Upcoming Events
Business Development Bootcamp
November 10 - January 26 - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Hybrid Delivery
The Business Development Bootcamp is a 10-week program designed to help aspiring and existing entrepreneurs turn their
business ideas into viable, sustainable businesses. Through a combination of instruction,
hands-on activities, and guidance from experienced business professionals, participants
work through key areas of business development, including business planning, market
research, marketing, financial management, and strategies for growth. The program
provides entrepreneurs with practical tools, resources, and connections they can use
to move their businesses forward and build a strong foundation for long-term success.
Access to Capital
November 18, 6 PM - 8 PM
Prentice Hall (IRV Offices)
Finding the right funding can be one of the biggest challenges facing a new or growing small business. Join the Institute for Rural Vitality at SUNY Cobleskill Ag & Tech for an introductory workshop focused on the many ways entrepreneurs and small business owners can access capital.
Hear directly from bankers, grantors, and other funding professionals about financing options available to businesses and startups. The workshop will provide an overview of different sources of capital, what funders look for, and how business owners can prepare to pursue funding opportunities.
Whether you're starting a business, purchasing equipment, expanding your operations, or looking for working capital, this workshop will help you better understand your options and where to begin.
5-Hour Pre-Licensing Course
November 18, 4:30 pm - 9:30 PM
SUNY Cobleskill Ag & Tech
Ready to get your New York driver’s license? This required five-hour pre-licensing course provides essential instruction in safe driving practices, traffic laws, defensive driving techniques, and responsible decision-making behind the wheel. Upon successful completion, participants will receive the certificate needed to schedule their road test.
Perfect for new drivers preparing for their next step toward earning a license.
Notary Public Exam Prep Microcredential
The Notary Public Exam Prep Microcredential is a great opportunity for professionals looking to expand their credentials and provide essential services in their communities. The Microcredential prepares you with all the knowledge needed to pass the Exam and become a nationally recognized Notary and at only $95 it has never been more affordable to achieve.
Basic Fiber Sorting Microcredential
December 1 - 15
Online (Self-Paced)
Develop a foundational understanding of fiber characteristics and how they influence processing and finished results. Learn practical techniques for separating fiber into six consistent grades, using a standard 3-micron spread between each grade to achieve repeatable, predictable processing outcomes. First step to becoming a Master Sorter! $90
Registration closes on November 16th
Small Business Marketing 101
December 2, 6 PM - 8 PM
Prentice Hall (IRV Offices)
Marketing your business doesn't have to be complicated. Join the Institute for Rural Vitality at SUNY Cobleskill Ag & Tech for Marketing 101, an introductory workshop covering the fundamentals of marketing a small business and its products.
Learn the basics of identifying your target audience, developing your message, building your brand, and choosing effective ways to reach your customers. This workshop is designed to give entrepreneurs practical marketing knowledge they can begin putting to work right away.
Marketing 101 is also the first workshop in a new sequence of marketing-focused programming led by Andrea Harley, the IRV's new Marketing Coordinator. Through this expanded programming, Andrea will provide local entrepreneurs, producers, and small business owners with additional marketing, advertising, and promotional assistance alongside the IRV's existing Entrepreneurship Assistance Center services.