BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//WISE Women's Business Center - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:WISE Women's Business Center X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://wisecenter.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for WISE Women's Business Center REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Halifax BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20190310T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20191103T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20200308T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20201101T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20210314T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20211107T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20220313T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20221106T050000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210610T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210610T140000 DTSTAMP:20260426T003710 CREATED:20210602T155649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210602T155649Z UID:14286-1623330000-1623333600@wisecenter.org SUMMARY:Accelerate: Business Plan Intensive Information Session DESCRIPTION:Join WISE WBC’s Information Session for a new course – Accelerate: Business Plan Intensive\n\n\nJoin WISE WBC for an Information Session for the new Accelerate: Business Plan Intensive on Thursday\, June 10th at 1pm. \nBarb Stone\, WISE WBC Business Counselor will share course benefits and objectives as well as help you understand why this course is critical for your business’ success when your business is already well-vetted or recently launched. \nDuring the course you’ll create a usable business plan which can be used for loan applications\, finding business partners\, and more. This 7-session program will help you refine your business concept and lay the groundwork for business success. Fee based\, with scholarships available. \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. URL:https://wisecenter.org/event/accelerate-business-plan-intensive-information-session/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wisecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/14286_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210609T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210609T130000 DTSTAMP:20260426T003710 CREATED:20210602T155517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210602T155517Z UID:14274-1623240000-1623243600@wisecenter.org SUMMARY:WISE Power Hour - Hiring Your First Employee DESCRIPTION:Got questions about human resources for your small business? Join WISE for a special Human Resources Power Hour Series\n\n\nAvoid the common pitfalls of hiring your first employee. This conversation with human resources expert\, Melody Johnson\, will discuss best practices for recruiting\, onboarding\, and developing an employee handbook. \nThis is a part of WISE’s special HR series. You will find other sessions on our Eventbrite\, as well. Register for each session separately for those you wish to attend. \n \nLocation: Zoom \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. URL:https://wisecenter.org/event/wise-power-hour-hiring-your-first-employee/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wisecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/14274_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210607T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210607T183000 DTSTAMP:20260426T003710 CREATED:20210602T155637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210602T155637Z UID:14283-1623085200-1623090600@wisecenter.org SUMMARY:Building Blocks for Starting a Business DESCRIPTION:Join us for an introduction to entrepreneurship and starting a business!\n\n\nLearn the basic ideas on determining a need in the marketplace\, target marketing\, and building your support team. \n \nThe Building Blocks for Starting a Business \n \nMonday\, June 7th\, 5:00-6:30pm \n \nLocation: Zoom \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. URL:https://wisecenter.org/event/building-blocks-for-starting-a-business-9/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wisecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/14283_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210518T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210518T183000 DTSTAMP:20260426T003710 CREATED:20210430T140238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210430T140238Z UID:14144-1621357200-1621362600@wisecenter.org SUMMARY:Building Blocks for Starting a Business DESCRIPTION:Join us for an introduction to entrepreneurship and starting a business!\n\n\nLearn the basic ideas on determining a need in the marketplace\, target marketing\, and building your support team. \n \nThe Building Blocks for Starting a Business \n \nTuesday\, May 18th\, 5:00-6:30pm \n \nLocation: Zoom \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. URL:https://wisecenter.org/event/building-blocks-for-starting-a-business-8/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wisecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/14144_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210517T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210517T130000 DTSTAMP:20260426T003710 CREATED:20210423T150138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210423T150138Z UID:14121-1621252800-1621256400@wisecenter.org SUMMARY:May WISE Orientation DESCRIPTION:Interested in learning more about WISE Women’s Business Center and our services? Join us for an orientation.