Learn about getting certified as a Minority / Woman-owned Business Enterprise with NYC & NYS, what you will need to do to obtain government contracts, and how you can leverage your certification to get more business at this free online webinar.

Via Online: Register Here

Ready, Set, Go! is a 90-minute free workshop that covers all the things you need to think about when going into business.  It provides a general overview of what it takes to start a business; legal considerations and what it takes to fund a new venture.

Via Zoom: Register Here.

This session will cover:

• What qualifies as a patentable invention

• Key steps in the patent application process

• How to avoid common mistakes when working with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)

• Where to access pro bono patent services for qualifying inventors

Whether you're still refining your product or ready to file, this session will give you the tools to move forward with confidence.

Via Zoom: Register Here

Via Zoom: Register Here

Join Council Member Shekar Krishnan, Accompany Capital, and the New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) for an interactive session designed for small business owner!

Learn how to:

• Identify funding needs of immigrant-owned businesses Understand how credit scores impact capital access Explore financing options for small businesses

•  Guide clients in choosing the right lenders

•  Navigate the small business loan application process

•  Get to know Accompany Capital’s loan programs & referral process

•  Recognize the benefits of working with a CDFI (Community Development Financial Institution)