Do You Have What it Takes to be a Successful Entrepreneur? Find Out Now with WEDC’s Path to Entrepreneurship Program Please join us for a FREE one-part program designed to introduce you to small business ownership. Learn about the characteristics of a successful entrepreneur and what it takes to run your own business. DATE: Wednesday, […]
Do You Have What it Takes to be a Successful Entrepreneur? Find Out Now! Path to Entrepreneurship Program Please join the Women’s Enterprise Development Center for a FREE program designed to introduce you to small business ownership. Learn about the characteristics of a successful entrepreneur and what it takes to run your own business. DATE: […]
Understanding the Purpose of MWBE Certification Overview of Varying types of certification (city, state, federal and private sector) Eligibility Requirements for Certification Overview of the benefits of Certification Overview of opportunities (bids/contracts) available to certified firms DATE: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22nd TIME: 6:00pm—8:00pm LOCATION: Yonkers Riverfront Library, 1 Larkin Center, Yonkers, NY 10701 RSVP HERE
The Lillian Vernon Award is presented by the Women’s Enterprise Development Center to a woman entrepreneur who has performed exceptional community service. Do you know a woman business owner in the Lower Hudson Valley who has committed exceptional time and energy to serving her community? WEDC is proud to present the Lillian Vernon Award every […]
WEDC is hosting a regional competition for the SBA InnovateHer Awards Cash Prizes totaling $70,000 will be awarded to the national finalist. Entrepreneurs who offer a product or service that benefits women or families will be considered. Applications for the WEDC regional competition are due October 31, 2015. Register here for the competition
Roll Up Your Sleeves and Get the M/WBE Application Done Review of M/WBE on-line application and how to apply. Explanation of all documents required for the application. Fill out application with assistance of instructor DATE: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10th TIME: 9:00am—12:00pm LOCATION: Yonkers Riverfront Library, 1 Larkin Center, Yonkers, NY 10701 RSVP HERE
Personal Finances: How Do They Affect Your Small Business? Are you looking for start-up capital? How do you plan to finance your growth? Are you seeking better terms from suppliers? If you have answered yes to any of these questions, come learn how your personal finances can affect your business prospects. Monday, October 26th, 6:00 […]
New York State Assemblyman Steve Otis and Women's Enterprise Development Center Inc. cordially invite you to a SMALL BUSINESS & ECONOMICAL DEVELOPMENT FORUM KEEPING SMALL BUSINESS HEALTHY: HEALTHCARE OPTIONS FOR YOU AND YOUR BUSINESS Please join us as industry experts, representatives from New York State of Health and small business owners share their experience and […]
You're Certified, Now What? Subcontracting opportunities Procurement forecasting Developing a network strategy Creating professional marketing materials DATE: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27TH TIME: 6:00pm—8:30pm LOCATION: Yonkers Public Library, 1500 Central Park Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10710 RSVP HERE
Make $$$$ With an M/WBE Certification!! New York State Buys More Than $37 Million worth of goods and services each year. The NYS goal is to purchase 30% from certified Minority/Women Business Entities (MWBE). You could be part of that 30%! Can I Get MWBE Certified & How? Topics include: What is M/WBE Certification? Should […]
Leverage Your M/WBE Certification through Teaming, Subcontracting & Innovative Business Strategies: Discussion—NYS M/WBE subcontracting goals Identifying Opportunities through Procurement Forecast How to Establish & Build Relationships with Prime Contractors Discussion—resources required DATE: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH TIME: 6:00pm—8:30pm LOCATION: Yonkers Public Library, 1500 Central Park Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10710 RSVP HERE
FINANZAS PARA EMPRENDEDORES Como crear un buen crédito para su negocio En este taller aprenderá: -Los pasos necesarios para crear una historia de crédito para su negocio -Como mejorar la calificación crediticia de su negocio -Beneficios de usar el crédito empresarial en lugar de su crédito personal -Y mucho más! FECHA: Lunes 9 de noviembre […]