Career Information Session-3/18 12pm
2021-03-18 12:00 - 12:40 (America/New_York) | MA
Alternative Therapies Group, will be hosting a virtual information session on 3/18. Please join us via zoom to hear more about ATG and job opportunities.
Topic: Career Informational Session
Time: Mar 18, 2021 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Virtual Lunchtime Learning: Tips for improving your website in 2021
2021-03-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Online Webinar, MA
Facilitated by:

Year over year, websites are becoming more and more crucial for small businesses to generate leads, show their credibility and keep their target audiences up to date on all of their services, programs, products, information and more.
If there is one thing we have learned over the course of building hundreds of websites, it’s that a website is never done! There are always tweaks and improvements that can and need to be made overtime to ensure it is up to date with the latest best practices for a well optimized and effective website.
This webinar will focus on many of the smaller nuanced changes and techniques to keep in mind when considering what can be done to make your website even just a little bit better, because every little bit can help to get that extra sale or two and we can all use that during these crazy times!

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!

SCORE Webinar: How to Define Your Vision and Increase the Probability of Success
2021-03-18 13:00 - 14:00 | Online Webinar, MA
Your vision is the source of inspiration for your company and your life. You have a vision or maybe even a dream, but how can you make it a reality?
Did you know you can increase the probability of making your vision come true by 50-80%? Did you know you can do this with a few simple fundamental actions on your part? This is not fiction. This is based on neuroscience, statistics, and many experts in the field.
This webinar, presented by Certified SCORE Mentor John Tile, will help you think about:

Key questions to ask yourself
​Defining your vision/mission
Developing goals/objectives to increase your chances of making your vision a reality

Free Lunch and Learn "Get Out of Your Own Way"
2021-03-20 13:00 - 14:00 | MA
Free Lunch and Learn discussing the book “Get Out of Your Own Way” with the author John Calabrese
Saturday, March 20th, 20121 at 1:00pm EST
Video description link below

Medical Qi Gong Workshop
2021-03-21 10:00 - 11:00 | MA
Join us for our Medical Qi Gong Workshop Sunday, March 21st 2021 10:00am EST
Register at https://growthisadecision.com/shop/ols/products/march-21st-medical-qi-gong-workshop
No experience needed
Click the link below and watch the video of the benefits of practicing medical qi gong

SCORE Webinar: Basics of Small Business Bankruptcy
2021-03-23 13:00 - 14:00 | MA
The COVID-19 pandemic has created financial hardship for many small business owners, and these owners have several options for how to handle their financial distress.
In this webinar, presented by retired bankruptcy judge Hon. Thomas Small, we will focus on understanding the basics of small business bankruptcy.
You’ll learn:

When it can help a business
How it works
What are the consequences?
How recent legal changes make bankruptcy work better for small businesses

Free Webinar: Getting Relief for Shuttered Venue Operators
2021-03-23 16:00 - 17:00 | MA
This workshop will provide an overview of the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) established by the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Business, Nonprofits and Venues Act, signed into law on December 27, 2020.
Specific areas discussed will include:
· Program Overview – Benefits and Purpose · Eligibility Requirements · How the Funds Can be Used · Available Grant Amounts · Application Process
Presented by Rosa Di Virgilio Taormina, MSBDC Business Advisor – CARES Act

Free Webinar: Pricing Your Products and Services
2021-03-24 11:00 - 12:00 | MA
This webinar will discuss all the aspects of pricing. Topics discussed will be: Introduction to Pricing, Pricing Concepts, The Four Step Pricing Process, Pricing in the 21st Centry and Summary and Action Items.
Speaker will be Walter Manninen, Senior Business Advisor and Financial Specialist of the MSBDC Northeast Regional Office.

Virtual Noontime Networking
2021-03-25 12:00 - 12:30 | MA
Network virtually with GLCC members and community leaders in the comfort of your home, office, or wherever you are!

Each participant will have a chance to give their “elevator pitch” to everyone and make new connections that could lead to more business.

