More than $3 Billion in New York state contracts were awarded to MWBE firms for the fiscal year 2020-2021. Learn how you can get a piece of the MWBE pie! This webinar is in partnership with Hudson Valley Women in Business. Part 1- Update from ESD Speaker: Luan Ximines, Associate Business Development Analyst, Empire State […]
Learn the details of the COVID-19 impact on supply chains, data on recent research, best practices, tools, and resources for small manufacturers. Introduction and the Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program Background – COVID-19 Impacts on Supply Chain Supply Chain Topics Operations Best Practices Planning Best Practices Preparedness Small Steps Build a Bill of Materials Industry Peers […]
Rescheduled Date- TBA Fecha Reprogramada- Por Confirmar Join us and learn the importance of networking! This event will include a Spanish workshop on how to network and make connections by WEDC’s Spanish-speaking trainer, Marcela Ahumada. Followed by a small business banking presentation by KeyBank. Food and beverages will be provided. Please register in advance […]
"Grants will provide $5,000 for each net new full-time equivalent job added, and $2,500 for each net new part-time equivalent job added, with a minimum grant award of $10,000 (or the average of two net new full-time equivalent jobs added from January-June 2022)." The New York State Tourism Return-to-Work Grant Program was created to incentivize employment […]
Do you own a business? Do you want to buy a home? We invite you to participate in this WEDC workshop for first-time buyers. Attend to discover: How to apply for a loan Is your credit good enough? Documents needed Why you should do your taxes correctly Programs available if you can't qualify using your […]
Join us for this interactive online workshop on how to reinvent your business post-COVID and in an inflationary economy! We will discuss tools to take advantage of the opportunities that exist in this environment. Topics: Rediscovering your customers Understanding your customer’s needs now Adjusting your prices to reflect today’s costs Creating a transition plan […]
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 make informed decisions about working […]
Please join us on Thursday, September 15th from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Mulino's at Lake Isle to celebrate the advancement of minority and female entrepreneurs in Westchester County and the Mid-Hudson Valley. WEDC continuously works alongside local business owners to help them navigate business ownership by providing high-quality training and access to resources. […]
Recent changes to the NYS COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program: On September 13, 2022, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that applicants of the New York State COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program will no longer need to demonstrate positive net profit on 2019 Business Return ($1 or greater) or at least a twenty-five […]
How to get grant money for your business! Top Tips: Grant basics Best practices Pitfalls to avoid Speaker: Tonya Addy, CFRE, Acting President, Mid-Hudson Valley AFP #1 Resource for Business Grants: Hello Alice's grant for businesses What the process is How they help Speaker: LaToya Ratlieff, Grants Associate, Hello Alice A Grant Recipient's Journey: Discover […]
Are you a Mid-Hudson 60 Hour graduate? COVID graduates, come meet your classmates! All graduates, explore new connections and re-establish existing ones. Share your stories and lessons learned. Come network and celebrate your journey and success! Light refreshments will be served. To register, email Cynthia Marsh-Croll at cmarsh-croll@wedcbiz.org. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will […]
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 […]
