WEDC - Mid-Hudson

What do you need to start a successful business? Learn how to: Plan to start your business Finance your new business Build your business network Market your new products & services

Class is sold out.   Online classes start on Thursday, February 18, 2021.  Sessions will be held primarily on Thursday evenings from 6 pm to 9 pm via Zoom. If you have an idea for a business, some experience in the field, or have started a business, then this course is right for you!  WEDC’s professional trainers will assist […]

Are you a woman/minority owned business interested in certification?  This webinar will provide you with tips to build the foundation necessary to succeed as an MWBE before starting the application process. Topics: When is your business ready for certification? What is past performance? How to prepare your business for the market Presented by: WEDC's MWBE […]

SOLD OUT!   MWBE certification helps you reach a broader network of customers, contracts and resources! Webinar Topics: What is MWBE certification? The benefits of certification Am I eligible to apply? What is the certification process?

POSTPONED   Join this two-part workshop to understand financial management and its importance in business decisions.  Participants must attend both sessions from 6:00pm - 9:00pm: Session 1: Monday, April 19th Session 2: Monday, April 26th Topics Include: Prepare to apply for and receive financing Extract valuable financial information to make adjustments quickly Using financials to […]

Enhance your understanding of how to leverage your MWBE certification! Learning Outcomes: Tips for working with government agencies Determine what state agencies purchase Tips on how to market your goods or services Best practices and pitfalls to avoid when bidding  

Join WEDC and Grow with Google speaker, Petia Abdur- Razzaaq, to learn how your business can be found online with Google.  This workshop explains how Google Search works and how you can improve a website's visibility with Search Engine Optimization (SEO).  The session also introduces products like Google My Business, Google Trends, Search Console, Google […]

We are not accepting walk-ins.  There is limited availability. You work hard to start and grow your businesses and since most contacts see you online, WEDC is partnering with Laurie Spens Photography to provide you with free, professional headshots!  You will also be provided with information on how to use your headshot on platforms such […]

MWBE certification helps you reach a broader network of customers, contracts and resources.  In partnership with Family Services SNUG, we are hosting this online workshop to provide you with everything you need to know about the MWBE certification process. Webinar Topics: What is MWBE certification? The benefits of certification Am I eligible to apply? What […]

Must attend both online sessions from 6pm to 9pm:  Session 1: Wednesday, June 16, 2021 Session 2: Wednesday, June 23, 2021 This workshop will discuss:  Understanding micro-manufacturing and its impact on your business Prototyping for success The technologies available and where to go Software and management tools to help decision-making Unconventional options for financing your […]

The NYS COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program was created to provide flexible grant assistance to currently viable small businesses, micro-businesses and for-profit independent arts and cultural organizations who have experienced economic hardship due the COVID-19 pandemic. Who Is Eligible? Small businesses, Micro-businesses and For-profit independent arts and cultural organizations must be currently viable […]

The NYS COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program was created to provide flexible grant assistance to currently viable small businesses, micro-businesses and for-profit independent arts and cultural organizations who have experienced economic hardship due the COVID-19 pandemic. Who Is Eligible? Small businesses, Micro-businesses and For-profit independent arts and cultural organizations must be currently viable […]