Events
Upcoming Training Programs
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Elevate Your Business: SBA Small Business Financing Programs
October 10, 2024, from 5:00 PM
Moderator : Andrew Flamm, Regional Director, Small Business Development Center, Pace University
Pace SBDC is partnering with Congresswoman Yvette Clarke & the U.S. Small Business Administration’s to host a two-part series virtual information session. This session will provide an overview of SBA financing programs.
An SBA representative will review two key small business financing programs the agency offers, the 7(a) & 504 loan programs, that provide invaluable long-term affordable financing and encourage banks and other institutions to lend to existing small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs for permanent working capital and to purchase equipment and/or real estate.
NELP Small Business Employment Law Presentation
October 16, 2024, from 4:00 PM
Pace SBDC, in partnership with the Brooklyn Public Library’s Business and Career Center and the Neighborhood Entreprenur Law Project (NELP), will be holding a small business virtual legal presentation on employment law.
This presentation will engage microentrepreneurs in a discussion about worker classification and employer obligations. The webinar will clarify the differences between Independent Contractors and Employees and provide small business owners with steps to avoid misclassification.
Elevate Your Business: SBA Small Business Certifications & Government Contracting Opportunities
October 16, 2024, from 5:00 PM
Moderator : Andrew Flamm, Regional Director, Small Business Development Center, Pace University
Pace SBDC is partnering with Congresswoman Yvette Clarke & the U.S. Small Business Administration’s to host a two-part series virtual information session. This session will provide an overview of SBA small business certifications and related government contracting opportunities.
An SBA representative will review the requirements and how to apply for key SBA small business certifications, including the 8(a) Business Development Program, Small Disadvantaged Business, Women-Owned Small Business and Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) Program. Collectively, these programs provide a competitive advantage to targeted small businesses and/or an opportunity to compete for exclusive, set-aside contracts.
Small Business Workshop with Congressman Dan Goldman
October 17, 2024, from 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Pace SBDC is partnering with Congressman Dan Goldman & the Brooklyn Public Library to host a two-part series information session at Sunset Park Library, 5108 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11220.
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1:00 - 2:00 PM: Marketing your Business, Workshop & Business Planning
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2:00 - 3:00 PM: Resource Fair for Small Businesses
For more information email sbdc@pace.edu
Small Business Tax Liability Reduction Strategies
October 17, 2024, from 03:00 PM
Join this webinar to learn about tax liability reduction strategies and best practices for managing your accounting and cash flow as you build and grow your small business. Topics will include how to compensate yourselves as owner (eg. salary, dividend), cash vs. accrual-based filing, tax implications surrounding different ownership structures, and the potential tax impact of alternative methods of depreciation.
Licenses and Permits
October 21, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. ED
Are you looking to start a business and unsure about the permits and/or licenses you need? Or do you already have a business and want to ensure you're meeting all the requirements of New York City and State?
The NYC Business Solutions Center, in partnership with the Pace Small Business Development Center (SBDC), presents this workshop to inform the community about the resources and tools that New York State and City offer to small businesses at no cost.
One of the most common questions entrepreneurs have is knowing what permits and licenses their business needs to operate in NYC and NY State. In this workshop, we will explain how to find the agencies you need to contact to apply, and how to find an advisor who can evaluate your business to ensure it meets government requirements.
Government Procurement and Certification
October 22, 2024, from 12:00 PM
Join us for an insightful webinar on "Government Procurement and Certification," a collaborative effort between the Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Empire State Development (ESD) and NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS). This event is designed to provide valuable information on government procurement processes and certifications, including the 8(a) Business Development Program, Small Disadvantaged Business Program, Minority & Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) program, Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) Program and more. Understand the benefits of certification and how it can open doors to lucrative government contracts.
NELP Remote Small Business Legal Clinic
October 24, 2024, from 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Pace SBDC is partnering with the City Bar Justice Center’s Neighborhood Entrepreneur Law Project (NELP) and Brooklyn Public library to offer a virtual small business legal clinic. This clinic, conducted by NELP, is an opportunity for entrepreneurs to meet with a team of pro bono attorneys to discuss legal issues related to their small businesses, such as intellectual property rights, contracts/agreements, business structure and incorporation, commercial leasing and more.
Tax & Accounting 101 for Technology Startups
October 31, 2024, from 2:00 PM
Presenter: Akshay Shrimanker, CPA & CEO at Shay CPA, PC
Join this webinar to learn about key tax and accounting policies and best practices your technology business should consider as you build and grow. The Pace University Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is partnering with the NY State Society of CPAs to host this live session for small business owners.
Upcoming Webinars from Partner Organizations
New York SBDC Business Training
For information and registration links to other free webinars offered by the NY Small Business Development Center network click here.
