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SUMMARY:Build Your Business Wealth Seminar Series: Empowering Entrepreneurs with Financial Knowledge
DESCRIPTION:       \nBuild Your Business Wealth Seminar Series:\nEmpowering Entrepreneurs with Financial Knowledge\nEvery successful entrepreneur knows that building a strong business requires more than just a great idea or product. It also takes financial savvy to navigate market fluctuations\, manage cash flow\, and make strategic investments. However\, many entrepreneurs lack formal finance education\, putting them at a disadvantage. \nThat’s why we are excited to announce our Build Your Business Wealth Webinar Series – a program designed to empower entrepreneurs with essential financial knowledge. Through a series of webinars\, we will cover business finance topics and provide resources and tools to help entrepreneurs make informed decisions and achieve financial success. \nSEMINAR ONE\nSmart Strategies for Small Business\nAugust 6th\, 12:00am – 1:30pm ET\nThis program is geared for business owners in the early stages of their business.  Those established within the first 5 years and managing their first sources of revenue.  The conversation will cover understanding the small business landscape\, protecting your small business\, succession planning\, and assembling a professional team. \nRegister Now!\nMeet the Expert\n \nNatalya Robbins\, ChFC®\, RICP®\, WMCP® \nFinancial Planner \nWorksite Education Program Speaker \nNatalya Robbins is passionate about providing her clients with the tools and education they need to navigate life’s financial challenges. With more than 23 years in the financial services industry\, Natalya recognizes the more knowledge her clients have\, the more empowered and confident they feel about achieving their goals.
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/build-your-business-wealth-seminar-series-empowering-entrepreneurs-with-financial-knowledge/
CATEGORIES:WBEC Greater DMV Events,WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV Events,WBEC Metro NY Events
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SUMMARY:2024 WBEC Greater DMV Live Regional Pitch Competition
DESCRIPTION:2024 WBEC Greater DMV Live Regional Pitch Competition\n \nAugust 14th\, 2024\, 2:30pm EST\nHosted By: Theresa R. Proctor CEO of Forward Movement Enterprises \n \n  \nJoin us to cheer on your fellow WBEs as they pitch in the 1st round of the 2024 WBENC Pitch Competition! During this virtual program\, 10 WBE finalists from WBEC Greater DMV will pitch their businesses to local corporate judges for a chance to compete in the WBENC semi-finals. \nHere are our Top 10 Pitch Finalists: \nSpeak to Society\,  Quinn Conyers\, QuinnConyers.com\nQueirra Fenderson\, LLC d/b/a The Ambition Studio\,  Queirra Fenderson\,  www.theambitionstudio.com\nNBBG LLC dba 2Betties\, Bridget Greaney\, https://2betties.com/\nMsPsGFree Inc – Food Service\, Lisa Marsh\, https://www.mspsglutenfree.com\nInfinity Empowerment Services\, Beverly Grandison\, https://infinityempowermentsvc.com\nIn Full Bloom Health and Life Coaching\, Dr. Marcea Whitaker\, www.drmarcea.com\nHomemade in DC\, Mackenzie Loy\, https://homemadeindc.com/\nGood News Financial & Investment Advisors LLC\, Dr Jovan Jackson\, www.goodnewsfinancialservices.com\nFIT2order\, Stacy Fritz\, www.fit2order.com\nBT Beverage & Food\, llc.\, Ruth Berhane-Williams\, www.drinkeritea.com \nhttps://wbecnydmv.org/programs/wbenc-pitch-competition/ \nClick to register!\n 
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/2024-wbec-greater-dmv-live-regional-pitch-competition/
CATEGORIES:WBEC Greater DMV Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240815T120000
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SUMMARY:Build Your Business Wealth Seminar Series: AI\, Staying In Charge\, Understanding Implications
DESCRIPTION:       \nBuild Your Business Wealth Seminar Series:\nEmpowering Entrepreneurs with Financial Knowledge\nEvery successful entrepreneur knows that building a strong business requires more than just a great idea or product. It also takes financial savvy to navigate market fluctuations\, manage cash flow\, and make strategic investments. However\, many entrepreneurs lack formal finance education\, putting them at a disadvantage. \nThat’s why we are excited to announce our Build Your Business Wealth Webinar Series – a program designed to empower entrepreneurs with essential financial knowledge. Through a series of webinars\, we will cover business finance topics and provide resources and tools to help entrepreneurs make informed decisions and achieve