30 – 7:30 pm
- Simple Steps – Concepts 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Wednesday September 10
- Manufacturing Roundtable: Innovation as a driver of onshoring in the region 8:30 – 9:30 am
- Nonprofit Executives National Networking 9:30 am
- Banking on Business 10:00 – 11:00 am
- Tech Talks with Rob – Know Your Market: How AI Can Help Your Small Business Compete and Grow 10:00 – 11:00 am
- MTLC Professional Women’s Meeting: Career Path Planning 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
- POWERUp Monthly Series 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
- MVCC Annual Fall Business Expo, Trade Show, Health & Wellness Fair! 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Multiply Your Small Business Success using Public Speaking even online 12:00 pm
- Long Term Care Planning at 60+ 12:00 – 1:00 pm
- Understanding Your Business Financial Statements 12:00 – 1:30 pm
- Provisional Billing Rates 1:00 pm
- Tech & Innovation: Elm City Pitch Night 4:30 – 7:00 pm
- indiGO Technologies Facility Tour 5:00 – 7:00 pm
- QuickBooks Online Office Hour 5:30 – 6:30 pm
- WHOOP Tech Pulse: AI x Hardware, Robotics & Automation 5:30 – 9:00 pm
Thursday September 11
- The Connecticut Manufacturing Innovation Forum 7:30 am – 3:30 pm
- Intellectual Property Basics: Key Tools to Protect Your Innovations 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
- Financing a Business, A Business Fundamentals Webinar 12:00 pm
- Wix vs. Shopify vs. WordPress: Which Platform is Right for Your Business? 12:00 – 1:00 pm
- Social Media Made Simple 12:00 – 1:30 pm
- Business Partnerships: So You Think You Can Dance? 1:00 – 2:00 pm
- WBDC Ignite Grant Information Session 1:00 – 2:00 pm
- Avoiding Common Bid Protest Mistakes 1:00 – 2:30 pm
- Nonprofit Executives National Networking 1:30 pm
- Massachusetts Climatetech Studio Showcase 1:30 pm
- Climatetech Career Fair 2025 4:30 – 6:30 pm
- Caribbean Innovation Night 4:30 – 8:00 pm
- Pricing, Profitability, Projections for Product – Based Businesses 5:30 – 7:00 pm
- 2025 Massachusetts Climatetech Studio Showcase 5:30 – 8:30 pm
Friday September 12
- The Tech Exit Playbook: Strategy, Structure & Success 8:00 am – 12:30 pm
- MONTHLY MARKETING MEETUPS: Ask The Experts, Mktg Collective, Coworking Day 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Planning and Growing Your Small Business Successfully 11:00 am
- AI for Small Business: Start Smart, Stay Safe, Choose Right 12:00 pm
Saturday September 13
Sunday September 14
- Boston Local Food Festival 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
NEXT WEEK AND BEYOND
Monday September 15
- The Importance of CASH FLOW 12:00 pm
- Brandeis Innovation Startup Mixer 5:30 – 7:00 pm
- Business Networking: Marketing Metrics That Move the Needle and Deliver ROI 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Tuesday September 16
- All-Star Pitch Battle – Boston Edition 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
- Quality Control: Your Secret Weapon Against Business Disasters 12:00 pm
- One Bold Move: Courage, Story, and Aligned Action for Leaders Who Won’t Wait 12:00 – 1:00 pm
- I’m WBENC Certified. Now What? 12:00 – 1:00 pm
- WBDC Orientation 12:00 – 1:00 pm
- Ignite Grant – How to Calculate Projections 1:00 – 2:00 pm
- FORGE Office Hours: Protecting Your Innovation with Wolf Greenfield 1:00 – 3:00 pm
- Norwalk Meet-Up – WBDC, Greatner Norwalk Chamber, City of Norwalk 5:00 – 7:00 pm
- Certification Huddle 5:30 – 7:30 pm
- Simple Steps – Marketing 6:00 pm
- Launch Yard: Open House (Harvard x MIT) 7:30 – 9:30 pm
Wednesday September 17
- Starting and Growing a Business – The SBA Advantage 8:30 – 10:00 am
- SHELegal 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
- IP Office Hours with Wolf Greenfield 11 am – 2 pm
- Common Legal Mistakes Small Businesses Make (and How to Avoid Them) 12:00 pm
- Marketing 101 12:00 – 1:30 pm
- Exporting: International Expansion for Every Business Type 1:00 – 2:00 pm
- WBENC Certification Huddle 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Thursday September 18
- Golden Seeds September Office Hours 9:00 am
- Accounting for Non-Accountants 9:00 – 10:30 am