\n\n\nWISE is one of over 100 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. We are located in the heart of Central New York\, Syracuse. \nWISE helps women 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 \n \nLocation: Zoom \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. URL:https://wisecenter.org/event/may-wise-orientation/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wisecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/14121_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210503T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210503T183000 DTSTAMP:20260426T003710 CREATED:20210419T134903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210419T134903Z UID:14102-1620061200-1620066600@wisecenter.org SUMMARY:Building Blocks for Starting a Business DESCRIPTION:Join us for an introduction to entrepreneurship and starting a business!\n\n\nLearn the basic ideas on determining a need in the marketplace\, target marketing\, and building your support team. \n \nThe Building Blocks for Starting a Business \n \nMonday\, May 3rd\, 5-6:30pm \n \nLocation: Zoom \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. URL:https://wisecenter.org/event/building-blocks-for-starting-a-business-7/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wisecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/14102_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210421T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210421T183000 DTSTAMP:20260426T003710 CREATED:20210322T144338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210322T144338Z UID:14013-1619024400-1619029800@wisecenter.org SUMMARY:Building Blocks for Starting a Business DESCRIPTION:Join us for an introduction to entrepreneurship and starting a business!\n\n\nLearn the basic ideas on determining a need in the marketplace\, target marketing\, and building your support team. \n \nThe Building Blocks for Starting a Business \n \nWednesday\, April 21st\, 5-6:30pm \n \nLocation: Zoom \n \n \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. URL:https://wisecenter.org/event/building-blocks-for-starting-a-business-6/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wisecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/14013_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210420T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210420T170000 DTSTAMP:20260426T003710 CREATED:20210412T192701Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210412T192701Z UID:14086-1618934400-1618938000@wisecenter.org SUMMARY:Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Webinar DESCRIPTION:Join WISE WBC’s webinar on PPP loan forgiveness\n\n\nJoin WISE WBC’s webinar on PPP loan forgiveness on April 20th at 4pm. Accountant Andrea Kooritzky of Kooritzky Accounting will answer commonly asked questions around PPP forgiveness – including eligible uses of funds\, the forgiveness application\, and timeline – and field questions from the audience. \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. URL:https://wisecenter.org/event/paycheck-protection-program-loan-forgiveness-webinar/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wisecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/14086_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210412T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210412T130000 DTSTAMP:20260426T003710 CREATED:20210310T145444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210310T145444Z UID:13932-1618228800-1618232400@wisecenter.org SUMMARY:April WISE Orientation DESCRIPTION:Interested in learning more about WISE Women’s Business Center and our services? Join us for an orientation.\n\n\nWISE is one of over 100 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. We are located in the heart of Central New York\, Syracuse. \nWISE helps women 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 \n \nLocation: Zoom \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. URL:https://wisecenter.org/event/april-wise-orientation/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wisecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/13932_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210406T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210406T130000 DTSTAMP:20260426T003710 CREATED:20210321T213415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210321T213415Z UID:14008-1617710400-1617714000@wisecenter.org SUMMARY:Building Blocks for Starting a Business DESCRIPTION:Join us for an introduction to entrepreneurship and starting a business!