Summer 2025
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Online (Thursdays)
May 8th, 2025 – Building an Online Business (101) – In this webinar, you will learn the essentials of establishing an online business. Whether you’re launching an e-commerce store or offering service-based solutions, this course will guide you through what you need to create an online presence.
May 15th, 2025 – Business Storytelling: Crafting a Story That Captures Customer – Every business has a story—and yours deserves to be told. Learn how telling your business story can help you build stronger connections, increase engagement, and stand out in a crowded market.
In-person (Saturdays)
May 10th, 2025 – Are You Ready for the MWBE Certification? – Are you considering MWBE certification but unsure where to start? Learn the knowledge & resources to assess your readiness & begin the certification process.
May 10th, 2025 – How to Register Your Business (Hands-On) – Ready to make your business official? In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the step-by-step process of registering your business with New York State (NYS) and the IRS.
May 17th, 2025 – MWBE Certification Panel Discussion – Learn from MWBE-certified individuals the certification application process, MWBE networking and procurement opportunities, and how it can grow a business enterprise.
May 17th – June 21st, 2025 – Build an Online Business (Hands-On) – Join us for a 5-week in-person class series designed to help you start and grow your online businesses. Whether you’re launching an e-commerce store or offering service-based solutions, this course will guide you through creating an online presence.
May 31st, 2025 – Introduction to the MWBE Certification – Learn what MWBE certification is, the certification application process, who is eligible, tools required for procurement, and how it can grow business.
May 31st – June 7th, 2025 – Turn Your Strengths Into Success – Learn how to uncover your unique “superpower”—the innate strength, talent, or perspective that sets you apart. Through guided exercises, group discussions, and hands-on activities, you will explore how to channel that superpower into a career path, side hustle, or personal brand that generates income and impact.
June 7th, 2025 – Learn the MWBE Certification Application Process – Walk through the New York State Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise certification application process with an overview of which supporting documents will be needed to complete your new or re-certifying MWBE application.
June 14th, 2025 – Start the MWBE Certification Application (Hands-on) – In this hands-on workshop, create a vendor profile and open a new MWBE certification application on the New York State Contract system.
June 21st, 2025 – Networking & Securing Procurement Opportunities – MWBE certified? What’s next? Learn the tools used to locate procurement opportunities and network for procurement.
Past Webinar Series Recordings
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View Past Webinar Series in Spanish (Seminarios Virtuales)