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SUMMARY:Fast Track to Small Business Workshop (In-Person & Online)
DESCRIPTION:Date/Time: \n\n\n\nDay 1\n5/5/2026\n9:00 AM\n– 4:30 PM (EDT)\n\n\n\nDay 2\n5/7/2026\n9:00 AM\n– 4:30 PM (EDT)\n\n\n\nDay 3\n5/12/2026\n9:00 AM\n– 4:30 PM (EDT)\n\n\n\n\nStatus: Open – 19 places remaining\nRegistration Deadline: 5/1/2026 6:00 PM (EDT)\nFees: \n\n\n\n\nFull Fee Amount\n$125.00\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Policies\nPoint of Contact: Jamie Procak (315) 498-6070\nLocation: 4926 Onondaga Rd\, Syracuse NY 13215-1939 \nTraining Topics: Accounting/Budget\, Business Financing\, Business Plan\, Business Start-up/Preplanning\, Marketing/Sales\, Social Media\nDescription: \n\nThe Fast Track to Small Business Start-Up Workshop is a comprehensive 20-hour training experience designed for aspiring entrepreneurs and early-stage business owners who are ready to turn an idea into a viable business. This program helps participants build a strong foundation\, avoid common start-up pitfalls\, and move forward with clarity and confidence. \nThis hybrid workshop is offered over 3 days\, allowing participants to attend either in person or virtually\, providing flexibility to fit a variety of schedules and learning preferences. Workshops are held monthly from January through November. \nThe program is facilitated by a Certified Small Business Advisor and features a lineup of expert presenters who specialize in key areas of business development. Participants receive practical\, step-by-step instruction\, actionable tools\, and valuable resources to support the successful launch and growth of a small business. \n  \nDates: May 5th\, 7th\, 12th 2026 \nTime: 9am – 4:30pm each day \nLocation: 4926 Onondaga Rd\, Syracuse NY 13215 (Mulroy Hall)
URL:https://northrocklandchamber.org/event/fast-track-to-small-business-workshop-in-person-online/
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SUMMARY:AI Foundations for Career Growth (IN-PERSON)
DESCRIPTION:MAY 5\, 2026:  AI Foundations for Career Growth: Use AI to build stand-out resumes\, cover letters\, and LinkedIn profiles. \nEmpower 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. \nWhat You Will Learn in four 90-minute modules: \n  \nMAY 5\, 2026:  AI Foundations for Career Growth: Use AI to build stand-out resumes\, cover letters\, and LinkedIn profiles. \nMAY 12\, 2026:  AI in the Green Workplace: Prepare for employment in the energy sector using applicable AI tools. \nMAY 19\, 2026:  AI for Professional & Personal Development: Boost your efficiency\, professional communication\, and entrepreneurial skills. \nJUNE 2\, 2026:  AI and Equity in the Workplace: Explore accessible AI tools that support multilingual learners and individuals with special needs. \n\nRegister for 1 or more sessions. Upon successful completion of all sessions\, learners will receive a certificate of completion. \n  \nTuesdays\, Finkelstein Memorial Library\, 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. \nMay 5\, 12 and 19; June 2\n \nClick HERE to register for IN-PERSON sessions. \n  \nRegistration deadline: April 29 \n  \nContact: Finkelstein Library Reference Desk: 845-352-5700 x244
URL:https://northrocklandchamber.org/event/ai-foundations-for-career-growth-in-person/2026-05-05/
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SUMMARY:How the NYC Dept. of Small Business Services Can Assist Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Date: 5/6/2026\nTime: 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM (EDT)\nRegistration Deadline: 5/6/2026 10:00 AM (EDT)\nFee: No Fee \nPoint of Contact: Bonnie Arciero (718) 982-2560 \nProgram Format: Online Meeting (Live)\nTraining Topics: Government Contracting\nDescription: \n\nJoin 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. \nLearn how the SBS \n-Helps businesses get certified and compete for contracts \n-Connects entrepreneurs to free resources ranging from business courses to legal services \n-Explain government rules and regulations \nRegister: https://suny-edu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Ie5UDZjuSAyddD-fZKV4hA \n\nInstructions: \nRegister: https://suny-edu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Ie5UDZjuSAyddD-fZKV4hA
URL:https://northrocklandchamber.org/event/how-the-nyc-dept-of-small-business-services-can-assist-your-business/
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SUMMARY:QuickBooks Simplified: From Setup to Understanding Your Numbers (free 6-hour series)
DESCRIPTION:Date/Time: \n\n\n\nSession #1\n5/6/2026\n12:00 PM\n– 2:00 PM (EDT)\n\n\n\nSession #2\n5/13/2026\n12:00 PM\n– 2:00 PM (EDT)\n\n\n\nSession #3\n5/20/2026\n12:00 PM\n– 2:00 PM (EDT)\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: 5/20/2026 2:00 PM (EDT)\nFee: No Fee \nPoint of Contact: NYSBDC Learning \nProgram Format: Online Meeting (Live)\nTraining Topics: Accounting/Budget\nDescription: \n\nQuickBooks 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. \nWhether 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. \nAcross three sessions\, you will learn how to: \n• Understand core bookkeeping principles and financial terminology\n• Structure and use your Chart of Accounts effectively\n• Set up QuickBooks correctly for your business model\n• Record and categorize transactions with confidence\n• Avoid common errors that distort financial reports\n• Generate reports that provide real insight\n• Translate your numbers into smarter business decisions \nThis 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. \nPresenter: Christy Dudgeon\, President of SBC Consulting \nChristy 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.