Consolidated Plan Public Service Agency Forum
2021-03-25 13:00 - 14:00 | MA
You are invited to participation in an open discussion of the City’s Five Year Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development and Annual Action Plans.
Working with the Lynn Housing Authority and Neighborhood Development (LHAND), the City is preparing a new Five Year Consolidated Plan that will provide an analysis of Lynn’s housing, community development, public service and economic development needs, as well as a summary of community priorities and goals. The Plan will provide a framework and help guide annual expenditures over the next five years for federal block grant programs including the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grants Programs.
As an agency that serves the Lynn community, we would appreciate hearing your views on community needs and priorities, especially those impacting low-income and/or special needs populations. The primary focus of this virtual meeting will be a discussion of public service needs and priorities; however, we welcome and encourage your input on any and all issues of concern to your agency and the clients you serve.
The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 25th at 1:00 PM. If you can join us to share your thoughts, please follow the link below to pre-register for the meeting.

Free Webinar: Massachusetts Food Trust Info Session
2021-03-25 14:00 - 15:00 | MA
Please Join the Local Enterprise Assistance Fund (LEAF) and the Massachusetts Small Business Development Center at Salem State for a presentation about the Massachusetts Food Trust, a $1 million loan, grant, and business assistance program for projects aimed at increasing access to healthy and affordable food. The workshop will be presented by Jose Luis Rojas, CFA Managing Director of LEAF and Awilda Irizarry, Senior Business advisor with the MSBDC Northeast Regional Office.

Free webinar: PPP forgiveness, eligibility & how Monit optimizes
2021-03-30 09:00 - 10:00 | MA
Join to learn about Monit: complimentary mobile-friendly financial assistant for business owners, available exclusively to those who sign up

You’re invited to this exclusive webinar with Monit CEO Steve Dow to learn about Monit, a mobile-friendly financial assistant, built for (and by) small business owners like you. In this interactive session, we will discuss common business pain-points surrounding the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and how Monit, a mobile-friendly financial assistant that connects to your accounting software helps you not just get the simple insights, metrics and projections you need to make business decisions, but also to track and optimize PPP forgiveness and track your eligibility for future rounds.
Steve will be joined by leaders from Eastern Bank, the Greater Lynn Chamber of Commerce and SCORE to discuss the benefits of Monit. Monit is always complimentary for Eastern Bank customers, and is complimentary to you regardless of where you bank if you just register for the session! We’re proud to partner with the Greater Lynn Chamber of Commerce to provide this to you. To begin using Monit ahead of the session (not required), sign up for free here!
Note – if this date / time doesn’t work, we have an afternoon session at 12pm on 3/31 sign up for it here (click link).

SCORE Webinar: Virtually Creating Your Trifecta Tribe - Mentors, Peers & Mentees in Business
2021-03-30 13:00 - 14:00 | MA
Now more than ever, it is imperative to the success of your business that you are engaged in and adept at building ethical, authentic, and diverse connections. The overarching ethos of creating your Trifecta Tribe is that when one of us wins #WeAllWin.
In this highly engaging and compelling webinar, Founder of Her Power Moves Michelle Y. Talbert will share the tools and strategies necessary for creating an ecosystem of mentees, peers, and mentors and achieve success through the establishment and nurturing of these essential relationships.
You’ll learn:

The tools necessary to excel in relationship development virtually, and in-person
A clear understanding of how to add value to every relationship you establish
How to leverage social media and live events with the use of real-world examples

In recognition of Women’s History Month, we are thrilled to have accomplished and successful female entrepreneur, Michelle Y. Talbert, share her expertise with the SCORE audience.

