2013 Business Workshops & Seminars
January 8 & 15, 9 & 16- Goal Planning 2013 for Business Leaders, Entrepreneurs, and Go-Getters- Start your new year right! These two-part workshops are designed to help you set the right goals that will kick your year into motion! Each workshop is comprised of two one-hour working sessions, one week apart. You will work on YOUR own goals, not be lectured on the art of goal setting. By the end of the final session, you'll leave with a clear path for success in 2013, whether business, personal or professional. Priced at only $20 for Chamber members ($30 after January 4), we want to help you succeed. Choose the workshop that best fits your schedule, and register by clicking here. Two-part series, January 8 & 15 (Tuesdays) 8:30-9:30AM or 5:30-6:30PM, also January 9 & 16 (Wednesdays), 12-1PM .
January 11- SCORE Business Counseling Sessions- On Friday, January 11th a SCORE business counselor will be providing in person counseling to Nantucket entrepreneurs and small business owners at the Chamber's office. There is no charge for SCORE's counseling services. To make an appointment with a SCORE counselor to discuss your business ideas, to get assistance with specific business problems, or to address other issues associated with starting or growing your business, please call Alyssa Corry at the Chamber 508-228-1700. One hour appointments all day long from 9AM-4PM.
January 24- Small Business Advisories return with Tammi Jacobsen from MA Small Business Development Center
Tammi returns with her free one-on-one business counseling sessions. These are comprehensive and confidential services focusing on, business growth and strategies, financing and loan assistance as well as strategic, marketing and operational analysis. Sessions last one hour, 9:30AM-3:30PM, please call the Chamber to sign up as these appointments fill up quickly.
February 13- The SMART Leader Workshop- Presented by NICC and The Egan Group is a full day program designed for business leaders who want to take their leadership skills to the next level. Our core modules are designed to sharpen and re-energize your currently high performing leadership which will bolster your organization's overall performance. 8:30AM-12PM/1:00-4:30PM.
March 8- SCORE Business Counseling Sessions- On Friday, March 8th, a SCORE business counselor will be providing in-person counseling to Nantucket entrepreneurs and small business owners at the Chamber's office. There is no charge for SCORE's counseling services. To make an appointment with a SCORE counselor to discuss your business ideas, to get assistance with specific business problems, or to address other issues associated with starting or growing your business, please call Alyssa Corry at the Chamber 508-228-3643. One hour appointments all day long from 9AM-4PM.
March 12 - Managing Your Online Reputation: Worried about a few bad Tweets? You should be. How online and social media can help (or hurt) your company’s reputation. Whether you know it or not, people are rating your business on Yelp, TripAdvisor, Google Places, Facebook, Twitter, and a host of other sites. It’s nice to read a positive review, but what happens when someone has a bad experience with your organization? It’s a fact—an unhappy customer will tell far more people than a happy one. In today’s mobile world, people can start talking before the transaction is complete! If you aren’t monitoring your business reputation, you’re missing opportunities to turn those unhappy customers into advocates. Learn what tools can help you monitor what’s being said about your company, brand or products. We’ll also discuss what you can start doing today to build a reputation you’ll want people to share. Presented by Coastal Community Capital. 4-6PM.
March 27- TripAdvisor Presentation with Mark Preston, Northeast Sales Manager- Information session on how to use TripAdvisor, and maximize results for properties, destinations, restaurants & activites, as well as develop partnershop pages. Free session, Wednesday, March 27, 2:30-4:30 PM at the Chamber office.
April 2- Social Media Strategies & Trends for 2013: Having an online presence is extremely important to your business success. Today, the Yellow Pages is a Google search. Learn about important social media strategies and trends for 2013. We will discuss: Websites and Blogs Social Networks – what works and what is new (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter VS Google+, Pinterest, Instagram) Personal and business branding – Consistency in messaging The Cloud, Mobile, Texting, QR Codes and beyond… We will also investigate what the social media gurus see in the future! Presented by Tammi Jacobsen, 10AM-12PM.
April 2- Small Business Advisories return with Tammi Jacobsen from MA Small Business Development Center: Tammi returns with her free one-on-one business counseling sessions. These are comprehensive and confidential services focusing on, business growth and strategies, financing and loan assistance as well as strategic, marketing and operational analysis. Sessions last one hour, 1-5PM.
