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SUMMARY:2026 Small Business of the Year Award
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nNominate a Business for the Small Business of the Year Awards! \nThe Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce\, in partnership with the Office of Economic Opportunity and Inclusion\, is celebrating outstanding small businesses making a big impact in the Greater Boston community and beyond. \nThe Small Business of the Year Awards recognize high-growth businesses that excel in management\, workplace excellence\, product innovation\, and social responsibility\, with a commitment to growing in Greater Boston. \nNominations are open until Friday\, March 13—self-nominations are welcome! \nLearn more and nominate a business: Click here \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://brightonmainstreets.org/event/2026-small-business-of-the-year-award/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Small Businesses
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SUMMARY:Cafenation - March Madness Round 3
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URL:https://brightonmainstreets.org/event/cafenation-march-madness-round-3/
LOCATION:Cafenation\, 380 Washington Street\, Brighton\, MA\, 02135
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Small Businesses
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SUMMARY:Small Business. Big Dreams! $25\,000 Grand Prize Contest
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n\n\n\n\n\nWe’re excited to announce that our annual Rockland Trust Small Business\, Big Dreams Contest is coming soon! \nBeginning March 2\, Rockland Trust will accept submissions from local businesses for the exciting chance to win $25\,000 to help their dreams come true! \nEntries will be accepted starting on March 2\, 2026 – March 31\, 2026. \nFor instructions on how to enter\, the timeline\, and official contest rules\, visit RocklandTrust.com/SmallBusiness or click the link below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn More\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://brightonmainstreets.org/event/small-business-big-dreams-25000-grand-prize-contest/2026-03-09/
LOCATION:Rockland Trust & Commercial Lending Center\, 435 Market Street\, Brighton\, MA\, 02135
CATEGORIES:Small Businesses
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rockland Trust Bank":MAILTO:derek.brown@RocklandTrust.com
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SUMMARY:Conversation with Council President Liz Breadon
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URL:https://brightonmainstreets.org/event/conversation-with-council-president-liz-breadon/
LOCATION:Eagle Deli\, 1918 Beacon Street\, Brighton\, MA\, 02135
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Small Businesses
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SUMMARY:Starting and Growing a Business: The SPA Advantage
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nThinking About Starting a Business? Need Small Business Assistance? \nThe U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is here to help. \nJoin Shelly Gillis\, Outreach and Marketing Specialist with the SBA’s Massachusetts District Office\, to learn how SBA programs and services can support you in starting or growing your business. \nThis workshop will provide a better understanding of the many resources available to both prospective and current entrepreneurs looking to launch\, expand\, or strengthen their businesses. \nTopics will include: \n• Overview of the SBA – Learn about the mission and services of the U.S. Small Business Administration• SBA Resource Partner Network – Discover how partners like Small Business Development Center (SBDC)\, Center for Women & Enterprise (CWE)\, Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC)\, and SCORE can support you through business training and one-on-one mentoring• Access to Capital – Learn about SBA-backed loan programs• Federal Government Contracting – Get guidance on becoming “procurement-ready” to market your products and services to the federal government \nFederal contracting can be a very profitable market for small businesses\, but getting started can be complex. The SBA and its resource partners can help determine if your business is ready by assessing: \n• Marketability• Structure and experience• Systems and capacity• Ability to find contracts \nThis is an in-person event. \nRegister to attend. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://brightonmainstreets.org/event/8034/
LOCATION:Central Library at Copley Square\, 700 Boylston Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02116
CATEGORIES:Small Businesses
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