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SUMMARY:SEED Small Business Borrowing Basics Lunch & Learn
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URL:https://cranberrycountry.org/event/seed-small-business-borrowing-basics-lunch-learn/
LOCATION:Massasoit Community College\, 1 Massasoit Blvd.\, Brockton\, MA
CATEGORIES:Member Event,Rockland Trust,Speaker Series
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SUMMARY:Speaker Series: From Stress to Success: Building a Culture of Wellness for Gen Z
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our ZOOM Rockland Trust/Cranberry Country Chamber Speaker Series\n Wednesday\, October 15\, 2025 at 8:30 am\nAs Katie Crawford presents From Stress to Success\nGoals: \n1. Using a trauma informed lens\, attendees will learn about Gen Z and their mental health \n2. Attendees will learn specific strategies to support Gen Z and other young adults in the work environment \n3. Attendees will gain an understanding of how strategies of support can reduce burn out and improve retention in the workplace for young adults\nREGISTER\nPresenter: Katie Crawford\, MSW\, LICSW\, is a licensed independent clinical social worker based in Norwell\, Massachusetts. She has been a practicing clinician for 14 years with a focus on young adults’ mental health\, higher education\, case management and crisis care. Katie believes the work young adults do to support their mental health in their 20’s helps them thrive as they grow and experience changes in their adult life. In her private practice\, Katie uses mental health education\, motivational interviewing\, cognitive behavioral therapy\, and acceptance commitment therapy\, to support her clients with achieving their therapeutic goals. Prior to opening her own practice\, Katie was the Director of Counseling Services at Eastern Nazarene College and has worked as a Clinician with Stonehill College\, Aspire Health Alliance\, and The Steppingstone Foundation.
URL:https://cranberrycountry.org/event/speaker-series-from-stress-to-success-building-a-culture-of-wellness-for-gen-z/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Rockland Trust,Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T213000
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SUMMARY:Speaker Series: Basics of a Public Relations Campaign
DESCRIPTION:The Basics of a Public Relations Campaign\nPresented by Nicole Joy Hales\, PRfirst\n Learn about what public relations is\, and how it can help your business or organization increase its visibility as well as strengthen its credibility. \n Nicole Joy Hales is owner and president of PRfirst\, a public relations agency that has built a reputation of ensuring best results for its wide range of clients in addition to cultivating and maintaining relationships with media and influential professionals.  She brings more than 25 years of writing\, editing\, and media relations experience to her role.  Nicole earned a BA in media studies from Ithaca College and is involved with several community organizations throughout the South Shore of Massachusetts\, including Habitat for Humanity of Greater Plymouth\, the South Shore Chamber of Commerce\, Leadership South Shore\, and the Plymouth Center for the Arts. \nWednesday\, April 9\, 2025  |  Via ZOOM  |  8:30 – 9:45 am\n \n 
URL:https://cranberrycountry.org/event/speaker-series-basics-of-a-public-relations-campaign/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Personal & Professional Development,Rockland Trust,Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T213000
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SUMMARY:Master the Art of Positive Decision-Making: A Holistic Approach to Achieving Optimal Outcomes
DESCRIPTION:Chamber & Rockland Trust Speaker Series: \nMaster the Art of Positive Decision-Making: \nA Holistic Approach to Achieving Optimal Outcomes\nWednesday\, November 13\, 2024    8:30 am – 9:45 am Via ZOOM\nJoin us for a transformative one-hour Zoom training\, with Leigh-Ann Larson of Elevate Counseling\, where you’ll discover a powerful decision-making system designed to keep your emotional state positive\, even in the face of the toughest decisions. This unique approach blends analysis\, creativity\, and intuition to guide you toward the best possible outcomes\, no matter the challenge. \nIn this session\, you will: \n• Learn how to maintain a balanced and positive emotional state during decision-making. \n• Explore techniques that combine logical analysis with creative problem-solving and intuitive insights.\n• Gain practical tools to apply this system in both personal and professional contexts. \n• Walk away with actionable strategies to make confident and effective decisions\, no matter the circumstances. \nWhether you’re a leader\, entrepreneur\, or simply someone looking to enhance your decision-making skills\, this training is designed to empower you with a holistic approach that leverages your entire cognitive toolkit.\n\n \nLeigh-Ann Larson\, M.Ed.