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October 21, 2024
October is Women's Small Business Month
Women’s Small Business Month celebrates the incredible impact of women-owned businesses on our economy. In the City of New Rochelle, this impact is especially significant as the City has long been economically strengthened by its many women business owners. These entrepreneurs have played a vital role in driving local growth, creating jobs, and fostering innovation. The month also highlights the accomplishments and challenges faced by women entrepreneurs, while encouraging ongoing support and investment in their continued success and the prosperity of communities like New Rochelle.
Tips to Start a Small Business for Women Entrepreneurs
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Network: Your connections are powerful. Leverage friends, family, and professional contacts to get started and refine your business focus.
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Join organizations: Attend trade shows, events, and networking groups to build relationships and gain industry insights.
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Find a mentor: A mentor can guide you through challenges, offering valuable advice and connections.
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Form a support pod: Surround yourself with trusted individuals for support and advice.
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Save for startup: Business startups are costly. Keep your job while planning and save to cover unexpected expenses.
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Barter for services: Trade skills with other businesses when you need services you can't afford.
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Promote yourself: Share your story as a woman entrepreneur through marketing and social media to attract like-minded consumers.
Get Free Small Business Mentoring and Education
SCORE volunteers are experienced entrepreneurs, corporate managers, and executives across a diverse set of industries and specialties who volunteer their experience and knowledge to help small business professionals start, develop, and grow businesses.
How can SCORE help you succeed?
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How to Start Selling in Amazon’s Store
In this session, discover if you’re ready to sell in Amazon’s store and how to get started. Learn the fundamentals of selling with Amazon including what to sell and when, how to list and deliver your products, and how to grow and scale your brand online.
Date & Time: October 22, 2024, 12:00pm EDT
Cost: $0.00
Duration: 60 minutes
Language: English
REGISTER HERE
How to Increase Business Sales by Crafting a Compelling Sales Message
Struggling to communicate your business in a way that resonates with potential customers? Whether you’re a small business owner or just beginning your entrepreneurial journey, developing a compelling sales message to engage prospects and gain customers is essential for business growth.
Date & Time: October 22, 2024, 1:00pm EDT
Cost: $0.00
Duration: 1 Hour
Language: English
REGISTER HERE
African American Men of Westchester & The Business Council of Westchester 2024 Brotherhood Breakfast
Did you know that last year, Westchester funneled over $1M to small to mid-size businesses? Join the African American Men of Westchester and The Business Council of Westchester on October 25 from 7:30 AM-10:00 AM in White Plains for the 31st Annual Brother Breakfast, Access to Capital for the Business Community of Westchester.
A room full of handpicked Westchester influencers will discuss the money moves and financial resources available to MWBEs, small and medium-sized businesses in Westchester. This year's event will honor Onolder 'OJ' Yizar with the Harold Fitzpatrick Community Service Award.
In addition, David Boykin, Mortgage Consultant at M&T Bank, will moderate a panel discussion featuring:
- Gary Solomon, VP - Small Business Lending Manager, Tompkins Community Bank
- JR Dorsainvil, Business Lending Officer, Community Capital New York
- Kecia Palmer-Cousins, MBA, CEO and Owner, Aero-Ba-Soul, Inc.
REGISTER HERE
Ready to scale your Life Sciences startup? Apply to WCBA today!
The Westchester County Biosciences Accelerator (WCBA) seeks innovative and enthusiastic entrepreneurs working with medical devices, therapeutics, medtech, research, and other related fields to join its next cohort. To date, 51 ventures have experienced the benefits of the education, mentorship, and networking WCBA offers enterprising startups looking to take their endeavor to the next level.Click here to apply!
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COMMUNITY CAPITAL
Credit Building & Small Business Resources
While we provide access to the capital you need to start and grow your business, we also offer additional resources to guide you as you reach your entrepreneurship goals.
Explore the resources below for information on building your credit, start-up tools and training, and loan readiness.