- Connect and Create: Social Media Content Building In-Person Workshop 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
- Coffee & Conversation (New Haven) 10:00 – 11:30 am
- Own Your Raise: Startup Fundraising Due Diligence Guide 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
- Public Speaking 101: Your Next Step to Success 12:00 pm
- Legal Business Entities in Massachusetts and Rhode Island 12:00 pm
- Entrepreneurial Women’s Collective (EWC): Anchor High: Pricing Strategy 12:00 – 1:30 pm
- EmpowHer Tech – CWE Central MA & Common Capital 12:00 – 2:00 pm
- BAIL Team: Why Small Businesses Need a Banker, Accountant, Insurer, and Lawyer 1:00 – 2:30 pm
- Combo Device Strategies: Pathways to Market 3:30 pm
- Tech Runs Boston: Thriving > Surviving 5:00 – 6:00 pm
- Advancing African-Led Innovation: A Breakout Session with Africa Bio Initiative 5:00 – 6:00 pm
- Clarity & Credibility Across Microsoft Platforms 6:00 pm
Friday September 19
- MTLC CEO Peer Group 8:30 – 10:00 am
- Fintech Frontiers: Career Advisory & Networking Summit 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Essentials for Starting and Running Businesses 10:00 am
- Learn How to Sell Better – Business Foundation Series 12:00 pm
- Second Annual Defeat the Odds Pitch Competition Hosted by Fetch 3:00 – 6:00 pm
Saturday September 20
Monday September 22
- Starting and Growing a Business – the SBA Advantage 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Tuesday September 23
- Fueling Climatetech: A MassCEC Lunch & Learn for Startups 12:00 – 1:00 pm
- Steps to Starting A Mission Driven Business 12:00 – 1:30 pm
- Confident Networking: Transform Awkward Encounters into Business Relationships 2:00 pm
- Simple Steps – Financials 6:00 pm
Wednesday September 24
- CT Founder Club: Founder & Funder Meetup 8:30 – 10:30 pm
- Using AI for Your Small Business – UMASS Dartmouth 9:30 – 11:00 am
- Springfield Matchmaker Event 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Human Resources: The Startup Power Move No One Talks About 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Berkshire Regional Professional Interactive Podcast Series 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
- Accessing Capital for Your Business 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Growing your Customer Base: Small Business Certifications 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
- Competition to Collaboration: Build a Community Where Your Small Biz Can Thrive 12:00 pm
- Masters of Invention: Unlocking the Innovator in You! 12:00 – 1:00 pm
- Starting and Growing a Business – The SBA Advantage 1:00 – 2:30 pm
- Using AI for Your Small Business 9:30 – 11:00 pm
Thursday September 25
- Traveling Resource Tour – Taunton, MA 8:00 – 9:00 am
- Business Model Canvas with AI 9:00 – 10:30 am
- Real Estate Summit – Session #1: Building the Northeast Innovation Economy Through Real Estate 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
- September Lioness Networking: Stop Playing the Waiting Game 12:00 – 1:00 pm
- The Role(s) Innovative Banks Play in the Success of a Startup 12:00 – 1:00 pm
- Real Estate Summit Session #2: Hospitality & the Built Environment 12:00 – 3:00 pm
- How to Pay Yourself as a Small Business Owner 1:00 – 2:00 pm
- Evolving DoD Contractor Cybersecurity Requirements (Q3-2025 Update) 1:00 – 2:30 pm
- EmpowerHerTech 1:00 – 3:00 pm
- Innovations & Libations – SouthEast, MA 3:00 – 6:00 pm
- From Glaciers to Genomes: Life Science Innovation in Iceland 5:00 – 6:00 pm
- 7 Best Negotiating Tips 5:30 pm
- QuickBooks Online Office Hour 5:30 – 6:30 pm
- VC CFO Women’s Gathering 5:30 – 8:00 pm
- CIC ISL x SBA : Korean Health Innovation Night 6:00 – 7:00 pm
- Starting and Growing Your Small Business – Taunton 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Friday September 26
- Business Branding With Public Speaking 10:00 am
- Tech Hot Topic Series: The AI-Adapted Workforce 2:00 – 5:00 pm
Saturday September 27
- RoboBoston 2025: Annual Robot Block Party 10:45 am – 4:00 pm
Monday September 29
- Navigating a Changing Landscape: Share Your Voice 12:00 – 1:00 pm
- Financial Foundations: Business Loan Drop In 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Tuesday September 30
- 2025 WBDC Catalyst Symposium 8:30 am – 1:00 pm
