Showing posts with label New York State Small Business Development Center. Show all posts
Showing posts with label New York State Small Business Development Center. Show all posts

Thursday, April 29, 2010

COMMERCIAL LEASE NEGOTIATION FOR SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS AND MICROENTREPRENEURS

Wednesday, May 12th, 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Commercial Lease Negotiation
for Small Business Owners and Microentrepreneurs

Kevin Drakeford of the Drakeford Group, PC will present an overview of the legal rights of small business owners and microentrepreneurs when it's time to negotiate for or sign a commercial lease.

The event is free and open to the public. Seating is limited, so call (718) 368-6790 to register or go to http://bedc.org/Commercial_Lease.htm.

Location:
Brooklyn Public Library Business Library
280 Cadman Plaza West (at Tillary Street)

Sponsored by Brooklyn Economic Development Corporation, Brooklyn Public Library Business Library, City Bar Justice Center Neighborhood Entrepreneur Law Project, and New York State Small Business Development Center.

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

SUCCESSFUL WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS PANEL: FOR SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS AND ASPIRING ENTREPRENEURS

Wednesday, March 31, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Free Workshop:
Successful Women Entrepreneurs Panel
for Small Business Owners and Aspiring Entrepreneurs


Celebrate Women’s History Month by networking with and hearing from a diverse group of women business owners and professionals who will discuss their extensive business experiences and life lessons.

Introduction: Pravina Raghavan, District Director, U.S. Small Business Administration

Moderator: Michele Smith, Associate at Exec|Comm Communications consultant and former entrepreneur

Panelists:
  • Vera Moore, President & CEO of Vera Moore Cosmetics, will share her experience in getting this successful line distributed in Duane Reade stores.
  • Veronica Rose, President, Aurora Electric, a veteran entrepreneur, will share her experiences about government contracting.
  • Elisa Balabram, author of Ask Others, Trust Yourself: The Entrepreneurial Woman’s Key to Success, will talk about her book and about women asking for advice.
Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow
25 Thornton Street, Brooklyn
(between Flushing Avenue and Broadway)

G train to Flushing Avenue station
or
M/J trains to Broadway and Flushing Avenue station


Registration is required, as seating is limited.
Call (718) 797.0187 or e-mail .


The New York State Small Business Development Center (NYS/SBDC) program is a free program supported by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). SBA’s funding is not an endorsement of any products, opinions, or services. All SBA funded programs are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis.

New York State Small Business Development Center http://www.nyssbdc.org
U.S. Small Business Administration http://www.sba.gov