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SUMMARY:Be Your Own Boss
DESCRIPTION:Join the Women’s Enterprise Development Center (WEDC) and the County of Rockland for the “Be Your Own Boss” workshop. \n\n\n\n*Open to ALL Rockland County residents/business owners* \nWorkshop Content: \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat it really takes to be an entrepreneur\nDiscover your leadership style and find your market\nBuild your business model with the Canvas framework\nProven strategies to attract and keep clients\n\nClick HERE for more information and to register
URL:https://explorerocklandny.com/event/be-your-own-boss/
LOCATION:Finkelstein Memorial Library\, 24 Chestnut Street\, Spring Valley\, NY\, 10977\, United States
CATEGORIES:Economic Development
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SUMMARY:How to Be Prepared to Apply for a Business Loan
DESCRIPTION:Know exactly what lenders look for before you walk into the meeting \nWhat you will learn: \n\nYour business history and background\nYour business’s legal structure\nThe purpose of your loan\nYour business financials\nYour credit score\nInterest rates and loan terms\nCollateral and personal guarantees\n\nClick HERE for more information and to register.
URL:https://explorerocklandny.com/event/how-to-be-prepared-to-apply-for-a-business-loan/
CATEGORIES:Economic Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="Women's Enterprise Development Center (WEDC)":MAILTO:info@wedcbiz.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T180000
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SUMMARY:When the Market Shifts: Adaptability & Momentum
DESCRIPTION:Open to ALL Rockland County residents/business owners \nPart of “Built to Last: Business Resilience & Growth” (3 workshop series) \nIdentify what is holding your business back\, adjust when the market shifts\, and keep your revenue strong even through slow seasons. \n\nWorkshop Content: \n\n\nSpot the patterns and habits that are holding your business back\nMake smart adjustments when your market or circumstances change\nStay profitable and keep momentum going even during slow seasons\nWalk away with strategies to keep your business strong no matter what\n\n\nDate: Tuesday\, July 21\, 2026 \nTime: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm\nVenue: New City Library : 220 N Main St\, New City\, NY 10956\nCost: Free\nSpeaker: Rachael Gatling\, MBA| Professional Development Coach and Consultant \nRegister once and you’re set. Your registration includes all three sessions (July 7\, 13\, and 21).  Register here: https://wedcbiz.org/event/rockland-adaptability/
URL:https://explorerocklandny.com/event/when-the-market-shifts-adaptability-momentum/
LOCATION:New City Library\, 220 N Main Street\, New City\, NY\, 10956\, United States
CATEGORIES:Economic Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260713T180000
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SUMMARY:Diversify & Thrive: Strategy & Offer Development
DESCRIPTION:Open to ALL Rockland County residents/business owners \nPart of “Built to Last: Business Resilience & Growth” (3 workshop series) \nLearn how to expand your services\, reduce dependency on a single client\, and make the strategic decisions that move your business forward. \n\nWorkshop Content: \n\n\nUnderstand why depending on one client or service puts your business at risk\nIdentify new revenue opportunities that align with what you already do\nShift your focus from daily operations to strategic decisions that drive growth\nLeave with a clearer picture of where your business can go and how to get there\n\n\nDate: Monday\, July 13\, 2026 \nTime: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm\nVenue: New City Library : 220 N Main St\, New City\, NY 10956\nCost: Free\nSpeaker: Rachael Gatling\, MBA| Professional Development Coach and Consultant \nRegister once and you’re set. Your registration includes all three sessions (July 7\, 13\, and 21).  Register here: https://wedcbiz.org/event/rockland-diversify/
URL:https://explorerocklandny.com/event/diversify-thrive-strategy-offer-development/
LOCATION:New City Library\, 220 N Main Street\, New City\, NY\, 10956\, United States
CATEGORIES:Economic Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T183000
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SUMMARY:Never Sign Blind Again: Master Negotiation & Contracts for Your Business (VIRTUAL)
DESCRIPTION:Because every agreement you sign shapes the future of your business \nNegotiation isn’t just for lawyers. Whether you’re hiring a contractor\, landing a client\, or signing a lease\, knowing how to negotiate and read a contract is one of the most valuable skills you can have as a business owner. \nWorkshop Content: \n\nUnderstand what makes a contract legally binding\nNegotiate from a position of strength — before and after the deal\nKnow which contract clauses protect you and which ones don’t\nHandle hardball tactics and difficult negotiators with confidence\nCommunicate and negotiate across different personalities and styles\n\nAbout the Instructor \nElissa D. Hecker serves as General Counsel to small businesses\, solopreneurs\, entrepreneurs\, and professionals in the creative industries across the U.S. Her practice covers brand protection\, intellectual property\, contracts\, licensing\, digital issues\, and business legal infrastructure. She has been recognized as a Super Lawyer\, Top Lawyer\, and Best Lawyers in America honoree. \nClick HERE to register.
