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SUMMARY:Accelerate Financial Management Program
DESCRIPTION:This five-part online series covers financial management for small businesses\, including budgeting and bookkeeping\,and more!\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 Community Bank\, OneGroup\, and Empire State Development\, 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. \nThis five-part online series covers financial management for small businesses\, including budgeting and bookkeeping\, understanding and using financial statements\, creating a financial forecast\, and building your credit. These challenging 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 five sessions. \n \nKey Information\n\nDates: May 27th\, June 3rd\, June 10th\, June 17th\, and June 24th\nSessions: Five total sessions. One session per week\, for 5 weeks\nTime: Each session is from 4:30 – 6:30 PM\nSession length: Each session is two hours long\nDuration: Five Weeks\nFormat: Five virtual sessions via Zoom\nCost: $25 price is kept low due to a generous donation from Community Bank\n1:1 direct no-cost technical assistance hours with a financial expert are available to all participants during this program\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 You Will Learn\n \n\nLearn about budgeting and bookkeepingLearn about budgeting and bookkeeping and ideas and tips for your specific business.\nUtilize financial forecasts for your businessUse financial forecasts to understand the impacts of different approaches and see which path will be most profitable.\nUnderstand the main financial statementsLearn how to read a profit & loss statement\, balance sheet\, and cash flow statement for your business.\nCreate necessary pieces for financial reportingWalk away with a working understanding that will guide your business towards financial success.\n\n \nWhat to Expect\n \n\nPractical ContentYou’ll be able to apply what you’ve learned to your own business.\nChallenging MaterialIf you’re new to the topics\, this class may be challenging. You’ll be provided with a course book you can use to take notes and reference later. Be prepared to ask questions!\nSmall Group Learning EnvironmentCohort is capped at 20 seats to ensure each participant receives individual support.\nSessions are ParticipatoryCome ready to participate\, discuss concepts\, ask questions\, and apply your new knowledge to your own business.\n1:1 Technical AssistanceOption to meet with a financial expert to review your business finance questions and goals.\n\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 Community Bank\, OneGroup\, and Empire State Development.  \n\n\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:Funding Growth: Small Business Path to Capital
DESCRIPTION:Connect with local lenders and entrepreneurs to learn how to build a solid financial foundation and explore funding opportunities.\n\n\nDate & Time:Wednesday\, June 5\, 2025 | 5:00 – 7:00 PM \nLocation:Academic II\, Onondaga Community College (OCC) Campus \n \nEvent Description: \nJoin us for Funding Growth: Small Business Path to Capital\, a dynamic and informative event bringing together aspiring and established entrepreneurs with local lenders for an evening of connection\, learning\, and empowerment. This event is for both small business owners seeking capital and lenders looking to build relationships with potential borrowers in our community. Whether you’re launching or growing your business—or you’re a lender hoping to support local entrepreneurs—this event offers valuable insights into accessing funding and building a strong financial foundation for success. \n \nFor Small Business Owners:\n \n\nLearn what lenders look for when considering funding requests.\nExplore a variety of funding opportunities available in our region.\nParticipate in a informal mock pitch session\, where you’ll present your business idea and funding needs and receive direct feedback from real lenders.\nBuild relationships with local lenders who are eager to support small business success.\nLeave with actionable advice and new connections to move your business forward.\nIf you are registering as a business owner\, please select the business owner ticket\n\n \nFor Lenders & Financial Institutions:\nAs a valued local lender\, this is your chance to: \n\nIntroduce your services to a room full of entrepreneurs actively seeking capital.\nDemystify the lending process by providing live feedback during our informal\, interactive mock pitch session.\nConnect directly with small business owners at various stages of growth.\nGain pre- and post-event exposure — including having your contact information shared with attendees and recognition in event promotions.\nShowcase your commitment to supporting the local small business ecosystem.\nIf you are registering as a lender\, please select the lender ticket\n\nWe have space for up to 15 lenders to participate in the pitch and networking segments. \nWhether you’re a small business owner looking for funding or a lender looking to build relationships and support entrepreneurs\, this event is a unique opportunity to connect\, learn\, and grow — together. \n \nRegister now to secure your spot!\n________________________________________________________________________ \n \n\n\n\nAbout our speaker\, Tamika Otis\n \nTamika is a dedicated Corporate Responsibility and Community Relations Officer at KeyBank\, overseeing the Capital Region and Central New York markets. In her role\, she formulates and executes the bank’s community engagement strategy\, with a primary focus on upholding Community Reinvestment Act Regulatory ratings and compliance. Tamika actively builds and maintains relationships with community-based organizations\, charities\, and non-profits\, contributing to the bank’s local reputation. As a key member of the market leadership team\, she advises senior management on emerging CRA performance issues\, ensuring objectives are met and issues are addressed promptly. \nTamika’s impact extends to her involvement in the Black Women Give Foundation\, a charitable organization she co-founded. This foundation utilizes the collective giving model to fund impactful grants for grassroots non-profits serving communities of color in Philadelphia\, PA. Tamika also serves on the Board of Directors for the Upstate Minority Economic Alliance and WISE Women’s Business Center in Syracuse. \nA sought-after keynote speaker\, she shares her expertise in Entrepreneurship\, Economic Development\, Social Justice\, and Building Inclusive Workforces and Ecosystems. A proud mother of two sons and a “Dog Mom” to a Goldendoodle\, Tamika also enjoys traveling\, cooking\, writing\, and music. \n\n\n\nThis event is sponsored by KeyBank!\n\n\n_______________________________________________________________________________________ \nAfter registering\, you will receive an email from Eventbrite confirming your spot. If you do not see this email\, please check your email’s junk folder\, or the social and promotion tabs of your inbox (if applicable). \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/funding-growth-small-business-path-to-capital/
LOCATION:OCC Academic II (Performing Arts Centre)\, 4585 West Seneca Turnpike\, Syracuse\, NY 13215\, Syracuse\, NY\, 13215\, US
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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\, June 10th\, 2025\, 2-3 PM \nVia 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. 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-13/
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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: Tuesday\, May 17th\, 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.
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