Business Networking Events
Connection. Conversation. Community.
Business Growth in a Changing Market.
Real estate shifts, AI discovery, and what local business owners in Central Mass need to know ... A practical workshop for Greater-Worcester business owners navigating regional growth, changing customer behaviour, and the new discovery layer shaped by AI.
Connection and Conversation.
Running a business can feel isolating at times.
The pace of change is accelerating. Customer behavior is shifting. Technology is evolving. The business landscape continues to shift... yet amidst all of these changes, one thing remains true: relationships matter.
Join local business owners, entrepreneurs, and professionals from across Central Massachusetts for meaningful connection, practical insight, and encouraging conversation.
This isn't a traditional networking event focused on collecting business cards. It's an opportunity to gather with other local business owners, share experiences, learn from one another, and gain valuable perspectives on the trends shaping the future of business in our region.
Whether you're looking to grow, adapt, expand, or simply connect with others who understand the realities of business ownership, we'd love to have you join us.
Two topics. Three locations to choose from.
Market shifts in the Greater-Worcester area and the opportunities for every business owner.
Worcester County is evolving into an active regional growth corridor. For local business owners, this affects customer behavior, development pressure, traffic flow, and commercial opportunity. Businesses paying attention now will be better positioned to adapt.
AI's Impact on Discoverability and Trust
When customers ask an AI Agent instead of typing a search, what does it find about your business? This session explores how small businesses can stay discoverable as the discovery layer changes, and what it means when prospects arrive already informed.
Three Locations:
Friday, July 10, 2026
WEST BOYLSTON - Shake Up Wellness Cafe
179 W. Boylston Str., West Boylston
Time: 10:30am - 12:00pm
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
SPENCER - Black & White Grille
206 N. Spencer Road, Spencer
Time: 2:30 - 4:00pm
Thursday, July 16, 2026
HOLDEN - Seven Saws Brewery
112 Industrial Drive, Holden, MA
Time: 5:30 - 7:00pm
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Join in for an engaging conversation designed to help you adapt and thrive in a changing business landscape.
Who Is This Gathering For?
Anyone invested in building a thriving local business presence in Central Massachusetts - retail, corporate, commercial, small business, nonprofit and more; all are welcome!
Whether you're newly established or have been serving the greater-Worcester community for decades, you'll find value in the conversations, insights, and relationships formed throughout the evening.
Come Join In.
Each 90-minute session combines relationship-building, facilitated discussion, and two practical presentations designed specifically for local business owners.
Together, we'll explore:
Current real estate trends impacting businesses throughout Worcester County
The emerging role of AI in how customers discover businesses and make purchasing decisions values-based branding strategies that help build trust, visibility, and lasting customer relationships
Opportunities to connect, collaborate, and learn from fellow business owners navigating similar challenges.
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Join in for an engaging conversation designed to help you adapt and thrive in a changing business landscape.
Realtor® | Commercial, Land Development, Asset Acquisitions
Meet Susan Tripi
Susan Tripi is a Realtor + Commercial Real Estate Advisor with The Prosperity Group at eXp Realty, specializing in commercial properties, investment opportunities, land development, and business growth throughout Central Massachusetts. She works with business owners, investors, nonprofits, and entrepreneurs to help them make strategic real estate decisions that support long-term success.
Susan believes real estate is ultimately about people, opportunity, and community. In addition to her work in commercial real estate, she is the Founder of The Sparrow Collective, a nonprofit organization blending supportive living communities with onsite wraparound services for women (and children) navigating divorce in Massachusetts.
Her unique perspective blends business strategy, real estate expertise, and social impact, ensuring a stronger and thriving future for her clients and communities.
Fractional Leadership & Growth Advisor | Brand Consultant
Meet Brian Kostantin
Brian Kostantin is the Founder and Growth Architect of Silverbranch Praxis, a boutique growth advisory firm that helps organizations align marketing, sales, customer experience, and brand strategy to drive sustainable growth.
With more than two decades of leadership experience spanning finance, marketing, sales, and customer experience, Brian has worked with businesses, nonprofits, founders, and institutional organizations to help them navigate change, strengthen customer relationships, and build systems that support long-term success.
Known for his practical, relationship-centered approach, Brian helps business owners understand how evolving technology, customer behavior, branding, and AI-driven discovery are reshaping the way businesses get found, trusted, and chosen.
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Join in for an engaging conversation designed to help you adapt and thrive in a changing business landscape.
© 2026 Presented by:
Susan Tripi, Realtor® (The Prosperity Group at eXp Realty LLC, 361 Newbury Street, Boston, MA 02115)
and Brian Kostantin (Silverbranch Praxis, PO Box 40, Rutland, MA 01543)
