SCORE Live Webinar: Simple Steps - Financials

Understand the numbers behind a successful business. This webinar demystifies financial planning by showing you how to align your income goals with real-world projections, estimate startup and operating costs, forecast sales, and more. This workshop will help you: ......More

Understand the numbers behind a successful business. This webinar demystifies financial planning by showing you how to align your income goals with real-world projections, estimate startup and operating costs, forecast sales, and more. This workshop will help you: Match business concept with personal income goals. You need to know, for example, how much money you want to make for your bank account the first year- before you get into business. Will your market give you what you need? Once we know your goals we need to figure out how to make it happen. Gain a better understanding of financial risks and rewards of entrepreneurship. It’s not all roses. You may have some expectations that are unrealistic. We will show you how to anticipate what you might encounter. Figure out how much money you will need to start and run your business. Cash is king. Without enough in the beginning your business will fail. Identify development and startup costs, ongoing operations expenses and funds needed to finance the business. We’re talking some detail here. Most start-ups forget some things that can actually be important. Create a plan to help guide future business decisions and monitor results. We’ll introduce you to a preprogrammed financial projections template that will help you create the financial part of your plan without turning you into an accountant. If the numbers are good, you can use them to evaluate business opportunities or challenges that present themselves. You will use this tool when you compare it to your actual numbers month by month. What went according to my plan? Which line items under performed? What can I do about it next month? To communicate with stakeholders (investors, lenders, employees, etc.) about the business’s finances. What’s your business look like? What do you sell? Does it make a profit? Is it sustainable? Will it grow? They want to know all of this so your detailed plan is very important. Forecast sales – How do you know what you will sell in December next year? You don’t so you need to make a ’guess’. That guess needs to be supported by some logic (market research which we covered in the second session) and by an operational strategy. Understanding financial statements – What’s an income statement look like? What does it tell you? How can you use it to manage your business? How about the Balance sheet? Can it really tell me what my business is worth and will be worth next year? And the cash flow projection; we need to plan to have cash when we need it. Therefore we need to anticipate costs (cash out) and income (cash in). Finally, how much do I have to sell and is my anticipated market large enough to meet that goal? Recordkeeping – Finally, we need to keep track not only of each financial transaction but those documents that record those transactions, also agreements, analysis, contractual obligations, etc. FULL DETAILS HERE

Live Webinar

The 3rd Annual James Gang 5K Run & Walk presented by Dr. Derek Song, DMD

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The 2026 Taste of Burlington

Presented By: Join us for the 2026 Taste of Burlington, Monday September 28th from 5-8pm at the Boston Marriott Burlington! The Taste of Burlington is the......More

Presented By: Join us for the 2026 Taste of Burlington, Monday September 28th from 5-8pm at the Boston Marriott Burlington! The Taste of Burlington is the area's largest and most popular annual food event! Dozens of Burlington restaurants, caterers and bakeries showcase their most delicious culinary offerings for one night only at the Boston Marriott Burlington. In addition to the delicious food, attendees will enjoy live entertainment, raffles, gift bags and more! Sponsorship Opportunities: Click image for details Tickets will go on sale on this page Friday, August 14th at 8:00AM. General Admission: $75 Senior Admission (65+) : $50 VIP* (Must be 21+) : $150 *VIPs enjoy: Expedited check-in Advanced entry into the main restaurant showcase Separate VIP-experience room for the evening (limited to 125 guests) that includes: Automatic entry into VIP raffle  Complimentary appetizers/signature cocktail Upgraded gift bag! The Ultimate Taste Raffle: Win gift cards to every restaurant participating in The 2026 Taste of Burlington! Raffle tickets are $25 each or 5 for $100 On sale at the event or call 781-273-2523 ​​Are you new to The Taste of Burlington? Check out BCAT's Coverage of the 2025 Taste here Participating Restaurants:

Boston Marriott Burlington

SCORE Live Webinar: Cost, Pricing and Breakeven

Price with confidence and profit in mind. This session breaks down how to calculate true costs, set strategic prices, and determine exactly how much you need to sell to become profitable. Learn how pricing decisions impact your bottom line. Costs Cost Components – ......More

Price with confidence and profit in mind. This session breaks down how to calculate true costs, set strategic prices, and determine exactly how much you need to sell to become profitable. Learn how pricing decisions impact your bottom line. Costs Cost Components – What to include? Don’t forget the overhead cost and your own salary. What else should be included in the cost of the product. How costs behave – Which costs increase when I sell more units and which are the same no matter how many I produce? Which costs can go down if I buy more components or ingredients? Product Pricing Objectives – Why am I setting this price? Normal sales? Special inventory reduction in anticipation of a revised product? Introduction of a new product? Reaction to a competitor’s increase or decrease in price? Influential Factors – what things do I need to consider when setting my price? Possible Strategies – what are some suggested ideas to set a successful price? Breakeven Analysis How many units do I have to sell each month or each year in order to make money? How do I calculate my breakeven point? What can I do to reduce the number of units I need to sell before I start making a profit? What things can raise the number of units? What actions can I take to become more in control of my breakeven point…the amount where I start making a profit? 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: US Small Business Administration

Grab your lunch downstairs at Wegmans Market Cafe, then join us upstairs for a Lunch & Learn Workshop with Lisa Gonzalez Welch, Economic Development Specialist with the U.S. Small Business Administration to discuss: Registration is required, NO walk-ins allo......More

Grab your lunch downstairs at Wegmans Market Cafe, then join us upstairs for a Lunch & Learn Workshop with Lisa Gonzalez Welch, Economic Development Specialist with the U.S. Small Business Administration to discuss: 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)

2026 Multi-Chamber Business Expo

Take your business to the next level! Join the Multi-Chamber Expo to give your company a competitive edge in sales, exposure & networking. With a broad spectrum of products and services, you can expand your business while discovering others in the local business market......More

Take your business to the next level! Join the Multi-Chamber Expo to give your company a competitive edge in sales, exposure & networking. With a broad spectrum of products and services, you can expand your business while discovering others in the local business market. Who participates in the Expo? Companies who look for/want to: Network with buyers and decision-makers from businesses throughout the region New sales opportunities  Face-to-face contact with customers and prospects Food samples from select restaurants  Free Giveaways  Why be an exhibitor? Receive - New Business Contacts! Raffle Prizes! Food Samples & Special Expo Advertising. Promote - Make a name for yourself. Introduce your business to new customers. Showcase to hundreds of business professionals.  Engage - This is a free event for the public. It draws a big crowd who love to discover local and regional businesses. Exhibitors Chamber Member Rate: $350 (6’ Table) $600 (12’ Table)  Non-Member Rate: $450 (6’ Table) $700 (12’ Table) Event Registration

The Westin Waltham-Boston Hotel

Networking AM at Synergy Home Appliance

Join us this month for Networking AM Synergy Home Appliance! 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......More

Join us this month for Networking AM Synergy Home Appliance! 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

Networking PM Mooo...Burlington

Join us this month for Networking PM at Mooo....Burlington! 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 membe......More

Join us this month for Networking PM at Mooo....Burlington! 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.