Intensive workshop series focused on essential small business topics. Real skills, hands-on practice, built for business owners who are ready to move. Here’s what’s happening this fall:
MWBE Certification Workshop Series (Hands-On)
October 17th – November 7th, 2026 | Saturdays, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | In-Person
Ready to compete for contracts and funding reserved for minority and women-owned businesses? This four-part, hands-on MWBE Certification Workshop Series walks you through every step of the process, from application to procurement strategy. Whether you’re just learning about MWBE certification or ready to start your application, this series walks you through the process step by step with hands-on support along the way.
What you’ll learn:
- What MWBE certification is and how it can open new doors for your business.
- A step-by-step walkthrough of the full application process.
- How to create your vendor profile and get your application started, with hands-on guidance.
- Tools and strategies for securing contracts and procurement opportunities once certified.
- How to build and use capability statements to win procurement opportunities.
Who it’s for: Minority and women-owned business owners seeking MWBE certification to access contracts, funding, and procurement opportunities they haven’t been able to compete for before.
Schedule: 4 weekly sessions held Saturdays from October 17 – November 7, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET.
Location: Sally Ann Slacke Building, Room 103, 1001 Crooked Hill Road, Brentwood, NY 11717.
Investment: $75 (payable by check or money order only).
Click the link here to register → Register Here
Register Your Business in NYS (Hands-On)
November 7th – November 14st, 2026 | Saturdays, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | In-Person
What you’ll learn:
- Day 1: Setting up your tax & legal structure.
- Day 2: Registering with NYS and the IRS.
Who it’s for: Aspiring entrepreneurs and new business owners who are ready to move from idea to officially registered business and want expert guidance through every step of the process.
Schedule: 2 sessions held Saturdays, November 7 & 14, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Location: Sally Ann Slacke Building, Room 103, 1001 Crooked Hill Road, Brentwood, NY 11717.
Investment: $50 (payable by check or money order only).
Click the link here to register → Register Here
How to Become a Licensed Home Improvement Contractor in Suffolk County
January 9th – January 16th, 2027 | Saturdays, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM | In-Person
Thinking about running your own construction business? In this two-part workshop, you’ll get a clear roadmap to becoming a licensed home improvement contractor in Suffolk County. Whether you’re just exploring the idea or already working in the trades, you’ll leave knowing exactly how to get licensed and start working legally and profitably.
Who it’s for: Aspiring and current contractors at any stage of business who want to understand the licensing process and start working legally and profitably.
Schedule: 2 sessions held Saturdays, January 9 & 16, 2027, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Location: Sally Ann Slacke Building, 1001 Crooked Hill Road, Brentwood, NY 11717.
Investment: $100 (payable by check or money order only).
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Cómo obtener la licencia de contratista de mejoras para el hogar en el condado de Suffolk
23 y 30 de enero de 2027 | Sábados, 9:00 a. m. – 2:00 p. m. | Presencial | Taller en español
¿Está pensando en dirigir su propia empresa de construcción? En este taller de dos sesiones, recibirá una hoja de ruta clara para convertirse en un contratista de mejoras para el hogar con licencia en el condado de Suffolk. Aprenda cómo obtener su licencia y comenzar a trabajar de manera legal y rentable.
A quién está dirigido: Personas que desean comenzar o ya trabajan en el sector de la construcción y quieren entender el proceso de obtención de la licencia para trabajar de manera legal y rentable.
Horario: 2 sesiones los sábados, 23 y 30 de enero de 2027, de 9:00 a. m. a 2:00 p. m.
Lugar: Sally Ann Slacke Building, 1001 Crooked Hill Road, Brentwood, NY 11717.
Inversión: $100 (únicamente mediante cheque o giro postal).
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📞 Have questions? Call us at (631) 851-6214
📧 Or email us at eapcenter@sunysuffolk.edu
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