This workshop helps artists, makers, and creatives confidently identify as small business owners so they can more easily access small business and City resources, including technical assistance, capital readiness support, contracting and procurement opportunities, and other business services.

In this action-based session, you'll learn what banks, funders, and the City actually look for in your financials - and how to ensure your books support growth, compliance, and opportunity. Attendees will receive practical tools, readiness checklists, and real-world guidance to help move from disorganized finances to capital access confidence.

Join the Boston Public Library's Special Collections for a talk from scholar Dr. Leon Jackson entitled David Walker’s Declaration of Independence: Building Community and Fighting Racism in Antebellum African American Boston as part of the on-going commemorations of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. When it first appeared in Boston 1829, David Walker’s Appeal struck terror into the hearts of white Americans North and South. Using a wide variety previously unexamined manuscripts, this talk reexamines the composition, publication, and circulation of the Appeal, focusing on the Boston community that often supported but sometimes thwarted his work.

The "Your Team Matters Workshop Series" is a three-part, virtual, technical assistance workshop series aimed focused on assisting small businesses with hiring staff led by Amaru. Workshops take place May 5, 6, and 7 at 10 am via Zoom.

Workshop topics will include:

• How to write job descriptions and source candidates
• How to create compelling copy to attract talent using flyers or other media
• How to interview candidates
• How to create a compelling resume to apply for small business funding

The "Your Team Matters Workshop Series" is a three-part, virtual, technical assistance workshop series aimed focused on assisting small businesses with hiring staff led by Amaru. Workshops take place May 5, 6, and 7 at 10 am via Zoom.

Workshop topics will include:

• How to write job descriptions and source candidates
• How to create compelling copy to attract talent using flyers or other media
• How to interview candidates
• How to create a compelling resume to apply for small business funding

The "Your Team Matters Workshop Series" is a three-part, virtual, technical assistance workshop series aimed focused on assisting small businesses with hiring staff led by Amaru. Workshops take place May 5, 6, and 7 at 10 am via Zoom.

Workshop topics will include:

• How to write job descriptions and source candidates
• How to create compelling copy to attract talent using flyers or other media
• How to interview candidates
• How to create a compelling resume to apply for small business funding

This workshop series is free to attend, and designed specifically for fitness brand/business owners generating $5K-$100K monthly revenue who are ready to:

• Open their first studio
• Scale beyond solo operations
• Improve retention and profitability
• Build and lead high-performing teams
• Prepare for expansion or open additional locations

Please only register for the workshop if you meet the above criteria.  The program will be limited to 10 total attendees per session for personalized attention.

Wednesday, May 6, 2026: Workshop 1: Foundations of Growth 

Wednesday, May 13, 2026: Workshop 2: Building Your Dream Team

Wednesday, May 20, 2026: Workshop 3: Expansion and Scale

All workshops will be held 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. at JET Boston, 10 Taber St, Roxbury 02119.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

✅ Three 2-hour workshops through JET Academy programming

✅ Digital slides with templates and course info

✅ 20-minute individualized evaluation and Q&A for every attendee (outside of group workshop)

✅ 30/60/90-day action plans

✅ Internship at JET opportunities

This workshop series is free to attend, and designed specifically for fitness brand/business owners generating $5K-$100K monthly revenue who are ready to:

• Open their first studio
• Scale beyond solo operations
• Improve retention and profitability
• Build and lead high-performing teams
• Prepare for expansion or open additional locations

Please only register for the workshop if you meet the above criteria.  The program will be limited to 10 total attendees per session for personalized attention.

Wednesday, May 6, 2026: Workshop 1: Foundations of Growth 

Wednesday, May 13, 2026: Workshop 2: Building Your Dream Team

Wednesday, May 20, 2026: Workshop 3: Expansion and Scale

All workshops will be held 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. at JET Boston, 10 Taber St, Roxbury 02119.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

✅ Three 2-hour workshops through JET Academy programming

✅ Digital slides with templates and course info

✅ 20-minute individualized evaluation and Q&A for every attendee (outside of group workshop)

✅ 30/60/90-day action plans

✅ Internship at JET opportunities