\n\n\nLearn the basic ideas on determining a need in the marketplace\, target marketing\, and building your support team. \n \nThe Building Blocks for Starting a Business \n \nTuesday\, April 6th\, 12-1pm \n \nLocation: Zoom \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. URL:https://wisecenter.org/event/building-blocks-for-starting-a-business-5/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wisecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/14008_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210405T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210405T200000 DTSTAMP:20260426T003710 CREATED:20210325T150332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210325T150332Z UID:14020-1617649200-1617652800@wisecenter.org SUMMARY:CNY Access to Capital Conversation: Meet the Lenders DESCRIPTION:Meet some CNY small business lenders\, and learn how to better navigate funding as a small business owner\n\n\nMeet the leaders behind some of CNY’s most trusted financial institutions and programs. Learn how to evaluate a lender\, what bankers are looking for in a small business owner\, and how lending practices and programs are changing as a result of the pandemic. \n \n\n \nPanel Members: \n\nTamika Otis\, Director\, Upstate NY Keybank Boost and Build Program\n \nCalvin Corriders\, Regional President\, Pathfinder Bank\n \nChristina Suave\, CEO\, Cooperative Federal Credit Union\n \nSherri Falck\, Assistant Vice President\, Pursuit Lending\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. \nYou will also receive a link on your confirmation page and in your confirmation email asking you to complete a WISE information form if you have not before. Please complete the form at the link in the confirmation prior to the event. \n\n\nInstructions for joining the class after registering via Eventbrite:\n \n–You may join the meeting through the Zoom desktop app\, desktop browser\, mobile app or by calling in on the phone.\n–If using a computer or the mobile app\, you may type and send your questions in the chat\n–If using a computer or mobile app\, you may click leave meeting at the end of the class\, or if you need to depart early. \n\nMore information can be found HERE. URL:https://wisecenter.org/event/cny-access-to-capital-conversation-meet-the-lenders/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wisecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/14020_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210324T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210324T233000 DTSTAMP:20260426T003710 CREATED:20210225T161057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210225T161057Z UID:13920-1616605200-1616628600@wisecenter.org SUMMARY:Building Blocks for Starting a Business DESCRIPTION:Join us for an introduction to entrepreneurship and starting a business!\n\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\, and building your support team. \n \nThe Building Blocks for Starting a Business \n \nWednesday\, March 24th\, 5-6:30pm \n \nLocation: Zoom \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. \nYou will also receive a link on your confirmation page and in your confirmation email asking you to complete a WISE information form if you have not before. Please complete the form at the link in the confirmation prior to the event. \n\n\nInstructions for joining the class after registering via Eventbrite:\n \n–You may join the meeting through the Zoom desktop app\, desktop browser\, mobile app or by calling in on the phone.\n–If using a computer or the mobile app\, you may type and send your questions in the chat\n–If using a computer or mobile app\, you may click leave meeting at the end of the class\, or if you need to depart early. \n\nMore information can be found HERE. URL:https://wisecenter.org/event/building-blocks-for-starting-a-business-4/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wisecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/13920_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210322T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210405T200000 DTSTAMP:20260426T003710 CREATED:20210218T150909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210218T150909Z UID:13793-1616436000-1617652800@wisecenter.org SUMMARY:Financial Management for Small Businesses DESCRIPTION:This workshop is aimed at entrepreneurs who own or are close to launching a small business and want to learn more about financial management\n\n\nSummary \nThis three-part series covers financial management for small businesses\, including budgeting and bookkeeping\, creating and using the three financial statements\, doing cash flow analysis\, the types of financing\, and how to get loan ready. The sessions are hands-on and participatory\, so come ready to engage with your instructor and your peers. It’s organized as a cohort\, so you’ll sign up once for all three sessions. \nAudience \nThis workshop is aimed at entrepreneurs who own or are close to launching a small business and want to learn more about financial management. The more actual financials you have to apply the concepts to\, the more concrete and useful you’ll find the material. Therefore\, this course is likely not appropriate for entrepreneurs who are still defining their business idea and/or are far from launching. \nLogistics* \nThe course will be from 6-8pm on the following dates: \nMonday\, March 22nd: Budgeting & Bookkeeping \nMonday\, March 29th: Financial statements & cash flow analysis \nMonday\, April 5th: Financing options & panel of local bankers and financiers \n*Registration is for the entire 3-part series\, NOT individual events. \nEach session will last approximately 2 hours including time for discussion and questions. \nWhat to expect \nThe content is practical. You’ll be able to apply what you’ve learned to your own business and can ask questions of our on-call accountant after the sessions. \nThe material will be challenging if you’re new to the topics\, especially cash flow analysis. You’ll be provided with a coursebook you can use to take notes and reference later. Be prepared to ask questions. \nThe sessions are participatory. Keep your camera on\, if you can\, and be ready to discuss concepts and do activities in breakout rooms. \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. \nYou will also receive a link on your confirmation page and in your confirmation email asking you to complete a WISE information form if you have not before. Please complete the form at the link in the confirmation prior to the event. \n\n\nInstructions for joining the class after registering via Eventbrite:\n \n–You may join the meeting through the Zoom desktop app\, desktop browser\, mobile app or by calling in on the phone.