BACC Membership Training

Learn how to maximize your BACC membership by attending one of our "Members-Only" educational sessions. This introductory program is designed as a new-member orientation as well as a seasoned-member refresher.  We will cover digital marketing tools including: opti......More

Learn how to maximize your BACC membership by attending one of our "Members-Only" educational sessions. This introductory program is designed as a new-member orientation as well as a seasoned-member refresher.  We will cover digital marketing tools including: optimizing your organization's website profile, adding news, events, job postings and more. These interactive, hands-on seminars include personalized assistance as well as Q&A. You will receive a link to join the webinar via Zoom in your registration confirmation.   

Via Zoom

SCORE Live Webinar: How to Use AI to Promote Your Business

You may have played around with ChatGPT or heard about using Artificial Intelligence in the workplace. Do you know how you can use ChatGPT and other AI writing assistants to streamline your productivity? Jennifer DeRosa of Toto Coaching will unveil a treasure trove ......More

You may have played around with ChatGPT or heard about using Artificial Intelligence in the workplace. Do you know how you can use ChatGPT and other AI writing assistants to streamline your productivity? Jennifer DeRosa of Toto Coaching will unveil a treasure trove of practical, helpful, ingenious, and astonishing techniques to harness the true potential of ChatGPT and other AI writing assistants. Get ready to witness how these cutting-edge tools can seamlessly integrate into your workflow and help you achieve greater productivity. You will learn about: How to use AI to help your online presence How to use AI to help with content How to use ChatGPT to increase business productivity FULL DETAILS HERE

Live Webinar

Kings Big Game Takeover

Keep the Big Game action rolling all day long. Join us for a pregame tailgate with game stations and family fun. Then stick around for all the game action on the big screens with mouthwatering bites, and BIG giveaways. Game Day Specials $25 Bud Light Towers $5......More

Keep the Big Game action rolling all day long. Join us for a pregame tailgate with game stations and family fun. Then stick around for all the game action on the big screens with mouthwatering bites, and BIG giveaways. Game Day Specials $25 Bud Light Towers $5 NUTRLs Complimentary Bowling After 6pm! Make a Reservation

Kings Burlington

SCORE Live Webinar: Your SEO Roadmap- How to Get Your Website Found Online

In today’s crowded digital landscape, being invisible on Google means leaving money on the table. If customers can’t find your business online, they can’t buy from you, and SEO is the key to changing that. In this free webinar, we’ll strip away unnecessary jargon an......More

In today’s crowded digital landscape, being invisible on Google means leaving money on the table. If customers can’t find your business online, they can’t buy from you, and SEO is the key to changing that. In this free webinar, we’ll strip away unnecessary jargon and focus on what actually matters for small business websites. You’ll leave with a clear, practical roadmap for improving your site’s SEO so it attracts qualified traffic, supports lead generation, and works as a reliable, long-term business asset. In this webinar, you’ll learn how to: Write click-worthy title tags, compelling meta descriptions, and on-page content that search engines understand Use SEO to level the playing field and compete with larger businesses in your market Turn higher search rankings into real leads and sales—not just website traffic Understand why SEO is critical today and how to build a website that continues to grow with your business ​FULL DETAILS HERE

Live Webinar

13th Annual Cupid’s Chase 5K with NF Northeast

Join us for the 13th annual Cupid’s Chase 5K on Saturday, February 8th! Flat, fast 5k run/walk around Lake Quannapowitt in Wakefield, MA. 100% of proceeds from the race are donated to Neurofibromatosis Northeast. Stay afterwards for a post-race celebration including awa......More

Join us for the 13th annual Cupid’s Chase 5K on Saturday, February 8th! Flat, fast 5k run/walk around Lake Quannapowitt in Wakefield, MA. 100% of proceeds from the race are donated to Neurofibromatosis Northeast. Stay afterwards for a post-race celebration including awards and a beer from Samuel Adams (beer is included with registration for all participants and volunteers over 21)! Register Here Event Distance: 5K  (3.1 Miles) Start Time: 10:00am Registration: 8am – 9:45am Start Location: Quannapowitt Parkway, Wakefield MA Finish Location: Lakeside Inn parking lot, Wakefield MA *Race shirt guaranteed if registered by 1/20/2026 Online registration ends on Thursday, February 12th at noon. Runners/walkers can register at packet pick-up Friday night at Marathon Sports in Melrose from  4pm-7pm and at Lakeside Inn Saturday morning from 8am-9:45 am.