- Navigating Grants and Non-Dilutive Funding in 2025 12:00 – 1:00 pm
- Federal Government Contracting 12:00 – 1:30 pm
- MassMEP AI & Ales 3:00 – 6:00 pm
- Life Science Speaker Series: Roundtable Edition 5:30 – 7:30 pm
- Cost, Pricing and Breakeven 6:00 pm
Wednesday October 1
- Tech Talks with Rob 10:00 – 11:00 am
- What’s Not so Obvious About AI in Manufacturing 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
- Startup Grind AI Summit 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Small Business Certification: Doing Business with the State 12:00 – 1:00 pm
- Steps to Grow Your Business 1:00 – 2:30 pm
- Healthcare Investor Gathering 2025 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Thursday October 2
- Made in Connecticut: 2025 Manufacturing Summit 8:30 am – 2:45 pm
- Capability Statements 9:00 – 10:30 am
- Day of Shecurity Leadership Summit 2025 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Branchfood’s October Community Table 12:00 – 1:00 pm
- Zero to App: Building an AI-Powered Business Insights Dashboard in 60 Minutes 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Friday October 3
- Rhode Island Fall 2025 Healthy Communities Pitch Contest 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
- Small-Business Owner Roundtable with SCORE 12:00 pm
- WEBOS Networking Mixer 6:00 – 8:30 pm
Monday October 6
- Inventor’s Roadmap: Navigating Physical Product Development 12:00 – 1:00 pm
- Launching Your Business: A Step-By-Step Guide 5:00 – 6:30 pm
Tuesday October 7
- CVC Fall Breakfast 8:30 – 10:00 am
- Excel Charts – A Picture Is Worth 1000 Numbers 10:00 am
- Simple Steps for Starting Your Business – Basics 6:00 pm
Wednesday October 8
- Understanding Cash Flow and How it Affects your Business 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Business Benefit Series: Why it Matters & How to get started 10:00 – 11:30 am
- Small Business Certification: Hands-On Clinic in Stamford 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
- POWERUp Monthly Series 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
- Building Resilience and Aligning Financial Decisions with Your Values 12:00 – 1:30 pm
Thursday October 9
- Market Intelligence for Smarter Decisions 6:00 – 7:00 pm
- Women Of Color Entrepreneurs Startup Party with a Purpose 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Friday October 10
- MONTHLY MARKETING MEETUPS: Ask The Experts, Mktg Collective, Coworking Day 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Introduction to QuickBooks Online 12:00 – 1:30 pm
Tuesday October 14
- TEDxBoston: Unlocking Longevity 11:00 am – 8:30 pm
- Public Speaking 101: Your Next Step to Success 12:00 pm
- Understanding Financial Ratios – For the Health of Your Business 12:00 pm
- Cofounder Matching: Meet Your Future Founding Team 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Wednesday October 15
- Contracting Huddle 12:00 pm
- The 2025 Eddies Presentations & Showcase 4:30 – 8:00 pm
- Citizens Bank: Business Operations 5:00 – 6:00 pm
- B2B Founders’ Dinner 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Thursday October 16
- Don’t Skip the Business Plan 10:00 – 11:00 am
- Legal Considerations when Growing a Business 12:00 – 1:30 pm
- WBDC Orientation 1:00 – 2:00 pm
- 2025 Green Future Gala 5:00 – 9:00 pm
Friday October 17
- Personal Property Tax 1:00 – 2:00 pm
- ALX100 Celebration 8:30 – 11:00 pm
Monday October 20
- HAYVN HATCH Darien – Female Founder Pitch Night Series 5:30 – 8:30 pm
Tuesday October 21
- Starting and Growing a Business – The SBA Advantage 8:30 – 10:00 am
- 2025 Massachusetts Manufacturing Mash-Up 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Using AI in Your Business – Your Simple Guide to Getting Started 12:00 pm
- Mentor Matching for Early-Stage Founders 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Wednesday October 22
- MTLC Board Ready Bootcamp 8:00 am – 5:30 pm
- From Vision to Reality: 3 Core Steps to Confidently Start Your Business! 12:00 pm
- Steps to Purchasing a Business 12:00 – 1:30 pm
- AI Show Not Tell – Ditch The Deck – October 6:00 – 8:30 pm
Friday October 24
- MTLC Revenue Leader Peer Group 8:30 – 10:00 am
- Hiring Smart: Leveraging Fractional Talent to Grow Without Overcommitting 12:00 pm
