Women's Enterprise Development Center
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About Us
The Women’s Enterprise Development Center (WEDC), a 501(c)(3) corporation, has been empowering women entrepreneurs to build successful small businesses since 1997 in Westchester County and the Hudson Valley. This is accomplished by providing comprehensive, high quality business training programs, one-on-one business and loan counseling, networking opportunities, assistance with loan applications for microloans and crowd funding through Kiva Zip, and MWBE certification assistance in English and Spanish. WEDC’s overarching goal is to build a vibrant community of women business owners, comprised of start-up and established companies.
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Contact Information
3 Neptune Road
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Call 845-363-6432
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Thursday November 5 6:00pm - 7:45pm EST
Yonkers – Antes de comprarte, tienen que confiar en ti: Imagen, marca y presencia profesional – Sesión 2
*SOLO para personas que viven y/o dueños de negocios de YONKERS Serie de tres talleres: Tus clientes comienzan a formarse una impresión de tu negocio antes de comprar. Aprende cómo tu presentación personal, comunicación, redes sociales e imagen de marca pueden transmiti......More
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Saturday November 7 10:00am - 12:00pm EST
Your Brand Story: The Words That Win Clients
A guided working session on your mission, values, and the story at the center of your business. You know your business better than anyone. Your brand story is how you say it out loud, and it should sound the same every time someone asks what you do. What you will learn:......More
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Thursday November 12 6:00pm - 8:00pm EST
Rockland - Navigating Cash Flow
Open to ALL Rockland County residents/business owners Part of “Access to Capital Series” (3 workshop series) Stabilize your revenue, and plan ahead. Walk away with practical tools to keep your business financially strong. Workshop Content: Track money coming in and out ......More
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Thursday November 12 6:00pm - 8:00pm EST
Win the Sale. Earn Repeat Business. Grow Your Revenue.
For Existing Businesses (2+ Years in Business)A deal stalls. A longtime client asks for more than you agreed to. A good client falls behind on payment. These conversations rarely follow a script, and how you handle them decides whether you keep the client and protect......More
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Thursday November 12 6:00pm - 7:45pm EST
Yonkers – Del “Me interesa” al “Sí, lo quiero”: Convierte conversaciones en ventas – Sesión 3
*SOLO para personas que viven y/o dueños de negocios de YONKERS Serie de tres talleres: Tener personas interesadas no siempre significa tener ventas. Aprende cómo iniciar una conversación, identificar lo que realmente necesita el cliente, presentar tu producto o servici......More
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Thursday November 19 6:00pm - 8:00pm EST
Rockland - How to Access Small Business Grants
Open to ALL Rockland County residents/business owners Part of “Access to Capital Series” (3 workshop series) Know if you qualify, what funders look for, and which local grants are available now. Workshop Content: How to know if you qualify before you spend time applying......More
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Thursday November 19 6:00pm - 8:00pm EST
Networking & Mercadito
Conecta con emprendedores, accede a recursos y descubre negocios locales WEDC te invita a una noche especial de networking y conexiones empresariales, donde emprendedores, dueños de pequeños negocios y miembros de nuestra comunidad tendrán la oportunidad de conocerse,......More
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Wednesday December 2 6:00pm - 7:00pm EST
The Art of Assessing Your Competition
Mapping Your Competitive Landscape You know your business is different, but can your customers tell? This session helps you see who you are really competing against and use that clarity to stand out. Workshop Content: The difference between direct and indirect competiti......More
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Thursday December 3 6:00pm - 7:30pm EST
The Practical Guide to Meaningful Networking
For People Who Want Networking to Feel DifferentLooking to meet other business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs without the awkward chaos that networking events sometimes bring? Join us for a fun, intentionally structured virtual networking session designed for real co......More
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Thursday January 21 6:00pm - 8:00pm EST
Safeguard Your Success: Protecting Your Business from Fraud
Practical strategies to spot scams, secure your data, and reduce risk Fraud and cyber threats can wipe out years of hard work in minutes. Join us to learn how to spot scams, secure your systems, and protect your business. Workshop Content: Avoiding Fraud and Scams: Reco......More