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SUMMARY:Personal Credit: How It Impacts Your Ability to Launch & Grow a Small Business
DESCRIPTION:Date: 4/28/2026\nTime: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM (EDT)\nStatus: Open – 87 places remaining\nRegistration Deadline: 4/28/2026 11:00 AM (EDT)\nFee: No Fee \nPoint of Contact: Jamie Procak (315) 498-6070 \nProgram Format: Online Meeting (Live)\nTraining Topics: Credit Counseling\nDescription: \n\nYour personal credit does not just influence your financial life—it can directly affect your ability to start\, fund\, and expand a small business. In this workshop\, participants will learn how lenders evaluate personal credit\, why it plays such a significant role in business financing\, and the steps you can take to strengthen your credit profile before applying for loans or launching a new venture. \nFive Key Takeaways \n1. Why Personal Credit Matters for New Small Businesses \n2. Understanding Your Personal Credit Profile \n3. Strategies to Improve Personal Credit Before Launching Your Business \n4. Using Personal Credit to Access Start-Up Capital \n5. Transitioning From Personal Credit to Business Credit \n 
URL:https://northrocklandchamber.org/event/personal-credit-how-it-impacts-your-ability-to-launch-grow-a-small-business/
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SUMMARY:Prepare for Event Success: Plan for Peak Demand\, Operations\, and Execution (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Choosing to participate in a major event like the FIFA World Cup\, the Olympics\, trade shows\, and festivals can be a big opportunity to reach new customers and sales. But once you’ve committed to participating\, the real challenge is execution. Without a clear operational plan to deal with the increased demand and unexpected challenges\, a big opportunity can quickly turn into a costly mistake. \nIn this webinar\, you’ll learn how to prepare your business to run smoothly and perform at its best during major events. We’ll cover how to anticipate demand\, plan staffing and inventory\, and put simple systems in place so your business can handle the surge without disruption. By the end of this session\, you’ll have a clear approach to operate with confidence\, reduce stress\, and make the most of the opportunity. \nIn this webinar\, you’ll learn how to: \n\nAnticipate demand and plan resources before\, during\, and after a major event\nBuild flexible staffing and inventory plans to handle spikes and slowdowns\nCreate simple workflows to keep operations running smoothly during busy periods\nPrepare for unexpected challenges like shortages\, delays\, or demand surges\nKeep your core business running smoothly while managing increased demand\n\nClick HERE to register.
URL:https://northrocklandchamber.org/event/prepare-for-event-success-plan-for-peak-demand-operations-and-execution-webinar/
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SUMMARY:Recipe for Social Media Success
DESCRIPTION:Date: 4/29/2026\nTime: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM (EDT)\nRegistration Deadline: 4/29/2026 9:30 AM (EDT)\nFee: No Fee \nPoint of Contact: Vanessa Secore \nProgram Format: Online Meeting (Live)\nTraining Topics: Social Media\nDescription: \n\n\n\n\n\nSocial media is a powerful tool that influences how people connect\, support causes\, and make purchasing decisions. In this one-hour session\, you’ll learn how to create a simple yet effective social media strategy that drives awareness\, grows your following\, and turns engagement into action. \nKey Takeaways: \n● Influence Your Audience: Discover how to hook your audience’s attention—just like 45% of shoppers who turn to social media for inspiration. \n● Build Connections: Learn why 20% of consumers are more likely to buy from brands they can communicate with on social media. \n● Simplify Your Strategy: Master the essentials of social media success\, including the 15-minute social media plan and tips for getting started with paid ads. \n● Maximize Your Reach: Claim your name across all channels\, pick a primary platform to focus on\, and tailor your posts for each channel to expand your impact. \n● Engage for Growth: Use social media to increase awareness\, provide top-notch customer service\, and inspire your audience to take action. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to fine-tune your approach\, this session provides the insights and tools you need to create a social media strategy that works for your business.
URL:https://northrocklandchamber.org/event/recipe-for-social-media-success/
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SUMMARY:Networking Night: An Evening of Recognition & Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join the North Rockland Chamber of Commerce for a special evening that brings our business community together — not just to connect\, but to celebrate the people and organizations making a real impact. \n Wednesday\, April 29th\n 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM\n Lynch’s on the Green\, Thiells \nThe Spring Networking Night will feature a meaningful recognition ceremony honoring: \nTim Sanders\nChangemaker Award Recipient \nand \nHaverstraw Community Center\nCelebrating 20 Years of Impact\nHeart of the Community Award \nEnjoy a relaxed evening of networking\, lite bites\, and great conversation with local business owners\, community leaders\, and future members. \n $20 includes lite bites & one drink ticket\n Fee waived if you join the Chamber that evening \n \nWhether you’re looking to grow your network\, get involved\, or simply support your community — this is the perfect event to attend. \n Come learn about\, meet\, and join the New Junior Chamber — an exciting opportunity for the next generation of leaders in North Rockland.
URL:https://northrocklandchamber.org/event/networking-night-an-evening-of-recognition-celebration/
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SUMMARY:How to Register\, Insure & File Your New York Business (VIRTUAL)
DESCRIPTION:Get your questions answered directly by the agency experts who know the rules inside and out. \nStaying compliant is one of the most important things you can do to protect your business. This free webinar gives you direct access to state and federal agency experts who will break down the registrations\, insurance\, and tax obligations every New York business owner needs to have in place. \nWorkshop Content: \n\nBusiness structures (sole proprietorship\, LLC\, corporation) and how to register your business name with New York State\nWorkers’ compensation insurance requirements and coverage\nUnemployment insurance obligations for employers\nState tax registration\, sales tax\, franchise tax\, and filing basics\nHow to obtain your EIN and meet your federal tax obligations with the IRS\n\nFeatured Speakers: \nOrville Abrahams – Business Ombudsman\, NYS Department of Labor\nMichael J. Thiemann – Business Advocate\, NYS Department of Labor\nScott Walker – Associate Unemployment Insurance Reviewing Examiner\, NYS Unemployment Insurance\nAnthony P. Tomaselli – Ombudsman/Advocate for Business\, NYS Workers’ Compensation Board\nMary Parish – Principal Workers’ Compensation Examiner\, NYS Workers’ Compensation Board\nSara Carlson – Director of Community Engagement\, NYS Department of Taxation and Finance\nYolanda Durant – Stakeholder Liaison\, IRS\nRobin Daniels – Lender Relations Specialist\, U.S. Small Business Administration \nClick HERE for more information and to register.
URL:https://northrocklandchamber.org/event/how-to-register-insure-file-your-new-york-business-virtual/
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