BHCC’s Enterprise Center for Entrepreneurship and Training (ECET) supports residents and small businesses in Chelsea, Everett, and adjacent communities. The Center provides much-needed small business guidance and assistance in multiple languages through online consultation and workshops to address talent recruitment, career readiness, business planning, and innovation.
Upcoming Classes
Small Business Marketing (NON-600E)
Small Business Marketing (NON-600E-02)
Instructor: Karen Norton
Start Date: May 7
End Date: May 28
Days: Tuesdays
Time: 5:30-8:00 p.m. (15 hours total: 10 hours of class time in person and 5 hours assignments)
Site: Hybrid (Chelsea Campus and remote)
Building Room: 507
Small Business Marketing (NON-600E 03)
Instructor: Karen Norton
Start Date: June 4
End Date: June 25
Days: Tuesdays
Time: 5:30-8:00 p.m. (15 hours total: 10 hours of class time in person and 5 hours assignments)
Site: Hybrid (Chelsea Campus and remote)
Building Room: 507
Course Description
Unlock the secrets to success in the dynamic world of small business marketing. This course adopts a practical, hands-on approach, skillfully integrating marketing fundamentals with relevant real-world case studies. Stay at the forefront by exploring the latest marketing trends and innovations and acquiring the skills necessary to navigate the ever-evolving marketing landscape.
Entrepreneurship Overview (NON-022E F01)
Dates: May 14, 21, 28, June 4, 11
Day: Tuesday
Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Modality: In person (Chelsea Campus, Room 505)
Instructor: Tony Fontes
Course Description
This course provides an introduction to the principles of entrepreneurship and aims to provide attendees with the skills needed to effectively organize, develop, create, and manage a business. Topics include opportunity recognition, developing an effective business model, preparing the proper legal foundation, attaining financing, and small business marketing to name a few. Upon completion, attendees should have a solid understanding of the entrepreneurial process and the issues to consider when starting a small business.
Non-Profit Management (NON – 021E)
NON-PROFIT MANAGEMENT (NON-021E 02)
This course provides an introduction to creating a non-profit business. Topics include: Legal creation, board recruiting, finances, ethics, business planning, fundraising. Students will create a business plan of their own, incorporating the points covered. Participants will be able to make presentations (or pitches) to the group of their business plan for feedback.
Instructor: Jennifer Sherman
Wednesdays 4:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Chelsea Campus, RM 507
3/6, 3/13, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10
CLASS FULL
NON-PROFIT MANAGEMENT (NON-021E 03)
This course provides an introduction to creating a non-profit business. Topics include: Legal creation, board recruiting, finances, ethics, business planning, fundraising. Students will create a business plan of their own, incorporating the points covered. Participants will be able to make presentations (or pitches) to the group of their business plan for feedback.
Instructor: Jennifer Sherman
Wednesdays 4:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Chelsea Campus, RM 507
5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29, 6/5
CLASS FULL
Introduction To Grant Writing (Hybrid) (NON-020E F01)
In the "Grant Writing Skills" course, students gain an understanding of the skills needed to craft compelling state and federal grant proposals. From mastering research techniques to crafting compelling narratives, students develop proficiency in grant research, writing, and project management. Gain critical thinking prowess to align proposals with funders' priorities and enhance communication skills for impactful grant applications.
Professional Presentation Skills for Multi-Language Speakers
Professional Presentation Skills for Multi-Language Speakers (NON-026E-N01)
Unlock the power of effective communication in our "Professional Presentation Skills for Multi-Language Learners" class. Gain hands-on experience developing and presenting your business ideas to diverse audiences, including potential customers, loan officers, and city officials. Build confidence and master strategies to articulate your ideas with clarity and impact. Elevate your professional presence today.
Instructor: Jaelyn Blair
Start Date: 4/30/24
End Date: 6/4/24
Days: Tuesdays
Time: 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. (15 hours total)
Site: Chelsea Campus
Building Room: 507
Professional Presentation Skills for Multi-Language Speakers in Portuguese (NON-027E-N01)
Unlock the power of effective communication in our "Professional Presentation Skills for Multi-Language Learners in Portuguese" class. Class is taught in Portuguese, with opportunities to practice presenting in English. Gain hands-on experience developing and presenting your business to diverse audiences, including potential customers, loan officers, and city officials. Build confidence and master strategies to articulate your ideas with clarity and impact. Elevate your professional presence today.
Instructor: Simone Melo
Start Date: TBA
End Date: TBA
Days: Wednesdays
Time: 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. (15 hours total)
Site: Chelsea Campus
Building Room: 507
Professional Presentation Skills for Multi-Language Speakers in Spanish (NON-028E-01)
Unlock the power of effective communication in our "Professional Presentation Skills for Multi-Language Learners in Spanish" class. Class is taught in Spanish, with opportunities to practice presenting in English. Gain hands-on experience developing and presenting your business to diverse audiences, including potential customers, loan officers, and city officials. Build confidence and master strategies to articulate your ideas with clarity and impact. Elevate your professional presence today.
Instructor: Maria Esther Gomez
Start Date: 6/12/24
End Date: 6/26/24
Days: Wednesday and Fridays
Time: 2:30 - 5:30 p.m. (15 hours total)
Site: Chelsea Campus
Building Room: 507
About ECET
The Center for Entrepreneurship evolved from a Small Business needs assessment by the Metropolitan Area Planning Council, a comprehensive study of small business activity and opportunities in those communities. The ECET supports diverse small businesses, laid-off and underemployed community members and those most acutely impacted by COVID-19.
Supporting the needs of small businesses is an essential investment for the recovery and revitalization of these communities. Community Project Funding would provide material support to these hard-hit communities. The ECET launched in October 2023 with offerings tailored to assist with technology, online consultation, and non-degree training. Workshops include an overview of entrepreneurship, nonprofit management, introduction to grant writing and essentials of marketing.