Events
Where founders show up.
Classes, workshops, and conversations — all free, all open to our community.
Featured monthly event
WBI Business Connect
Connect, collaborate, and grow with entrepreneurs and business professionals from across North Central Massachusetts. Meet new contacts, learn about WBI resources, and create meaningful business opportunities.
Date:
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Time:
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Wachusett Business Incubator
82 Main St., Gardner, MA 01440
Light refreshments and hors d'oeuvres will be served. Open to all businesses.
1st Monday · Monthly
12:00 PM (Lunchbox)
Monthly Radio ProgramWBI Business Beat on WPKZ
Hosted by Magnus Carlberg (Director, WBI) and Dr. Michael Greenwood. Tune in the first Monday of every month during the WPKZ Lunchbox for conversations with local founders, business news, and community happenings.
WPKZ 105.3 FM · Streaming at wpkz.net
Thu, Sep 3
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Fall Workshop SeriesAI 101 — Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
Instructor: Oz Rodriguez (UpPluck Social LLC). Learn the basics of AI and practical ways to use it in your business. Free — 15 seats.
WBI Center · 82 Main St, Gardner
Thu, Sep 10
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Fall Workshop SeriesMarketing 101 — Foundations of Effective Marketing
Instructor: Dani Cutler (Content Creation LLC). Build a marketing foundation that actually drives customers. Free — 15 seats.
WBI Center · 82 Main St, Gardner
Thu, Sep 17
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Fall Workshop SeriesADA Class — Website Accessibility & Compliance
Instructor: Oz Rodriguez (UpPluck Social LLC). Understand ADA website requirements and how to protect your business. Free — 15 seats.
WBI Center · 82 Main St, Gardner
Thu, Sep 24
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Fall Workshop SeriesCanva 101 — Design Basics with Canva
Instructor: Chris Zarza (Zarza Creative). Learn to design professional graphics for your business using Canva. Free — 15 seats.
WBI Center · 82 Main St, Gardner