URL:https://explorerocklandny.com/event/never-sign-blind-again-master-negotiation-contracts-for-your-business-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Economic Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="Women's Enterprise Development Center (WEDC)":MAILTO:info@wedcbiz.org
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SUMMARY:Is Your Brand Really Protected? Trademarks\, Copyrights & AI Risks for Small Business Owners (VIRTUAL)
DESCRIPTION:Your business name\, your logo\, your content — do you actually own them legally? For most small business owners\, the answer is more complicated than expected. \nIn this workshop\, intellectual property attorney Elissa D. Hecker will break down the essentials of trademark and copyright law in plain language\, specifically tailored for entrepreneurs and small business owners in the Hudson Valley. \nWhat you’ll learn: \n\nProtect your brand name\, logo & original content\nAvoid trademark conflicts before they cost you\nUnderstand the legal risks of AI-generated content\nTake the first steps toward federal trademark registration\n\nAbout the Instructor \nElissa D. Hecker serves as General Counsel to small businesses\, solopreneurs\, entrepreneurs\, and professionals in the creative industries across the U.S. Her practice covers brand protection\, intellectual property\, contracts\, licensing\, digital issues\, and business legal infrastructure. She has been recognized as a Super Lawyer\, Top Lawyer\, and Best Lawyers in America honoree.
URL:https://explorerocklandny.com/event/is-your-brand-really-protected-trademarks-copyrights-ai-risks-for-small-business-owners-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Economic Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="Women's Enterprise Development Center (WEDC)":MAILTO:info@wedcbiz.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T180000
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SUMMARY:Small Business Grants: From Search to Application
DESCRIPTION:For Rockland County residents and businesses only.\n\nMost small business owners skip grants because the process feels overwhelming or out of reach. This workshop breaks it down from finding the right opportunities to writing an application that actually gets read. \n\n\n\nJoin us for an impactful session 3 of the Access to Capital Series for Rockland County Entrepreneurs.\n\n\n\nWorkshop Content:\n\n\n\nHow to know if you qualify before you spend time applying\nWhat funders are really looking for — and how to show it\nThe documents you need to have ready\nLocal grant opportunities\nHow to use AI to strengthen your application\n\nClick HERE to register. \n\nRockland County Economic Development offers free\, in-person workshop series. Each three-session sprint covers a different pillar of business growth\, offered at convenient locations across the county. Whether you are looking to secure funding\, strengthen your marketing\, or build a more resilient operation\, each series gives you the tools and guidance to take the next step.\n\n\nReasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.  Contact the Women’s Enterprise Development Center Inc. at 914.948.6098. \n\n\n 
URL:https://explorerocklandny.com/event/small-business-grants-from-search-to-application/
LOCATION:Valley Cottage Library\, 110 NY-303\, Valley Cottage\, New York\, 10989
CATEGORIES:Economic Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="Women's Enterprise Development Center (WEDC)":MAILTO:info@wedcbiz.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T180000
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SUMMARY:Convierte la Pasión por el Fútbol en Más Clientes y Ventas (VIRTUAL)
DESCRIPTION:Durante la temporada global de fútbol\, millones de personas están conectadas y listas para consumir. Descubre cómo convertir esta oportunidad en estrategias prácticas que puedes aplicar de inmediato. \n\n\nTemas a tocar: \n\n\nLa oportunidad de la temporada de fútbol para aumentar ventas\nCómo adaptar tu negocio a la tendencia del momento\nIdeas de marketing que puedes aplicar de inmediato\nPlan de acción\n\nClick HERE to register.
