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North Adams Chamber

Issue #40 | Friday, July 14, 2022

Berkshire Academy for Advanced Music Studies

 

Berkshire Flyer’s first weekend a ‘sold out’ success

What’s Happening?

Here’s a list of community happenings over the next few weeks!

Every Friday | 7:30-9 a.m. | Eagle Street Coffee Date

Every Friday | 6-8 p.m. | Common Craft Night at Common Folk Artist Collective | 12 Holden Street

Every Saturday | 9-1 p.m. | Williamstown & North Adams Farmers Markets

July 15 | 5:30 | Jacob’s Pillow On the Road | Versa-Style Dance Company
NORTH ADAMS
with Berkshire Dance Theatre & DysFUNKcrew
Location: River Grove Park, River St & Houghton St.
July 16 | 3:30-10 p.m. | Eagle Street Beach Party
July 16 | 8 p.m. | John Cameron Mitchell & Amber Martin | Cassette Roulette: An Evening of Songs and Stories
July 17 | 12:30-5 p.m. | Berkshires’ Academy for Advanced Musical Studies Grand Opening Building #6, Heritage State Park, North Adams
July 17 | 4-5 p.m. | Miss Emilee ECE Indoor Sensory Palooza | UNO Center

July 21 | 6-10 | Bang on a Can LOUD Night at MASS MoCA’s Chalet
July 26 | 4:30-6 p.m. | 1Berkshire Entrepreneurial Meetup at Berkshire Cider Project
July 29 | 7:15 | Movies Under the Stars | Colegrove Park Elementary
August 5 | First Friday Eagle Street Block Party
August 7 | 4-8 p.m. | Gather in the Garden | Benefit for the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts | Berkshire Botanical Garden, Stockbridge, MA
August 10 | Downtown Celebration | Apply to be a vendor by emailing the North AdamsDirector of Community Events

In The News

City Requests Feasibility Study for North Adams Flood Schutes

Future Labs Gallery Opens at 43 Eagle Street

North Adams Pop-Ups Feature Handwoven and Upcycled Textiles


Workshops & Webinars

Massachusetts SBDC


July 20 | 10 a.m. | How Can Small Businesses Win the War on Talent?

Center for Women and Enterprise

Marketing Your Business on Pinterest
Monday, July 18 from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EST
In this session, we will be doing a deep dive into how to be successful on Pinterest. We will discuss why Pinterest is a great platform for organic growth. We will go over the different types of pins you can create and where they can be found. We will also learn about the people that are using Pinterest and how to find your audience using SEO.

Personal Finance for Business Owners Series - Part 1

Tuesday, July 19 from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EST

In this session we will talk all things financial SMART goal related & have a budgeting overview!

 

Legal Considerations For New Business Owners

Join us Wednesday, July 20, from 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM EST. This workshop provides a high-level overview of a range of legal issues that entrepreneurs should be aware of when starting a new company. Attend this workshop to learn how to avoid common mistakes and employ preventative measures that can protect and ensure the success of your new business. Workshop topics will include:

  • Entity formation

  • Contract basics

  • IP considerations

  • Licenses and regulations

Business Plan Basics

Tuesday, July 26 from 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM EST

This workshop provides you with an overview of how to draft a business plan. We will go over each section of a business plan, how to do market research, review writing and resource tips, and more!

 

Personal Finance for Business Owners Series - Part 2

Wednesday, July 27 from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EST

In this series we will talk about 3 main aspects: money management, the 2S’s (spending & saving) & investing for the future. We will talk about how to better manage your personal finances currently while also thinking about your future as an entrepreneur. In this session we will discuss intentional spending & saving! 

 

Women Supporting Women: Virtual Networking

Thursday, July 28 from 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EST

Grab your coffee and come share your challenges and successes with those that can empathize with you. Entrepreneurship can be very lonely and we know that we are better together. Come connect and refuel your tank!

 

Funding Opportunities

Empower Digital Grant
Deadline extended to June 30, 2023

Beginning in May 2021, $3,800,000 will be made available for the Empower Digital Grant. This grant program provides funding for the needs of Massachusetts-based small businesses owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals seeking tools and services to develop their digital capabilities in partnership with a Small Business Technical Assistance (SBTA) provider for up to $5,000.

APPLY HERE

Connect with Us!

North Adams Chamber Business Development Team

Marketing: Makayla-Courtney McGeeney
Business: Nico Dery

Check out our NEW website at nachamber.org

Need help with your books, business proposal, or assistance with loan applications? Can’t quite wrap your head around social media? The North Adams Chamber of Commerce Business Development team can help! Email for a 1-1 free consultation at our NEW office on 85 Main Street. Virtual or in-person consultations are available.

Contact: hello@nachamber.org

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