Events

    2024 May 13

    Multi-Industry Career & Small Business Resource Fair

    5:00pm to 7:30pm

    Location: 

    Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston

    Join us for an exciting opportunity to connect with top companies, organizations, and free small business resources. This event will offer a chance to explore diverse career paths, network with industry experts, and discover your next big step - whether for yourself or for your business. Don't miss out on this chance to pave the way for your success!

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    2024 Apr 10

    Small Business Certification and Procurement Panel

    6:00pm to 7:30pm

    Location: 

    Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston

    Join us for a panel discussion with the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, Small Business Administration (SBA), the Supplier Diversity Office (SDO), and more to be announced. They will discuss the steps you need to take for your small business to become woman, minority, veteran, LGBTQ+, small disadvantaged, B corp, HUBZone, or LEED certified, and how to access increased procurement opportunities with these certifications.

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    2024 Apr 03

    Business Builders with Philanthropy Mass

    11:00am to 12:30pm

    Location: 

    Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston

    Trends in Philanthropy & Where Philanthropy MA Fits In

    Speaker: Phyllis Corkum, Philanthropy Mass.

    Drawing on a half century of work with the grantmaking community, Philanthropy Massachusetts staff will offer perspectives on how the funding community has been changing in response to the health and social crises of the past several years. Participants will learn about trends in the grant making world that address the calls for transparency, flexibility, and trust-based philanthropy. You will come away with tips on how to initiate and build relationships within the grantmaking community.

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    2024 Apr 01

    Monday Job Seekers Connection: Navigating Your Unique Career Path

    11:00am to 12:30pm

    Location: 

    Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston

    Explore alternative pathways to career advancement with Coach Kae Ricketts. This session goes beyond the typical career ladder conversation, offering a strategic approach to leveraging key experiences and themes to help propel your professional journey forward through personal development and career success.

    This weeks's presenter: Kae Ricketts
    Topic: Navigating You Unique Career Path

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    2024 Mar 28

    Spring Yoga @ the Ed Portal-- March 28 Session

    6:00pm to 7:00pm

    Location: 

    Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston

    Join us for free in-person yoga classes in February, March and April at the Harvard Ed Portal! Led by Taryn Burns, these weekly classes will cover basic poses with modifications for all skill levels. Come away feeling relaxed, rejuvenated, and more flexible!  Sign up for each week separately-- registration opens two weeks in advance!

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    2024 Mar 27

    Business Builders with the City of Boston’s Small Business Office

    11:00am to 12:30pm

    Location: 

    Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston

    In this session, Emily Patrick will be discussing the programs and services of the City of Boston's Small Business Office and how they can assist with the creation, stabilization, and growth of small businesses.

    Emily Patrick  serves as a Senior Neighborhood Business Manager for the City of Boston's Office of Small Business, where she oversees the Technical Assistance Program that provides one-on-one support to Boston's entrepreneurs. Prior to her role with the City, Emily served as Executive Director of Hyde Park Main Streets, where she supported the over 400 small businesses in the Hyde Park section of Boston.

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    2024 Mar 25

    Career Cafe

    11:00am to 1:00pm

    Location: 

    Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston
    Career Café is a drop-in space for job seekers, career professionals, entrepreneurs, and community members to leverage resources provided by the Harvard Ed Portal's Workforce and Economic Development team. Move your career or business ahead in the company of like-minded peers! You can work independently on your own laptop or use one of ours, either in a group or with staff from Harvard Talent Acquisition, our in-house career coaches, or with a small business mentor from SCORE Boston!... Read more about Career Cafe
    2024 Mar 21

    Spring Yoga @ the Ed Portal-- March 21 session

    6:00pm to 7:00pm

    Location: 

    Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston

    Join us for free in-person yoga classes in February, March and April at the Harvard Ed Portal! Led by Taryn Burns, these weekly classes will cover basic poses with modifications for all skill levels. Come away feeling relaxed, rejuvenated, and more flexible!  Sign up for each week separately-- registration opens two weeks in advance!

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    2024 Mar 20

    Business Builders: Building Operational Capacity for Small Businesses

    5:30pm to 7:00pm

    Location: 

    Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston

    Designed specifically for small businesses navigating their first 1-3 years, this workshop provides the tools to strengthen operational foundations. Learn essential strategies to optimize processes, systems, and team dynamics, laying the groundwork for scalable and sustainable growth. Gain insights on planning expansion, streamlining operations, and preparing for future challenges. Join us for a workshop that empowers your business to thrive in its crucial early years!

