At Greylock Management Consulting, we specialize in equipping entrepreneurs and business owners with tailored strategies to navigate today's complex business landscape. Founded by business strategy consultant experts Samalid Hogan and Robert Hogan, our consultancy offers bilingual services in Business Planning, Customized Business Coaching Programs, and Technical Assistance Programs for small businesses. We are deeply committed to fostering sustainable growth, innovation, and long-term success. Guided by our seven core values including transparency, integrity, and accountability, the mission of our strategy consulting firm is to be the catalyst that transforms your business, propelling it to reach its fullest potential.

The Interise Streetwise MBA Instructor is a seasoned and dynamic professional dedicated to guiding entrepreneurs through an impactful business education experience. With a wealth of expertise in small business development, this instructor brings practical insights and real-world knowledge to the classroom. They are committed to empowering participants with the essential skills and strategic mindset needed to navigate the complexities of business growth. Engaging, knowledgeable, and results-driven, the Interise Streetwise MBA Instructor is a catalyst for inspiring and equipping aspiring business leaders for success in today's competitive landscape.

The Massachusetts Small Business Development Center (MSBDC) Network provides one-to-one free comprehensive and confidential services focusing on, business growth and strategies, financing and loan assistance as well as strategic, marketing and operational analysis. In addition, low cost educational training programs are offered across the state targeted to the needs of small business.

Innovate413 mission is to motivate and support entrepreneurs and local businesses by highlighting innovative best practices and approaches within leading area companies, and to encourage students and recent graduates to engage in entrepreneurship and innovation in Western Massachusetts (Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire, and Franklin counties). The model for Innovate413 is unique. In addition to publishing original editorial content, we also aggregate and link to entrepreneurial news from outside sources, provide resources for entrepreneurs in the Pioneer Valley, and encourage our partner organizations to submit their own content highlighting innovative trends within their businesses.

Ms. Hogan serves as Consulting Project Manager of the Holyoke Innovation District on behalf of MassTech Collaborative and the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission.The Massachusetts Green High Performance Computing Center anchors the Holyoke Innovation District that is catalyzing the innovation economy in Holyoke and the Pioneer Valley. For more information about the HID, please visit www.InnovateHolyoke.com

~ Consulting Project Manager for the Holyoke Innovation District on behalf of MassTech Collaborative and Pioneer Valley Planning Commission. ~ Puerto Rican Cultural Center Strategic Planning Facilitation

CoWork Springfield’s mission is to build a diverse peer support network of entrepreneurs in the Pioneer Valley and our vision is to offer access to professional and modern coworking spaces where entrepreneurs can Connect, Create, and Collaborate.CoWork Springfield offers maximum flexibility with no long-term contracts and access to networking events and workshops.

At the City of Springfield, I led economic development projects for the revitalization of neighborhood. I also worked on retaining and helping businesses businesses grow by guiding them on how to utilize financial incentives offered by the City. I also serve as the City’s Brownfield’s Coordinator and work closely with the Office of Community Development and the CDBG Disaster Recovery Office on neighborhood projects. During my tenure at the City, I secured over $1.6 M in grants to fund a variety of projects and initiatives.

At the PVPC, I was responsible for managing economic development projects for the region in collaboration with partners from the private, civic, and public sectors. As the Plan for Progress administrator, I assisted with the implementation of the economic development strategies outlined in the Plan, and facilitated community conversations and the coordination of resources to achieve strategic goals.