Ribbon Cutting & Open House: Inc.ubate Coworking
2021-03-31 09:00 - 10:00 | MA
Celebrate the opening of Inc.ubate Co-Working Lynn with a ribbon cutting & open house!
Wed., March 31 | 9-10 am | 614 Washington St., 2nd Floor | Lynn
LIMITED TO 20 PEOPLE IN THE SPACE AT ONCE. Please register in advance!
Click to learn more about Inc.ubate Coworking

Free Webinar: Access to Capital for Small Businesses
2021-03-31 11:00 - 12:00 | MA
This webinar will discuss how to gain access to capital. Topics discussed will be: Sources of Financing, Financing Criteria, Lender’s Perspective, Business Seeking Financing, Financing Options, and Good Business Practices.
Speaker will be Walter Manninen, Senior Business Advisor and Financial Specialist of the MSBDC Northeast Regional Office.

Free webinar: PPP forgiveness, eligibility & how Monit optimizes
2021-03-31 12:00 - 13:00 | MA
Join to learn about Monit: complimentary mobile-friendly financial assistant for business owners, available exclusively to those who sign up

You’re invited to this exclusive webinar with Monit CEO Steve Dow to learn about Monit, a mobile-friendly financial assistant, built for (and by) small business owners like you. In this interactive session, we will discuss common business pain-points surrounding the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and how Monit, a mobile-friendly financial assistant that connects to your accounting software helps you not just get the simple insights, metrics and projections you need to make business decisions, but also to track and optimize PPP forgiveness and track your eligibility for future rounds.
Steve will be joined by leaders from Eastern Bank, the Greater Lynn Chamber of Commerce and SCORE to discuss the benefits of Monit. Monit is always complimentary for Eastern Bank customers, and is complimentary to you regardless of where you bank if you just register for the session! We’re proud to partner with the Greater Lynn Chamber of Commerce to provide this to you. To begin using Monit ahead of the session (not required), sign up for free here!
Note – if this date / time doesn’t work, we have a morning session at on 3/30 sign up for it here (click link).

SCORE Webinar: 7 Steps to Build Your Platform and Stand Out in a Noisy World
2021-04-01 13:00 - 14:00 | MA
Speaking is one of the most powerful ways to build and grow your business. By implementing Story, Stage and Scale, you will achieve a greater reach than you could have ever imagined.
This empowering webinar, presented by Founder and CEO of Advance Your Reach Pete Vargas, will teach the seven critical steps you need to implement to begin leveraging stages and using your story to scale your business.
You’ll learn about:

How to get clear on the problem you solve and the people you serve
The keys to crafting a clear and compelling message that makes people want to work with you
Connecting your Hero’s Journey Story
How to get10X the revenues from every platform you speak on
How many platforms exist and where your ideal platforms lie
A Step-by-Step System to winning platforms on demand
What to sell to your ideal audience so they can go further with you beyond the platform

This lesson is not just for speakers, but entrepreneurs, organizations and nonprofits that are looking for a powerful medium to grow their business.

Free Lunch and Learn
2021-04-03 13:00 - 14:00 | MA
Free Lunch & Learn discussing the book “Get Out of Your Own Way” with the author John Calabrese
“Get Out of Your Own Way”- Part two
Saturday, April 3rd 2021 1:00pm-2:00pm
Video description https://youtu.be/qSlFKprnAf8

SCORE Webinar: The State of the Small Business - 2021 Economic and Labor Market Outlook
2021-04-06 13:00 - 14:00 | MA
As we approach Spring and the number of Covid-19 cases continues to decline in the US, small business owners will be re-opening their doors in record numbers. How can they best position themselves for success?
Attend this timely webinar on the economic and labor market outlook, presented by Nela Richardson, Chief Economist and co-head of the ADP Research Institute. Nela will share insights on the economic recovery in 2021 and beyond and will cover:

The state of the economic recovery: how soon will the economy return to pre-pandemic levels?
The state of the 2021 labor market: what are the latest small business jobs figures?
The future state of the workforce: what is the future of remote work?

Commonwealth Payroll & HR presents: The Updated Employee Retention Credit & American Rescue Plan
2021-04-06 13:00 - 14:00 | MA
A lot has changed in the last month and it can be a challenge staying on top of the latest legislation that could directly impact your business. The recent signing of the American Rescue Plan Act has significantly enhanced the potential benefits of the Employee Retention Credit and created an even greater opportunity for businesses to recover revenue losses suffered because of the pandemic.
Join our panel of experts who will provide an in-depth look inside the most recent CARES Act extension, specifically highlighting refundable payroll tax credits up to 33,000 per employee! Register today to find out if you are eligible and how we can help you take advantage of this refundable payroll tax credit.

