New York SBDC

📰 Issue 4 of the NYSBDC Minute has arrived 🌟👇 Access the latest small business news here: https://lnkd.in/gD_8VKZk Highlights include the NYS Business Person of the Year, a Buffalo Pitmaster on CBS, the 2024 New York Business Plan Competition Winner, tips on government contracts, and more! We hope you enjoy it! #NYSBDCMinute #NYBusinessNews

Why apply for Springboard? High prizes Low restrictions Customized objectives Springboard is one-of-a-kind in that there are three chances to apply throughout a 12-month period, more prizes to go around, and focuses on our community as it is– right now, for those who live here right now. Want to be a part of our inaugural competition? Welcome to Springboard. We’re excited you’re here. Round Three - Southern Tier is the last chance to win a cash prize in 2024

Meet our summer intern! His name is Parv Aggarwal, and he has been a great asset to our team. We would like to thank Chautauqua Works for making this internship possible! Here is Parv's bio: Parv Aggarwal is a passionate and innovative professional currently pursuing his master’s degree in Quantitative Finance. With an undergraduate degree in Business Management and two years of experience at EY, Parv has built a strong foundation in business consulting and financial analysis. He is currently enhancing his expertise through a summer internship at the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) in Jamestown, where he is deeply involved in consulting projects. In his role at SBDC, Parv leverages his technical skills, financial acumen, and data analysis capabilities to offer valuable insights and suggestions for improving business plans and overseeing financial valuations. His dedication and eagerness to learn have led him to explore the use of Power BI for advanced data visualization. Parv's motivation for this internship comes from his long-standing aspiration to move into consulting. He sees this opportunity as a crucial step in his career, aiming to eventually work as a consultant or analyst in a top-tier firm where he can continue to grow and make a significant impact. Outside of work, Parv enjoys walking, playing tennis, listening to music, spending time with friends, and exploring new cuisines through cooking. He also has a strong passion for serving the community, which was a key reason for joining SBDC. Inspired by the impactful work SBDC does, Parv plans to start his own consulting firm in the future to help small and mid-sized businesses grow and thrive. He believes these businesses are the backbone of the economy, making the most significant impact on GDP and societal development. Guided by the philosophy, "The only way to do great work is to love what you do," Parv is committed to delivering results and continuously striving for excellence in everything he does.

I'm teaming up with the Buffalo State Small Business Development Center to teach not one, but TWO classes designed to help entrepreneurs monetize their talent. And you're invited 😎 🔥 On Sept. 11, I'm teaching digital marketing as part of the SBDC's eight-week Marketing Solutions & Contract Readiness certificate program. You'll get the scoop on digital marketing tools ranging from websites to social media to the Google suite—and more. 💡 The program will help you develop a pitch deck, establish credibility, and prepare you to do business with some of Buffalo Niagara's most well-known businesses. 🔥 On Sept. 24, I'm teaching a class on e-commerce as part of the SBDC's four-week Entrepreneurship in the Arts series. You'll get a look at the most popular e-commerce platforms, intel on how to choose the best one for your small business, and a detailed checklist to help you put your best foot forward. 💡 Designed specifically for creatives, this program will help you monetize your talent and check all the boxes when it comes to strategy, trademarks and copyright, and finance. 🚨 Hurry and register... both programs begin in early September and there are just a few seats left! Download the registration forms 👇

Meichle Latham spent nearly 30 years in a local nonprofit, serving most recently as an executive leader, before she took a leap of heart to pivot to become a woman entrepreneur. Meichle utilizes her nonprofit executive management experience and certification, and her experience in Board membership, leadership development, coaching, mentoring, and decades of clinical counseling in her business.   She is a strategic Consultant and a strengths-based, trauma-informed, solution-focused Coach and Counselor with affinity for guiding and supporting individuals, groups, and organizations/companies as they clarify their purpose, leverage their unique attributes and strengths, and swiftly make realistic and sustainable changes to foster greater alignment with their values, purpose and vision, and cultivate harmony to achieve optimal impact. Her signature service is Pedi-Purpose Coaching, allowing clients to receive in-person coaching sessions paired with walking to improve both mental and physical health while fostering creativity, innovation, and solution building.   Meichle worked with Olivia Harbol at the Buffalo SBDC at the onset of her vision to create her own business. Additionally, she worked with Jeannine Higgins of SCORE Mentors to complement her experience with the SBDC. Meichle states, “While Olivia provided the essential technical elements of moving my entrepreneurial vision to reality, what truly resonates for me is Olivia’s genuine enthusiasm, optimism and encouragement, cheerleading, excitement and willingness to do anything she could to help me be successful in launching a business. I am forever grateful to Olivia and SBDC for helping me position myself for success. It hasn’t even been a year since I launched my business, and I am thrilled with how well I’m progressing. Thank you!”   If you want to learn more about Meichle Latham and her services, check out her website: meichlelatham.com .