URL:https://explorerocklandny.com/event/convierte-la-pasion-por-el-futbol-en-mas-clientes-y-ventas/
CATEGORIES:Economic Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="Women's Enterprise Development Center (WEDC)":MAILTO:info@wedcbiz.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T210000
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CREATED:20260406T134935Z
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SUMMARY:How to Register\, Insure & File Your New York Business (VIRTUAL)
DESCRIPTION:Get your questions answered directly by the agency experts who know the rules inside and out. \nStaying compliant is one of the most important things you can do to protect your business. This free webinar gives you direct access to state and federal agency experts who will break down the registrations\, insurance\, and tax obligations every New York business owner needs to have in place. \nWorkshop Content: \n\nBusiness structures (sole proprietorship\, LLC\, corporation) and how to register your business name with New York State\nWorkers’ compensation insurance requirements and coverage\nUnemployment insurance obligations for employers\nState tax registration\, sales tax\, franchise tax\, and filing basics\nHow to obtain your EIN and meet your federal tax obligations with the IRS\n\nFeatured Speakers: \nOrville Abrahams – Business Ombudsman\, NYS Department of Labor\nMichael J. Thiemann – Business Advocate\, NYS Department of Labor\nScott Walker – Associate Unemployment Insurance Reviewing Examiner\, NYS Unemployment Insurance\nAnthony P. Tomaselli – Ombudsman/Advocate for Business\, NYS Workers’ Compensation Board\nMary Parish – Principal Workers’ Compensation Examiner\, NYS Workers’ Compensation Board\nSara Carlson – Director of Community Engagement\, NYS Department of Taxation and Finance\nYolanda Durant – Stakeholder Liaison\, IRS\nRobin Daniels – Lender Relations Specialist\, U.S. Small Business Administration \nClick HERE for more information and to register.
URL:https://explorerocklandny.com/event/how-to-register-insure-file-your-new-york-business/
CATEGORIES:Economic Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="Women's Enterprise Development Center (WEDC)":MAILTO:info@wedcbiz.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T200000
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CREATED:20260115T152937Z
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SUMMARY:TO BE RESCHEDULED Access to Capital Series Session 3: How to Access Small Business Grants
DESCRIPTION:The Rockland County Economic Development & Tourism Department has partnered with the Women’s Enterprise Development Center (WEDC) to provide this “Access to Capital” Series for residents and businesses in Clarkstown.  (Stay tuned for future opportunities in the other towns.) \nHow to Access Small Business Grants\nSpeaker: TBA \nTuesday\, February 17\, 2026 | 6-8pm – THIS SESSION IS BEING RESCHEDULED; STAY TUNED FOR NEW DATE!\nNew City Library\, 220 N Main Street\, New City\, NY 10956 \n 
URL:https://explorerocklandny.com/event/access-to-capital-series-session-3-how-to-access-small-business-grants/
LOCATION:New City Library\, 220 N Main Street\, New City\, NY\, 10956\, United States
CATEGORIES:Economic Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="Women's Enterprise Development Center (WEDC)":MAILTO:info@wedcbiz.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T200000
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CREATED:20260115T152229Z
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SUMMARY:Access to Capital Series Session 2: Navigating Cash Flow
DESCRIPTION:The Rockland County Economic Development & Tourism Department has partnered with the Women’s Enterprise Development Center (WEDC) to provide this “Access to Capital” Series for residents and businesses in Clarkstown.  (Stay tuned for future opportunities in the other towns.) \nNavigating Cash Flow\nSpeaker: Evena Sumra\, Senior Business Consultant | Coaching for Impact\, Chase Business Banking \nTuesday\, February 10\, 2026 | 6-8pm\nWest Nyack Free Library\, 65 Strawtown Road\, West Nyack\, NY 10994 \nClick HERE to register. \nFor more information\, email pazill@wedcbiz.org