\n–If using a computer or the mobile app\, you may type and send your questions in the chat\n–If using a computer or mobile app\, you may click leave meeting at the end of the class\, or if you need to depart early. \n\nMore information can be found HERE. URL:https://wisecenter.org/event/financial-management-for-small-businesses/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wisecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/13793_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210316T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210316T183000 DTSTAMP:20260426T003710 CREATED:20210222T144035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210222T144035Z UID:13909-1615914000-1615919400@wisecenter.org SUMMARY:Building Blocks for Starting a Business DESCRIPTION:Join us for an introduction to entrepreneurship and starting a business!\n\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\, and building your support team. \n \nThe Building Blocks for Starting a Business \nTuesday\, March 16th\, 5-6:30pm \n \nLocation: Zoom \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. \nYou will also receive a link on your confirmation page and in your confirmation email asking you to complete a WISE information form if you have not before. Please complete the form at the link in the confirmation prior to the event. \n\n\nInstructions for joining the class after registering via Eventbrite:\n \n–You may join the meeting through the Zoom desktop app\, desktop browser\, mobile app or by calling in on the phone.\n–If using a computer or the mobile app\, you may type and send your questions in the chat\n–If using a computer or mobile app\, you may click leave meeting at the end of the class\, or if you need to depart early. \n\nMore information can be found HERE. URL:https://wisecenter.org/event/building-blocks-for-starting-a-business-3/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wisecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/13909_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210315T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210315T130000 DTSTAMP:20260426T003710 CREATED:20210217T151818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210217T151818Z UID:13756-1615809600-1615813200@wisecenter.org SUMMARY:WISE Women's Business Center Orientation DESCRIPTION:Interested in learning more about WISE Women’s Business Center and our services? Join us for an orientation.\n\n\nWISE is one of over 100 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. We are located in the heart of Central New York\, Syracuse. \nWISE helps women 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 \n \nLocation: Zoom \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. URL:https://wisecenter.org/event/wise-womens-business-center-orientation/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wisecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/13756_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210308T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210308T140000 DTSTAMP:20260426T003710 CREATED:20210223T173002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210223T173002Z UID:13917-1615206600-1615212000@wisecenter.org SUMMARY:International Women’s Day: #ChooseToChallenge DESCRIPTION:From challenge comes change. In celebration of women’s achievements\, this 90 minute event will explore what it takes to create change.\n\n\nThrough the stories of successful professionals\, founders and small business owners who meet challenge head on\, we will learn what drives them in pursuit of personal and professional success\, equality and inclusiveness. \nAgenda: \nMarch 8\, 12:30 – 2pm \n• Welcome \n• Keynote \n• Breakout Panel Sessions #1 or 2 (choose during registration) \n• Closing \n*You will receive a Zoom link for the event by the morning of 3/8\, emailed to you. There will be only one Zoom link for the event. \nPanel 1: #ChoosetoChallenge: How Embracing Challenge can Drive Change \nPanel Members: Catherine Richardson (moderator)\, Kimberly Townsend\, Kelsey Davis\, Caeresa Richardson \nFrom challenge comes change. Think for a moment about the pioneers and the leaders you look up to as role models. They likely have something in common – the ability to embrace change. Join a discussion with four powerful change agents who are embracing challenge and entrepreneurial thinking as a mode of operation. \nDuring this session\, participants will: \n• Explore changing the status quo through the lens of a GenZ digital tech start-up\, a pioneer in law\, a small business owner who succeeded through the pandemic\, and a leader in healthcare operating a large and innovative organization in the most challenging times imaginable. \n• Discuss how entrepreneurial thinking impacts decision making in times of crisis \n• Hear best practices for cultivating a growth mindset \n• Identify ways to apply this information in the workplace or small business \nPanel 2: The Art of Sistering: The Importance of