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SUMMARY:Business Compliance & Insurance
DESCRIPTION:Navigating the complex world of entity\, tax\, licensing\, and insurance requirements across multiple states can be daunting. With each US state imposing unique business regulations\, maintaining good standing\, mitigating risk\, and fostering growth can often seem overwhelming\, especially in today’s largely virtual economy. \nJoin us for an insightful in-person seminar led by Gabby Vasquez from Harbor Compliance & Jay Gandy from Ender’s Insurance\, where you will gain a comprehensive understanding of corporate lifecycle compliance\, tax registration\, and business licensing & insurance requirements. Learn how to turn regulatory complexity into opportunity and transform compliance & insurance from a burden into a catalyst for growth. \nRegister \n \n 
URL:https://assetspa.org/event/business-compliance-insurance/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240618T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240618T200000
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SUMMARY:Launching Pad Capital: Turning Dreams Into Reality
DESCRIPTION:In this free online webinar\, experts in the field will demystify business lending and empower start-up entrepreneurs with knowledge to secure funding to launch their business. \nBy the end of the session you will leave with practical tools and resources to apply for business loans. \nReasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. \nSpeakers\nYessenia Rios\nVice President of Community Lending · Community First Fund \nYessenia started her career in the financial industry 18 years ago with Citadel Federal Credit Union where she spent 11 years providing banking solutions to meet consumer needs. After graduating with an MBA from Elizabethtown College\, she joined Community First Fund as a Credit Analyst – in this role the desire to become part of the growth and success of our communities flourished. She then transitioned to the lending team as a Community Lender for Harrisburg Carlisle\, where she stayed for two years. Yessenia was provided an opportunity to accelerate her career with PNC Bank as the VP Relationship Manager for Community Development Banking in Central Pennsylvania. In December of 2023\, Yessenia returned to Community First Fund where she brings a multitude of knowledge and experience as VP Community Lender for York\, Adams\, and Franklin Counties. Aside from a passion for building relationships and providing lending solutions for clients\, Yessenia is an active Board Member for Lancaster Lebanon Habitat for Humanity and ASSETS Lancaster where she now Chairs the Loan Review Committee in partnership with local bankers. \n\nDenzel Brown\nSenior Loan Officer · Assets \nDenzel is a Lancaster native and a graduate of McCaskey High School. He furthered his education by studying at HACC and Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania. Prior to joining ASSETS\, he worked in the banking industry at Santander Bank\, BB&T\, and First National Bank of PA. While there\, Denzel gained experience as a lender and relationship manager and developed business relationships. Denzel believes that the most efficient way to bridge the economic gap for women and minorities is through business ownership and success achieved not only through knowledge but through business capital tailored for and accessible to those markets that find challenges going through the standard lending channels. \n\nKimberly B. Stout\nEconomic Development & Lender Relations Specialist\nU.S. Small Business Administration Philadelphia District Office \nAs an Economic Development & Lender Relations Specialist\, Stout is responsible for promoting the SBA lending programs and maintaining a network of collaborative partners to assist\, promote and protect small businesses. Prior to joining the SBA team in October 2013\, Stout worked as a Business Development Director for Community Action Development Corporation of Allentown. She trained and mentored small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs on how to start and operate a small business focusing in the areas of business planning\, marketing and financial assistance. Stout gained her small business experience while owning and operating a restaurant in Shippensburg\, PA. Stout earned her bachelor’s degree in Geography/Regional Development and a master’s degree in Organizational Development and Leadership from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania. \nRegister! \n 
URL:https://assetspa.org/event/launching-pad-capital-turning-dreams-into-reality/
CATEGORIES:Seminar Series,Women's Business Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240730T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240730T133000
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SUMMARY:Zoning & Permitting for New Businesses