URL:https://northrocklandchamber.org/event/quickbooks-simplified-from-setup-to-understanding-your-numbers-free-6-hour-series/
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SUMMARY:Monthly Member Breakfast
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URL:https://northrocklandchamber.org/event/monthly-member-breakfast-2-2/2026-05-12/
LOCATION:Stony Point Pancake Factory\, 32 South Liberty Drive\, Stony Point\, NY\, 10980\, United States
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SUMMARY:AI Foundations for Career Growth (IN-PERSON)
DESCRIPTION:MAY 5\, 2026:  AI Foundations for Career Growth: Use AI to build stand-out resumes\, cover letters\, and LinkedIn profiles. \nEmpower 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. \nWhat You Will Learn in four 90-minute modules: \n  \nMAY 5\, 2026:  AI Foundations for Career Growth: Use AI to build stand-out resumes\, cover letters\, and LinkedIn profiles. \nMAY 12\, 2026:  AI in the Green Workplace: Prepare for employment in the energy sector using applicable AI tools. \nMAY 19\, 2026:  AI for Professional & Personal Development: Boost your efficiency\, professional communication\, and entrepreneurial skills. \nJUNE 2\, 2026:  AI and Equity in the Workplace: Explore accessible AI tools that support multilingual learners and individuals with special needs. \n\nRegister for 1 or more sessions. Upon successful completion of all sessions\, learners will receive a certificate of completion. \n  \nTuesdays\, Finkelstein Memorial Library\, 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. \nMay 5\, 12 and 19; June 2\n \nClick HERE to register for IN-PERSON sessions. \n  \nRegistration deadline: April 29 \n  \nContact: Finkelstein Library Reference Desk: 845-352-5700 x244
URL:https://northrocklandchamber.org/event/ai-foundations-for-career-growth-in-person/2026-05-12/
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SUMMARY:Small Business Grants: From Search to Application
DESCRIPTION:For Rockland County residents and businesses only.\n\nMost 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. \n\n\n\nJoin us for an impactful session 3 of the Access to Capital Series for Rockland County Entrepreneurs.\n\n\n\nWorkshop Content:\n\n\n\nHow to know if you qualify before you spend time applying\nWhat funders are really looking for — and how to show it\nThe documents you need to have ready\nLocal grant opportunities\nHow to use AI to strengthen your application\n\nClick HERE to register.
URL:https://northrocklandchamber.org/event/small-business-grants-from-search-to-application/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T160000
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SUMMARY:AI Foundations for Career Growth (IN-PERSON)
DESCRIPTION:MAY 5\, 2026:  AI Foundations for Career Growth: Use AI to build stand-out resumes\, cover letters\, and LinkedIn profiles. \nEmpower 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. \nWhat You Will Learn in four 90-minute modules: \n  \nMAY 5\, 2026:  AI Foundations for Career Growth: Use AI to build stand-out resumes\, cover letters\, and LinkedIn profiles. \nMAY 12\, 2026:  AI in the Green Workplace: Prepare for employment in the energy sector using applicable AI tools. \nMAY 19\, 2026:  AI for Professional & Personal Development: Boost your efficiency\, professional communication\, and entrepreneurial skills. \nJUNE 2\, 2026:  AI and Equity in the Workplace: Explore accessible AI tools that support multilingual learners and individuals with special needs. \n\nRegister for 1 or more sessions. Upon successful completion of all sessions\, learners will receive a certificate of completion. \n  \nTuesdays\, Finkelstein Memorial Library\, 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. \nMay 5\, 12 and 19; June 2\n \nClick HERE to register for IN-PERSON sessions. \n  \nRegistration deadline: April 29 \n  \nContact: Finkelstein Library Reference Desk: 845-352-5700 x244
URL:https://northrocklandchamber.org/event/ai-foundations-for-career-growth-in-person/2026-05-19/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T160000
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SUMMARY:2026 Pinnacle Awards
DESCRIPTION: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! \nClick HERE for more information.
URL:https://northrocklandchamber.org/event/2026-pinnacle-awards/
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