Diverse Women Supporting Each Other in the Workplace \nPanel Members: Gwen Webber-McLeod (moderator)\, Indaria Jones\, Bryony Grealish\, Michelle Horton\, Diana Jaramillo \nIt is all too common to hear this statement from women in the workforce\, “I prefer working with men. Working with women is too difficult.” \nTrend data indicates\, within the next 10 years 85% of new entrants into the workforce will be female\, millennial and people of color. Given this demographic reality it is imperative for women to be intentional about building high trust relationships with the diverse groups of women they work with daily. In fact\, many of the most successful women in our region would say this is a core leadership competency for emerging and established women leaders. \nDuring this session participants will: \n• Explore why it is important for women to support other women in the workplace \n• Discuss the dynamics of leading at the intersection of gender and/or race \n• Hear best practices for supporting women in the workplace from a diverse panel of women practicing this leadership competency \n• Identify ways to apply this information in the workplace URL:https://wisecenter.org/event/international-womens-day-choosetochallenge/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wisecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/13917_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210226T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210226T133000 DTSTAMP:20260426T003710 CREATED:20210212T164039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210212T164039Z UID:13734-1614340800-1614346200@wisecenter.org SUMMARY:WISE WBC Microsoft Teams Training DESCRIPTION:Free online training for using Microsoft tools for your small business!\n\n\nOur friends from Microsoft will walk you through Teams\, Microsoft’s collaboration tool that lets you chat\, call\, store and collaborate on files. It integrates well with Word\, PowerPoint\, Excel\, and lots of other apps\, and can be a powerful tool for remote teams. URL:https://wisecenter.org/event/wise-wbc-microsoft-teams-training-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wisecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/13734_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210225T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210225T103000 DTSTAMP:20260426T003710 CREATED:20210212T164018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210212T164018Z UID:13731-1614243600-1614249000@wisecenter.org SUMMARY:WISE WBC Microsoft Teams Training DESCRIPTION:Free online training for using Microsoft tools for your small business!\n\n\nOur friends from Microsoft will walk you through Teams\, Microsoft’s collaboration tool that lets you chat\, call\, store and collaborate on files. It integrates well with Word\, PowerPoint\, Excel\, and lots of other apps\, and can be a powerful tool for remote teams. URL:https://wisecenter.org/event/wise-wbc-microsoft-teams-training/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wisecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/13731_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210224T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210224T183000 DTSTAMP:20260426T003710 CREATED:20210212T163958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210212T163958Z UID:13728-1614186000-1614191400@wisecenter.org SUMMARY:Building Blocks for Starting a Business DESCRIPTION:Join us for an introduction to entrepreneurship and starting a business!\n\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\, and building your support team. \n \nThe Building Blocks for Starting a Business \nWednesday\, February 24th\, 5-6:30pm \n \nLocation: Zoom \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\n\nInstructions for joining the class after registering via Eventbrite:\n \n–You may join the meeting through the Zoom desktop app\, desktop browser\, mobile app or by calling in on the phone.\n–If using a computer or the mobile app\, you may type and send your questions in the chat\n–If using a computer or mobile app\, you may click leave meeting at the end of the class\, or if you need to depart early. \n \nOn Computer Desktop App– \n1. Click on Zoom link provided to you. You will be prompted to download and install the Zoom Meetings app. \n2. Click the installer file to install the Zoom Meetings app \n3. If you have trouble downloading the app\, click Download the app again. If you can’t download the app\, click Join from your browser\, and skip to the join from browser section of this document. \n4. Enter your name and email address and click Next. \n5. Enter the meeting password—from the Eventbrite emails—and click Next. \n6. Click Show me what’s new for a quick tour or select Skip. \n7. You will see a preview of how you’ll look to others. Change your audio and video settings before joining your meeting. You may mute your video and audio. Your audio will be muted to the class once you join. \n8. Click Join Meeting \nIn Computer Browser— \n1. If you can’t download the app\, or if you prefer not to install anything\, click Join from your browser. The web app opens in your browser and you can join the meeting \n2. Change your audio and video settings before joining your meeting. \n \nIn Mobile App— \n1. While using your mobile device\, click on Zoom link provided to you. \n2. Tap Download to install the Zoom Meetings app and join the video conference. \n3. Tap Open after the app is installed \n4. Tap Join Meeting\, enter the meeting number—it’s in the email invitation—and tap Join. \n5. Enter the meeting password—from the Eventbrite emails—and tap OK. \n9. When the Zoom Meetings app opens\, you will see a preview of how you’ll look to others. \n10. Change your audio and video settings before joining your meeting. You may mute your video and audio. Your audio will be muted to the class once you join. \n11. Click Join Meeting \n \nBy Phone Only— \n1. Dial the phone number for the meeting from the Eventbrite emails \n2. You will need the meeting access code/meeting number. Once you call the phone number\, you will be prompted to dial the meeting access code/meeting number (which is different from the phone number) \n3. Be sure to mute your phone once you are dialed in URL:https://wisecenter.org/event/building-blocks-for-starting-a-business-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wisecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/13728_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210212T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210212T133000 DTSTAMP:20260426T003710 CREATED:20210212T163649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210212T163649Z UID:13725-1613131200-1613136600@wisecenter.org SUMMARY:WISE WBC Microsoft Sharepoint Training DESCRIPTION:Free online training for using Microsoft tools for your small business!\n\n\nCome learn from Microsoft trainers about SharePoint\, a powerful collaboration and project management tool. SharePoint allows you to share and manage content\, knowledge\, and applications to empower teamwork\, quickly find information\, and seamlessly collaborate across the organization. URL:https://wisecenter.org/event/wise-wbc-microsoft-sharepoint-training-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wisecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/13725_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210211T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210211T103000 DTSTAMP:20260426T003710 CREATED:20210212T163350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210212T163350Z UID:13722-1613034000-1613039400@wisecenter.org SUMMARY:WISE WBC Microsoft Sharepoint Training DESCRIPTION:Free online training for using Microsoft tools for your small business!\n\n\nCome learn from Microsoft trainers about SharePoint\, a powerful collaboration and project management tool. SharePoint allows you to share and manage content\, knowledge\, and applications to empower teamwork\, quickly find information\, and seamlessly collaborate across the organization. URL:https://wisecenter.org/event/wise-wbc-microsoft-sharepoint-training/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wisecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/13722_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210129T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210129T133000 DTSTAMP:20260426T003710 CREATED:20210111T233837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210111T233837Z UID:13674-1611921600-1611927000@wisecenter.org SUMMARY:WISE WBC Microsoft Excel Training DESCRIPTION:Free online training for using Microsoft tools for your small business!\n\n\n\nJoin us to get an intermediate overview of Excel\, including the power of templates\, shortcuts\, styles and themes\, using functionals and formulas\, conditional formatting\, and pivot tables. This is an intermediate training for people who know the basics like navigating the program\, entering data\, and using simple functions. Taught by trainers from Microsoft\, so come prepared with questions. URL:https://wisecenter.org/event/wise-wbc-microsoft-excel-training-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wisecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/13674_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210128T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210128T193000 DTSTAMP:20260426T003710 CREATED:20210111T233752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210111T233752Z UID:13671-1611856800-1611862200@wisecenter.org SUMMARY:WISE WBC Microsoft Excel Training DESCRIPTION:Free online training for using Microsoft tools for your small business!\n\n\n\nJoin us to get an intermediate overview of Excel\, including the power of templates\, shortcuts\, styles and themes\, using functionals and formulas\, conditional formatting\, and pivot tables. This is an intermediate training for people who know the basics like navigating the program\, entering data\, and using simple functions. Taught by trainers from Microsoft\, so come prepared with questions. URL:https://wisecenter.org/event/wise-wbc-microsoft-excel-training/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wisecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/13671_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210122T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210122T133000 DTSTAMP:20260426T003710 CREATED:20210111T233706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210111T233706Z UID:13668-1611316800-1611322200@wisecenter.org SUMMARY:WISE WBC Microsoft Bookings Training DESCRIPTION:Free online training for using Microsoft tools for your small business!