Lakeside Inn - Lake Quannapowitt

SCORE Live Webinar: Registering to Sell to the Federal Government Market

Did you know that 23+ percent of all prime government contract dollars are awarded to small businesses? Learn what's required to be a federal supplier so you can tap into this major market opportunity. In this webinar, SCORE expert business mentor and retired Northrup ......More

Did you know that 23+ percent of all prime government contract dollars are awarded to small businesses? Learn what's required to be a federal supplier so you can tap into this major market opportunity. In this webinar, SCORE expert business mentor and retired Northrup Grumman executive Karen Williams will explain how to become certified as a federal "small business." Topics to be covered include: Reasons to consider selling to the Federal Government market The different types of Federal Government certifications. How to determine if your business qualifies Determining small business set-aside eligibility FULL DETAILS HERE

Live Webinar

Networking PM at Yard House

Join us this month for Networking PM at Yard House! Networking PM Thursday is held the 3rd Thursday of every month at a BACC member restaurant from 5:00 - 7:00 PM. This is a casual networking event, designed to build working relationships and expand our members' netw......More

Join us this month for Networking PM at Yard House! Networking PM Thursday is held the 3rd Thursday of every month at a BACC member restaurant from 5:00 - 7:00 PM. This is a casual networking event, designed to build working relationships and expand our members' networks. Light appetizers will be served and a cash bar is available. Members: Interested in hosting an event at your place of business? Click here. Registration is required, NO walk-ins allowed. Due to the popularity of these events & space limitations, registration is limited to no more than 2 people per company. Thank you in advance for your understanding. 

SCORE Live Webinar: Accessing Nonprofit Grants, Sponsorships & Resources

This workshop provides a high-level overview of the online spaces available for major sources of funding and nonprofit resources. Divided into three sections, the discussion addresses the following objectives: (1) the best grant databases and websites, (2) where to loc......More

This workshop provides a high-level overview of the online spaces available for major sources of funding and nonprofit resources. Divided into three sections, the discussion addresses the following objectives: (1) the best grant databases and websites, (2) where to locate corporate sponsors, and (3) nonprofit resources that will help you further your mission. After participating in this LIVE workshop, you should be able to: Identify key websites and databases to guide the procurement of grant funds for Religious, Arts, Human Services, Social Justice, Animal Rescue, and Educational charities. Determine program eligibility for grants based on funder guidelines. Quickly locate potential corporate sponsors. Identify the different types of grant procurement documents, and when to use each type. Navigate the broad field of nonprofit resources.   FULL DETAILS HERE

Live Webinar

Government Affairs Meeting

The Burlington Area Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee meets each month to discuss current issues impacting businesses.  This meeting is restricted to committee members only.

Riemer & Braunstein 700 District Avenue Burlington, MA 01803

BACC Lunch and Learn at Wegmans

Grab your lunch downstairs at Wegmans, then join us upstairs for a Lunch & Learn Workshop with Michael Naughton, Financial Planner, from Commonwealth Financial Group.  Registration is required, NO walk-ins allowed. Due to the popularity of these events & space li......More

Grab your lunch downstairs at Wegmans, then join us upstairs for a Lunch & Learn Workshop with Michael Naughton, Financial Planner, from Commonwealth Financial Group.  Registration is required, NO walk-ins allowed. Due to the popularity of these events & space limitations, registration is limited to no more than 2 people per company. Thank you in advance for your understanding. 

Wegmans (Upstairs conference room above the Market Cafe)

16th Annual Massachusetts Export Expo

Join us for the Export Expo – the state’s largest and most important export event of the year that brings together resources, training and information for the local exporting community. The Massachusetts Export Center’s Export Expo provides a forum for exporters to ......More

