Path to Entrepreneurship Program

What do you need to start a successful business?  Get introduced to small business ownership through this content-rich, free, two-hour online presentation. Workshop Topics:  Characteristics of a successful entrepreneur Criteria for a successful business Planning to start your business Financing your new business How WEDC can help you

Free

Utilizing Etsy in the Digital Marketplace

Etsy is the creative marketplace where millions of shoppers spend billions each year purchasing directly from creative entrepreneurs like you.  Join us on Zoom to learn more about this powerful marketplace! Workshop Topics: What is Etsy? Is Etsy right for my business? How do I get started? Tips and Tricks Live demonstration by power user, […]

Free

Apply Before It’s Too Late- NYS Recovery Grant Program

What is it?  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 to the COVID-19 pandemic. Who is eligible?  Small businesses, micro-businesses and for-profit independent arts and cultural organizations […]

Free

60 Hour Entrepreneurial Training Program- Spring 2022 (Mid-Hudson)

Online classes start on Wednesday, February 16, 2022.  Sessions will be held primarily on Wednesday 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 you with navigating all aspects […]

$60.00

Restaurant & Tourism Return-to-Work Programs

Join us to learn how to apply for tax credits ranging from $5,000 to $50,000 for restaurants or grant money for tourism businesses!  Attendees will leave understanding the two programs, if they can apply and their next steps. Topics: Do you qualify Calculating your tax credit for the Restaurant Return-to-Work Tax Credit Program Calculating your […]

Free

Video 101: Your Style, Your Brand- Using Fashion as a Tool

Learn how to communicate who you are in photos, reels and video! Session 1 Topics: Communicating through Style-  What does your image say about you? Psychology of Color-  How color is perceived and what it means Tailored to Fit-  ABC's of Style:  Accentuate, Balance, Camouflage Your Personality Profile-  Polished and authentic Style Tips-  What not […]

Free

Video 101: How to Use Video to Market Your Business

Learn why video content is the most powerful digital marketing material you should be focused on.  Gain insights on the types of videos that will engage your audience.  Discover ways you can include video as a part of your marketing strategy.   Learn the basics of creating a well crafted video: a simple recipe for […]

Free

Video 101: Ready Your Spotlight for Instagram Reels & YouTube

In this session you will learn about two popular video formats/platforms, Instagram Reels and YouTube, and how to leverage them for greater online visibility. Session 3 Topics:  What is an Instagram Reel? Creating a Reel on Instagram Ensure your Reel gets seen What kinds of videos work best for YouTube? Uploading a video to YouTube […]

Free

How to Get Business Funding

This webinar will help you understand the various options for obtaining financing for your small business. We will cover:  Why does your business need capital? How much do you need? How will you pay it back? What and how it will be used for? How will it affect your bottom line? Is this a one-time […]

Free

In-Person Networking & Breakfast

Albert A. Capellini Community & Cultural Center 1974 Commerce Street, Yorktown Heights, NY, United States

Join us on Thursday, March 31st for an in-person networking event where you will have the opportunity to connect with local business owners and learn ways to grow your business. 

$10 ticket includes Continental Breakfast. 

Register today!

Guest Speakers:

Bob Giordano, Yorktown Small Business Administration and Nikki A. Hahn, WEDC

$10

Make Better Business Decisions with Analytics

Learn best practices and analyze trends about how customers engage with your business online, then turn these insights into well-informed, actionable decisions. In this session we’ll cover: An introduction to Google Analytics Creating and understanding reports Making goals Using Analytics with other Google tools In partnership with: Grow with Google Speaker: Petia Abdur-Razzaaq, Grow with […]

Free

NYS Tourism Return-to-Work Grant Program

The New York State Tourism Return-to-Work Grant Program was created to incentivize employment growth by providing financial assistance to businesses in the tourism industry that suffered economic hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We will cover: Grant details Do you qualify Calculating your grant amount Documentation needed How to apply

Free
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