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SUMMARY:Staten Island Chamber of Commerce: M/WBE Certification Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging and insightful discussion celebrating NYC Small Business Month\, presented in partnership with the NYC Department of Small Business Services. \nThis panel will be valuable for both currently certified M/WBE businesses and those interested in becoming certified. You’ll hear real-world experiences from M/WBE-certified business owners as they share how certification has impacted their growth and success. Attendees will gain firsthand insight into navigating the certification process\, accessing new opportunities\, and securing contracts across industries.
URL:https://shopyourcity.cityofnewyork.us/event/staten-island-chamber-borough-event-m-wbe-certification-breakfast/
LOCATION:Colonnade Diner\, 2001 Hylan Boulevard\, Staten Island\, NY\, 10306\, United States
CATEGORIES:NYC Department of Small Business Services,NYC Small Business Month,Staten Island
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SUMMARY:Selling to Government - Identifying Opportunity
DESCRIPTION:Every day\, the government buys billions of dollars’ worth of goods and services from businesses. \nTo help businesses interested in selling to the government\, the NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) APEX Accelerator offers this four-part Selling to Government Series. \n\nDetermine what resources to use for prospecting and market research\nIdentify prime vs. subcontracting opportunities\nDetermine the right-size opportunities for your business\nRegister to learn how to pursue contracts for your business at the City\, State\, and Federal government levels.
URL:https://shopyourcity.cityofnewyork.us/event/selling-to-government-identifying-opportunity/
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CATEGORIES:NYC Department of Small Business Services
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SUMMARY:Fund Your NYC Small Business
DESCRIPTION:Join this webinar for information on funding programs and get tips to help you apply for financing opportunities. \nIn addition to providing an overview of available financing options\, we will share tips to consider before taking on debt\, an overview of documents commonly required to apply for a loan\, and a summary of other loans and grants that are currently available for NYC small businesses.
URL:https://shopyourcity.cityofnewyork.us/event/fund-your-nyc-small-business-5/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:NYC Department of Small Business Services
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SUMMARY:NYC Restaurant Academy Level 1: How to Plan and Finance Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Everything you need to know to plan\, launch and operate a successful NYC restaurant. \nThe goal of this course is to prepare prospective restaurant\, bar and food service operators for opening a business NYC. \nWe will discuss essential first steps like creating a business plan\, registering your entity\, financing your business\, and finding\, planning and building out your physical space.
URL:https://shopyourcity.cityofnewyork.us/event/nyc-restaurant-academy-level-1-how-to-plan-and-finance-your-business/
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CATEGORIES:NYC Department of Small Business Services
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