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Training Seminars & Workshops

The MSBDC Boston Regional Office & Minority Business Center conducts seminars and workshops on various aspects of managing a small business. We offer specialized training scheduled at convenient times and locations. For questions on any of the workshops listed below, please contact our office at 617-287-7750.

The MSBDC also offers training through other regional offices, please visit the statewide website at www.msbdc.org to learn about additional training opportunities.
 

Thank you to our FY13 Sponsor:

2013 CALENDAR                                                       Cancellation Policy
  JUNE
11 Bilingual - Getting Started in Business (Jamaica Plain)
12 In Pursuit of Capital (Somerville)
 
























Program Descriptions

 

Getting Started in Business

This popular workshop provides a complete overview of business start-up and planning considerations, oriented to those planning a venture as well as existing small business owners. Topics include the entrepreneurial lifestyle, feasibility, business strategy, business plan preparation, marketing, financing and additional resources. These seminars are offered free of charge. 

Dates are listed chronologically below. Preregistration is required. For further information, contact our office at 617-287-7750 or sbdc@umb.edu. Register online with link below.
 
Date and Time Location
Tue., June 11, 2013
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
 
Please note: College of Management MAP Program attendance has reached capacity and no additional students will be admitted.		 Julia Martin House
90 Bickford Street, Jamaica Plain

This workshop will be taught in English and simultaneously translated in Spanish.

Cosponsored by the Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Development Corporation and Accion USA
 

 

register online

In Pursuit of Capital

This workshop will provide you with an overview of funding types and sources, explain the criteria used by lenders and capital providers in assessing financing proposals, review the elements of a classic loan package, assess the current resource environment, and demystify the pursuit of capital. 

Date: Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Somerville Chamber of Commerce, 2 Alpine Street, Somerville
Cost:  $10 for Somerville Chamber of Commerce members; $25 for non-members - payable at the door
Contact: To register, please email Stephen Mackey at smackey@somervillechamber.org  with your contact information and subject "Business Edge June 12"

Cosponsored by the Somerville Chamber of Commerce



Cancellation Policy
The MSBDC Boston Regional Office & Minority Business Center reserve the right to cancel or reschedule a workshop due to insufficient enrollment. The workshop calendar is subject to change without notice. For further information, please contact us at 617-287-7750.


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