Contact Us - Community Capital New York (communitycapitalny.org)
Small Business Loans
For questions regarding a small business loan, please complete the form below so we can connect you with the appropriate loan officer. Fill out this form
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EMPIRE STATE DEVELOPMENT
ESD Programs Offer Unprecedented Access to Capital for Loans, Equity and Technical Assistance for Small Businesses
More than $500 million in federal funding is now available to support the resurgence of small businesses across New York State through the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI), a program through the American Rescue Plan Act. Managed by the U.S. Department of Treasury, SSBCI provides funds to support programs for small businesses, including socially and economically disadvantaged individual (SEDI) owned businesses and very small businesses (VSB), to recover from the economic effects of COVID-19 and allow them opportunity to succeed in the post-pandemic economy. With this funding, Empire State Development (ESD) has developed a suite of capital access and equity programs to help New York State small businesses recover from the economic effects of COVID-19 and allow them the opportunity to succeed.
Fill out this form and find out which SSBCI Program can help you
Division of Minority and Women’s Business Development (DMWBD)
Diversity is a key to business success in New York State – home to the highest minority and women-owned business (MWBE) utilization rate in the country. The Division of Minority and Women's Business Development (DMWBD) has created a one-stop hub for everything you need to know about MWBE success in New York.
WATCH THIS VIDEO for information on how to: become MWBE-certified; grow your MWBE business; find top opportunities and contracts with NYS agencies; and find MWBE-certified businesses to help carry out your project goals.
WEBINAR- October 22 at 11AM
Opportunity Showcase: Grant Funds through the Consolidated Funding Applications with Empire State Development
Join the NYS Division of Minority and Women’s Business Development to learn about grant fund opportunities available through the Consolidated Funding Application (CFA). This webinar will provide insights about CFA along with the ESD Capital Grant Program, capital grants for pro-housing communities, small manufacturer grant program and not-for-profit capital grant program. Register here
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WOMEN'S ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Are you registered as an MWBE?
The Minority and Women-Owned Business Program is an excellent resource for minority- and women-owned businesses, which may be just starting out or have long been established in the local economy. Reap the most benefits of this program, register today.
Contact WEDC to assist with your application. We will confirm your application is complete and answer any related questions. For assistance contact Zacha Tuttle, MWBE Specialist at 914-948-6098, ext. 23 or email ztuttle@wedcbiz.org
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Take advantage of these programs offered by the City of New Rochelle in partnership with the Womens Enterprise Development Center |
Effective Marketing Strategies that will take your Business to the Next Level
Ready to revolutionize your marketing? WEDC is partnering with the City of New Rochelle to offer a Series of 3 Workshops to assist in strengthening and growing your small business.
SESSION TOPICS:
- Social Media Marketing - Instructor: Liz Woods
- Personal Branding - Instructor: Laurie Hirsch Schulz
- Marketing Strategy- Instructor: Danielle Davidson
Program Duration: Mondays- October 28th, November 4th and 18th
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: New Rochelle Public Library, 1 Library Plaza, New Rochelle NY 10801
REGISTER HERE
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MWBE Certification for Entrepreneurs
Learn how to certify your business to become eligible to WIN lucrative Government Contracts
Looking for MONEY and OPPORTUNITY for your BUSINESS through winning lucrative Government Contracts? WEDC is partnering with the City of New Rochelle to offer a Series of 3 Workshops to assist in strengthening and growing your small business.
What you will learn in these 3 workshops:
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What is MWBE certification? Discover the power and potential of certification.
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Benefits of certification: A gateway to new clients, contracts, and resources.
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Am I eligible to apply? Navigate the eligibility criteria and find out if your business qualifies.
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Certification Process: Break down the steps to obtaining certification.
Program Duration: Mondays- November 25th, December 2nd and 9th.
Time: 6:00pm – 7.45pm
REGISTER HERE
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Capital $$$ Opportunities for Entrepreneurs with Grants and Loans
Are you ready to take your business to new heights? Learn how to access capital at our empowering workshop designed for entrepreneurs like you!
What You’ll Discover:
- Strategies to Access Grants and Free Capital
- Techniques to Maximize Your Funding Potential
- Networking Opportunities
October 29 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
New Rochelle Public Library
1 Library Plaza, New Rochelle NY 10801
REGISTER HERE
Warm regards,
Mariana Jusufaj
Small Business and MWBE Relations Manager
mjusufaj@newrochelleny.com
T.914-654-2193
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