2025 Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge Info Session
Wednesday, October 9, from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm GMT-4
Presented by the Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and Queens Economic Development Corporation, the 2024 Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge is designed to help early-stage entrepreneurs grow their businesses with five $20K grants, access to industry experts and founder network. Its flexible schedule allows participants to join at any time between October 2024 to February 2025.
The multi-month program offers high-level entrepreneurial classes, one-on-one office hours with QEDC advisors, networking events with startup founders, and FIVE $20,000 grants.
Understanding Your Credit Report and Score
Wednesday, October 16 @ 2:00 pm EDT - 3:00 pm EDT
Are you interested in better understanding credit reports, credit scores, and how they work together?
Discover how credit reports and scores work together. Learn to correct errors, improve scores, and debunk credit myths.
Export Bootcamp Webinar Series | September 2024
September 2024 - April 2025
Export Bootcamp is designed to help New York State companies sharpen or start their export focus and gain skills to successfully develop their export programs. This webinar series is also designed for experienced and new-to-export firms that would like expert advice on the topics listed below. Attendees will receive a Certificate following completion of this webinar series.
Who Should Attend: This webinar series is ideal for marketing and sales management and support staff, export operations personnel, purchasing, logistics, and anyone with a responsibility for export functions.
About the Presenters: The Export Bootcamp instructors are international trade practitioners that are primarily members of the New York District Export Council, a volunteer group of private-sector individuals appointed by the U.S. Secretary of Commerce to provide mentoring on exporting U.S. goods and services. They will present the course materials drawing from their extensive experience in international trade.
Cost: $95
Questions and Registration Information: Please contact U.S. Commercial Service New York Director Carmela Mammas at Carmela.Mammas@trade.gov.
Women-Owned Small Business Webinar
Third Thursday of Each Month at 10:00 AM to 11 AM ET
The Women-Owned Small Business Program is excited to announce a new webinar series: Welcome to WOSB! This series is intended as a pre-application primer on the program and application process.
Participants will learn about eligibility standards, how staff reviews packages, common mistakes to look out for, and more. WOSB staff will present and be on hand to answer questions and provide clarity on the application process.
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8(a) Business Development - Straight Talk! You Ask, We Listen!
Third Wednesday of Each Month at 2:00pm to 3:00pm
The goal of this program is to provide small businesses with a direct line to SBA 8(a) BD employees who can answer questions and provide information relative to 8(a) Business Development Program’s benefits and eligibility requirements for 8(a) certification.
Call-In Information:
Dial 1-202-765-1254
Phone Conference ID - 217 121 169#
For questions, please contact 8aquestions@sba.gov.
MWBE Training Tuesdays Online Webinars
Each Tuesday (Usually At 2pm ET) A New Topic Is Covered
Marketing your business to the government can be a daunting process, but Empire State Development is working to make sure entrepreneurs have the tools they need to successfully bid on government contracts. The "Training Tuesdays" webinar series covers a diverse range of topics including how to submit a proposal, doing business with NYS agencies, upcoming contracting opportunities, effective marketing to the government, proper bid pricing, and more!
Port Authority MWBE Certification Webinar
Numerous days and times
Getting certified as a Minority & Woman-Owned Business Enterprise can help grow your business! M/WBE Certification gives opportunities to sell to government, networking events, inclusion in the Online Directory's of Certified Businesses and much more! Join this webinar to learn more!
Trademark Basics Boot Camp
Each Tuesday (Usually At 2pm ET) from January 9, 2024
This free USPTO event series provides a comprehensive overview of the process for federal trademark registration and maintaining a federal trademark. If you’re a small business owner or entrepreneur seeking to protect your brand and product identities, Trademark Basics Boot Camp is for you.
You can attend the entire series or just the modules that best match your interests, but you must sign up for each module to attend. If you attend all eight modules, you can request a certificate of attendance. To learn more and sign up, select an individual module from the listing below.
FastTrac
Numerous Days & Times
FastTrac® is a series of free multiple-session entrepreneurship bootcamps offered by the NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) for aspiring and established entrepreneurs throughout New York City.
SBS offers both general and specialized NewVenture™ / GrowthVenture courses.
NYC Department of Small Business Services Webinars and Training
Numerous Days & Times
The NYC Department of Small Business Services’ NYC Business Solutions Centers offer small business training sessions in topics such as QuickBooks and Minority & Women Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) Certification. You can register for their free events and courses on Eventbrite.
NY StartUP! 2024 Business Plan Competition: Online Orientation Session
Are you an entrepreneur looking for the chance to launch your business? Join the New York StartUP! 2024 Business Plan Competition! Turn your ideas into reality with access to Library resources, mentorship, and cash prizes between $7,500 and $15,000. Learn more below about the requirements of the competition and how you can get involved.