DESCRIPTION:As a new business owner\, navigating the world of zoning and permitting requirements with your municipality can be daunting. From verifying that your business has the proper zoning permit\, to managing building\, health\, and planning permits\, you want to ensure you’re following the correct process while being compliant with your municipality’s requirements. \nJoin us for an in-person Seminar to learn how the EDC Lancaster County\, the City of Lancaster and Lancaster City Alliance work together to support entrepreneurs opening a business in Lancaster! You’ll hear from Ezra Rothman\, President of EDC\, Jeremy Young\, Director of Community and Economic Development at LCA\, and two representatives from the Department of Community Planning & Economic Development; Jameel Thrash\, Zoning Officer\, and Craig Walt\, Bureau Chief of Health. \nThis is a “brown bag lunch” seminar\, so attendees are welcome to bring their own lunch. \nReasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact the Women’s Business Center at wbc@assetspa.org. \nNote: This event will take place at Southern Market\, in Room A\, located in the back of the food hall. (Walk to the far back of the food hall\, on the right side of the building. Go through the glass door in the back and look for Room A straight ahead.) \nMore Details & to Register \n 
URL:https://assetspa.org/event/zoning-permitting-for-new-businesses/
LOCATION:Southern Market Building\, 100 S Queen Street\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar Series,Women's Business Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240822T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240822T193000
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SUMMARY:Impact Business Webinar: The World of B Corps\, Social Enterprises\, and Impact Measurement
DESCRIPTION:Impact business models have been on the rise for years\, thanks to a paradigm shift recognizing that for-profit businesses can be—and should be—a force for positive social and environmental change in our society. \nImpact businesses come in all shapes and sizes\, from certified B Corps to social enterprises\, and they also come with their own unique set of challenges. \nJoin us for a power-packed virtual panel discussion with three entrepreneurs who will share insights from their own journey building highly successful impact businesses in Southeast PA. \n \n \n 
URL:https://assetspa.org/event/impact-business-webinar-the-world-of-b-corps-social-enterprises-and-impact-measurement/
CATEGORIES:Seminar Series,Women's Business Center,Impact Consulting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240924T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240924T193000
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SUMMARY:Finance Fundamentals for Small Business Webinar
DESCRIPTION:You’re ready to kickstart the business of your dreams\, but finances aren’t your thing\, right? Don’t worry—we’ve got you covered. \nJoin us for a free\, virtual webinar series on Small Business Finance Essentials\, where you’ll gain the knowledge and confidence needed to build a solid financial foundation for your business. \nThis virtual webinar series is geared towards entrepreneurs who are new to business and small business owners who need a refresher. \nWhat we’ll cover in this session: \n– Understanding the basics of the main financial statements\, including balance sheet\, income statement\, and cash flow\n– Learning best practices for recording and organizing your finances\n– Familiarizing yourself with common business tax deductions \nAdditional sessions: \nOct. 1st – Mastering Costs and Pricing\nOct. 8th – Forecasting your Finances: Calculating Break-even and Beyond
URL:https://assetspa.org/event/finance-fundamentals-for-small-business-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Entrepreneur Training
LOCATION:https://assetspa.org/event/finance-fundamentals-for-small-business-webinar/
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SUMMARY:Mastering Costs and Pricing Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Part of a 3-session Webinar Series \nWhat we’ll cover in this session: \n– Determining your startup costs and startup capital\n– Learning how to differentiate between fixed vs. variable costs\n– Learning best practices for pricing your product and/or service \nAdditional sessions: \nSept. 24th – Finance Fundamentals for Small Business\nOct. 8th – Forecasting your Finances: Calculating Break-even and Beyond
URL:https://assetspa.org/event/mastering-costs-and-pricing-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Entrepreneur Training
LOCATION:https://assetspa.org/event/mastering-costs-and-pricing-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T193000
DTSTAMP:20240918T193406Z
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SUMMARY:Forecasting your Finances Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Part of a 3-session Webinar Series \nWhat we’ll cover in this session: \n– Understanding how to calculate and interpret your break-even point\n– Learning how to calculate your gross and net profit margins\n– Reviewing basic forecasting techniques\n– Considering your goals for the business and how to determine long-term sustainability \nAdditional sessions: \nSept. 24th – Finance Fundamentals for Small Business\nOct. 1st – Mastering Costs and Pricing
URL:https://assetspa.org/event/forecasting-your-finances-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Entrepreneur Training
LOCATION:https://assetspa.org/event/forecasting-your-finances-webinar/
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