November
Thursday, November 21st 2-4 pm YOU, Inc.! Your brand influences your impact with your clients, your partners and your team. Yolanda Caldwell, Senior Strategist at Titus Enterprises, will facilitate this interactive workshop and share nuggets about personal branding, image development and social media presence. Understand your uniqueness, craft your message and create your network in this 2-hour workshop. 255 Orange Street, 2nd floor conference room in Albany, from 2-4 pm. Parking lot is adjacent to building. Handicapped accessible. To RSVP, please email or call Paul Stewart, Director of Training and Technical Assistance at 427-7804.
December
Thursday, December 12th 9:30-11 am Grant Writing Basics In this workshop, Joan Oliver – a veteran grant specialist with over $18 million in public and private funds secured – will present an overview of the qualifications and steps involved in applying for grants. She’ll provide information on determining grant “readiness,” types of grants, prospect research (methods to identify potential funding sources), proposal components, and how to frame your request. Primarily intended for 501(c)3 (non-profit) organizations, others are welcome including artists, writers, inventors, career explorers and the curious. 255 Orange Street, 2nd floor conference room in Albany, from 9:30-11:00 am. Parking lot is adjacent to building. Handicapped accessible. To RSVP, please email or call Paul Stewart, Director of Training and Technical Assistance at 427-7804.
Thursday, December 19th at 5:30 PM. Free Legal Clinic with The Legal Project of the Women’s Bar Association. Volunteer attorneys with expertise in business-related issues will provide free 1/2 hour consultations on a variety of topics including how to establish a business, trademarks and copyrights, contracts, licenses, franchises, real estate or any other business question. Appointments Required. Call (518) 435-1770 for more information and to register.
January
Beginning Saturday, January 25th Business Planning Course Learn what you need to know to start and run a successful small business with this intensive eight session training course offered in partnership with the Huether School of Business of The College of Saint Rose. Topics include: developing a business plan, strategic planning, marketing, sales forecasting, financial management and analysis, and legal, insurance and tax issues. For more information or to sign up, please call Paul Stewart, our Director of Training & Technical Assistance at (518) 427-7804.