Join us for the Export Expo – the state’s largest and most important export event of the year that brings together resources, training and information for the local exporting community. The Massachusetts Export Center’s Export Expo provides a forum for exporters to connect with the wide range of export resources available in Massachusetts while learning about issues that impact their day-to-day operations. The Export Expo is a virtual event that will include an exhibit area featuring government, non-profit and private sector service providers serving the export community. The Export Expo will feature a lineup of workshops, panel discussions and special addresses on a wide variety of export-related topics. See Full Details & Registration This year’s Export Expo will focus on current and imminent developments in our international trade environment, including the impact of the geopolitical landscape, policy, regulation and enforcement on global trade operations. Critical issues such as export control and economic sanctions policy, the implementation of widespread tariffs, and escalating regulatory enforcement will be addressed, with a focus on helping companies to remain nimble while navigating and responding to a dynamic and increasingly complex global trade environment. The Export Expo will feature influential guest speakers and opportunities to connect with experts to answer your specific export questions. We hope that you will join us for the same timely and important international trade content in a convenient virtual format! Our virtual platform will provide opportunities for networking and allow participants to view all of the conference’s content, so you won’t miss a thing! Speakers to be announced soon.  Click here to view a recap video of our 2025 Export Expo.  

Online

Join us for a Fogo-style festa, the Carnival Bar Event at Fogo de Chao

Brazil’s signature celebration is coming to Bar Fogo. Join us at the Carnival Bar Event for an evening of flavor and festivity unlike any other as we celebrate with a night of Caipirinhas and mouthwatering Bar ......More

Brazil’s signature celebration is coming to Bar Fogo. Join us at the Carnival Bar Event for an evening of flavor and festivity unlike any other as we celebrate with a night of Caipirinhas and mouthwatering Bar Bites.

16th Annual Massachusetts Export Expo

Join us for the Export Expo – the state’s largest and most important export event of the year that brings together resources, training and information for the local exporting community. The Massachusetts Export Center’s Export Expo provides a forum for exporters to ......More

Join us for the Export Expo – the state’s largest and most important export event of the year that brings together resources, training and information for the local exporting community. The Massachusetts Export Center’s Export Expo provides a forum for exporters to connect with the wide range of export resources available in Massachusetts while learning about issues that impact their day-to-day operations. The Export Expo is a virtual event that will include an exhibit area featuring government, non-profit and private sector service providers serving the export community. The Export Expo will feature a lineup of workshops, panel discussions and special addresses on a wide variety of export-related topics. See Full Details & Registration This year’s Export Expo will focus on current and imminent developments in our international trade environment, including the impact of the geopolitical landscape, policy, regulation and enforcement on global trade operations. Critical issues such as export control and economic sanctions policy, the implementation of widespread tariffs, and escalating regulatory enforcement will be addressed, with a focus on helping companies to remain nimble while navigating and responding to a dynamic and increasingly complex global trade environment. The Export Expo will feature influential guest speakers and opportunities to connect with experts to answer your specific export questions. We hope that you will join us for the same timely and important international trade content in a convenient virtual format! Our virtual platform will provide opportunities for networking and allow participants to view all of the conference’s content, so you won’t miss a thing! Speakers to be announced soon.  Click here to view a recap video of our 2025 Export Expo.  

Online

Networking AM at DaMore Law with Meg Belanger Photography

Join us this month for Networking AM at DaMore Law with Meg Belanger Photography offering a FREE professional headshot . Networking AM is held on the 1st Tuesday of every month at a BACC Member location. This is a casual networking event designed to build working re......More

Join us this month for Networking AM at DaMore Law with Meg Belanger Photography offering a FREE professional headshot . Networking AM is held on the 1st Tuesday of every month at a BACC Member location. This is a casual networking event designed to build working relationships among members while highlighting a BACC Member's business. Join us for coffee and a breakfast snack and be sure to bring plenty of business cards. Interesting in hosting an event at your place of business?   Click here. Please note: Registration is required, NO walk-ins allowed. Registration is limited to no more than 2 people per company. Registration for Networking AM events open after the previous month's event has ended. Thank you in advance for your understanding. 

BACC Membership Training

Learn how to maximize your BACC membership by attending one of our "Members-Only" educational sessions. This introductory program is designed as a new-member orientation as well as a seasoned-member refresher.  We will cover digital marketing tools including: opti......More

Learn how to maximize your BACC membership by attending one of our "Members-Only" educational sessions. This introductory program is designed as a new-member orientation as well as a seasoned-member refresher.  We will cover digital marketing tools including: optimizing your organization's website profile, adding news, events, job postings and more. These interactive, hands-on seminars include personalized assistance as well as Q&A. You will receive a link to join the webinar via Zoom in your registration confirmation.   

Via Zoom