Becoming a member means joining a network committed to strengthening our region's businesses and communities. Whether you're a small business owner, entrepreneur, or local supporter, there’s never been a better time to join.

We’re excited to announce new benefits for QVCDC Members!

For just $25.00 a year, individuals and businesses can become members of the Quaboag Valley Community Development Corporation and enjoy exclusive perks while supporting local economic development.

Membership now includes: 

Your business logo featured on our website with a link to your preferred webpage or social media profile

Invitation to our Annual Meeting to connect with regional stakeholders

Invitation to our “Donuts with Delegates” event with elected officials and community leaders

Promotion of your business on our social media channels and in our newsletters

FREE Notary Public Services

Rise and Shine with QuickBooks Online!

About the Series:  This advanced training series is tailored for users who already understand the basics of QuickBooks Online (QBO) and are ready to unlock its full potential. This 5-Part course provides experienced users insight into customization for your business needs, workflow management, budgeting and time-saving tips.

Advanced Series: Sessions and Topics

1. Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 8 am-9 am - Reconciling Your Books

2. Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 8 am-9 am – Running Reports (Standard & Custom)

3. Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 8 am-9 am– Budgeting with QuickBooks

4. Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 8 am-9 am – Time Saving Tricks

5. Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 8 am-9 am– Using Classes & Divisions

Registration for QuickBooks Breakfast Series: Beginner Cohort is also available on CourseStorm. 

There will be a bonus class: QuickBooks AI available at no cost to participants who complete both the Beginner and Advanced Series.

Learn Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, Forms, and other tools to create, organize, collaborate, and store files in the cloud.

We encourage participants to bring their own laptop so they can save their work, practice in real time, and leave with formulas, shortcuts, and templates ready to use.

Bookkeeping 101

Learn the Essentials. Build Confidence.

Take Control of Your Finances. Join this hands-on workshop designed to demystify the world of bookkeeping and give you the tools to manage your financial records with clarity and confidence.

What You’ll Learn:

• Bookkeeping best practices

• Core accounting principles: assets, liabilities, revenue, expenses

• Setting up and managing a chart of accounts

• Reconciling bank statements and spotting errors

Better Together!

Business by the Numbers is recommended as a followup to this course. These workshops are designed to complement each other: Bookkeeping 101 builds your foundation, while Business by the Numbers helps you apply those skills to real-world financial management. Taking both sessions gives you a complete picture of your business finances, from recordkeeping to analysis.

This workshop is ideal for new and existing small businesses aiming to enhance their marketing knowledge and drive growth.

Elevate your marketing game by attending our 2-session Small Business Marketing Workshop featuring:

Fundamentals of Marketing

Explore the essentials of marketing with a focus on discovering your unique value proposition, crafting customer-first stories, and developing a strategic marketing plan. This class equips you with the knowledge to articulate what sets your business apart, connect with your audience on a deeper level, and create a roadmap to guide your marketing efforts efficiently.

Social Media Marketing for Small Businesses

Learn to captivate and expand your audience with our Social Media Marketing course. Gain skills in creating engaging content and leveraging social platforms to elevate your small business's online presence and increase sales.

This workshop is presented by Aaron J.Keyes, a marketing professional. 

Important Information:

Lunch: Participants will need to bring their own bagged lunch. A Q&A session will be held during lunch, so bring your questions and enjoy the opportunity to network with other local businesses.

This workshop is held IN-PERSON only, and seats will be limited.

If you have any questions, please contact Lindsaya@qvcdc.org or 413-497-4409.

Business By the Numbers: Understanding & Utilizing Your Financial Statements

Do financial reports make you nervous?

In this hands-on workshop, we will demystify the 3 most common business financial statements (Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet & Cash Flow Statement). We will dive into each of the 3 reports in detail with tutorials and strategies to help you understand and utilize them, anxiety free!

(Participants are encouraged to bring, or have access to, their business reports for reference)

Better Together!

Bookkeeping 101 is recommended as a precursor to this course. These workshops are designed to complement each other: Bookkeeping 101 builds your foundation, while Business by the Numbers helps you apply those skills to real-world financial management. Taking both sessions gives you a complete picture of your business finances, from recordkeeping to analysis.

Learn Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, Forms, and other tools to create, organize, collaborate, and store files in the cloud.

We encourage participants to bring their own laptop so they can save their work, practice in real time, and leave with formulas, shortcuts, and templates ready to use.

This workshop is ideal for new and existing small businesses aiming to enhance their marketing knowledge and drive growth.

Elevate your marketing game by attending our Small Business Marketing Workshop featuring:

Fundamentals of Marketing

Explore the essentials of marketing with a focus on discovering your unique value proposition, crafting customer-first stories, and developing a strategic marketing plan. This class equips you with the knowledge to articulate what sets your business apart, connect with your audience on a deeper level, and create a roadmap to guide your marketing efforts efficiently.

Social Media Marketing

Learn to captivate and expand your audience with our Social Media Marketing course. Gain skills in creating engaging content and leveraging social platforms to elevate your small business's online presence and increase sales.

This class will be held on 2 different dates:

Saturday, January 24, 2026 9:30 am - 2:30 pm

or

Saturday, April 18, 2026 9:30 am -2:30 pm

This workshop is presented by Aaron J.Keyes, a marketing professional. 

Important Information:

Lunch: Participants will need to bring their own bagged lunch. A Q&A session will be held during lunch, so bring your questions and enjoy the opportunity to network with other local businesses.

This workshop is held IN-PERSON only, and seats will be limited