Business Development Workshops

Fall 2024 (In Person & Online)

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In Person (Saturdays)

October 12th – 26th, 2024 Microsoft Office PowerPoint Training – Master the MS Office suite to build your business computing skills. Learn the ins and outs of using Microsoft PowerPoint. From starting a slide to using animations and media.

October 12th, 2024 – 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.

October 12th, 2024 Communication Strategies for Business Owners – Learn how to effectively communicate by examining the strengths and challenges of various communication methods, enabling you to choose the best approach for every business situation.

October 12th, 2024 Networking for Business Owners – Learn how to build a strong network using practical strategies for effective networking, helping you create meaningful connections that can drive your business forward.

October 19th, 2024 – Business Branding and Brand Placement – In this class, participants will dive into the fundamentals of branding and explore strategies for effective brand placement. Learn how to create a strong brand identity and strategically position it in the market for maximum visibility.

October 19th, 2024 – 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.

October 19th, 2024 Leadership Skills for Business Owners – Learn how to harness emotional intelligence to successfully inspire and manage your team. From recognizing and influencing the emotional atmosphere within your team to techniques for managing emotions in high-pressure situations.

October 19th, 2024 Communication Strategies for Business Owners – Learn how to effectively communicate by examining the strengths and challenges of various communication methods, enabling you to choose the best approach for every business situation.

October 26th, 2024 – Converting Your Brand Story into Sales – In this class, participants will explore the power of storytelling in branding and its role in driving sales. Learn how to craft a compelling brand narrative that emotionally engages your audience and turns that connection into conversions.

October 26th, 2024 – Learn the Tools to Network & Secure Procurement Opportunities – MWBE Certified, What Next? Learn the tools used to locate procurement opportunities and network for procurement.

November 2nd, 2024Selling your Products Online – This class will provide a comprehensive guide on how to successfully sell products across popular online platforms like Facebook Marketplace, eBay, Amazon, and more.

November 2nd – 16th, 2024 Microsoft Excel for Business – Learn the ins and outs of using Microsoft Excel. From creating a worksheet to using formulas to build your business computing skills.

Online (Thursdays)

October 10th, 2024 Communication Strategies for Business Owners – Learn how to effectively communicate by examining the strengths and challenges of various communication methods, enabling you to choose the best approach for every business situation.

October 17th, 2024 Leadership Skills for Business Owners – Learn how to harness emotional intelligence to successfully inspire and manage your team. From recognizing and influencing the emotional atmosphere within your team to techniques for managing emotions in high-pressure situations.

Past Webinar Series Recordings

View Past Webinar Recordings Here

View Past Webinar Series in Spanish (Seminarios Virtuales)

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