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Surviving an Economic Downturn- Business Strategy and Finance (FLYER)
This workshop will provide valuable perspective on sharpening your business strategy, understanding basic finance and accounting concepts, managing cash flow in a depressed economy, pursuing outside capital, and more effectively navigating a difficult business environment. Ample time will be allotted to answer questions and discuss issues specific to your need.

DATE: Tuesday, May 12, 2009 | TIME: 6:00-8:00pm | (Registration will begin at 5:30pm)
LOCATION: Mattapan Branch Library, 1350 Blue Hill Avenue, Mattapan
COST: FREE
To register, please call 617-287-7750 or visit our website at www.sbdc.umb.edu (FLYER)

3rd Annual Gateway to Boston Gala: What it Takes to Build a Strong Community

2nd Annual Gateway to Boston Gala

Mattapan CDC along with some of Massachusetts’ elected officials, Mattapan residents, supporters and well wishers of the CDC, celebrated in October its 2nd Annual Gateway to Boston Gala at the Milton Hoosic Club.

The keynote address was delivered by Dr. Keith Motley, University of Massachusetts Boston Chancellor. The apex of the evening was the honoring of Reggie Nunnally, Interim Director for External Affairs for the Department of Neighborhood Development, with the Lifetime Achievement Award.

Other honorees included Hillario Arthurton, recipient of the Future Leader of America Student 2007 Award; Boston Police Department Area B-3 District’s Captain James M. Claiborne, Sergeant Timothy J. Torigian, and community service officers Rita Pitts, Janine Busby and Patrice Bennett; Dr. Azzie Young, CEO of the Mattapan Community Health Center; Kennietha Jones, Principal of the Mildred Avenue Middle School; Cheri Cope, Cluster Administrator for Mattapan Community Centers; Ron Marlow, Development Cabinet Director under Governor Patrick; and, Donald Caisey and Michael Knight of the Pop Warner Football League Mattapan Patriots.