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SUMMARY:Building Blocks for Starting Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an introduction to entrepreneurship and starting a business!\n\n\nWhen: Wed\, Jun 17\, 2026\, 10 – 11:30 AM \nLocation: Zoom \n \nJoin us for an introduction to entrepreneurship and starting a business! Learn the basic ideas on determining a need in the marketplace\, target marketing\, unique selling points\, and building your support team. \n \n\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive an email from Eventbrite with a link to access the webinar. Please save this email and be sure to check your SPAM folder if you don’t see it in your email inbox.  \n \nReasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Carolyn Tucker at wisecenter@syr.edu to make arrangements.
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SUMMARY:Loan Ready: A Four-Session Series for Women Business Owners
DESCRIPTION:Four sessions. One expert. One-on-one time. A clear path to financing.\n\n\nDates & Time Wednesdays\, July 1\, 8\, 15 & 22 5:00 – 7:00 PM Via Zoom \nCost: $25 \n \nAre you loan ready? If you have been thinking about financing for your business but are not sure where to start\, this series is for you. Over four Wednesday evenings in July\, WISE is bringing in national small business finance expert Maria Randall to walk you through everything you need to know\, from understanding your loan readiness to sitting across the table from a lender with confidence. \n \nWho should attend: Women business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs in Onondaga\, Oneida\, Madison\, Cayuga\, Cortland\, Jefferson\, and Oswego counties who are considering financing in the next 6 to 18 months.\n \nWhat Is Included\nRegistration includes all four sessions plus a free 30-minute one-on-one virtual consultation with Maria Randall. Your individual consultation is your chance to bring your specific questions\, your numbers\, and your situation — and get honest\, expert guidance before you approach a lender. \n \nWhat You Will Learn\nSession 1 — Is Your Business Loan Ready? An honest assessment of where you stand. We cover what lenders look for\, how to read your own financials\, and what needs to be in place before walking into a bank. \nSession 2 — Understanding Your Options Not all capital is the same. We walk through SBA loans\, conventional bank loans\, CDFIs\, microloans\, and lines of credit\, what each is best for\, what they cost\, and who they are right for at different stages of business. \nSession 3 — Building Your Loan Package The practical session. Financial statements\, business plan\, projections\, personal credit\, collateral\, and how to put together a package that makes a strong first impression. \nSession 4 — Lender Panel: Straight Talk A panel of local lenders answering your questions directly. WISE recruits and coordinates the panelists. You ask the questions. \n \nLoan Ready is offered through WISE Women’s Business Center\, a designated SBA Women’s Business Center and NYS Entrepreneurial Assistance Center hosted by Syracuse University’s Whitman School of Management. \n \n\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive an email from Eventbrite with a link to access the webinar. Please save this email and be sure to check your SPAM folder if you don’t see it in your email inbox.  \n \nReasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Carolyn Tucker at wisecenter@syr.edu to make arrangements.  \n\n\nYour Instructor\nMaria Randall | Founder & CEO\, LLADNAR Services\, LLC \nMaria brings more than 25 years of banking and finance experience to the Loan Ready series\, including 17 years as an SBA lending specialist. After a career spent working primarily with small businesses\, she founded LLADNAR Services to share her insider knowledge as a lender and help entrepreneurs\, especially women\, navigate every phase of the loan process. She is a graduate of Vassar College and has been a sought-after speaker at business conferences and workshops nationally.
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SUMMARY:WISE WBC Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Interested in learning more about WISE Women's Business Center and our services? Join us for an orientation.\n\n\nWhen: Tue\, July 14\, 2026\, 12 – 1 PM \nLocation: Zoom \n \nWISE is one of over 150 Women’s Business Centers in the US. WISE is funded in part by the Small Business Administration\, and hosted by the Martin J. Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University. WISE is also a NYS Entrepreneurship Assistance Center. We are located in the heart of Central New York\, Syracuse. \nWISE helps people start and grow their own businesses. WISE offers free business counseling and targeted training sessions to encourage strategy and access to smart resources and capital. \nThis orientation will cover WISE services\, what you can expect from these services\, and how we can help! We will give an overview of the center\, personnel\, resources available\, and other information to help you navigate our services. \nWho should attend? People in the greater CNY and Upstate NY area looking to start a business\, or seeking help in growing their existing business \nThis session is designed for entrepreneurs in Central New York (Onondaga\, Oneida\, Madison\, Oswego\, Jefferson\, Cortland\, and Cayuga counties) and surrounding areas. If you’re located elsewhere in the U.S.\, we welcome you to attend\, but encourage you to also connect with your local Women’s Business Center for ongoing support in your region. Find your nearest center at https://awbc.org/wbc-locator. \n\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive an email from Eventbrite with a link to access the webinar. Please save this email and be sure to check your SPAM folder if you don’t see it in your email inbox.  \n \nReasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Carolyn Tucker at wisecenter@syr.edu to make arrangements.
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SUMMARY:Building Blocks for Starting Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an introduction to entrepreneurship and starting a business!\n\n\nWhen: Tue\, Jul 21\, 2026\, 2 – 3:30 PM \nLocation: Zoom \n \nGet the foundation you need to launch your small business with confidence. This interactive workshop walks you through the essential steps every entrepreneur should take before opening their doors—from validating your idea to making it official. \nIn this session\, you’ll learn how to: \n\nUnderstand the small business landscape and avoid common pitfalls\nConduct market research to determine if there’s real demand for your product or service\nDefine your target customer and craft a clear value proposition\nBuild your “BAIL” team (Banker\, Accountant\, Insurance agent\, Lawyer) for professional support\nNavigate business structures\, registration\, licenses\, and legal requirements\nDevelop a simple business plan using practical tools like the Business Model Canvas\nCalculate your startup costs\, operating expenses\, and break-even point\nAccess federal\, state\, and local resources to support your launch\n\nWhether you’re still in the idea stage or ready to take the leap\, this class will give you a roadmap and the confidence to move forward. Come with questions—this is a learning space designed for interaction and practical application. \nWho Should Attend: This session is designed for entrepreneurs in Central New York (Onondaga\, Oneida\, Madison\, Oswego\, Jefferson\, Cortland\, and Cayuga counties) and surrounding areas. If you’re located elsewhere in the U.S.\, we welcome you to attend\, but encourage you to also connect with your local Women’s Business Center for ongoing support in your region. Find your nearest center at https://awbc.org/wbc-locator. \n\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive an email from Eventbrite with a link to access the webinar. Please save this email and be sure to check your SPAM folder if you don’t see it in your email inbox.  \n \nReasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Carolyn Tucker at wisecenter@syr.edu to make arrangements.
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