\, LMHC  Bio \nJoin us for an extraordinary conversation with Leigh-Ann Larson\, a visionary entrepreneur who is redefining the landscape of mental health and business leadership. As the Founder and CEO of Elevate Counseling Services\, a thriving six-location practice\, Leigh-Ann has built more than just a business—she’s cultivated a community. Her journey as an intuitive leader is nothing short of inspiring. With a team of 50 dedicated professionals under her guidance\, Leigh-Ann has not only led but empowered others to grow and thrive\, both within her organization and beyond. \nLeigh-Ann is currently expanding her impact by creating a new mental health entity\, focused on group work and addiction services\, all grounded in a holistic model of care. Her ability to envision and bring to life such innovative approaches to mental health is a testament to her leadership and passion. \nIn this must-attend talk\, Leigh-Ann will peel back the layers of her decision-making process—a process she finds to be one of the most enjoyable and creative aspects of her role. She’ll share how she navigates the daily challenges of scaling a business\, leveraging the strengths of her team\, and planning for a future that is often uncertain. Whether you’re a business leader\, mental health professional\, or someone interested in the power of intuitive decision-making\, this conversation promises to be both enlightening and empowering. \nDon’t miss this chance to hear from a true trailblazer in the intersection of mental health and entrepreneurship. \n 
URL:https://cranberrycountry.org/event/masterartofdecisionmaking/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Rockland Trust,Speaker Series
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SUMMARY:What is My Company Worth/Who will Buy it?
DESCRIPTION:Rockland Trust / Cranberry Country Chamber Speaker Series\nWednesday\, June 5\, 2024  |  8:30 am  |  Via ZOOM\nJoin us as Joel Nimar of ROI Corp Business Brokers answers the questions:\nWhat is my company worth and who would buy it?\n\n\nWhat goes into determining value?\n\n\nWhat can I do to increase the value?\n\n\nRole of valuation in making the deal?\n\n\nTypes of buyers\n\n\nWhy 2 companies with the same sales/profit sell for different prices?\n\n\nWho is ROI Business Brokers and Advisors\, and why are we different?\n\n\nREGISTER\n \nBIO: Joel Nimar is a graduate of Northeastern University with a degree in Business administration and a concentration in Finance. He is a serial entrepreneur in multiple industries including IT hardware and services\, home energy audits and bookkeeping and consulting. He currently helps other business owners buy\, sell and value businesses while helping to improve current operations.\nJoel is married with 2 adult children. When not working he is an active tennis player\, golfer\, and biker. He enjoys theatre\, non-profit work and traveling.\n 
URL:https://cranberrycountry.org/event/what-is-my-company-worth-who-will-buy-it/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Rockland Trust,Speaker Series
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240522T093000
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SUMMARY:Success Starts with Mindset Speaker Series
DESCRIPTION:Rockland Trust Speaker Series\nwith Jordan Guadalupe / Souibre\nWednesday\, May 22  8:30 – 9:45 am\nvia Zoom\nClick HERE\nAll too often\, most of us hit psychological barriers to achieving business success and we’re usually completely unaware of it. Here’s the good news- success is 20% action and 80% mindset. That means if you can master your inner world\, you can produce the results you desire in your reality. Join Jordan Guadalupe\, Success Mentor and Certified Professional Transformation Coach as she dives into the components of building a success mindset and how you can leverage them to bring your vision of success in business to life.
URL:https://cranberrycountry.org/event/success-starts-with-mindset-speaker-series/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Rockland Trust,Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240306T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240306T093000
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SUMMARY:Breaking Through the Noise: How Congress Can Provide Tax Certainty and Reduce Red Tape for Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Rockland Trust / Cranberry Country Chamber Speaker Series\nWednesday\, March 6th  8:30 – 9:45 am via Zoom\nJoin us as Josh McLeod\, Director of NFIB Federal Government Regulations helps our small businesses \nSmall businesses continue to face significant headwinds\, including high energy costs\, inflation\, workforce shortages\, increasing regulatory burdens\, and tax uncertainty from the expiration of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) provisions\, most notably the small business deduction (199A). On January 1\, 2024\, one of the most expansive small business regulations in history went into effect. This beneficial ownership reporting requirement will require 32.6 million small businesses to report ownership information to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). Additionally\, small businesses face a massive tax increase at the end of 2025. Congress must pass the Main Street Tax Certainty Act to provide tax certainty to pass-through businesses across the country. \nREGISTER\nBio:  Josh McLeod is Director of Federal Government Relations at NFIB\, the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization. In this role\, Josh oversees the organization’s regulatory portfolio. Josh came to NFIB after spending nearly 12 years in the U.S. Senate\, working for Senator Ron Johnson. Josh graduated from Widener University in Pennsylvania and lives in Virginia with his wife and three children.