\n\n\n\nLearn about Microsoft Bookings\, a fast way to schedule interactions with customers. In this session led by Microsoft trainers\, you’ll learn how to create a business within the Bookings app\, create and customize services\, and manage staff and customers. You’ll see how it integrates with Teams and see how it all works from the customer’s perspective\, too. URL:https://wisecenter.org/event/wise-wbc-microsoft-bookings-training-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wisecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/13668_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210121T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210121T193000 DTSTAMP:20260426T003710 CREATED:20210111T233627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210111T233627Z UID:13665-1611252000-1611257400@wisecenter.org SUMMARY:WISE WBC Microsoft Bookings Training DESCRIPTION:Free online training for using Microsoft tools for your small business!\n\n\n\nLearn about Microsoft Bookings\, a fast way to schedule interactions with customers. In this session led by Microsoft trainers\, you’ll learn how to create a business within the Bookings app\, create and customize services\, and manage staff and customers. You’ll see how it integrates with Teams and see how it all works from the customer’s perspective\, too. URL:https://wisecenter.org/event/wise-wbc-microsoft-bookings-training/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wisecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/13665_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210121T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210121T183000 DTSTAMP:20260426T003710 CREATED:20210111T233536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210111T233536Z UID:13662-1611248400-1611253800@wisecenter.org SUMMARY:Building Blocks for Starting a Business DESCRIPTION:Join us for an introduction to entrepreneurship and starting a business!\n\n\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 \nThe Building Blocks for Starting a Business \nThursday\, January 21st\, 5-6:30pm \n \nLocation: Zoom \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. \nYou will also receive a link on your confirmation page and in your confirmation email asking you to complete a WISE information form if you have not before. Please complete the form at the link in the confirmation prior to the event. \n\n\nInstructions for joining the class after registering via Eventbrite:\n \n–You may join the meeting through the Zoom desktop app\, desktop browser\, mobile app or by calling in on the phone.\n–If using a computer or the mobile app\, you may type and send your questions in the chat\n–If using a computer or mobile app\, you may click leave meeting at the end of the class\, or if you need to depart early. \n \nOn Computer Desktop App– \n1. Click on Zoom link provided to you. You will be prompted to download and install the Zoom Meetings app. \n2. Click the installer file to install the Zoom Meetings app \n3. If you have trouble downloading the app\, click Download the app again. If you can’t download the app\, click Join from your browser\, and skip to the join from browser section of this document. \n4. Enter your name and email address and click Next. \n5. Enter the meeting password—from the Eventbrite emails—and click Next. \n6. Click Show me what’s new for a quick tour or select Skip. \n7. You will see a preview of how you’ll look to others. Change your audio and video settings before joining your meeting. You may mute your video and audio. Your audio will be muted to the class once you join. \n8. Click Join Meeting \nIn Computer Browser— \n1. If you can’t download the app\, or if you prefer not to install anything\, click Join from your browser. The web app opens in your browser and you can join the meeting \n2. Change your audio and video settings before joining your meeting. \n \nIn Mobile App— \n1. While using your mobile device\, click on Zoom link provided to you. \n2. Tap Download to install the Zoom Meetings app and join the video conference. \n3. Tap Open after the app is installed \n4. Tap Join Meeting\, enter the meeting number—it’s in the email invitation—and tap Join. \n5. Enter the meeting password—from the Eventbrite emails—and tap OK. \n9. When the Zoom Meetings app opens\, you will see a preview of how you’ll look to others. \n10. Change your audio and video settings before joining your meeting. You may mute your video and audio. Your audio will be muted to the class once you join. \n11. Click Join Meeting \n \nBy Phone Only— \n1. Dial the phone number for the meeting from the Eventbrite emails \n2. You will need the meeting access code/meeting number. Once you call the phone number\, you will be prompted to dial the meeting access code/meeting number (which is different from the phone number) \n3. Be sure to mute your phone once you are dialed in URL:https://wisecenter.org/event/building-blocks-for-starting-a-business/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wisecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/13662_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210119T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210119T163000 DTSTAMP:20260426T003710 CREATED:20210111T233432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210111T233432Z UID:13659-1611070200-1611073800@wisecenter.org SUMMARY:PPP & EIDL Advance Update Webinar DESCRIPTION:interactive webinar on updates to PPP and EIDL relief programs\n\n\n\nJoin the Deputy District Director of the Syracuse District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration\, Daniel Rickman\, for an interactive webinar on updates to the Paycheck Protection Program\, initial guidance on the targeted EIDL Advance\, and Shuttered Venue Relief.