E2E Education to Employment

10/31/2025

Time is running out to register for the Small Business Marketing Workshop.

If you’re ready to attract more customers and grow your business, don’t miss this one-day, in-person event led by marketing professional Aaron J. Keyes. You’ll learn how to define your value, tell your story, and use social media to reach the right audience and drive sales.

Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 9:00 am–2:00 pm
E2E 79 Main Street, Ware, MA

This is your chance to step back, refocus, and build a marketing plan that works.

Register today at https://qvcdc.coursestorm.com/category/marketing

10/30/2025

Rise and shine with QuickBooks Online — and don’t miss your chance to join the next beginner series!

If you’ve been putting off learning QuickBooks, now’s the time. This five-part virtual series is designed for small business owners who want to master the fundamentals fast. In just one hour a week, you’ll learn how to set up your books, manage expenses, track sales, and stay in control of your finances — all before your workday begins.

Sessions run Wednesdays, 8:00–9:00 am, starting November 5. Complete both the Beginner and Advanced Series to unlock a bonus QuickBooks AI class at no additional cost.

Seats fill quickly, so don’t wait.
Learn more and register today at https://qvcdc.coursestorm.com/category/quick-books?fbclid=fbclid

10/28/2025

FINAL CHANCE TO REGISTER AND SAVE

Starting or growing a business? Learn from people who’ve been there.

The QVCDC Business Planning Workshop helps new and growing business owners turn ideas into action. Across four hands-on sessions, you’ll learn how to build your business team, create a roadmap for success, explore marketing strategies that reach your customers, and discover financing options that fit your goals. You’ll also receive a one-on-one session to project your income and expenses so you can plan with confidence.

Each session is led by experienced business professionals who bring real-world insight to every topic. You’ll learn directly from people who have built, managed, and grown successful businesses.

Save $51 when you register before October 31.
Early registration: $99 | After October 31: $150

Sessions run:
Monday, November 3 • Wednesday, November 5 • Monday, November 10 • Wednesday, November 12
6:00–7:30 pm | Stone Mill Marketplace, Ware

Space is limited. Register today at QVCDC.org/Learn or contact Lindsay Aucoin at LindsayA@qvcdc.org or (413) 497-4409.

10/23/2025

10/20/2025

10/10/2025

Welcome to our online course catalog! Please enjoy browsing our courses. Check back often as class dates are subject to change. *Some students may be eligible for financial assistance. Please don't hesitate to contact Lindsaya@qvcdc.org for more info.

09/25/2025

Need your ServSafe Certification?

Our ServSafe Manager Certification class is less than 2 weeks away! Only a few spots remain. Register today!

Register here: https://qvcdc.coursestorm.com/category/serv-safe

09/22/2025

Small Business Owners...Your Voice Matters!

What do you need most to grow and succeed? Bookkeeping help? Employee training? Better transportation for your workforce?

QVCDC wants to hear from YOU as we update our Community Investment Plan.

Business owners who complete the survey will be entered to win a $25 gift card to a select local business.

If you also take the community survey, you’ll be entered twice! Double the chances to win!

Take the Business survey here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdK-Cpx8kNC6ChvWG8PZ42gIOt3HLi94jabJf4gdD6NVeujBw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=113751843642298440725

Take the community survey here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeITgzIg03gOQEjq_8AIN6ZeY_JUy6-xnMEdRF-p0t2eClhwg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=113751843642298440725

Help Shape Our Small Businesses Community Investment Plan! The Quaboag Valley Community Development Corporation (QVCDC) is building a new Community Investment Plan to guide how we invest in and support the business owners in the 20 towns we serve. This survey is designed specifically for small busin...