Designed to provide assistance to early-stage small businesses in a recovering New York State economy. The New York State Seed Funding Grant Program is open to businesses that are currently operational with annual revenues between $5,000 and $1,000,000 that began operation on or after September 1, 2018. Join this WEDC webinar to see if your […]
RESCHEDULED DATE Join WEDC and Co-op Hudson Valley for an interactive online session exploring Worker Owned Businesses (Worker Cooperatives). In this introductory level workshop participants will learn about what a co-op is, how the model is similar to and different from traditional businesses, how worker owned cooperatives are structured, and how profits are shared. […]
Join this online workshop to learn all about successfully opening a brick ‘n mortar. How to Be Prepared for a Real Estate Transaction Speaker: Craig Pelsue, NY Lisc. R.E. Salesperson, John J. Lease Realtors Craig Pelsue is a commercial real estate agent with John J Lease Realtors Inc in Newburgh, NY. Ingrained in the Hudson […]
NY State Seed Funding Grant Program Designed to provide assistance to early-stage small businesses in a recovering New York State economy. The New York State Seed Funding Grant Program is open to businesses that are currently operational with annual revenues between $5,000 and $1,000,000 that began operation on or after September 1, 2018. Join this […]
CHANGED TO WEBINAR DUE TO SNOWSTORM Are you over 50 and looking for ways to improve your current financial situation? Have you ever dreamed of being your own boss? Work for Yourself@50+™ has the information you need to succeed. AARP Foundation’s Work for Yourself@50+ initiative will help you gain the knowledge, support, and resources you need to […]
Do you want to be your own boss? Do you have an idea for a business, or have you recently started one? Want to learn how WEDC can help you? If you've answered "Yes!" to any of these questions, then this workshop is for you! Join us to get the inside scoop on how to create, […]
Classes start on Tuesday, February 14, 2023. Sessions are held on Tuesday evenings from 6pm to 9pm. Classes are a hybrid with in-person sessions and a few remote sessions on Zoom. In-person sessions will be held at Dutchess Community College in Poughkeepsie, NY. The registration fee is $200. Click MHV Spring 2023 Schedule for the […]
Webinar Topics: What businesses need to know before applying Key areas in a business plan Business best practices for funding How to be financially fit How MHV can help Speaker: Chris Trocino, VP of Business Lending, Mid-Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two […]
Did your small business have extra expenses as a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic? If you can answer YES to the following questions, you may qualify for tax credits of up to $25,000 from New York State’s new COVID-19 Capital Costs Tax Credit Program! Empire State Development is partnering with FORWARD to administer the $250M […]
Are you starting a small business, or already in business but not getting the most out of your data? Utilizing Excel to manage and gain insights about your business is key to having a successful business. In this course, we will take new users through many of Excel's features that will help you manage your data. This course is for beginner users who are looking to gain familiarity with Excel and learn how to do the basics.
Learn how you can get a piece of the MWBE pie at this WEDC webinar! A "How to" Guide on the NYS MWBE Certification Application Process: Benefits of being NYS MWBE Certified Review of the New Decentralized Application Review Process Types of MWBE Applications The ABCs of Certification Submitting your Application and Avoiding Common Mistakes […]
MWBE certification helps you reach a broader network of customers, contracts and resources! Topics: What is MWBE certification? Benefits of certification Am I eligible to apply? What is the certification process? Location: Think Dutchess Alliance for Business- 3 Neptune Road, Suite A21 Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Speaker: Zacha Tuttle, MWBE Specialist, WEDC Reasonable accommodations for persons […]