financial success. \nSEMINAR TWO\nAI: Staying In Charge\, Understanding Implications\nAugust 15th\, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM ET\nArtificial Intelligence (AI) is here\, and its impact has shaken industries. From powering a tech-stock boom\, to potentially reshaping the future of financial advice\, AI’s disruption can be felt all over. Business leaders need to be aware of AI as both a valuable resource\, and potentially a looming threat to their business model. This course guides you through the basics of what makes AI such a powerful new technology. It zeroes in on real world examples of AI implementation. Importantly\, it also advises you on the best ways to think about AI and their practice\, both today and in the future. \nRegister Now!\nMeet the Speaker\n \nChristina Cuffari \nVice President of Advanced Planning\, Sales Technology for Prudential’s Retirement and Life Distribution \nChristina Cuffari is the Vice President of Advanced Planning\, Sales Technology for Prudential’s Retirement and Life Distribution. She provides value-added programs and in-market technology training to the sales organization\, financial professionals\, broker-dealers\, and the clients that we serve. Her focus is helping our customers utilize Prudential Retirement Strategies technology solutions to better service their clients and help grow their business. She also provides guidance to sales professionals on integrating best practices for leveraging financial planning tools and platforms\, social media platforms\, and cybersecurity best practices. \nPrior to this role Christina has extensive experience working with financial professionals and their clients. Christina started her career as a financial professional with Prudential in southern NJ where she developed a passion for the industry. She has also served as an internal sales consultant covering a multitude of channels and states during her tenure to help her continue to build her knowledge and expertise of the industry. Ms. Cuffari attended The College of Saint Rose in Albany\, NY and earned her degree in business administration with a minor in communications. During college she was a member of the Women’s soccer team that won the 2011 NCAA National Championship. She also holds the 2011 All-American\, 2011 Academic All-American\, as well as Player of the Year and Woman on the Year for 2011.
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/build-your-business-wealth-seminar-series-ai-staying-in-charge-understanding-implications/
CATEGORIES:WBEC Greater DMV Events,WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV Events,WBEC Metro NY Events
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SUMMARY:Lunch with the Experts: Understanding Insurance\, Protecting your Assets While Competing with Big Business with AARP
DESCRIPTION:  \nLunch with the Experts: Understanding Insurance\, Protecting your Assets While Competing with Big Business with AARP\nTuesday\, August 27th\, 2024\n12:00pm–1:00pm ET \n \nAs an entrepreneur\, you already possess the drive and passion needed to be a risk-taker and innovator. However\, navigating the essential aspects of running a business requires a strategic approach. Join us in this session as Lisa Hilton\, CCSA\, MLIS\, CHP\, REAS and Director Insurance Management\, AARP explore the crucial elements of identifying risks and integrating insurance solutions to bolster your entrepreneurial pursuits. Discover how proactive risk management can safeguard your ventures and propel your business towards sustainable growth and success. \n \nLisa Hilton\, CCSA\, MLIS\, CHP\, REAS\nDirector Insurance Management\, AARP \nLisa Hilton is the Director of Risk & Insurance Management for AARP.  Her career spans over 25 years in the areas of enterprise risk management\, captive creation and management and fraud investigation.  She is responsible for AARP’s insurance portfolio\, captive program\, ergonomics and maintains risk management responsibilities for 50 state offices; plus\, the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.  She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and an Associate’s degree in Administration of Justice.  She is a certified Certified Cyber Security Architect (CCSA)\, Management Liability Insurance Specialist (MLIS)\, Certified HIPAA Professional (CHP) and Remote Ergonomic Assessment Specialist (REAS). \n\nClick to register!
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/lunch-with-the-experts-understanding-insurance-protecting-your-assets-while-competing-with-big-business-with-aarp/
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