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
Small businesses can benefit greatly from publicity. This workshop is focused on how to share your story from multiple points of view. Together, we'll create a story that positions you as an expert and aligns with editorial calendars for increased media exposure and keep you top of mind.Key Takeaways:Stop pitching and learn how to share your storyReframe your pitch into a compelling whyCreate a framework for storytelling that is impactful and relevantLeave with actionable items to create valuable content to help you stay top of mind*Important Note: To allow for a high level of interaction, this virtual workshop will be in a Zoom Meetings format (it is not a webinar). Places are limited and participants must be prepared to be on screen and actively participating for the duration.
Join us and network with local small business owners!
This event will feature an open discussion on small business financial literacy in both English and Spanish.
Light refreshments will be served.
WEDC + Ossining Innovates! are launching Cohort 4 of our Inclusive Entrepreneurship Accelerator. The program will begin on Thursday evening April 28th.
Are you in the early stages of starting your own business or non-profit? Are you considering what steps to take or what resources you will need to get your business off the ground? Or have you already begun the process and find yourself stalled or not sure how to proceed? Then our Inclusive Entrepreneurship Accelerator is a perfect place for you! This program provides you with the entrepreneurship skills and mindset that will help you succeed on this journey.
Our FREE, year-long program intensive program includes approximately 20 weeks of VIRTUAL entrepreneurship training (Thursday evenings 6-9pm via Zoom) as well as coaching, mentoring, and the opportunity to become part of our entrepreneurial community.
Design your future!
Join a supportive community who want you to succeed!
Join this interactive and fun virtual workshop to dust off your business socializing skills for Spring & Summer in-person events. Pick up tips on how to really listen and connect with fellow small business owners and potential customers. Register in advance for this meeting.
What do you need to start a successful business?
WEDC's Path to Entrepreneurship on May 17th will teach you how to:
Plan to start your business
Finance your new business
Build your business network
Market your new products & services
Register in advance for this meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Trainer: Persephone Zill, WEDC’s Women’s Business Center Director
Small Business, Big Data. Are you getting the most out of the data in your business? Utilizing Excel to manage and gain insights about your business is key to having a successful business. In this workshop, we will take new users through many of Excel's features that will help you manage your data better. This […]
In this interactive workshop, we will take new users through the process of creating a forecast in Excel. Participants will use the skills learned in Excel to create their own forecast template for their business. Participants will be able to set up formulas and format the forecast.
Key Takeaways:
A customized Forecast Template for your business
Review of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), how to add them & how to measure
Learn how to format an Excel spreadsheet for ease of use
Trainer: Jessica Imperiale, Finergy Solutions
Join Key4Women and WEDC for an interactive workshop with executive coach and corporate trainer, Patty Franco.
This workshop will be focused on building confidence when making a sales pitch, negotiating rates for your business, and navigating the challenges that come with being a woman in business!
Register today to reserve your spot! Limited capacity.
Join the WEDC Team at J. McLaughlin, Bronxville to network with other small business owners.
Light refreshments will be provided. This event is free to attend.
J. McLaughlin will donate a percent of sales to WEDC from any purchases during the event.
Organizations vary greatly in the scope of their work, size of their budget, depth of programs and services, and the like. Although every organization is different, all must deal with contract law and negotiations as part of their daily operations. Join us for a session where expert attorneys will provide elemental information about contracts and […]
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 webinar is right for you! Join Persephone Zill, WEDC Westchester's Women's Business Center Director to get the inside scoop on how to create, sustain and grow a successful small business.
Register in advance for this meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Trainer: Persephone Zill
WEDC’s Women’s Business Center Director, Persephone brings a wealth of experience with entrepreneurial education and non-profit management. She was the Associate Director at Fordham University’s social innovation lab and a Senior VP at Feeding Westchester, developing strategic partnerships around solving hunger in Westchester County. Ms. Zill previously served as the Program Director for WEDC, training and counseling women entrepreneurs for nine years. She received a BA in American Studies from Barnard College and an MBA in Management/Entrepreneurship from Baruch College. Ms. Zill currently serves as a task force member for Westchester County’s Incubator Network.