\n \nBrought to you by The WISE Women’s Business Center\, Upstate Minority Economic Alliance\, and the Better Business Bureau of Upstate New York\n. URL:https://wisecenter.org/event/ppp-eidl-advance-update-webinar/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wisecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/13659_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210115T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210115T133000 DTSTAMP:20260426T003710 CREATED:20210111T233203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210111T233203Z UID:13656-1610712000-1610717400@wisecenter.org SUMMARY:WISE WBC Microsoft 365 Accessibility Training DESCRIPTION:Free online training for using Microsoft tools for your small business!\n\n\n\nExplore Microsoft 365’s accessibility features\, including tools for people who are blind\, colorblind\, have low vision\, people who are deaf or hard of hearing\, and people with neurodiversity. Let us know ahead of time what you’re interested in learning about as the session can be customized to attendees’ preferences. URL:https://wisecenter.org/event/wise-wbc-microsoft-365-accessibility-training-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wisecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/13656_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210114T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210114T193000 DTSTAMP:20260426T003710 CREATED:20210111T175403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210111T175403Z UID:13607-1610647200-1610652600@wisecenter.org SUMMARY:WISE WBC Microsoft 365 Accessibility Training DESCRIPTION:Free online training for using Microsoft tools for your small business!\n\n\n\nExplore Microsoft 365’s accessibility features\, including tools for people who are blind\, colorblind\, have low vision\, people who are deaf or hard of hearing\, and people with neurodiversity. Let us know ahead of time what you’re interested in learning about as the session can be customized to attendees’ preferences. URL:https://wisecenter.org/event/wise-wbc-microsoft-365-accessibility-training/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wisecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/13607_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200610T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210526T130000 DTSTAMP:20260426T003710 CREATED:20210212T163305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210511T135751Z UID:13719-1591790400-1622034000@wisecenter.org SUMMARY:WISE Power Hour DESCRIPTION:A lunch hour conversation around important small business topics!\n\n\nJoin the WISE WBC Coaching Team via Zoom for an energetic lunch hour conversation around important small business topics. Each week will feature a central topic (and on occasion guest expert) to discuss best practices that will challenge you to push your ideas and strategies even further. \n \nOffered the second and fourth Wednesdays of every month\, from 12-1pm — Select date to attend during registration \nLocation: Zoom \n \nUpcoming topics:\nSpecial April Alternative Financing Series(includes a bonus 3rd session):\n\nApril 7 – Crowdfunding for Your Woman Owned Business (Expert: Elizabeth Eichhorn\, Coach\, IFundWomen) \n\n\nApril 14 – Microloans for your Woman Owned Business (Expert: Sherri Falck\, Assistant Vice President\, Pursuit Lending)\n\n\nApril 28 – Bootstrapping for your Woman Owned Business (Expert: Alex Kostakis\, Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurial Practice\, Whitman School of Management)\n\n\nMay\n\nMay 12 – Gaining Knowledge to Increase Your Business Aptitude (Expert: Latisia Hall-Cannon)\n\nAlthough a business degree isn’t required to own a business\, we know knowledge is power. Some of the best business minds read a lot. Small business owner Latisia Hall-Cannon\, CEO of UrbanTSyr\, will join us to explore best practices for curating knowledge and fitting it into your busy schedule. \n \n\nMay 26th – SEO Website Optimization( Expert: Kori Ashton\, Chief Digital Strategist\, Digital Uprise)\n\n\nLearn what SEO is and what you can do to gain some quick and long-term wins as a business owner when it comes to optimizing the marketing power of your website. Chief Digital Strategist\, Kori Ashton\, will join us to share her best practices to help you move your website beyond the basics.\n \n \nTopics will vary based on community need\, check back for more! \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. \nYou will also receive a link on your confirmation page and in your confirmation email asking you to complete a WISE information form if you have not before. Please complete the form at the link in the confirmation prior to the event. \n\n\nInstructions for joining the class after registering via Eventbrite:\n \n–You may join the meeting through the Zoom desktop app\, desktop browser\, mobile app or by calling in on the phone.\n–If using a computer or the mobile app\, you may type and send your questions in the chat\n–If using a computer or mobile app\, you may click leave meeting at the end of the class\, or if you need to depart early. \n\nMore information can be found HERE. \n\n\nSay Hello to the Coaching Team URL:https://wisecenter.org/event/wise-power-hour/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wisecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/13719_image.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR