BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//WISE Women's Business Center - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T130000 DTSTAMP:20260423T112609 CREATED:20250213T170659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T170659Z UID:16460-1741262400-1741266000@wisecenter.org SUMMARY:Building Blocks for Starting Your Business DESCRIPTION:Join us for an introduction to entrepreneurship and starting a business!\n\n\nWhen: Thu\, Mar 6\, 2025\, 12 – 1 PM ET \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. URL:https://wisecenter.org/event/building-blocks-for-starting-your-business-62/ LOCATION:Online Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wisecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/15865_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T130000 DTSTAMP:20260423T112609 CREATED:20250212T200955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T200955Z UID:16458-1741694400-1741698000@wisecenter.org 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\, March 11\, 2025\, 12:00 PM \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 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 \n \nLocation: Zoom \n\n\nYou will receive an email from Eventbrite confirming registration after you have done so. The Zoom link for the event will be emailed 2 hours before the start of the event. \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. URL:https://wisecenter.org/event/wise-wbc-orientation-10/ LOCATION:Online Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wisecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/16070_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T130000 DTSTAMP:20260423T112609 CREATED:20250227T165501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T165501Z UID:16466-1741780800-1741784400@wisecenter.org SUMMARY:Power Hour: Practical HR Tips for Growing Your Small Business DESCRIPTION:Interactive\, roundtable style virtual session with local CNY HR Experts\n\n\nWhen: Wed\, March 12\, 2025\, 12:00 – 1:00 PM \nLocation: Zoom (and streamed live on Facebook). \nFormatThe session begins with a 30-minute discussion between WISE business advisor\, Melody Johnson\, and our experts\, covering key questions we believe are most relevant to the audience\, similar to a panel format. We then open the conversation for audience questions. \nTopic \nThinking about hiring in the future or just getting your business off the ground? Join two local HR experts for a casual\, insightful conversation on building a strong HR foundation from the start. Whether you’re considering employees\, contractors\, or just want to be prepared for growth\, this Power Hour talk will help you think strategically\, avoid common pitfalls\, and set your business up for success. \n\n\nAbout the WISE Power Hour \nThe WISE Power Hour is a monthly virtual roundtable designed specifically for women entrepreneurs. Each session focuses on a unique\, timely topic led by an expert in the field\, with moderation provided by a WISE advisor or counselor. This interactive format encourages questions and discussion\, creating a supportive and engaging learning environment. \nWe understand the demanding schedules of women entrepreneurs\, so sessions are conveniently held during the lunch hour and recordings are available afterward on our Facebook page. Topics are carefully selected to align with current business trends and the needs of our WISE clients. \nWhether you’re looking to stay informed\, find solutions\, or connect with other women in business\, the WISE Power Hour offers insights and inspiration in a format that works for you. \n\n\nAbout our experts:\n \n\n\nLindsay Mastrogiovanni\, Founder & People Strategist\, Conscious HR\n\n\n\nLindsay Mastrogiovanni is a dynamic entrepreneur\, HR consultant\, and leadership coach dedicated to creating people-focused workplaces that drive both profit and community impact. As the Founder & CEO of ConsciousHR\, Lindsay provides strategic and customized HR solutions to small businesses across industries like wellness\, cannabis\, and hospitality. Her mission is to empower business leaders to navigate complex challenges like compliance\, hiring\, and employee engagement with authenticity and purpose. \n\n\n\nCaprice Reader\, President and Senior Human Resources Consultant\, Reader HR Consulting\n\n\n\nCaprice Reader is a seasoned human resources professional with over 15 years of experience providing strategic HR guidance to organizations of all sizes. With expertise in multi-state employment law compliance and complex HR challenges\, Caprice has successfully implemented policies and programs that streamline processes and operational efficiency. Caprice’s ability to build strong relationships across all levels of the organization allows her to effectively manage employee relations\, develop leadership strategies\, and introduce innovative solutions organization-wide. \nCaprice specializes in compliance\, employee relations\, workplace investigations\, mediation\, training and development\, and fractional HR\, helping businesses navigate complex HR challenges while fostering positive workplace cultures. \nCaprice is an accomplished leader in the HR community\, currently serving as President of the Central NY Chapter of SHRM\, and is actively involved in the Food Bank of CNY’s HR Committee\, contributing her expertise to nonprofit workforce strategies. \nHer credentials include an MBA with a concentration in Human Resources Management and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from SUNY Oswego. She holds multiple certifications\, including SHRM SCP\, SPHR\, Certified Workplace Investigator\, and Certified Professional Mediator from Cornell University. \nBeyond her professional commitments\, Caprice enjoys traveling with her husband and their three rescue dogs\, as well as exploring new culinary experiences. \n\n\n\n___________________________________________________________________ \n \nThe Zoom link is emailed before the event by wisecenter@syr.edu.\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 URL:https://wisecenter.org/event/power-hour-practical-hr-tips-for-growing-your-small-business/ LOCATION:Online Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wisecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/16466_image.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR