Greater Lynn Chamber of Commerce

SCORE Webinar: You Created a Business Plan, Now What?
2022-05-24 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
In this webinar, expert business coach Jennifer Dawn will guide you in creating a powerful, one-page action plan you can use to execute your business plan.
Having a plan is highly useful because it helps you to be focused and clear about your business. However, all the planning in the world means nothing if you don’t know how to execute.
In this hands-on workshop, you will learn:

The key elements to creating a business plan
How to break down your business plan into actionable steps
How to measure results and know if your business plan is working
Simple strategies to stay on track and avoid getting overwhelmed

Come prepared with a pen and paper, as you’ll walk away with an action plan you can execute immediately.

Ribbon Cutting: StretchLab
2022-05-20 12:00 - 13:00 | StretchLab, 435 Paradise Rd., Swampscott
Ribbon Cutting: StretchLab
Friday, May 20 | 12:00 pm | 435 Paradise Rd., Swampscott

RCB Nahant Branch Meet & Greet
2022-05-19 15:00 - 18:00 | Reading Cooperative Bank, Nahant, 28 Nahant Rd., Nahant
Stop by and meet the RCB Leadership Team and enjoy food trucks for dinner.
RSVP to: ddigiacomo@readingcoop.com

SCORE Webinar: Expert Insights for Asian American and Pacific Islander Small Business Owners
2022-05-19 13:00 - 14:00
The Asian American and Pacific Islander community play an integral role in America’s small business economy. In celebration of AAPI Heritage Month we are joined by Carlton Chen, Leland Dear and John Xu.
These experts will be sharing tips, strategies, and information that can make a real impact on AAPI business owners.
In this webinar you will learn:

Five benefits to starting your own business
Loan programs available to you and how to apply to them
Why it is essential to retain a business lawyer

Commonwealth Payroll & HR Presents: Marijuana & the Workplace
2022-05-19 13:00 - 14:00
With recreational and medical marijuana use legal in multiple states, employers are often left wondering what restrictions they can, and want, to have in the workplace. Changes in political and social attitudes complicate the issue as well. In this session, we’ll talk through the legal landscape for both recreational and medicinal use, including potential ADA issues.
More information & registration can be found on the Commonwealth Payroll & HR website.

SCORE Webinar: Your Roadmap to Success - How to Create a Business Plan
2022-05-17 13:00 - 14:00
Are you thinking about starting a business? It all starts with a good plan. But what is a business plan? Why do you need one? What does it need to include? These are important questions that can help set you and your business up for success.
In this webinar, Jania Bailey, CEO of FranNet will answer these questions and help you think about how you approach your business plan. Her organization has helped thousands of people make the leap from Employee to Entrepreneur.
In this webinar, you will learn:

We will cover the necessary information for an effective Business Plan
Who will request to see the Business Plan
Why you need a well thought through Business Plan

Government Affairs Committee Meeting
2022-05-17 08:15 - 09:30 | Lynn Museum, 590 Washington St., Lynn
About the GAC Committee:
Chair: Rick Starbard (Rick’s Auto Collision)
Open to All Members
Meeting Time: 2nd Wednesday of each month @ 8:30am

The Government Affairs Committee is committed to reviewing, developing, and supporting issues that promote a positive, pro-active economic environment and enhanced quality of life in the Lynn Area and regionally. The purpose is to advocate for the business community to stimulate and grow the economy and generate jobs for the Lynn Area. The GAC partners with local City department heads, community leaders and local, state and federal officials on issues that affect business.

Demakes Family YMCA's Stride Along the Tide 5k
2022-05-14 08:30 - 10:00
Join the Demakes Family YMCA’s Stride Along the Tide 5k and help support your community. This family-friendly run/walk takes you along the gorgeous coastline of Nahant. Registration includes post-race refreshments and prizes for runners in every age category. All proceeds support the YMCA of Metro North Annual Fund to provide access to YMCA child care, camp, and health and wellness programs to everyone.
Race Details:
Saturday, May 14, 8:30am race start
Packet pick-up for pre-registered runners: 7:00am
Race day registration: 7:00am
Where: Nahant Life Saving Station, 96 Nahant Rd. Nahant, MA 01908
Packet Pick-up:
Friday, May 13, 3:00pm-6:00pm
Demakes Family YMCA, 40 Neptune Blvd. Lynn, MA 01902
Race Features:
Chip Timing by Bay State Race Services
Post race refreshments
Awards to the top finishers in each age group
T-shirt guaranteed to those who register prior to April 13

"Jonathan Kamin" Supervisor Training Program: Connection Review & Wrap-up
2022-05-13 08:30 - 09:30 | Online Webinar, MA
SPRING 2022 “JONATHAN KAMIN” SUPERVISOR TRAINING PROGRAM
The “Jonathan Kamin” Supervisor Training Program (STP) is a nine-week program focusing on developing the core skills necessary to successfully transition into the role of a supervisor. Following an education model tailored to the modern adult learner, each training session includes interactive case study work on the session topic as well as a connection review of the day-to-day application of prior topics. Led by a subject expert facilitator, the STP will instill knowledge, skills, and confidence as a supervisor.
Friday, March 18 | 8:30 – 10:30 am | Communication and EQ
Friday, April 1 | 8:30 – 10:30 am | Managing Conflict
Friday, April 15 | 8:30 – 10:30 am | Effective Feedback
Friday, April 29 | 8:30 – 10:30 am | Coaching and Development
Friday, May 13 | 8:30 – 9:30 am | Connection Review and Wrap-up
The Spring 2022 program will be held entirely online. Register today as enrollment is limited.
Member Tuition: $800

Effective 9/1/2020, businesses of any size that contribute to the Massachusetts Workforce Training Fund are eligible to apply for an Express Grant.
The WFTP will reimburse you for up to 100% of training costs for businesses with under 100 employees, and up to 50% for larger businesses. Member discounts are available if the business does not qualify for 100% reimbursement.

Complete Grant Application: CLICK HERE
*This must be completed by February 18th, 2022 to be eligible for reimbursement, per WFTP guidelines*
Course Name: Supervisor Training Program
Course ID: 1123706

SCORE Webinar: Boom! Explode Your Business by Getting Clients With Bigger Budgets﻿
2022-05-12 13:00 - 14:00
Time is money for business owners, especially start-ups and solopreneurs. That’s why it is important to know how to attract high-paying clients who will give you the most significant turnaround on your investment.
In this valuable webinar, bestselling author and USA TODAY’s small business columnist Steve Strauss will show you how and where to find bigger, better and higher-paying clients and customers.
Additionally, you will learn how to:

Pitch to high-paying clients
Convince them to say yes
Land a high-paying client that will lead to more high-paying clients

Business After Hours at Brotherhood Credit Union
2022-05-11 17:00 - 20:00 | Brotherhood Credit Union, 75 Market St., Lynn, MA, 01901, United States
Business After Hours at Brotherhood Credit Union
Wed | May 11 | 5:00-8:00 pm | 75 Market St., Lynn

Join us for an evening of networking, a business card raffle, and more at Brotherhood Credit Union!
All are Welcome | Beer & Wine| Light Apps | RSVP in Advance

RCB Lynn Branch Meet & Greet
2022-05-10 15:00 - 18:00 | Reading Cooperative Bank, Lynn, 400 Broadway, Lynn

SCORE Webinar: Grow Your Sales - Global Entrepreneurs Share Export Success Stories & Advice
2022-05-04 16:20 - 17:00
Gabriel Esparza, SBA’s Associate Administrator of the Office of International Trade, moderates a discussion highlighting SBA success stories with three exporters who are Building a Better America by going global.
Learn about global market opportunities and SBA products/services or other key government resources that can help grow your business.
Featured panelists include:

Angie Yu, Founder and President of Two Rivers Fisheries
Klein Ileleji, Cofounder and CEO of JUA Technologies International
Tom Britz, President and CEO of Glacier Hops

This webinar is a part of the National Small Business Week Virtual Summit, hosted by the U.S. Small Business Administration and SCORE.
Cosponsorship Authorization No: 22-1-C. SBA’s participation in this event is not an endorsement of views, opinions, products or services of any other person or entity. All SBA programs are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable arrangements for persons with disabilities will be made, if requested at least 2 weeks in advance. Contact SBA, 409 3rd St, SW. Washington DC 20416 or SBA’s Answer Desk at 1-800-827-5722.

SCORE Webinar: Embrace the Employee Revolution
2022-05-04 15:10 - 16:10
The most pressing issue for CEOs is hiring and retaining people. Competition for talent is fierce, as most companies plan to increase their headcount this year. And the stakes are high as many companies need more workers to operate at full capacity. In a tight labor market, workers have choices and retention is at risk. CEOs must balance the headwinds of talent scarcity, inflation and supply chain impacts with the growth opportunities they see ahead.
In his presentation, Vistage Chief Research Officer Joe Galvin will take a deep dive into data from the Vistage CEO Confidence Index survey to understand CEOs’ key decisions, leadership challenges and investment priorities for 2022.
To help CEOs embrace revolutionary changes that started with the pandemic, he’ll reveal the following Key Projections for 2022:

Economic trends
Major decisions and challenges: Hiring recruitment and sourcing
Investment priorities: People and technology
The workforce revolution: Differentiating the employee experience

This webinar is a part of the National Small Business Week Virtual Summit, hosted by the U.S. Small Business Administration and SCORE.
Cosponsorship Authorization No: 22-1-C. SBA’s participation in this event is not an endorsement of views, opinions, products or services of any other person or entity. All SBA programs are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable arrangements for persons with disabilities will be made, if requested at least 2 weeks in advance. Contact SBA, 409 3rd St, SW. Washington DC 20416 or SBA’s Answer Desk at 1-800-827-5722.

SCORE Webinar: How to Build Authentic Relationships and Grow Your Business
2022-05-04 14:00 - 15:00
In local communities across the country, business owners are looking for ways to navigate a constantly shifting environment in our increasingly diverse society. Small business owners constantly strive to grow and scale their business to the biggest customer base possible, and while opportunities to try and reach many markets can be appealing – they can remove you from a more authentic and direct relationship with your audience.
Throughout this session Spectrum Reach will discuss why leveraging community connections to reach the right customers is key to growing your business with maximum results, plus:

How to approach connecting with the right customers in your community, authentically.
Benefits of leveraging community relationships to further grow your business.
Navigating outdated advertising myths in order to develop a holistic campaign and marketing strategy.

This webinar is a part of the National Small Business Week Virtual Summit, hosted by the U.S. Small Business Administration and SCORE.
Cosponsorship Authorization No: 22-1-C. SBA’s participation in this event is not an endorsement of views, opinions, products or services of any other person or entity. All SBA programs are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable arrangements for persons with disabilities will be made, if requested at least 2 weeks in advance. Contact SBA, 409 3rd St, SW. Washington DC 20416 or SBA’s Answer Desk at 1-800-827-5722.

SCORE Webinar: Fortifying Your Future - The Power of a Secure, Digital and Inclusive Network to Grow Your Business
2022-05-04 12:50 - 13:50
Navigating the last two years has been a heroic effort from small business owners and entrepreneurs. As businesses continue to rebuild and recover, new trends, new opportunities…and new risks have emerged.
In this two-pronged workshop, Jason Trudeau from Visa explores how entrepreneurs can fortify their businesses against the latest tactics used by fraudsters, then Ayris Scales, Managing Director of Walker’s Legacy delves further, leading a conversation on the power of cybersecurity, digitization and financial inclusion in the growth of small businesses.
This webinar is a part of the National Small Business Week Virtual Summit, hosted by the U.S. Small Business Administration and SCORE.
Cosponsorship Authorization No: 22-1-C. SBA’s participation in this event is not an endorsement of views, opinions, products or services of any other person or entity. All SBA programs are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable arrangements for persons with disabilities will be made, if requested at least 2 weeks in advance. Contact SBA, 409 3rd St, SW. Washington DC 20416 or SBA’s Answer Desk at 1-800-827-5722.

Ribbon Cutting: Premier Martial Arts Swampscott
2022-05-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Premier Martial Arts, Swampscott, 450 Paradise Rd., Swampscott

SCORE Webinar: A 5G Future - Technology to Transform Business
2022-05-04 11:40 - 12:40
The future of business is 5G. This session will examine what is 5G and how and where small businesses should implement it.
This webinar is a part of the National Small Business Week Virtual Summit, hosted by the U.S. Small Business Administration and SCORE.
Cosponsorship Authorization No: 22-1-C. SBA’s participation in this event is not an endorsement of views, opinions, products or services of any other person or entity. All SBA programs are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable arrangements for persons with disabilities will be made, if requested at least 2 weeks in advance. Contact SBA, 409 3rd St, SW. Washington DC 20416 or SBA’s Answer Desk at 1-800-827-5722.

SCORE Webinar: Visa Fireside Chat - Future State of Small Business
2022-05-04 11:00 - 11:30
A discussion between Platinum Sponsor Visa and Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman entitled Future State of Small Business covering topics related to Cybersecurity, Financial Inclusion, More Ways to Pay, and Digital Enablement.

Economic Development & Planning Committee
2022-05-04 08:30 - 09:30 | Zoom Meeting
Guest Speakers:

Jean Michael Fana, Outreach Director
Aaron Clausen, Principal Planning Director

Presenting topics:

City of Lynn use of ARPA funds
Visioning Lynn (Comprehensive Planning Process) updates

About the EDP Committee:
Chair: Glenn Morris (Morris Architects)
Open to All Members
Meeting Time: 1st Wednesday of each month @ 8:30am

The Economic Development and Planning Committee (EDP) provides direction and advisement to public and private developers as well as state/local government on zoning, resource allocation, city planning, and transportation-related issues. The EDP Committee provides a venue for business and government to collaborate towards improving economic vitality for the entire community.

2022 Bridgewell's Imagine the Possibilities Gala
2022-04-29 17:00 - 21:00
The evening program includes a cocktail reception, plated dinner, inspiring speakers, and opportunities to support our vital mission. Sponsorship, table and ticket options are available.
Friday, April 29, 2022
Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston
Visionary Leadership Award
George Sonia
Lancelot Janitorial
& Paper Products
For more information, contact
Erik Langhoff, Chief Development Officer at elanghoff@bridgewell.org
or (339) 883-2163.