URL:https://explorerocklandny.com/event/access-to-capital-series-session-2-navigating-cash-flow/
LOCATION:West Nyack Free Library\, 65 West Strawtown Road\, West Nyack\, NY\, 10994\, United States
CATEGORIES:Economic Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="Women's Enterprise Development Center (WEDC)":MAILTO:info@wedcbiz.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T180000
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CREATED:20260115T150103Z
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SUMMARY:Access to Capital Series Session 1: The Power of Capital
DESCRIPTION:The Rockland County Economic Development & Tourism Department has partnered with the Women’s Enterprise Development Center (WEDC) to provide this “Access to Capital” Series for residents and businesses in Clarkstown.  (Stay tuned for future opportunities in the other towns.) \nThe Power of Capital\nSpeaker: Evena Sumra\, Senior Business Consultant | Coaching for Impact\, Chase Business Banking \nTuesday\, February 3\, 2026 | 6-8pm\nValley Cottage Library\, 110 Route 303\, Valley Cottage \nClick HERE for more information and to register for this session.
URL:https://explorerocklandny.com/event/the-power-of-capital/
LOCATION:Valley Cottage Library\, 110 NY-303\, Valley Cottage\, New York\, 10989
CATEGORIES:Economic Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="Women's Enterprise Development Center (WEDC)":MAILTO:info@wedcbiz.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T190000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T153457Z
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SUMMARY:Ready to Turn Your Talents into a Side Hustle?
DESCRIPTION:Join the Women’s Enterprise Development Center for this FREE online workshop! \nReady to make extra income doing what you love?  Learn how to turn your skills\, ideas\, or hobbies into a side hustle that fits your life and fuels your goals! \nWorkshop Topics: \n\nFind your “why” and build a hustle that lasts\nMatch your passions with real market needs\nLearn how to spot trends and find your perfect niche\nPlan your finances wisely from startup to growth\nManage your time effectively to balance work\, life and your new hustle\n\nClick HERE for more information and to register. \nReasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.  Contact the Women’s Enterprise Development Center Inc. at 914.948.6098. \nFunded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
URL:https://explorerocklandny.com/event/ready-to-turn-your-talents-into-a-side-hustle/
CATEGORIES:Economic Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="Women's Enterprise Development Center (WEDC)":MAILTO:info@wedcbiz.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T200000
DTSTAMP:20260920T144100
CREATED:20251201T145232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T163512Z
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SUMMARY:Empowering Entrepreneurs in Rockland County - Kickoff Event
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a dynamic evening celebrating entrepreneurship and community.  Discover WEDC’s upcoming 2026 small business training programs and connect with local organizations that support small business growth. \nWhat You’ll Experience: \n\nA welcome from Rockland County Department of Economic Development and Tourism\nIntroduction to WEDC’s 2026 business training opportunities in Rockland County\nMeet community partners and hear brief presentations about their services\nNetwork with fellow entrepreneurs\nEngage in 1:1 conversations with resource partners at their tables\n\nClick HERE for more information and to register.
URL:https://explorerocklandny.com/event/empowering-entrepreneurs-in-rockland-county-kickoff-event/
LOCATION:Clarkstown Town Hall\, 10 Maple Avenue\, New City\, 10956\, United States
CATEGORIES:Economic Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="Women's Enterprise Development Center (WEDC)":MAILTO:info@wedcbiz.org
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