April 4 & 11 - Time Management Workshop Series - Are you frantically rushing from one task to another, feeling overwhelmed and stressed with what's due tomorrow and still not finished today? How is it that some people seem to use their time well, and others don't? Get time on your side- learn how to be clear on your priorities and become well organized in your work and life. Back for the 3rd time by popular demand, this time management workshop two part series will enable you to focus on the important issues, prioritize tasks and maintain the discipline needed to complete them. This interactive and fluid program led by Marsha Egan of professional coaching firm The Egan Group , provides practical techniques for identifying key time wasters, setting boundaries, handling interruptions and maximizing productivity. Your investment: $97 until April 2 ($107 after) Please register by clicking here http://inboxdetox.com/cmd.php?pid=8229b7d0d7834d669319cab4cb0d8cf7 for this two-part series, April 4 & 11 (Thursdays) 8:30-11AM at the Chamber Offices upstairs a Zero Main.
April 9- Financial Optimization for the Non-Profit Organization: Time is money—even for non-profits. Optimize! Learn best financial and accounting practices for a more efficient organization. For any company, having the tools to understand and manage your finances is the key to success. However, as a non-profit, you have the added benefit of tax exemption, deductions, applying for public and private grants, in addition to employing volunteers. Tracking it all can be time consuming and complex. This workshop helps establish guidelines and policies, allocate for profit/cost centers, maintain records, raise capital, and measure results. Presented by Coastal Community Capital. 4-6PM.
May 7- Website Storyboarding: Looking to create or re-create your company website? Develop a successful website with a well thought out plan. Developing the design and content is the first step. So, before you embark on learning how to build your own website, it’s important to give consideration to: Branding and Logo, Market and Competition, Key word driven content, Content and Pictures Search engine optimization, Social networks, Programs available for building websites. This is an informational session on the process of storyboarding a website. 10AM-12PM
May 7- Small Business Advisories return with Tammi Jacobsen from MA Small Business Development Center: Tammi returns with her free one-on-one business counseling sessions. These are comprehensive and confidential services focusing on, business growth and strategies, financing and loan assistance as well as strategic, marketing and operational analysis. Sessions last one hour, 1-5PM.
May 21- SBA Resources for Small Businesses: We like to call the result that happens when local economy thrives from the achievement of small business, and small business achievement is supported by the local economy the Circle of Success. Small businesses are vital to helping our local economy grow and flourish, but most of the time they need a little boost to get started. Securing capital can be one of the biggest challenges for early stage businesses, but thankfully, there are plenty of resources and options through the Small Business Administration and its Certified Development Corporations. With historically low rates and a variety of free business resources, make sure you come to this workshop to learn all the options that are available for you and your business and keep the Circle of Success in motion! 3:15-5:15 PM.
June 11- Small Business Advisories return with Tammi Jacobsen from MA Small Business Development Center: Tammi returns with her free one-on-one business counseling sessions. These are comprehensive and confidential services focusing on business growth and strategies, financing and loan assistance as well as strategic, marketing and operational analysis. Sessions last one hour, 9-5 PM.
2013 Scheduled Chamber Committee & Board of Director Meetings
All meetings are held in the Chamber of Commerce’s Board Room, Zero Main Street, 2nd Floor. Meetings may be cancelled or postponed. Please contact the Chamber to confirm at 508-228-3643.
Ambassadors Committee (new this year): Meets the 3rd Friday of each month from 4-5PM
Board of Directors: Meets the 1st Wednesday of each month from 4 – 6 PM (Directors only)
Budget Committee: Meets the 3rd Thursday of each month from 4 – 5 PM (Directors only)
Executive Board: Meets the 4th Monday of each month at 4:00 p.m. (Directors only)
Public Relations & Marketing Committee: Meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 12 -1 PM
Special Events Committee: Meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 9:00 – 10:00 AM (please note new times)
Community Initiatives Committee: Meets the 3rd Thursday of each month from 9:30 – 10:30 AM
For more information or to sign up for any workshop, seminar or committee, please contact the Chamber at 508-228-3643.