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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:Lunch With the Experts: NYPA Corporate Connections
DESCRIPTION:Lunch with the Experts: NYPA Corporate Connections\nAugust 13th\, 2024 | 12pm to 1pm ET | Virtual Session\n\nJoin the New York Power Authority and the NYS Canal Corporation on August 13 as it Builds Powerful Connections for a Brighter Tomorrow. Hosted by WBEC Metro NY for its members\, this event will provide insight into how women-owned businesses can compete and win contracts with America’s largest public power organization. \nThis webinar will: \n\nProvide insights into upcoming projects and opportunities;\nDescribe the criteria for becoming a vendor;\nNavigating the procurement process; and\,\nBusiness solutions offered through NYPA’s Supplier Diversity Program\n\nRegister now for this informational webinar designed to provide you with the information and access your business needs to unlock opportunities. \nABOUT:  \nThe New York Power Authority (NYPA) is America’s largest state power organization\, with a mission to lead the transition to a carbon-free\, economically vibrant New York State through customer partnerships with other state and local entities\, innovative energy solutions\, and responsible supply of affordable\, clean\, and reliable electricity. \nAs part of our organization\, NYPA operates\, maintains\, and promotes the NYS Canal system through its subsidiary\, NYS Canal Corporation. New York’s Canal system includes four historic canals: the Erie\, Champlain\, Oswego\, and Cayuga-Seneca. Spanning 524 miles\, the canal waterways link the Hudson River with the Great Lakes\, the Finger Lakes\, and Lake Champlain. Following much of the original towpaths\, the Canal system also includes the 365-mile Canalway Trail\, which runs from Albany to Buffalo and from Albany to Whitehall and is all part of the 750-mile Empire State Trail—the nation’s longest multi-use recreational trail network. \n \nAziza Gamble\, Supplier Diversity Associate \nAziza works to increase the usage of MWBEs and SDVOBs. She creates new business development opportunities for NYPA and Canals by fostering relationships between buyers\, program managers\, end users and the vendor community. \nClick to register!
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/lunch-with-the-experts-nypa-corporate-connections-2/
CATEGORIES:Lunch with the Experts,WBEC Metro NY Events
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SUMMARY:2024 WBEC Metro NY Live Regional Pitch Competition
DESCRIPTION:  \n2024 WBEC Metro NY Live Regional Pitch Competition\n \nAugust 14th\, 2024\, 10:30am EST\nHosted By: Stephanie Scott Bradshaw CEO and Communicator-in-Chief of First and Last PR \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 Metro NY will pitch their businesses to local corporate judges for a chance to compete in the WBENC semi-finals. \nHere are our Top 10 WBEC Metro NY Pitch Finalists: \nLuminoustudios\, Inc.\, Sania Jhankar\, https://luminoustudios.com/\nUnmentionables LLC DBA Panic Panties\, Maria-Nicole Marino\, www.panicpanties.com\n87th Street Creative\, Sherene Strausberg\, http://87thstreetcreative.com\nSheilisa McNeal – Fria Jewelry\, Sheilisa McNeal\, www.myfria.com\niWoman\, Inc.\, Cathleen Trigg-Jones\, iwoman.tv\nLevelle Inc DBA Levelle Nutrition\, Linda Alvarez\, www.levellenutrition.com\nWet Cement Inc.\, Jennifer Willey\, https://www.Wet-Cement.com\nFront Burner Publishing Inc. DBA Dam Good English Muffins\, Olivia Weale\, https://www.damgoodenglishmuffins.com/\nWEST X EAST CO / WEST X EAST\, Tania Kottoor\, https://westxeast.com/\nSWAIR Inc\, DBA SWAIR\, Carrie Sporer\, https://www.swairhair.com/ \nhttps://wbecnydmv.org/programs/wbenc-pitch-competition/ \n\nClick to register!\n 
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/2024-wbec-metro-ny-live-regional-pitch-competition/
CATEGORIES:WBEC Metro NY Events
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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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