Brighton Main Streets

Irish Village, I.V., Live Entertainment
2026-09-04 21:30, 2026-09-05 21:30, 2026-09-11 21:30, 2026-09-12 21:30, 2026-09-18 21:30, 2026-09-19 21:30, 2026-09-25 21:30, 2026-09-26 21:30 (America/New_York) and 21 more dates | Irish Village, 224 Market Street, Brighton, MA, 02135
Weekends Sound Better at Irish Village!
Make your weekend plans at Irish Village! Join us every Friday & Saturday from 9:30 PM–1:30 AM for live music, great drinks, and an unforgettable night out.
Gather your friends, enjoy the music, and let the weekend begin!
Irish Village | Every Friday & Saturday | 9:30 PM–1:30 AM

The Business Summit 2026
2026-10-07 07:30 - 15:00 | College of the Holy Cross, Hogan Center, 1 College Street, Worcester, MA, 02108
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
7:30 AM – 3:00 PM
College of the Holy Cross – Hogan Center
1 College Street, Worcester, MA
Join the Center for Women & Enterprise (CWE) and the Veterans Business Outreach Center of New England (VBOC) for a day of education, networking, and business growth at The Business Summit 2026.
Designed for entrepreneurs, small business owners, women-owned businesses, and veteran-owned businesses, this full-day conference offers practical workshops, valuable networking opportunities, and direct access to corporate and government procurement representatives.
Conference Highlights

Interactive workshops led by industry experts
Networking with entrepreneurs and business leaders
Learn about certification, contracting, and supplier diversity opportunities
Matchmaking Roundtables with corporate representatives (for eligible certified businesses)
One-on-One Matchmaking appointments (by application for eligible certified businesses)
Pitch It! Live Competition featuring six entrepreneurs competing for a $1,000 Grand Prize and $500 Runner-Up Award

Pitch It! Competition
Entrepreneurs are invited to apply for the opportunity to deliver a 90-second live pitch before a panel of judges and fellow business owners.
Selected participants will receive:

Complimentary pitch coaching from CWE
Valuable exposure to business leaders and potential partners
Written feedback from judges
The opportunity to compete for cash prizes

Important Dates

Application Deadline: July 24
Participants Notified: August 7
Pitch Competition: October 7 at 1:45 PM

A paid Business Summit registration is required for Pitch It! participants.
Registration

Early Bird: $50 (through August 7)
General Admission: $75

Registration closes September 30, and all ticket sales are final.
Whether you’re launching a new business or looking to expand an established one, The Business Summit offers practical strategies, meaningful connections, and resources to help your business thrive.
