SCWBEC February 2012 Newsletter

SCWBEC ANNOUNCEMENTS

Board of Directors Meeting, February 2, 2012 at 8:00AM - H.Lee Dennison Bldg. Hauppauge, NY

 

SCWBEC CALENDAR OF EVENTS

This is a FANTASTIC opportunity for either you or if you know of a woman in the Town of Brookhaven that is either looking for a job (or to change jobs).

The Going Places Network by Walmart, is a program through Dress for Success® Brookhaven, it is free of charge to women who are seeking employment (or looking to change jobs).

Through 9 weekly meetings:
 you will learn how to present your personal “brand” in interviews
 customize your résumé for different positions
 navigate LinkedIn and other social media for job leads and much more.
 
You will also have the chance to work one-on-one with career coaches and build your personal network in a small, supportive
environment with other women.
 
REGISTRATION: Friday Feb. 3, 2012 9:30 AM
PLACE: Brookhaven Town Hall (One Independence Hill Farmingville, NY 11738) , 2nd floor Media Room
To learn more or to see if you qualify for this 9 week program, starting on Feb. 10th Call (631) 451-9127  or (631) 698-2074
 
*New Rules for woman owned business regarding MWBE certification. There is a new state requirement in effect as of December. The State started its implementation in January.
 
Based on the month your business was certified, you will be required to submit several forms – including personal tax filings  and notarized documents – to prove your net worth. Forms can be obtained from -
Empire State Development  
DMWBD   – Recertification  
633 Third Avenue, 33rd Floor  
Forms cannot be processed without supporting documentation.
 
 

The NYS Association of Black and Puerto Rican Legislators, Inc., the New York State Department of Economic Development - the MWBE and International Trade Divisions - will host its first international trade seminar: Access & Opportunities in International Markets during the 41st Annual NYS Association Black & Puerto Rican Legislative Conference. The seminar will take place on Saturday, February 18, 2012 from 10:00 am - 2:00 p.m. on the Observation Deck at Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Albany, New York.

If you see foreign export of your product or service as an opportunity for economic growth, we invite you to acquire firsthand knowledge of the available resources and proven strategies that are critical to expanding your business beyond US borders. The highly interactive half-day seminar features high level experts and leaders in international trade addressing challenges and opportunities related to exports to the global market.

Resource Specialists:
• Juan Lahens, VP - RBS Citizens Bank
• Andrea Ewart, Esq. - Develop Trade Law
• David Smith, President - LinguaLinx
• Jim Trubits, Sr. Advisor - Mohawk Global Trade Advisors Group
• Deb Flack, EP & M International
• Hanine Hajnasr, Sr. Trade Commissioner Assistant, Canadian Consulate
• Teri Coaxum - Regional Advocate for NY, NJ, PR & USVI - SBA Office of Advocacy
• Gerald Shaye, Dir. - International Trade Development, NYS Empire State Development
• Ruth Morrison, CEO - Advance Communications Strategies Group

Invited Luncheon Keynote Speaker: The Honorable Robert Duffy, NYS Lt. Governor

Registration is open to the public but seating is limited. To register and learn more about the Access & Opportunities in International Markets, please log on to: www.nysmwbe-export.weebly.com.

For information about the 41st Annual NYS Association of Black and Puerto Rican Legislative Conference, please log on to: www.nysabprl.org .

 

 

 

SCWBEC January 2012 Newsletter

Happy New Year! We look forward to 2012 bringing new goals to fruition and prosperous business ventures for all.

SCWBEC EVENTS

Board of Directors Meeting, January 5, 2012 at 8:00AM - H.Lee Dennison Bldg. Hauppauge, NY

 

HAPPY HOLIDAYS
Thank you for attending our Holiday Breakfast! It was such a great time shared by so many wonderful women and gentlemen too.
We look forward to seeing you again next year along with welcoming new faces.
Suffolk County Women's Business Enterprise Coalition
 
SCWBEC
 

SCWBEC December 2011 Newsletter

 

Example of an old Newletter

Suffolk County Women's Business ENTERPRISE Coalition
SCWBEC Dec 2011 Newsletter
EVENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS



SCWBEC EVENTS
The Town of Brookhaven and Congressman Tim Bishop will sponsor a Small Business Roundtable on Monday, December 19, 2011 - 10:30AM at Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738. Please RSVP by contacting Ms. Lisa Santeramo at 631-289-6500
The guest speaker is Ms. Rosa Rios, Treasurer of the United States and Advocate for Women-Owned Businesses. This is a Free event.

The February 11, 2010 monthly SCWBEC meeting will be hosted by the Stony Brook Small Business Development Center at its new offices from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. The topic will be How To Do Business With Stony Brook University.

It will be followed by a workshop from 10:15 to 11:30 on Making the Most of Your Tradeshow Experience.

Early registration discounts are available through March 15, 2010 for the SCWBEC Business Expo, Conference and Luncheon to be held April 12, 2010 at the Long Island Hyatt Regency Hotel in Hauppauge. Seminar proposals are being accepted through February 15, 2010 from members, associate members, sponsors and resource members. Seminar submission information and forms are posted at http://scwbec.org/fckeditor/Uploads/callforspeakers.pdf. To donate a raffle item or volunteer for the Expo, contact Michelle Martin at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  .



SCWBEC ANNOUNCEMENTS

The January 29, 2010 issue of Long Island Business News featured an article, available at http://libn.com/blog/2010/01/29/group-learns-how-to-score-with-mets/, about a number of SCWBEC members pursuing business opportunities with the Mets in follow up to the January meeting.

A SCWBEC sponsorship drive is now underway. Contact Lisa Albinowski or Cathy Fenton, Co-Directors for Sponsorships, at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  for more information.

Please check your SCWBEC member listing on the SCWBEC website membership directory at http://scwbec.org/directory.php to make sure all of your information, including certifications, is up to date. Please report any necessary corrections or changes via the website or to Claire Piscitelli, Co-Director of Membership at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  .



SCWBEC SUCCESS STORIES

Our first SCWBEC success story about Pat Patterson Hauck is posted on the Featured Member page of the website at http://scwbec.org/featuredmembers.php.

If you have a SCWBEC-related success story, submit it through the contact page of our website at http://scwbec.org/contact.php.



RESOURCE ORGANIZATION EVENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Empire State Development Corp. reports that the New York State Contract Reporter is now available for free at nyscr.org.

The Miller Business Resoource Center's Library Business Connection is hosting a breakfast meeting on February 5, 2010 at the Centereach Library featuring SCWBEC member Natalie Canavor speaking on business writing tips.

The Miller Business Resource Center is also a sponsor of a series of Interactive Workshops on Customer Service scheduled for February 3, March 3 and April 7, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. through 9:00 p.m. at the Centereach Library.
 
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