Economic Development & Planning Committee
2021-04-07 08:30 - 09:30 | MA
1- Food Incubator Initiative / Start-up Kitchen: Leading the initiative to implement a start-up kitchen space in Lynn.
Guest: MassDevelopment Team Members
2- Presentation on Sutton Street (Downtown Lynn) development proposal
Guest: Beyond Walls Team Members

SCORE Webinar: Volunteering in 2021 - How it Can Help Small Businesses Grow in Your Community
2021-04-08 13:00 - 14:00 | MA
“Volunteers are the only human beings on the face of the earth who reflect this nation’s compassion, unselfish caring, patience, and just plain loving one another.” -Erma Bombeck
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 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!

Group Personal Development Coaching Workshop
2021-04-10 13:00 - 14:00 | MA
Group Personal Development Coaching Workshop Saturday, April 3rd 1:00pm EST
Video description https://youtu.be/95X2d6mxIOE

Free Webinar: Debt Relief Options for COVID-19 Impacted Businesses
2021-04-13 09:00 - 10:00 | MA
This workshop will provide a general overview of debt relief options currently available for businesses negatively affected by COVID-19.
Specific areas discussed will include:
-PPP Loans–First and Second Draw -Economic Injury Disaster Loans -Shuttered Venue Operators Grants -Additional Relief under the Economic Aid Act and CARES Act.
Presented by Rosa Di Virgilio Taormina, MSBDC Business Advisor – CARES Act

SCORE Webinar: Your Money. Your Business. Your Life.- Funding and Financing Your Black-Owned Business
2021-04-13 13:00 - 14:00 | MA
Financing your business is so important to many entrepreneurs. If you do it the right way you can smartly leverage financing options to grow your business.
Join four-time entrepreneur Ramon Ray to get his real-world insights and best practices for financing your business and funding your growth.
You’ll learn:

How to be attractive to lending partners
Funding options to consider
How to develop your business pitch
How to finance and grow your business.

Government Affairs Meeting: Lynn Police Body Camera Program
2021-04-14 08:30 - 09:30 | MA
Deputy Chief Michael Vail will provide information on Lynn Police Department Body Camera program for members of the Chamber.

Commonwealth Payroll & HR presents: Classifying & Paying Exempt Employees
2021-04-15 13:00 - 14:00 | MA
In the last few years, there has been more attention than ever on proper classification of employees. So how do you know if you’re doing it correctly?
In this session, we’ll look at the most commonly used White Collar exemptions and how to determine if any of them apply to your employees. We’ll also discuss how to avoid jeopardizing the exemption, and common mistakes such as improper salary deductions.
Join us to find out what every employer should know about properly classifying employees.

Lynn YMCA Tour - GLCC Member Appreciation Day!
2021-04-20 | MA

Getting Relief for Shuttered Venue Operators
2021-04-20 10:00 - 11:00 | MA

SCORE Webinar: What the Most Successful Businesses Are Doing in 2021 - Trends You’ll Want to Jump on Now
2021-04-20 13:00 - 14:00 | MA
Wondering what’s next for your business in 2021?
Join us for a conversation with Rieva Levonsky, CEO of GrowBiz Media and SmallBizDaily, Ross Herosian, Founder & CEO of Tricycle Creative, and Blake Clark, Global Vice President of Software Advice, about continuing patterns, new small business trends, and the biggest changes that will impact your business this year.
You’ll discover:

How small and midsize businesses adapted and survived in 2020 (and what you can emulate)
Patterns from 2020 that persist in 2021 and what’s changed about them
What customers are expecting this year
Where digital commerce and contactless experiences are headed and what to do about it
New trends to watch out for now, in the latter half of 2021, and beyond
