Events
Building Your “Bridge to Success”
Are you looking to boost your small business’s success and augment your personal income? If so, come out to the White Plains Public Library on July 29th or the Yonkers Riverfront Library on August 11th for one of the “Bridge to Success” business forums hosted by Westchester County Executive Robert P. Astorino. The forums will feature a multitude of business experts and successful local business owners aiming to provide you with valuable information about getting loans, receiving contracts from the county, and forming business plans that deliver good salaries for the owners. Admission is free, and refreshments will be provided. For additional information, call Mark McLean at 914-384-1895.
Keeping Startup Finances Under Control
On July 30th, Accelerate Westchester will hold a meeting that features “Tips from the Pros” about accounting and finances for local entrepreneurs. The event will take place in the Executive Dining Room at 1133 Westchester Avenue, White Plains, where a panel of accountants will share their insights about the finances of a startup and provide information about available accounting resources around Westchester. The meeting will also provide ample time for networking and talking to other entrepreneurs in the area. For more information, visit http://www.meetup.com/Accelerate-Westchester-Meetup-Startup/.
Luncheon for Professional Women
Professional Women of Westchester will be hosting this month’s “You, Your Business, Only Better Luncheon Series” on July 30th at the M&T Bank on Broadway in Tarrytown. The event will offer attendees an overview of marketing oneself in a highly competitive marketplace and explain how individuals can take advantage of leveraging an eye-catching brand. Space is limited to the first 20 Professional Women of Westchester members to register, so visit http://www.professionalwomenofwestchester.com/ to snag a spot.
Selling Skills Workshop
If you could use help sealing the deal when it comes to sales, come to “Part II of Effective Selling Skills” workshop on July 31st at Yonkers City Hall. The event will show you how to tackle customer objections and finalize deals for your business, and it is being offered free of cost. Visit http://www.scorewestchester.com/workshops/effective-selling/ to register for the workshop.