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MSBDC announces hiring new business advisor;
Co-sponsors marketing workshop series
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Massachusetts Small Business Development Center Network
(MSBDC) – Southeast Regional Office is expanding again
due to an increase in funding. Representative Michael J.
Rodrigues (D-Westport), a strong supporter of the MSBDC,
says “Small businesses are the backbone of our local
economy. No one has done more to support our local small
businesses than the MSBDC, and I am overjoyed that they
have been awarded this additional funding.”
Last year alone MSBDCs brought business advisory
services, government contracting and export assistance
to over 1400 local entrepreneurs and helped raise over
$45MM in financing and government contracts.
Peter McHenry, a 30 year business veteran, is joining
MSBDC as its newest Senior Business Advisor. He brings
tremendous value to this region due to his experience in
international business, manufacturing and high
technology. “Peter will be an invaluable asset for local
small businesses as he can help them to successfully
start, grow and thrive” said Melinda Ailes the Regional
Director.
The MSBDC is co-sponsor of a three part marketing
workshop series with Coastway Credit Union, The New
Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce and the Fall River Area
Chamber of Commerce. The program will be presented by
Dr. Cliff Robbins, a visiting lecturer at UMASS
Dartmouth, a Senior Business Advisor at MSBDC and a
battle-scarred veteran of growing, marketing and selling
his own businesses.
Get Your Customers Buzzing with Dynamite Branding: Wed.,
March 12, 2008: How can small businesses harness the
power of branding? At this workshop you will learn WHY
it is so profitable to build trust in your company, to
make your company stand out, and to keep your customers
delighted. But more importantly, you’ll learn HOW to
create a strong brand identity.
Get Your Customers Buzzing through Internet Marketing:
Wed., March 19, 2008: This workshop will cover the best
ways to use the internet to build your sales. You’ll
also learn about the four functions that it takes to
build and manage a profitable web site: a techie, an
artist, a copywriter, and an SEO pro.
Get Your Customers Buzzing with Promotion and
Networking: Wed., March 26, 2008: The single most
important purpose of any business is to create a
customer. Powerful promotional campaigns and networking
are two of the best ways to create customers. This
workshop will give you the tools to use them effectively
and promote and network your business.
Breakfast will be served at 7:15 a.m. with the program
from 7:30–9:00 a.m. All workshops will be held at the
Advanced Technology and Manufacturing Center, 151
Martine Street, Fall River, MA. Workshops are open to
all established companies with a minimum of two years in
business. Each session will be $39.00 or discounted to
$35.00 if you are a Chamber Member. The complete series
will be $99.00 or $85.00 for Chamber Members. Seating is
limited, so call Tammi at 508-673-9783 to register or go
on line to www.newbedfordchamber.com by February 25,
2008.
The Massachusetts Small Business Development Center –
Southeastern Region (MSBDC) provides free, high-quality,
in-depth business advising, training and capital access
which contribute to the entrepreneurial growth of small
business throughout Massachusetts. Our services are
delivered through a network of skilled professional
staff supported by a federal, state and higher education
consortium as well as several partnerships. |
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