Monday October 27
- Financial Foundations: Business Loan Drop In 5:30 – 6:30 pm
- Pitching Boston’s Future: A Climatetech Showcase for Underrepresented Founders 6:00 – 8:00 pm
- Blue Economy Pitch Contest 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Tuesday October 28
- Starting and Growing a Business – The SBA Advantage 1:00 – 2:30 pm
- Tough Tech Talent Fair 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Wednesday October 29
- Tough Tech Demo Day 1:30 – 4:30 pm
- Innovation Trail Scavenger Hunt— Tough Tech Week 4:30 – 6:00 pm
- Financial Foundations: Business Loan Drop In 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Thursday October 30
- Traveling Resource Tour – Brockton, MA 8:00 – 9:00 pm
- Sidestepping Legal Landmines: Top Employment Law Mistakes To Avoid 1:00 – 2:00 pm
- Venture Lane Pitch Night 5:00 – 7:30 pm
Friday October 31
- CEO Peer Group Meeting for SMBs 8:30 – 10:00 am
- Climatetech Founders Networking Breakfast 9:00 – 11:00 am
Monday November 3
- Financial Foundations: Business Loan Drop In 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Tuesday November 4
Wednesday November 5
- Tech Talks with Rob 10:00 – 11:00 am
- Founder Focus: Own Your Value and Grow Smarter with Strategic Support 12:00 pm
- Exploring Entrepreneurship: Are You Ready to Start a Business? 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Thursday November 6
- Greentown Labs Climatetech Summit 2025 8:00 am – 7:00 pm
- Insure Your Business Now! and Insure Your Business How? 9:00 – 10:30 am
- Branchfood’s November Community Table 12:00 – 1:00 pm
- LLC, Corporation, or Sole Proprietor? Choosing the Right Structure 1:00 – 2:00 pm
- 7 Best Negotiating Tips 5:30 pm
- Venture Lane Pub Crawl 5:30 – 7:30 pm
- Don’t Get Burned with a Contract 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Monday November 10
- SEO for Beginners 12:00 – 1:00 pm
- QuickBooks Online Express 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Wednesday November 12
- Small Business Funding: Meet the Lenders 12:00 – 1:00 pm
- Networking and Relationship Building: Your Professional Toolbox 12:00 – 1:30 pm
- WBDC Orientation 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Thursday November 13
- Professional Women’s Meeting 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Exploring the Government Marketplace 12:00 – 1:30 pm
Friday November 14
- MTLC CEO Peer Group 8:30 – 10:00 am
- MONTHLY MARKETING MEETUPS: Ask The Experts, Mktg Collective, Coworking Day 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Monday November 17
- Introduction to CT Boost Fund (Bilingual) 12:00 – 1:00 pm
- Financial Foundations: Business Loan Drop In 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Tuesday November 18
- Public Speaking 101: Your Next Step to Success 12:00 pm
- Show Up Where It Counts: Local SEO Essentials 1:00 – 2:00 pm
- Your Website’s on Fire (and Not in a Good Way): 10 Easy Fixes for Big ROI 5:00 – 5:45 pm
- WBDC Meet Up (Stamford) 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Wednesday November 19
- Financial Statements with AI 9:00 – 10:30 am
- Women Owned Small Business Certification (WOSB) 1:00 – 2:00 pm
- 2025 Evening of Innovation & Awards Ceremony 5:30 – 8:00 pm
Thursday November 20
- Traveling Resource Tour – Quincy, MA 8:00 – 9:00 am
- Coffee & Conversation (New London) 8:00 – 9:30 am
- Certification Huddles 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Tuesday December 2
- Coffee & Conversation (Waterbury) 12:30 – 2:00 pm
Wednesday December 3
- Tech Talks with Rob 10:00 – 11:00 am
- When to Hire and How to Work with a Marketing Agency 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Steps to Grow Your Business 12:00 – 1:30 pm
Thursday December 4
- Branchfood’s December Community Table 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Tuesday December 9
Wednesday December 10
- Finding Government Contracting Opportunities 12:00 – 1:30 pm
Thursday December 11
- The 13th Annual NEVY Awards: NEVYs the 13th 6:00 – 10:00 pm
Friday December 19
- Series A & B CEO Meeting: Peer Insights and Challenges 8:30 – 10:00 am
Wednesday March 18
- Developing an Effective Government Focused Capability Statement 12:00 – 1:30 pm