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    2024 Mar 18

    Monday Job Seekers Connection: Envisioning Your Ideal Job and Organization

    11:00am to 12:30pm

    Location: 

    Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston

    Start your week with a community of other job seekers who support, encourage, motivate, and learn from each other through their job searches. Job Seekers Connection energizes and inspires participants by sharing valuable strategies and techniques from professional career coaches, recruiters, and Human Resources representatives.... Read more about Monday Job Seekers Connection: Envisioning Your Ideal Job and Organization

    2024 Mar 14

    Spring Yoga at the Ed Portal-- March 14 Session

    6:00pm to 7:00pm

    Location: 

    Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston

    Join us for free in-person yoga classes in February, March and April at the Harvard Ed Portal! Led by Taryn Burns, these weekly classes will cover basic poses with modifications for all skill levels. Come away feeling relaxed, rejuvenated, and more flexible!  Sign up for each week separately-- registration opens two weeks in advance!

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    2024 Mar 11

    Monday Job Seekers Connection: Job Opportunities at Winston Flowers

    11:00am to 12:30pm

    Location: 

    Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston

    Start your week with a community of other job seekers who support, encourage, motivate, and learn from each other through their job searches. Job Seekers Connection energizes and inspires participants by sharing valuable strategies and techniques from professional career coaches, recruiters, and Human Resources representatives.

    This weeks's presenter: Joe Feng (Talent Acquisition Manager) and Kiersten Peterson
    (Director of Human Resources)

    Topic: Job Opportunities at Winston Flowers

    More than just flower shops, Winston Flowers is a full-scale company offering a variety of positions in retail, design, client services, events, operations, marketing, sales, delivery, and so much more. They believe diversity in experience and skills enriches the way they understand and engage with colleagues and clients.

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    2024 Mar 07

    Spring Yoga at the Ed Portal -- March 7 Session

    6:00pm to 7:00pm

    Location: 

    Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston

    Join us for free in-person yoga classes in February, March and April at the Harvard Ed Portal! Led by Taryn Burns, these weekly classes will cover basic poses with modifications for all skill levels. Come away feeling relaxed, rejuvenated, and more flexible!  Sign up for each week separately-- registration opens two weeks in advance!

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    2024 Mar 19

    Harvard ManageMentor: Customer Focus for Small Businesses [Virtual Program]

    Repeats every week every Tuesday until Tue Mar 26 2024 .
    5:30pm to 6:45pm

    Location: 

    Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston


    Unlock the potential of customer-centricity in your business by joining our four-week Harvard Manage Mentor course “Customer Focus.” This program serves as your roadmap to understanding, implementing, and maximizing the benefits of prioritizing your customers.

    Virtual Meeting Dates: March 5, 12, 19, 26

    *Registrants are required to attend all four sessions and complete the necessary homework on the ManageMentor platform before each class.

    Registration Deadline: Thursday, February 29...

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    2024 Mar 04

    Monday Job Seekers Connection: Mastering the Art of Job Offer Negotiations

    11:00am to 12:30pm

    Location: 

    Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston

    Start your week with a community of other job seekers who support, encourage, motivate, and learn from each other through their job searches. 

    This weeks's presenter: Arturo Natella
    Topic: Mastering the Art of Job Offer Negotiations – Strategies for Total Compensation Success
    This session goes beyond traditional salary discussions, equipping you with the knowledge and skills to negotiate all aspects of a job offer, including: time off, healthcare, professional development, and more.

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    2024 Feb 29

    Spring Yoga at the Ed Portal--February 29 Session

    6:00pm to 7:00pm

    Location: 

    Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston

    Join us for free in-person yoga classes in February, March and April at the Harvard Ed Portal! Led by Taryn Burns, these weekly classes will cover basic poses with modifications for all skill levels. Come away feeling relaxed, rejuvenated, and more flexible!  Sign up for each week separately-- registration opens two weeks in advance!

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    2024 Feb 29

    SOLD OUT!! Ancient Fidget Spinners: A workshop for using art as a gateway to memories

    5:30pm to 7:00pm

    Location: 

    Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston

    This event has reached capacity

    Does your loved one have restless hands or anxiety due to memory impairment? Artist Matthew Bajor will teach you how to string a set of ancient Greek "worry beads" (komboloi) which have been used since time immemorial to relieve stress and give the hands something to do.... Read more about SOLD OUT!! Ancient Fidget Spinners: A workshop for using art as a gateway to memories

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