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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Wednesday May 6 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Convierte la Pasión por el Fútbol en Más Clientes y Ventas
Durante la temporada global de fútbol, millones de personas están conectadas y listas para consumir. Descubre cómo convertir esta oportunidad en estrategias prácticas que puedes aplicar de inmediato. Temas a tocar: La oportunidad de la temporada de fútbol para aumentar ......More
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Tuesday May 12 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Lillian Vernon Award Ceremony & Networking (Westchester)
WEDC’s Lillian Vernon Award Ceremony & Networking Event in Westchester brings together entrepreneurs, business leaders, and professionals from across the region for an evening of connection and recognition. The program features the Lillian Vernon Award Ceremony, honor......More
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Thursday May 14 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Small Business Grants: From Search to Application
For Rockland County residents and businesses only.Most small business owners skip grants because the process feels overwhelming or out of reach. This workshop breaks it down from finding the right opportunities to writing an application that actually gets read.Join us f......More
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Tuesday May 19 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
SOLO PARA RESIDENTES/DUEÑOS DE NEGOCIOS DEL CONDADO DE ROCKLAND: Sé Tu Propio Jefe
Este taller es para quienes desean emprender y necesitan claridad, motivación y herramientas para dar sus primeros pasos con confianza. Temas clave: Las verdades que debes saber sobre ser emprendedorCómo despertar tu líder interiorEncuentra tu espacio ideal en el mercad......More
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Wednesday May 20 6:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
The Funding Event Every Entrepreneur Should Attend
Your business could be sitting on untapped funding and you don’t know it yet! Most business owners never access the grants, loans, and mission-driven capital they qualify for because they didn’t know where to look or how to ask. This event changes that. In one power-p......More
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Wednesday May 27 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Lillian Vernon Award Ceremony & Networking (Mid-Hudson)
WEDC’s Lillian Vernon Award Ceremony & Networking Event in the Mid-Hudson Valley brings together entrepreneurs, business leaders, and professionals from across the region for an evening of connection and recognition. The program features the Lillian Vernon Award Cerem......More
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Thursday May 28 6:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
Is Your Brand Really Protected? Trademarks, Copyrights & AI Risks for Small Business Owners
Your business name, your logo, your content — do you actually own them legally? For most small business owners, the answer is more complicated than expected. In this workshop, we will break down the essentials of trademark and copyright law in plain language, specifical......More
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Thursday June 4 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Build to Last: Take Your Business From Surviving to Scaling
Working hard isn’t enough if the foundation isn’t there. This workshop gives you the tools and mindset to build a business that’s built to last. Workshop Content: Think Like an Entrepreneur. Shift from reactive to strategicBuild a Foundation for Growth. Structure your b......More
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Thursday June 11 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Speed Dating with Business Experts - Your Business Questions, Answered Face-to-Face
Think of it as speed dating for your business. You’ll rotate through stations and sit face-to-face with an expert in each topic, ask your real questions, and walk away with real answers. Get focused mentoring from professionals who know their field. Topics: Insurance: I......More
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Tuesday June 23 6:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
Never Sign Blind Again: Master Negotiation & Contracts for Your Business
Because every agreement you sign shapes the future of your business Negotiation isn’t just for lawyers. Whether you’re hiring a contractor, landing a client, or signing a lease, knowing how to negotiate and read a contract is one of the most valuable skills you can have......More
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Thursday June 25 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Where Does the Money Go? Keep More of What You Earn
You work hard. The sales are coming in. So why does it feel like there’s never enough left? This workshop gives you the tools to stop wondering and start taking control. Workshop Content: Cash Flow Basics. Understand where your money is coming from, where it’s going, an......More