BHCC’s Enterprise Center for Entrepreneurship and Training (ECET) supports residents and small businesses in Chelsea, Everett, and adjacent communities. The Center will provide 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.

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. When the ECET is launched in October 2023, offerings will be tailored to assist with technology, online consultation, and non-degree training. Workshops will include an overview of entrepreneurship, nonprofit management, introduction to grant writing and essentials of marketing.

Upcoming Classes

Entrepreneurship Overview (NON-022E F01)
Dates: 11/13, 11/20, 11/27, 12/4, 12/11
Days: Monday
Time: 3-6 p.m.
Modality: In person (Chelsea Campus, Room 406)
Instructor: Tony Fontes
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Non-Profit Management (NON – 021E F01)
Dates: 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7 
Days: Wednesday
Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Modality: In person (Chelsea Campus, Room 406)
Instructor: Jenn Sherman
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Introduction To Grant Writing (Hybrid) (NON-020E F01)
Dates: 10/24, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28
Days: Tuesdays
Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Modality: Hybrid
Instructor: Jaelyn Blair
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