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SUMMARY:Accelerate Financial Management Program
DESCRIPTION:5-session series is aimed at people who own or are close to launching a small business and want to learn more about financial management\n\n\nAre you ready to take control of your business’s finances? We’re thrilled to announce our Accelerate Financial Management Program\, a comprehensive course designed to equip women entrepreneurs like you with the tools and knowledge needed to master financial management. \nSponsored by Cooperative Federal Credit Union\, and led by industry expert Chris Belna\, Owner of A La Carte Business Services and Arete HCM Solutions Inc\, this program covers everything from budgeting and bookkeeping to financial statements\, forecasting\, and building credit. \n \nKey Information\n\nDates: April 24\, May 1\, May 8\, May 15\, May 22\nSessions: Five total sessions. One session per week\, for 5 weeks\nSession length: Each session is two hours long\nDuration: Five Weeks\nFormat: Four Interactive hybrid sessions (Available in person and on Zoom)\, and one in-person session with Cooperative Federal Credit Union\nLocation for in-person: WISE Women’s Business Center\, 100 Madison St\, Equitable Towers (formerly the AXA Towers) Lobby\, Syracuse\, NY 13202\nCost: $25 price is kept low due to a generous donation from Cooperative Federal Credit Union\n\n \nWho is this program for?\nThis program is ideal for women who have an established business\, or are getting ready to launch their business. \nIt may not be as beneficial to people whose business is in the ideation stage [The ideation stage marks the initial phase of starting a business. Here\, entrepreneurs come up with a business idea and begin outlining what the business could look like before taking any additional formal steps to launch the business]. \n \nWhat to Expect\n \n\nBudgeting Basics: Gain practical insights into creating and managing budgets effectively\, helping you allocate resources efficiently and drive business growth.\nEssential Bookkeeping Skills: Learn the fundamentals of bookkeeping to maintain accurate financial records and make informed business decisions with confidence.\nUnderstanding Financial Statements: Dive deep into financial statements to analyze your business’s performance\, identify areas for improvement\, and make strategic decisions.\nMastering Financial Forecasting: Explore techniques for predicting future financial trends and outcomes\, empowering you to plan ahead and mitigate risks effectively.\nBuilding and Managing Credit (special last session run by Cooperative Federal): Discover strategies to establish and build credit for your business\, unlocking access to funding opportunities and facilitating long-term financial stability.\n\n \n1:1 financial coaching is also available through this program with our expert instructor\, Chris Belna. \nWhether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out\, this program is designed to meet you where you are on your financial management journey. \n \nSpots are very limited so register early!\n\n\nMeet our instructor\, Chris Belna\n\n\n\nWith over 30 years of combined accounting and management knowledge\, Chris Belna is the visionary founder behind A La Carte Business Services and Arete HCM Solutions Inc. in Syracuse\, NY. \nA La Carte Business Services\, Chris and her adept team bring varied talents\, skills\, and hard work to improve financial operations\, making clients the highest priority and exceeding expectations for sustained growth – no matter what the goal! \nSimultaneously\, while Inspired by the Greek word arête\, meaning excellence in all things\, Arete HCM Solutions was built on a foundation of excellent service\, outstanding value\, and customized solutions in the Human Capital Management and Payroll industry. \nChris believes that accounting is not all about taxes. In fact\, it is actually more about knowing what your business needs to plan better\, operate better\, and grow stronger! Those results are born from well-designed management strategies and accounting systems\, efficient processes\, and accurate financials. \nOutside of her businesses she enjoys time with her family and her pups\, and is an avid researcher of all things related to living a better life! \n\n\nThe Accelerate Financial Management Program is sponsored by Cooperative Federal Credit Union. \n\n\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive an email from Eventbrite with a link to access the Zoom sessions for the course. 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: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 140 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.  \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\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. \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 \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:Credit for Entrepreneurs
DESCRIPTION:Registration is open now – Click HERE\nCredit for Entrepreneurs is a can’t-miss workshop for any business owner who wants to understand more about building and accessing credit. Led by an experienced financial counselor\, this session explains: \n\nWhy personal credit history is important when you’re starting or growing a business\nHow to Strengthen your personal credit score\nWhat business credit scores are used for\, and how to establish one\nWhere to get financing for your business\nWhat you need to know before you apply for a business loan\n\nWhen: May 22nd\, from 4:30 – 6:30 PM\nWhere: This event is being offered HYBRID. You will be able to choose to attend via Zoom or in person at the WISE Women’s Business Center\, located on the first floor at 100 Madison St\, Syracuse\, NY 13202 (in the Equitable Towers Lobby\, formerly known as the AXA towers\, and before that the Mony Towers).\nCost: This event is free to register and attend. \nAbout the instructor: Thomas Dellwo is a Certified Financial Counselor who has more than 15 years of expertise helping people overcome barriers and reach their goals. As a counselor for Cooperative Federal and the Syracuse Financial Empowerment Center\, Thom specializes in assisting diverse people and communities with credit\, debit\, banking\, financial management\, entrepreneurship and homeownership. He holds multiple professional certifications from US HUD\, NeighborWorks\, the Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund\, and the Credit Union National Association (CUNA)\, and earned a BA in Secondary Education from SUNY Oswego.
URL:https://wisecenter.org/event/16025/
LOCATION:WISE Women’s Business Center\, 100 Madison St Equitable Towers Lobby\, Syracuse\, NY 13202\, Syracuse\, NY\, 13202\, US
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT -- Breaking Boundaries: Women Entrepreneurs Event
DESCRIPTION:Due to overwhelming interest and registration\, this event is SOLD OUT. Please email wisecenter@syr.edu to be added to a waitlist\, in case any seats open up.\nJoin us for an inspiring evening at the Breaking Boundaries: Women Entrepreneurs Event\, where we’ll explore how women entrepreneurs are unlocking opportunities and collaborating to succeed in Central New York. \nKey information: \n\nDate: May 23\, 2024\nTime: 4 – 6 PM\nLocation: Brewster Inn\, 6 Ledyard Ave\, Cazenovia\, NY 13035\nCost: Free\n\nEvent Highlights: \n\nFireside chat with esteemed panelists\nInsightful discussions on current economic trends\, emerging industries\, practical tips for growth\, and more.\nNetworking reception to connect with fellow entrepreneurs and industry leaders.\n\n \nOur panelists are: \n\n\nDana Krueger\, Director of The Hub\nMonica Cody\, Founder & CEO\, Farmstead 1868\, LLC\nCaitlin Gambee\, Co-Owner\, Brewster Inn\nMe’Shae Brooks- Rolling\, Executive Director\, Upstate Minority Economic Alliance (UMEA)\nGrace Conners\, Deputy District Director\, Syracuse U.S. SBA\n\n\nThis event is hosted by WISE Women’s Business Center and The Hub. This event is generously sponsored by the CNY Community Foundation. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights\, expand your network\, and be part of the vibrant entrepreneurial community in Central New York. 
URL:https://wisecenter.org/event/breaking-boundaries-women-entrepreneurs-event/
LOCATION:Brewster Inn\, 6 Ledyard Ave\, Cazenovia\, NY\, 13035
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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\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. \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 \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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