Volume 2 | Issue 2
Week of January 25, 2010
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Recession recovery strategies are the focus of 2010. New businesses, new ideas, new ventures are top agenda items.
Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley is proposing a small business credit recovery program to boost lending, and working with U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner about investing federal money in small business lending.
Many retailers are putting their money towards the real estate market while leases are cheaper. Economists predict Americans’ spending will increase by 2% this year, the first gain since 2007. So while some small businesses may shut down, this may be the perfect opportunity for another to open.
A new study revealed the best places in the U.S. to launch small businesses and experts are focused on how best to successfully operate a small business.
One woman has even stood by her small business through the recession, and with a $7,000 loan from Accion USA, her self-owned multimedia company expanded. She has gained more clients and even hired a part-time office coordinator. Definitely a role model for women-owned small businesses!
Positive energy must prevail despite the hard economic times our nation has faced this past year. Let’s continue to make 2010 the best ever!
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January 12, 2010 |
Black Enterprise Magazine |
Energy Experts to Blacks: Think Green |
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New technologies, opportunities explored at Black Enterprise forum.
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January 16, 2010 |
Los Angeles Daily News |
Signs of Life In Valley Business |
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Though nearly one in eight Angelenos is out of work, many experts see new signs that the worst recession in modern times is easing.
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January 18, 2010 |
New York Daily News |
Lending Small Biz a Big Hand: Microlender Accion Fills Void With Local Entrepreneurs |
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It would be a far cry from her days at CBS and MTV, but Maureen Isern wanted to continue her TV production career — on her own.
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January 18, 2010 |
South Florida Business Journal |
South Florida: Seventh-Best Place To Start A Business |
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The Miami-Fort Lauderdale metropolitan area moved up five spots to rank as the seventh-best place to launch a new business in 2010, according to a new Portfolio.com/bizjournals study.
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January 8, 2010 |
The Wall Street Journal |
Small Business Economic Indicators |
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When you're a small-business owner, issues like whether you can afford to give your assistant manager a raise or whether your dinner bread will be delivered on time loom larger than the trade deficit and crop results. Yet, the nation's employment outlook factors into your hiring decisions and the truck that delivers your bread runs on gas — so keeping an eye on the bigger picture can help you avoid cost surprises.
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January 13, 2010 |
The New York Times |
Clinton Diplomacy Emphasizes Women's Right |
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Rarely does Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton venture abroad without pushing the case for ''women empowerment,'' a signature issue of her nearly one-year tenure as the top U.S. diplomat.
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January 16, 2010 |
The New York Post |
Moms 'Earn' New Respect |
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The latest painful evidence of the recession is another increase -- to a record 963,000 -- in the number of working moms who are their families' sole breadwinners.
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January 22, 2010 |
Black Enterprise Magazine |
A Woman's Guide to Money Management |
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Women have unique needs when it comes to money. In this three-part series on women and money, black enterprise will tell you what you need to know when it comes to money management (part 1), investing (part 2), and tax and estate planning (part 3).
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Take the Lead: Groundbreaking Women in Construction
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NEW DATE AND LOCATION. NOW IN NEW YORK CITY. |
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A LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE FOR WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION
McGraw-Hill Construction, ENR and Architectural Record are proud to support the national leadership conference for women in the design and construction industries. Explore the leadership skills, experiences and strategies you will need to grow your position, your practice and your market power in today’s challenging construction industry.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
If you are a construction industry company owner, executive, project manager or rising through the ranks, you should plan to attend this special two-day program designed especially for you.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN?
Acquire the strategies and insights you need to lead in a changing industry.
For more information and to register, please visit:
http://www.groundbreakingwomen.com
 Take the NEW LEADER SURVEY. Click Here.
The results of this survey will be reported in a special supplement to be published by McGraw Hill Construction’s ENR.
WHEN:
Thursday, April 15 - 8:00AM - 8:00PM
Friday, April 16 - 7:00AM - 2:00PM
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WHERE:
1221 Avenue of the Americas
2nd Floor
New York, NY
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FREE Small Business Legal Clinic
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Hosted by Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke |
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If you are a small business owner or are thinking about starting your own business this is a great opportunity to meet one-on-one with an attorney and learn more about the legal consequences of owning and operating a business in NYC.
- Do you need help deciding wether or not to incorporate?
- Do you have questions about contracts?
- Intellectual property rights?
- Are you planning to rent a storefront ot renew your commercial lease?
Come and have your questions answered by volunteer Lawyers of the Neighborhood Entrepreneur Law Project.
This event is free and open to the public free of charge, however RESERVATION ARE REQUIRED. Please call 212-382-6633 to RSVP.
WHEN:
Monday, February 1, 2010
5:00pm-7:00pm
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WHERE:
123 Linden Blvd. 1st Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11226
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SBA: MEET THE LENDERS
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Inaugural Lender and Business Matchmaking Event |
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Attention Small Business Owners
This is your opportunity to meet one-to-one with loan officers from SBA-participating lenders and to learn about loan sources from the New York City, New York State and Federal Governments.
Experts from 8(a) Division and SBA resource partners- SBDCs, SCORE, WBCs and Chambers of Commerce will also attend.
Monday, February 8, 2010
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Click here for details.
INFORMATION/REGISTER:
Please RSVP to Man-Li Lin at man-li.lin@sba.gov
WHEN:
Monday, February 8, 2010
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
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WHERE:
26 Federal Plaza,
6th Floor Conference Center
NY, NY 10278
(Entrance on Broadway)
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Women Impacting Public Policy:
Make Your Voice Heard in Washington!
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FREE Teleconference |
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- Receive policy briefings on legislation that impacts your business
- Become active and engaged with local and Federal officials
- Connect with women business owners in your area
- Leverage partnering to grow your business
Join us on February 11, 2010 - Nationwide
Location: Teleconference
Time: 11:30am – 1:30pm EST/ 10:30am – 12:30pm CST/ 9:30am – 11:30am MST/ 8:30am – 10:30am PST
Cost: FREE
Topic: Healthcare
Click here to register for this event.
Call-in information will be provided via registration.
For more information, please contact Oriana Camacho at ocamacho@wipp.org
WHEN:
11:30am – 1:30pm EST
10:30am – 12:30pm CST
9:30am – 11:30am MST
8:30am – 10:30am PST
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WHERE:
Teleconference
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NATIONAL MINORITY BUSINESS COUNCIL
30TH ANNIVERSARY AWARDS LUNCHEON
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38 YEARS OF HELPING TO GROW MINORITY-OWNED BUSINESSES |
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The Organization Will Introduce a New Award Category and Will Announce
Details of its Plan to Assist in the Reconstruction of Haiti.
For further information about the 30th Annual Awards Luncheon and/or the Entrepreneurship Boot Camps, please call (212) 693-5050, e-mail info@nmbc.org
or visit the NMBC’S Web site at www.nmbc.org.
Click here to download the press release for more details.
WHEN:
February 25, 2010
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WHERE:
New York Marriott Marquis
1535 Broadway (45th Street and Broadway)
New York, NY
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Navigating the Public Sector: Understanding the Public Design Review Process
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How can you Navigate the public design review
process more effectively?
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This engaging discussion-driven forum presents an overview of the public
agency design review process. Learn how to establish successful and
productive relationships with these agencies and streamline your public
design review submission. Hear from public sector decision makers and
leading design professionals who have been involved in public projects.
Learn:
• The ins and outs of the design review process for public projects
• Insights from colleagues who have participated in public projects
• How to complete and submit applications for public projects successfully
• Expectations of the design team during the public project review process
Seating is limited. Register today by filling out the form below:
Click here to download the registration form.
Questions?
Call Whitney Murray at 212.682.6800
WHEN:
Thursday, March 18, 2010
8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Breakfast & Networking
8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Panel Discussion
WHERE:
Harvard Club of New York City
35 West 44th Street
New York, NY
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Komen Greater NYC Annual Awards Luncheon
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Celebrating 20 years of fighting breast cancer in the greater metropolitan NYC area |
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The Greater NYC Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure celebrates 20 years of fighting breast cancer in 2010. The Annual Awards Luncheon is an entertaining and inspirational way to find out more about the organization, get involved with eradicating breast cancer, and meet people engaged in the fight.
Awards will be given to Dr. Alisan Goldfarb (compassionate care award), Dr. Tiffany Traina (triple negative breast cancer), and Duane Reade (corporate honoree). The Luncheon will be emceed by CBS 2 anchor Maurice DuBois and feature a special appearance by Fran Drescher.
Komen Greater NYC will also introduce its 2010 grantees. Last year, Komen Greater NYC awarded over $3.9 million grants to local breast health programs and national peer-reviewed research.
The Komen vision is a world without breast cancer. Be a part of the solution. Journal acknowledgments, tables and tickets are available at a variety of levels. Register here.
Questions?
Call Sarata Kaba at 212-461-6195 or email skaba@komennyc.org
WHEN:
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Silent Auction preview and bidding
12:00 noon - 2:00 p.m.
Luncheon. Program begins promptly at noon
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WHERE:
Hilton New York
Grand Ballroom
1335 Avenue of the Americas
(between 53rd and 54th Streets)
New York, NY
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Institute of Design and Construction: Professional Education Courses
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At the Institute of Design & Construction, we know the building construction industry is changing constantly, and the need for continuing education never ceases. That’s why IDC offers a wide range of professional education courses designed to provide you with the knowledge you need to stay abreast of current developments in the industry, as well as the skills required to accelerate your career path.
Continuing and Professional Studies Courses
• A.R.E.® Preparation Courses
• Green Building Design (LEED)
• Construction Site Safety (OSHA)
• NYC Construction Code
• MDL/Zoning Laws
• Construction Management
• Estimating
• Surveying
For a full course list, call 718-855-3661 or visit www.idc.edu
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SBS Training and Seminars
To download the 2010 SBS Seminars Calendar, click here.
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Certification Workshop
Date/Time:
Every 3rd Thursday, 2:00 to 4:00 PM
Every 4th Wednesday, 6:00 to 7:30 PM
Highlights the benefits of certification and provides guidance to attendees on how to correctly complete the certification application. Register here
Locally Based Enterprise (LBE) Workshop
Construction and construction-related businesses can receive detailed assistance on how to correctly complete the LBE certification application. Register here
Selling to Government
Date/Time:
2nd Tuesday of every month
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Addresses basic government contracting issues and details how and where to search for contracting opportunities. Register here
All seminars require advanced registration.
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