Workshops and Training Events
*The posted duration of the SBDC workshops are approximate. Workshops may be shorter or longer depending on the content and attendee participation. The SBDC reserves the right to cancel any workshop.*
Pre-registration is required for all workshops. NO REFUNDS. Transfer of payment to another workshop can be accommodated with prior notice and approval.
Farmingdale State College students, faculty, and staff may attend our workshops free of charge. Some exclusions may apply.
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Attention Business Community!! |
Farmingdale SBDC’s Business Breakthrough Podcast
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Hosted by the dedicated team at the Farmingdale State College Small Business Development Center (SBDC), the Business Breakthrough New York Podcast is your gateway to a rich collection of engaging and informative digital content on how to start and grow your business. Each episode is dedicated to a topic that will help business owners take their business to the next level. |
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Tuesday, January 14th, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm |
Risk Management and Business Succession Planning for Small Businesses |
Join us for a 1-hour action-packed webinar where we will cover three key business planning topics: Retirement Plans and Small Businesses: What kind of Plans can small businesses offer?
What are the pros and cons? What tax benefits can small business owners enjoy? How
to arrive at a Plan that meets your goals and objectives. Presenters: Travis Hayon, Financial Representative, Forest Hills Financial Group & Bryan Davis Director of Advanced Planning Forest Hills Financial Group
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Virtual |
No Fee |
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Thursday, January 30, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm |
Government Contracting 101-part 1 of a 4-part series |
Are you ready to tap into a multi-billion dollar market? Government Contracting 101
is your gateway to navigating the complex world of government procurement.In this
webinar, you will learn: Presenter: Lauren Linakis, SBDC Business Advisor
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Virtual |
No Fee |
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Thursday, February 6, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm |
Success Through Certification-part 2 of a 4-part series |
MWBE, WOSB, EDWOSB, 8(a), HubZone, DBE – at times, government certifications can seem
like an alphabet soup. In this webinar, businesses will learn all about:Government
certifications on the Federal, New York State, and New York City levels Presenter: Lauren Linakis, SBDC Business Advisor |
Virtual |
No Fee |
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Thursday, February 13, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm |
Marketing to The Governmen - part 3 or a 4-part series |
"Marketing to the Government" is your essential guide to unlocking opportunities within the public sector. Learn how to effectively position your products or services, navigate government purchasing processes, and stand out in a competitive marketplace. From researching what and how the government purchases, to understanding the unique needs of government buyers, this course empowers you with the strategies to build lasting relationships and secure valuable contracts. The webinar will also review the essential marketing documents you need to set yourself apart from the competition. Don’t miss your chance to grow your business by tapping into this high-demand market—start marketing to the government today! Presenter: Lauren Linakis, SBDC Business Advisor |
Virtual |
No Fee |
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Wednesday, February 26, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm |
Networking That Works |
Can networking really help my business? Or are you still feeling rusty in connecting with people after the COVID shutdown? This webinar is for all you skeptics out there that think that networking groups are just social clubs and don't really work. Join us to discover some tips on how to make it work for you and your business. That there is no such thing as a "bad" connection. And, you may even make some friends in the process. Presenter: Christina Loggia, SBDC Business Advisor |
Virtual |
No Fee |
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Thursday, February 27, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm |
How to Respond to an RFP - part 4 or a 4-part series |
Are you ready to unlock new business opportunities and stand out in the competitive
world of Requests for Proposals (RFPs)? Join us for How to Respond to an RFP, where
we'll guide you through the essential steps to crafting winning proposals that set
you apart.In this session, you'll learn how to: Presenter: Lauren Linakis, SBDC Business Advisor |
Virtual |
No FEe |
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Wednesday, March 12, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm |
Marketing 101 |
If you're missing the mark in marketing your business, maybe you need to get back to basics. In this webinar we'll discuss some fundamental aspects of marketing that you should be thinking about in order to develop a strategy for your business. Some of the things we'll talk about are: Mission/vision statements Presenter: Christina Loggia, SBDC Business Advisor |
Virtual |
No Fee |
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*The posted duration of the SBDC workshops are approximate. Workshops may be shorter or longer depending on the content and attendee participation. The SBDC reserves the right to cancel any workshop.*