Biz Buzz 413

Jill Monson
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Amplifying Voices in the Western Massachusetts Business Community

  1. 2D AGO

    S3 – EPISODE 8: Gordon Oliver from Cambridge Credit Counseling

    The BIZ BUZZ 413 guest this week is Gordon Oliver, Director of Business Development with Cambridge Credit Counseling Corp. Host Jill Monson and Gordon chat about how debt isn’t a failure, how just making minimum credit card payments can keep people stuck in debt, what someone can do to get out from under debt, the idea of a spending plan vs. a budget, about employer workshops, and more.  CONTACT INFO: Gordon Oliver, Director of Business Development with Cambridge Credit Counseling Corp.888-544-3457Website: www.cambridgecredit.org/gordon-oliverEmail: goliver@cambridgecredit.org

    25 min

  2. FEB 19

    S3 – EPISODE 7: Gaby King Morse from the Center for Women & Enterprise

    This week on BIZ BUZZ 413 we sit down with Gabrielle "Gaby" King Morse, the President & CEO for the Center for Women & Enterprise (CWE) for a sneak peek to the March 413 Entrepreneur Spotlight with our partner, Common Capital. They’re the guest – sign up now the event sells out each month (it’s free but all seats get reserved) > https://community.livinglocal413.org/event/413-entrepreneur-spotlight-march. Gaby and host, Jill Monson chat about lots of things including: a better understanding of what CWE does and how they’re different,the landscape for women entrepreneurs – and if it’s changed in recent years,CWE offerings including about women-owned certification,their NEW offering, Cultivated ExperiencePlus Gaby shares a book recommendation and Jill shares a story that may make some people blush. 😉  SHOUT OUT THIS EPISODE TO: Phenomenal J’sDri Umbrellas Check out the interview we did with them here on the website - S2 - EPISODE 7: Deirdre Bird, Founder & CEO of Dri UmbrellasGUEST CONTACT INFO: Gabrielle "Gaby" King MorsePresident & CEO, Center for Women & Enterprise (617) 532-0260 Email: gkmorse@cweonline.orgWebsite: https://cweonline.orgGaby’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielle-king-morse-4506084/ Organization LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/center-for-women-&-enterpriseFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CenterforWomenandEnterpriseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cwetalk

    29 min

  3. FEB 12

    S3 – EPISODE 6a LIVE!: Ray Berry of White Lion Brewing Company

    Live from the 413 Entrepreneur Spotlight (February) with our partner, Common Capital.  Our guest is Ray Berry from White Lion Brewing Company. Check them out at https://www.whitelionbrewing.com. Thank you to our Groundbreaker sponsor, Home City Development!

    8 min

  4. FEB 12

    S3 – EPISODE 6b LIVE!: The Black Economic Council of Massachusetts (BECMA)

    Live from the 413 Entrepreneur Spotlight (February) with our partner, Common Capital.  The Black Economic Council of Massachusetts (BECMA) is our featured partner this month. BECMA is dedicated to advancing the economic well-being of Black businesses and communities across the state.  Our guests are Jae’da Turner, Senior Manager of Development and Member Relations, and Chris Sonnie, Pipeline and Programs Manager at BECMA.  Check the organization out at https://www.becma.org Thank you to our Groundbreaker sponsor, Home City Development!

    9 min

  5. FEB 12

    S3 – EPISODE 6c LIVE!: Victoria Accorsi from the United Way Pioneer Valley

    Live from the 413 Entrepreneur Spotlight (February) with our partner, Common Capital.  Our guest is Victoria Accorsi, Community Financial Coach at United Way Pioneer Valley. Here about the Thrive Financial Wellness program they offer plus lots more going on. Check them out at https://www.uwpv.org.  Thank you to our Groundbreaker sponsor, Home City Development!

    7 min

  6. FEB 5

    S3 – EPISODE 5: Samalid Hogan of Greylock Management Consulting talks about resources for small businesses & more

    We are joined by the remarkable Samalid Hogan, CEO of Greylock Management Consulting. She shares more about her company, about why the need for bilingual expertise is key to success, about a new and VERY exciting program called the BII GreenEdge Accelerator, plus other helpful tips and resources for small business owners here in Western Mass.  GUEST CONTACT INFO & RESOURCES: Samalid Hogan, CEO & Principal Consultant, Greylock Management Consulting413-342-0013Email: contact@greylockmgtconsulting.comWebsite: https://www.greylockmgtconsulting.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/greylock-management-consulting Tools for Success: Business Workshop Series: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tools-for-success-business-workshop-series-tickets-1835657193079?aff=erelexpmlt BII GreenEdge Accelerator: https://greenedgema.orgTwo AWESOME articles Samalid wrote: Safeguarding Your Dreams: The Crucial Importance of Business Insurance for Startups7 Steps for Creating Financial ProjectionsGo here for access to both: https://www.greylockmgtconsulting.com/articles

    34 min

  7. JAN 29

    S3 - EPISODE 4: #ElbowDeepInChocolate just in time for Valentine's with Truffles by Tarah

    This week host, Jill Monson, has a SWEET guest just in time to talk Valentine’s Day. She welcomes Tarah Warner, the 413’s very own Willy Wonka – chocolatier and owner of Truffles by Tarah.  This Berkshire-based business is a PERFECT solution for a Valentine’s (or Galentine’s) Day gift, but more than that, she’s doing big things for the local economy by supporting truly collaborative relationships.  Have you ever wondered how someone chooses to become a chocolatier? We ask the question.  Plus, Jill and Tarah also chat about: Her educational experience at the Culinary Institute of AmericaA BUNCH of her favorite spots to eat and relax in the BerkshiresHer favorite flavor truffleA Tanglewood hack (really it’s super cool 😊The craziest truffle flavor she’s ever been asked to make (and the one she actually made that worked and shocked even her). And lots more!GUEST INFORMATION: Tarah WarnerTruffles by Tarah, owner and chocolatierInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/Truffles_by_TarahFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091738894667 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarah-warner-6619a3262 Email: info@trufflesbytarah.comWebsite: https://www.trufflesbytarah.com

    24 min

  8. JAN 22

    S3 - EPISODE 3: Bill Cole talks all about Living Local 413!!!

    Another episode of BIZ BUZZ 413 is LIVE and this is one you DO NOT WANT TO MISS! This week, Jill Monson, our host sits down (finally LOL) with founder and President of Living Local 413, Bill Cole.  They chat about a lot including…  What does it mean when we say the organization is a regional Business Community Development Organization.What are the benefits of 413online.com – what Jill call’s our LinkedIn “local”.The VERY popular 413 calendar.Why you NEED to sign up to join us for the 413 Entrepreneur Spotlight brought to you by Common Capital and LL413 (FYI… it’s coming up on 2/12 and you should register now!).More about who Bill is and why Living Local is vital to the success of Western Mass.What the new initiative, The Villages, is all about.GUEST INFORMATION Bill Cole, Founder and President of Living Local 413  Website: https://www.livinglocal413.org Connect with him at the 413 Online community. Sign up as a Member (for free) today at https://community.livinglocal413.org Email: bill@livinglocal413.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-cole-50605715 Tiger Web Designs: https://www.tigerwebdesigns.com

    30 min
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Amplifying Voices in the Western Massachusetts Business Community

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  • Creator
    Jill Monson
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    52
  • Rating
    Clean
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