North Rockland Chamber of Commerce

AI Foundations for Career Growth (IN-PERSON)
2026-05-05 16:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | NY
MAY 5, 2026: AI Foundations for Career Growth: Use AI to build stand-out resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles.
Empower yourself with the tools of tomorrow! This four-session training series is designed to help Rockland County community members master Artificial Intelligence (AI) to excel in the clean energy and green industry sectors and beyond.
What You Will Learn in four 90-minute modules:

MAY 5, 2026: AI Foundations for Career Growth: Use AI to build stand-out resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles.
MAY 12, 2026: AI in the Green Workplace: Prepare for employment in the energy sector using applicable AI tools.
MAY 19, 2026: AI for Professional & Personal Development: Boost your efficiency, professional communication, and entrepreneurial skills.
JUNE 2, 2026: AI and Equity in the Workplace: Explore accessible AI tools that support multilingual learners and individuals with special needs.

Register for 1 or more sessions. Upon successful completion of all sessions, learners will receive a certificate of completion.

Tuesdays, Finkelstein Memorial Library, 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
May 5, 12 and 19; June 2

Click HERE to register for IN-PERSON sessions.

Registration deadline: April 29

Contact: Finkelstein Library Reference Desk: 845-352-5700 x244

How the NYC Dept. of Small Business Services Can Assist Your Business
2026-05-06 10:00 - 11:00 | NY
Date: 5/6/2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM (EDT)
Registration Deadline: 5/6/2026 10:00 AM (EDT)
Fee: No Fee
Point of Contact: Bonnie Arciero (718) 982-2560
Program Format: Online Meeting (Live)
Training Topics: Government Contracting
Description:

Join the SI SBDC and Jacques Brunvil, Senior Liaison, NYC Dept. of Small Business Services (SBS) during National Small Business Month for this no-cost webinar on Wednesday, May 6th at 10 A.M. via Zoom.
Learn how the SBS
-Helps businesses get certified and compete for contracts
-Connects entrepreneurs to free resources ranging from business courses to legal services
-Explain government rules and regulations
Register: https://suny-edu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Ie5UDZjuSAyddD-fZKV4hA

Instructions:
Register: https://suny-edu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Ie5UDZjuSAyddD-fZKV4hA

QuickBooks Simplified: From Setup to Understanding Your Numbers (free 6-hour series)
2026-05-06 12:00 - 14:00 | NY
Date/Time:

Session #1
5/6/2026
12:00 PM
– 2:00 PM (EDT)

Session #2
5/13/2026
12:00 PM
– 2:00 PM (EDT)

Session #3
5/20/2026
12:00 PM
– 2:00 PM (EDT)

Registration Deadline: 5/20/2026 2:00 PM (EDT)
Fee: No Fee
Point of Contact: NYSBDC Learning
Program Format: Online Meeting (Live)
Training Topics: Accounting/Budget
Description:

QuickBooks is a powerful tool, yet for many business owners, it feels overwhelming, confusing, or underutilized. This three-part webinar series helps business owners understand how QuickBooks works, how to use it effectively, and how to rely on its data to make informed financial decisions.
Whether you are new to QuickBooks or using it without fully understanding what your numbers are telling you, this series will walk you step-by-step through the essentials. We begin with the foundations of bookkeeping, including how financial data flows through your business and why the Chart of Accounts is the backbone of accurate reporting. From there, we move into proper QuickBooks setup, covering key configurations that impact clarity, organization, and decision-making. Finally, we focus on generating and interpreting reports so you can confidently understand your financial position and performance.
Across three sessions, you will learn how to:
• Understand core bookkeeping principles and financial terminology
• Structure and use your Chart of Accounts effectively
• Set up QuickBooks correctly for your business model
• Record and categorize transactions with confidence
• Avoid common errors that distort financial reports
• Generate reports that provide real insight
• Translate your numbers into smarter business decisions
This is not an accounting lecture. It is a practical, real-world series built for business owners who want clarity, control, and confidence in their financial systems.
Presenter: Christy Dudgeon, President of SBC Consulting
Christy Dudgeon brings more than 25 years of experience spanning startups, corporate environments, and executive leadership. Her background across sales, operations, and financial management allows her to bridge strategy with execution. She has guided businesses through critical growth stages and is known for restructuring operational and financial frameworks to improve efficiency, clarity, and performance. Christy is recognized for delivering practical, real-world guidance and translating foundational business and financial principles into clear, actionable strategies that help entrepreneurs build sustainable, scalable companies.

Small Business Grants: From Search to Application
2026-05-14 18:00 - 20:00 | NY
For Rockland County residents and businesses only.

Most small business owners skip grants because the process feels overwhelming or out of reach. This workshop breaks it down from finding the right opportunities to writing an application that actually gets read.

Join us for an impactful session 3 of the Access to Capital Series for Rockland County Entrepreneurs.

Workshop Content:

How to know if you qualify before you spend time applying
What funders are really looking for — and how to show it
The documents you need to have ready
Local grant opportunities
How to use AI to strengthen your application

Click HERE to register.

2026 Pinnacle Awards
2026-05-31 16:00 - 20:00 | NY
Join Rockland County’s business and community leaders for the highly anticipated 2026 Pinnacle Awards, an evening to celebrate business excellence! The cocktail hour, dinner and awards ceremony will be truly memorable!
Click HERE for more information.

Monthly Member Breakfast
2026-07-14 08:00 - 10:00, 2026-08-11 08:00 - 10:00, 2026-09-08 08:00 - 10:00, 2026-10-13 08:00 - 10:00, 2026-11-10 08:00 - 10:00, 2026-12-08 08:00 - 10:00 | Stony Point Pancake Factory, 32 South Liberty Drive, Stony Point, NY, 10980, United States
