Filing for Social Security benefits is one of the biggest financial decisions you'll make. That's why we call it the choice of a lifetime. At this seminar, you'll learn many filing rules and strategies so you can make the choice that fits with your overall retirement income plan.

Upskilling and Reskilling in the Era of AI, co-hosted by Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, will examine how employers and training providers are preparing workers for the rapidly evolving digital economy, and how we can ensure that technology-driven changes create opportunities for all. The session will open with welcoming remarks from the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, followed by a panel moderated by Fernando Martinez, Associate Director of the Workforce Training Fund, Commonwealth Corporation. Panelists will include:

• Aimee Sprung, Director of State Government Affairs, Microsoft,
• Antonio Delgado, Vice President of Innovation and Technology Partnerships, Miami Dade College, and Executive Director of the National Applied AI Consortium,
• Bri Durham, General Manager of Training Operations, Apprenti,
• Alex Soto, Expert in Residence, Resilient Coders,
• and others.

The session will explore:

• How AI is changing the skills workers need across the tech sector.
• How employers are rethinking training and upskilling strategies.
• How workforce programs are helping people transition into AI-impacted roles.
• Where public-private collaboration can close skills gaps and expand opportunity.

Join us for this timely and forward-looking discussion on how Boston’s workforce ecosystem can lead in the age of AI, ensuring workers, employers, and communities advance together. Learn more about the Worker Empowerment Learning Lab at boston.gov/learning-lab. 

Presented by Rockland Trust. Steps to obtaining a home as a First Time Homebuyer. This is another opportunity for advice on how to get into the home you've been building for.

The Agenda:

- About Rockland Trust

- Why homeownership matters

- Common myths

- Homebuying process

- Mortgage options

- Local and state resources

- Next steps and Q&A

This webinar is one of two webinars led by The Hope Group in November 2025, designed to empower small business owners and nonprofit leaders in Boston to confidently adopt artificial intelligence (Al) tools in practical, ethical, and sustainable ways.

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Topics covered in this webinar include:

• Intro to generative AI for marketing
• Tools demo: Canva Magic, ChatGPT, Gemini, Veo 3/Sora
• Building brand-aligned content ethically
• Real examples from Boston-based small businesses
• Avoiding AI "junk" content and copyright pitfalls

This webinar is one of two webinars led by The Hope Group in November 2025, designed to empower small business owners and nonprofit leaders in Boston to confidently adopt artificial intelligence (Al) tools in practical, ethical, and sustainable ways.

REGISTER FOR THIS WEBINAR

Topics covered in this webinar include:

• Introduction to Al agents, workflows, and automation
• Tools demo: Zapier, Taskade, ChatGPT for business ops
• Build your first automated workflow (hands-on)
• Risk management: Ensuring transparency and accountability
• Bonus: How to use AI without needing a tech background

As part of the Fiscal Year 2026 Massachusetts State Budget, the State Legislature gave cities and towns across Massachusetts the opportunity to allow beer and wine license holders to upgrade their license for a non-transferable all alcoholic beverages license. 

On November 17 at 10 am, the Boston Licensing Board and Office of Small Business will host a workshop at Bell In Hand Tavern (45 Union Street) to explain this legislation. After a general presentation from the Licensing Board, Irene Li of Prepshift will discuss factors business owners should consider before pursuing an upgrade.

REGISTER FOR THE WORKSHOP

If you have any questions, please call 617-635-4170 or email licensingboard@boston.gov. You are also encouraged to attend virtual office hours or visit the Licensing Board at 1 City Hall Square, Room 809.

Join the City of Boston, InnoPsych, and BeautyLynk for a hands-on Workshop designed to equip barbers, stylists, nail technicians and other beauty professionals with the tools to recognize emotional and physical red flags and respond with compassion. 

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