Business Friends.....if you are involved in global trade or if you want to start exporting, this is a must attend event!!!! It is an online event and packed with good stuff!!!! If anyone is interested in being a sponsor, please reach out to me and I can help you!!!!

Did you catch Stony Brook SBDC business advisor Ree Wackett on the latest Radio Jobline episode with Scott Passeser? Ree returned to the program to discuss writing a business plan, opening a business, and conducting business with the government. Listen to the episode here: https://lnkd.in/ebeu-jgE

ESD's "Sail-Thru Summer" initiative encourages MWBE applicants to work with Entrepreneurship Assistance Centers or Small Business Development Centers in completing their New York State MWBE certification applications. Learn more and find your local center: https://on.ny.gov/3Wl3Uqs

Yesterday was fantastic as we celebrated a remarkable achievement in Lewis County, NY. We honored Jenniffer Bleakley, Executive Director of Hand in Hand Early Childcare Center, as she received the 2024 "NYSBDC Rural Small Business of the Year" award. 🏆 The event took place at Hand in Hand's location in the Harrisville Central School District, and this recognition is a testament to Jenniffer's dedication and the significant impact Hand in Hand has on the community. There were several special attendees! Hosts: • Sonya Smith MBA, NYSBDC State Director • Robert Griffin, CEPA, Onondaga Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Onondaga Community College and Watertown Outreach Center at Jefferson Community College Regional Director • Debbie Wilson, Certified NYSBDC Business Advisor who has been instrumental in supporting Jenniffer • Jamie Procak, Coordinator at Onondaga SBDC • Renee Goodnow, NYSBDC Communications Coordinator & Marketing Strategist Guests: • Jerilyn Fairman, Provost & Vice President of Academic & Student Affairs at Jefferson Community College • Team members and board members from Hand in Hand • Staff from the Harrisville Central School District, which hosts Hand in Hand’s childcare facility in their classrooms • Team members from Naturally Lewis, a nonprofit focused on economic development in rural areas The event featured speeches from local officials and program supporters, highlighting the importance of accessible childcare in our rural communities. After the award presentation, attendees toured the facility, witnessing firsthand the nurturing environment Hand in Hand provides for children. Seeing the kids engaged in their activities was heartwarming, embodying the center's mission to foster development through a play-centered approach. Hand in Hand is helping ensure children receive high-quality care and education in a safe and loving environment. With nearly $3 million in funding secured for its vital expansion, Hand in Hand continues to meet the needs of families in the community. This funding was secured with the assistance of Jennifer's SBDC Certified Business Advisor, who helped in the application process. This celebration was a stop on our Summer 2024 Client Awards Roadshow, a state-wide celebration and acknowledgment of outstanding small businesses throughout New York. This roadshow brings together communities across the state to honor the exceptional achievements of SBDC clients, and we will continue to share stops throughout the summer! Congratulations again to Jenniffer and the entire Hand in Hand team! #NYSBDC #SmallBusinessSuccess #Childcare #CommunitySupport #NYSBDCRoadshow

📊 Spotlight: New York SBDC Specialty Programs - Empowering Entrepreneurs 🚀 The New York SBDC is committed to meeting entrepreneurs where they are and fostering inclusive growth. Here's how our specialty programs are making a difference: 🌍 International Trade Program: Relaunched in 2023 under the leadership of Mercedes Sanchez-Moore, PhD, MBA, CGBP, CBA, OCED, we're exploring innovative directions in international trade. 🏆 MWBE Certification Assistance: Successfully guided 920 New York State businesses in achieving their MWBE Certification, promoting equal opportunities and inclusive growth. 💼 Disability Entrepreneurship Program: Launched in 2023, this program, led by Erica Chase-Gregory & Christina Loggia, MS Ed. at our Farmingdale Small Business Development Center, provides entrepreneurs with disabilities with training, coaching, and funding advisement. 👶 Childcare Support Initiative: Supporting childcare businesses through specialized workshops and initiatives tailored to their unique challenges. 👧 KidBiz Market: Organized by the Buffalo State Small Business Development Center, this program offers young entrepreneurs (3rd to 6th grade) practical business experience through an Open-Air Market. 🔒 Cybersecurity Program: In partnership with Posture, we offer a focused 30-day cybersecurity training program to protect small and medium-sized businesses. Join us in our mission to reach entrepreneurs where they are, regardless of circumstance, and pave the way for a more inclusive entrepreneurial landscape. #AccessForAll #InclusiveGrowth #EntrepreneurSupport #NYSBDC #TogetherWeGrow