"Jonathan Kamin" Supervisor Training Program: Coaching & Development
2022-04-29 08:30 - 10:30 | Online Webinar, MA

Webinar: Show Up Number 1 On Google With Ads
2022-04-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Online Webinar, MA
Webinar: Show Up Number 1 On Google With Ads
Wednesday | April 27 | 12:00-1:00 pm | Zoom

Facilitated by: Donato Dandreo, Founder of Compete Now Web Design & Marketing
Google Ads are the fastest way to show up on top of Google and when done right, you should expect to see a return on your investment quickly. This webinar will discuss the basics of Google Ads including:

Things to look out for to avoid wasting money
Landing page best practices
Tactics for tracking results and ROI
How to determine a starting budget
How to determine if Google Ads is good for your business

Facilitated by

About the Presenter:
Donato Dandreo started building WordPress websites in 2009 and hasn’t looked back since. Over the years, he has developed hundreds of websites and has a passion for working with clients to understand their goals, so he can develop a web strategy customized for their needs.

He has worked with many businesses and nonprofits and focuses on developing sites that can speak to various audiences seamlessly and design them simply and effectively to ensure all visitors find the information they need to take action.

Click to learn more about Compete Now!

Breakfast Club at Land of a Thousand Hills Coffee
2022-04-27 08:30 - 09:30 | Land of a Thousand Hills Coffee, 61 Munroe St., Lynn, MA, 01901
Breakfast Club at Land of a Thousand Hills Coffe Co.
Wednesday, April 27 | 8:30-9:30 am | 61 Munroe St., Lynn

Jumpstart your morning with the GLCC at Land of a Thousand Hills Coffee!
Breakfast Club events are designed for a targeted group of local business leaders to connect and build a larger network of referrals before heading to work.
FREE to Attend | All are Welcome | Please RSVP in Advance

SCORE Webinar: Deep Dive into LLCs - Compliance Considerations, Business Liability & Taxation
2022-04-26 13:00 - 14:00 | Online Webinar, MA
Filing an LLC provides small businesses with some of the advantages of incorporating, while preserving simplicity through minimal compliance formalities. For example, business owners who operate LLCs aren’t personally liable for business debts. But is that benefit alone enough to form an LLC for your business?
Join Nellie Akalp, CEO and Founder of CorpNet.com, for a fast-paced yet in-depth discussion about LLCs, sharing insight for your next discussion on selecting this entity for your business.
Learning Objectives:

The benefits of forming an LLC
Describe tax advantages, disadvantages, and structuring options of the LLC
Determine the differences between a member-managed and manager-managed LLC
Name the compliance requirements for LLC owners
Recall the steps to form an LLC

Commonwealth Payroll & HR Presents | Form I-9: Keys to Compliance
2022-04-21 13:00 - 14:00
An I-9 audit can be an intimidating event. If you haven’t properly completed or maintained your I-9s, it can be a costly one as well. During this session, you’ll learn critical filing and retention requirements so you can be confident that your organization is compliant. We’ll review the various sections of the I-9 in-depth, discuss the acceptable documents needed to complete it properly, and examine the penalties for not complying with the instructions. We’ll also briefly discuss the E-Verify system and provide some best practice suggestions on when to conduct a voluntary internal audit of your I-9 files.
More information & registration can be found on the Commonwealth Payroll & HR website.

SCORE Webinar: Volunteering in 2022 - How it Can Help Small Businesses Grow in Your Community
2022-04-21 13:00 - 14:00 | Online Webinar, MA
“Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart.” – Elizabeth Andrew
In recognition of National Volunteer Month, we are thrilled to have CEO of SCORE Association Bridget Weston and SCORE Certified Mentor and District Director Ed Coleman to share their expertise with the SCORE audience.
This webinar will discuss:

The importance of volunteering in the United States and the impact it has on our nation
The many benefits that come with volunteering
How volunteering with SCORE will help you, the small businesses we serve, and your community!

"Jonathan Kamin" Supervisor Training Program: Effective Feedback
2022-04-15 08:30 - 10:30 | Online Webinar, MA

2022 Annual Meeting & Business Excellence Awards
2022-04-14 18:00 - 21:00 | Doubleetree by Hilton, 50 Ferncroft Rd., Danvers
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THANK YOU, SPONSORS!!
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Boys & Girls Club of Lynn | Camp Fire North Shore | Cataldo Ambulance | Century 21 North East | Element Care | Harborlight Community Partners | Kowloon Restaurant | Metro Credit Union | Pride Motor Group | Salem State University | St. Jean’s Credit Union
