Calendar of Events

Participants will leave this session with an understanding of the way that basic accounting and bookkeeping can be used to keep track of their business, along with some practical tips for managing their accounts receivable. Details here.

Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker is guest speaker at the Government Affairs Forum hosted by the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce. Register here.

The MIT Sloan Sports Analytic Conference provides a forum for industry professionals (executives and leading researchers) and students to discuss the increasing role of analytics in the global sports industry. MIT Sloan is dedicated to fostering growth and innovation in this arena, and the conference enriches opportunities for learning about the sports business world. The conference is open to anyone interested in sports.

AAA Travel Marketplace offers best value and expert planning advice on cruises, tours and resort packages as well as Disney and Universal vacations. Enjoy exclusive AAA travel perks, show-only deals and prizes. FREE parking and held indoors!

The New England Food Show is a premier gathering of the region’s booming food service industry, offering three inspiring days to learn, share, connect, and relate. Activities include culinary and mixology demonstrations, guest speakers, educational events and hundreds of exhibitors.

To grow your business, you need to grow your network. This workshop will provide you with the practical tools that you can use to expand your sphere of influence and grow your business. Participants will leave this session with specific tools that they can use to plan, execute and follow-up on their next networking opportunity. Details here.

Web Veteran Dale Shadbegian leads a discussion on SEO (Search Engine Optimization) or “how to get found in google”. The discussion will include strategy, best practices, and how to hire a professional if SEO is the right choice for their organization. Attendees will take home powerful tips they can implement immediately to help them get found. More details.

Metro South Chamber of Commerce presents a Forum and Business-After-Hours networking event, featuring a multi-cultural business Woman & Minority Owned Business Panel.

MassDevelopment’s Vice President of Business Development for the South Region Jay Pateakos and Massachusetts Office of Business Development Southeast Regional Director Maria Marasco hold a series of office hours at the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce LaunchPad Co-Working Space. Pateakos and Marasco will be available to provide information and answer questions about how their organizations can help businesses, financial institutions, and municipalities on Cape Cod and in southeastern Massachusetts. Dates: Jan. 15, Feb. 12, March 12, April 9 and May 14, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Details here.

The New England Travels Symposium is a day-long symposium exploring New Englanders and travel within and outside New England from 1700-1950, including travel customs, fashion, technology, tourism, and regional identity. Download the flyer and registration form here.

The mission of Power of Narrative conference remains constant as storytelling journalism goes digital: helping narrative journalists to strengthen their craft skills, puzzle out the complex ethics of intimate journalism, and impart the down-to-earth humanity that is the genre’s strength. The conference talks are aimed at mid-career nonfiction storytellers in many media, offered by terrific and varied practitioners. Register here.

The two-day State of Possible conference, organized by MassBio, draws 600+ industry leaders from Massachusetts and beyond to debate the most pressing challenges facing the life sciences. Activities include keynotes, panel discussions and 15-minute Possible Talks, inspiring and engaging content in the style of a TED Talk.

MassHire North Shore Work Board and Mass Office of Business Development hold a job hiring event exclusive to Gloucester-Cape Ann employers and job seekers, with 22+ companies participating. To register, call 978 283-4772