URL:https://cranberrycountry.org/event/breaking-through-the-noise-how-congress-can-provide-tax-certainty-and-reduce-red-tape-for-small-businesses/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Rockland Trust,Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230321T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230321T220000
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SUMMARY:Understanding (and Thriving in) the Transitioning American Workplace
DESCRIPTION:Cranberry Country Chamber / Rockland Trust Speaker Series\nTuesday\, March 21\, 2023      8:30 – 9:45 am     Via ZOOM\n\n\n\n\nOur Cranberry Country Chamber Rockland Trust Speaker Series presents; Mike Ritz\, Gallup Executive Director\, Leadership Rhode Island. While businesses have largely adjusted to the changes caused as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic\, there are still many of us actively navigating the evolving workplace.  \nIf this sounds like you\, you may be asking: \n • Will our work or home lives ever return to “normal”?  \n• How do we keep employees engaged whether remote\, hybrid\, or in-person?  \n• How do we instill corporate culture and teamwork in remote workforce? \n • Who is responsible for the outcomes?  \nUnderstanding how to engage and motivate employees will lead to happier teams\, and ultimately\, more productive outcomes. Join us to learn how you can reengage with your employees and colleagues\, no matter the circumstances. \nMike Ritz\, Gallup Executive Director\, who now oversees strengths-based development in the U.S. public sector in DC after leading an 8-year transformation that moved Rhode Island’s workforce from the most actively disengaged in 2013 to one of the top performers in the nation today. Learn how Chambers of Commerce\, other private sector hubs\, and YOU through an engaged workforce are key to our nation’s post-pandemic recovery. \nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://cranberrycountry.org/event/transitioningworkplace/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Rockland Trust,Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221115T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221115T094500
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SUMMARY:Brand Boosting Strategies - Rockland Trust Speaker Series
DESCRIPTION:Rockland Trust Speaker Series \nTuesday\, November 15\, 2022 via ZOOM\n8:30 – 9:30 a.m.\nBrand-Boosting Strategies:  How to brand your business and put your digital advertising on steroids.\nBenefits & Learning Objectives  \n\nHow to reach potential customers at each stage of the buying cycle in today’s online world\nWhy branded businesses have more success online\nWhat is branding and why it’s important to your local business\nHow to become a household name in your company’s backyard\nHow to attract and convert more customers once they’re on your website\n\nIn this fast-paced educational session\, Glenn Anderson will share client stories\, creative samples and real-life case studies from his 25+ years in local advertising. \nGlenn Anderson Bio     Glenn Anderson is an advertising veteran with over 25 years experience in advertising\, marketing\, creative strategy and video production for local and regional businesses. As a founder of Viamark Advertising in 2001 and Viamark Video\, Glenn has consulted dozens of Boston area clients on their marketing and advertising strategy. \nViamark: www.ViamarkDigital.com 
URL:https://cranberrycountry.org/event/brand-boosting-strategies/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Rockland Trust,Speaker Series
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SUMMARY:Human Resources Law 101 for Small and Mid-Sized Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Human Resources Law 101 for small and mid-sized businesses\nTuesday\, October 18\, 2022\n8:30 – 9:45 via Zoom\nWith Deborah Bell \nLAW OFFICES OF HELENE HORN FIGMAN P.C. \nHuman Resources Consulting and Employment Law Compliance \nFrom hiring\, job descriptions\, handbooks\, performance documents\, and reductions in force/ termination\, this presentation will assist businesses in navigating the various challenges facing today’s employers. \nPlease join us to learn the nuts and bolts of effective and best practices.
URL:https://cranberrycountry.org/event/human-resources-law-101-for-small-and-mid-sized-businesses/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Member Event,Rockland Trust,Speaker Series
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