Entrepreneurship Assistance Center
The WEDI Entrepreneurship Assistance Center (EAC) is made possible by a grant from Empire State Development. As one of New York State's 26 EACs, WEDI offers 60 hrs of free business support through our "EAC Training Series" this fall, tailored for new and existing small business owners. This training series will include workshops by various business experts, and one-on-one coaching to help you work on a Business Model Canvas. There are both in-person and virtual training options. We invite you to join us to build upon your business acumen. You can review the topics and schedules below and register here.
Tuesday, October 29: EAC Training Information and Registration 5 - 7 pm
Curious about our EAC program? Join us during this session as we provide a more in-depth overview of the training series offered this fall. You can register for the program during this time too.
Our Fall 2024 EAC Training Series: in-person
WEDI's in-person training is held in the Learning Lab on the second floor of WEDI's West Side Bazaar, 1432 Niagara Street, Buffalo from 5 - 7 pm. Free parking is available in its parking lot, 1455 Niagara Street.
Wednesday, October 30: Lean & Mean Business Efficiency
Presenter: Adam Goldfarb, Goldfarb Financial
Wednesday, November 6: Budgeting & Cash Flow
Presenter: Adam Goldfarb, Goldfarb Financial
Tuesday, November 12: The Three C's of Visibility in Content Marketing
Presenter: Sinclair McGuffin, Vivere Studios
Wednesday, November 13: Commercial Insurance 101
Wednesday, November 13: Commercial Insurance 101
Presenter: Jeffrey Leyonmark, The Wolf Agency
Tuesday, November 19: Topic to be confirmed
Wednesday, November 20: Topic to be confirmed
Tuesday, December 3: Business Marketing Tools
Presenter: Tina Anderson, Creative Juices Marketing & Events
Wednesday, December 4: Finalizing Your Business Model Canvas Part 1
Tuesday, December 10: Finalizing Your Business Model Canvas Part 2
Wednesday, December 11: Business Model & Customer Segment: Connecting Customers to Value
Presenter: Juweria Dahir, Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus
Our Fall 2024 EAC Training Series: virtual
This special webinar series centered around strategy and storytelling will be held from 12 - 2 pm. You may join the event virtually from the comfort of your own home or join us in the Learning Lab on the second floor of WEDI's West Side Bazaar located at 1432 Niagara Street, Buffalo. Free parking is available in its parking lot, 1455 Niagara Street. The Presenter is Michael Lightman, founder of Hate Your Deck.
Dates of virtual series
Tuesday, November 12
Thursday, November 14
Tuesday, November 19
Meet the Presenters
Please check out the New Community Partner Events Calendar here for more learning opportunities!