BHCC’s Enterprise Center for Entrepreneurship and Training (ECET) supports entrepreneurs, small business owners, nonprofit leaders, and community members in Chelsea, Everett, and surrounding communities.
ECET provides practical, hands-on training designed to strengthen business operations, improve financial management, enhance leadership capacity, and support long-term growth. Programs combine applied instruction with real-world examples and direct access to experienced professionals.
Our offerings include:
- Business and leadership courses
- Certification training
- Financial literacy workshops
- One-on-one advisory services
All programs are open to the public.
Important Enrollment Information
Standard tuition varies by course and is listed under each program.
If you live or work in Chelsea or take classes in Chelsea:
Through a partnership with the City of Chelsea (funded through 2025), eligible Chelsea residents and employees may enroll in select programs at no cost.
Each course includes:
- Standard Registration (tuition required)
- Chelsea Residents/Employees Only Registration (no cost, eligibility required)
For eligibility verification and registration assistance:
Caroline Eaton – caroline.eaton@bhcc.edu
Rezarta Mana – rezarta.mana@bhcc.edu
Workforce Wednesdays-FREE Financial Literacy classes
These workshops are free and open to all participants. No tuition required.
In-Person Workshops
With BHCC Alumni Eddy Desir
Room 507
Wednesdays | 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
- Small Business Cash Flow – February 18
- Small Business Financing – February 25
- Small Business Retirement – March 4
- Small Business Entity – March 11
- Small Business Q&A – March 18
Virtual Workshops
In partnership with the Armanino Foundation
- February 25, 2026 – Budgeting Basics
- March 25, 2026 – Managing Credit Cards
- April 29, 2026 – Protecting Your Identity
- May 27, 2026 – Resume Writing
- June (TBA) – LinkedIn: Build Your Brand
Small Business & Professional Training Courses
First Aid / CPR Heartsaver
In-Person – Room 507
$125 | One Day
- Spanish – March 28, 2026 | 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Click here to register - English - April 4 2026, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. In-person, room 507
- English – April 11, 2026 | 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Click here to register - Spanish – April 18, 2026 | 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Click here to register
Chelsea Residents/Employees Only: Register here
Small Business Licensing & Permit Class
In-Person – Room 507
$205 | 2 Weeks
- English - Tuesdays: March 3 and March 10 | 5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Click here to register - English – Tuesdays: May 5 & May 12, 2026 | 5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Click here to register - Spanish – Thursdays: May 7 & May 14, 2026 | 5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Click here to register
Chelsea Residents/Employees Only: Register here
Nonprofit Overview
In-Person – Room 507
$325 | 5 Weeks
- Wednesdays: April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2026
5:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Click here to register
Chelsea Residents/Employees Only: Register here
Leadership Skills for Managers
March 31 & April 2, 2026, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. In-person, room 404
Operations Strategy
In-Person
$325 | 5 Weeks
- Spanish – Tuesdays: 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 5/26
6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. (Room 418)
Click here to register - English – Saturdays: 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. (Room 417)
Click here to register
Chelsea Residents/Employees Only: Register here
Professional Presentation Skills
In-Person – Room 508
$325 | 2 Weeks
- English – March 12–13, 2026
9:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Click here to register - Spanish – April 8–9, 2026
9:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Click here to register
Chelsea Residents/Employees Only: Register here
Financial Planning
Virtual / Remote
$325 | 5 Weeks
- Mondays: March 23, 30 & April 6, 13, 20
6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Click here to register
Chelsea Residents/Employees Only: Register here
Serv Safe Manager Spanish
March 28th, 2026, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. In-person, room 508
Click here to register
April 11th, 2026, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. In-person, room 508
Click here to register
Chelsea Residents/Employees Only: Register here
1:1 Advisory and Consulting Services
ECET offers individualized business advisory sessions designed to support entrepreneurs at every stage of development.
Services include:
- Business strategy
- Operations and systems
- Marketing and customer development
- Financial planning
- Growth and sustainability
Available in English and Spanish.
- Free for eligible Chelsea participants
- Available to others upon availability
Sessions may be held onsite, at your place of business, or virtually.