Small Business technical Assistance

The Enterprise Center at PathStone, in collaboration with Rochester Economic Development Corp., is excited to announce their loan readiness training series for emerging and existing entrepreneurs in Buffalo, Rochester, and surrounding counties. This series is aimed at small business owners who are actively looking for and are otherwise ready to access capital for start-up and expansion purposes.

This FREE Virtual 8-week intensive  Program, starting Wed., Sept. 27, will take participants through the process of preparing a completed business plan and loan package that can later be submitted to the financial institution of their choice. Virtual labs will accompany the workshop to provide participants with any technical assistance needed throughout the series. A cohort of 25 participants will be selected.

Eligible participants will also get the opportunity to pitch their business for a chance to win up to $5,000 to go toward their business endeavors!

Registration has ended for the 2023 cohort, but we'll be back in 2024!

The WeROC program is assisting inspiring entrepreneurs from concept to execution through integrated services of technical assistance and direct access to capital through loans and grants, and will deploy approximately 1.2M for these services in the City of Rochester.

The Enterprise Center at PathStone will deliver entrepreneurship training programs to socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, including those re-entering the general population, to successfully become self-employed and start their own small businesses.

The program will also include a capital injection component in the form of grants for small businesses of up to 10k, through an application process with the organization.

She Means Business is a FREE Virtual 7-Week Intensive Program designed to take women entrepreneurs through the steps and processes needed to succeed in business, going from ideation to launch, from recession to expansion, and job creation.

If you're a women entrepreneur, this program is for you! Not only will you solidify your foundation, but you'll also have the opportunity to participate in a pitch competition with the chance to win up to $5,000!

Watch our past cohorts of startup and existing women entrepreneurs work to reach the next level.

Tech Talks is a virtual workshop series for existing entrepreneurs and small business owners who want to use technology to grow their business. Technology is ever-changing and has become more important to understand and utilize than ever before, however understanding and using technology and online tools can be intimidating and sometimes overwhelming.

Watch previous Tech Talks series recordings that cover a range of online tools including social media, website development, and e-commerce.

The dreaded ‘F’ word — finance. Whether you are a solopreneur, a business startup, or working to grow or diversify your business, money issues are always right there waiting to be conquered. This 4-part Money Talks series will change the way you perceive finance.

Money Talks covers topics such as personal finance and credit, financial organization and routines to keep good records, the satisfaction of financial independence, being your own boss, creating jobs, and leaving a legacy for your family.

Small business owners and solopreneurs often do not have the luxury of a sophisticated network of like-minded professionals or the money to pay for expert advice and assistance. Everyone has their own niche, ideas, and challenges — and it can be hard to know where to turn for trusted help and information.

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