New England Xpo For Business

On May 19th one of New England’s largest business expo’s is coming to Boston. What could make this New England Xpo for Business even better? Oh, yeah, IT’S FREE! Register now before you miss workshops due to limited capacity.  My intinerary includes workshops on international trade resources, perfecting your elevator pitch, increasing website traffic and optimizing social media.  The event also includes:

• 400 Exhibits of Innovative Business Products & Services
• 36+ Educational Seminars – Learn Strategies from Top Industry Experts Who Can Help Grow Your Business
• Networking Opportunities with 10,000+ Business Professionals and Key Decision Makers
• Two Live Tapings of NECN’s Must-See Show, CEO CORNER!
• Comcast Business Class Cyber Café
• AIM, Microsoft, FedEx and AMA Boston Chapter Educational Series
• Business Resource Pavilion – One-Stop Shop Resource for Business Development Featuring 20 City, State and Federal Agencies
• 2009 SBA Small Business Awards Reception
• Demo Arena – Showcasing the Latest Devices and Services from AT&T, Blackberry, Apple and Windows Mobile

Where: Boston Convention & Exhibition Center
415 Summer St
Boston, MA 02210

When: May 19, 2009

For more information:
Click here to register for this event  or call 866.443.8368 for exhibitor info.

– Caleb Hutchings

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Create Boston. I’m serious!

In case you have a business plan burning a hole in your brain around graduation, you should be aware of this nonprofit.  I stole the text from their website, CREATEBOSTON.

Did you know that Boston’s creative industries collectively generate 30,000 jobs? That’s more jobs than the number provided by all of Boston’s retail trade.

Create Boston is focused on the simple fact that creativity is fuel for Boston’s economic engine. This is an economic development initiative of the Boston Redevelopment Authority, designed to help businesses rooted in creativity achieve their potential for success. If you are such a business, or you have an idea for one, Create Boston is here to help you realize your vision.

First and foremost, Create Boston offers Boston businesses a single point of contact Carole Walton to connect with resources and gain access to City Hall.

Any creative business activity that is based in the City of Boston can access Create Boston’s resources. It doesn’t matter where you are in the process. If you are trying to develop a business plan, we can help you. If you already have offices and employees and customers, but your next stage of development is presenting challenges, we can help you, too.

– Caleb Hutchings

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