Events

Where founders show up.

Classes, workshops, and conversations — all free, all open to our community.

• 1st Monday · Monthly

  12:00 PM (Lunchbox)

  Monthly Radio Program

  WBI 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

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• Wed, Sep 30, 2026

  5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

  Monthly Networking Event

  WBI Business Connect — Monthly Networking

  Connect. Collaborate. Grow. A monthly networking event open to all businesses in North Central Massachusetts. Kickoff event — light refreshments and hors d'oeuvres served.

  WBI Business Hub · 82 Main St, Gardner

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• Thu, Sep 3

  6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

  Fall Workshop Series

  AI 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

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• Thu, Sep 10

  6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

  Fall Workshop Series

  Marketing 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

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• Thu, Sep 17

  6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

  Fall Workshop Series

  ADA 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

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• Thu, Sep 24

  6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

  Fall Workshop Series

  Canva 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

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