Upcoming Educational Experiences

May Fast Track to Small Business Training
Strategic Re-shoring & U.S. Manufacturing: A Practical Roadmap for Growth
June Fast Track to Small Business Training

NOTE: This event is virtual

This is a 4-part webinar series designed to guide businesses through this process step by step—from strategy to research, feasibility, and execution.

Global supply chains are evolving, and many businesses are taking a fresh look at where and how they manufacture. Whether driven by rising costs, supply disruptions, customer expectations, or growth opportunities, companies are increasingly exploring reshoring or establishing manufacturing in the United States.

However, moving production to the U.S.—or launching manufacturing for the first time—requires more than a simple decision. It involves understanding market conditions, identifying suppliers, evaluating costs, accessing funding, and planning for successful execution.


Date: 6/3, 6/10, 6/17, 6/24
Time: 12pm - 1:00pm
Location: Virtual webinar

NOTE:  This event is HYBRID.



The Fast Track to Business Start-Up Workshop is an intensive Hybrid 20 hour workshop* that is offered IN-PERSON or VIRTUALLY over a 3 day period. This workshop will be facilitated by a Certified Small Business Advisor, Neil Miller, and includes a variety of presenters who are all experts in different facets of small business start-up.​

Dates: May 7th, 9th, 12th
Time: 9am - 4:30pm each day
Location: 4926 Onondaga Rd, Syracuse, NY 13215 or Join us VIRTUALLY


Topics will include:

- Business Plan Development
- Legalities
- Accounting/Bookkeeping
- Marketing/Branding
- Social Media
- Financial Management
- Business Financing Options
- HR/Payroll
- Commercial Real Estate
- Risk Management



HYBRID means that the workshop offers both in-person and virtual attendance options.

*The Fast Track workshop also meets the requirements of the NYS SEAP (Self Employment Assistance Program) through the Department of Labor. Facilitated by Certified NY SBDC Business Advisor Neil Miller








NOTE:  This event is HYBRID.



The Fast Track to Business Start-Up Workshop is an intensive Hybrid 20 hour workshop* that is offered IN-PERSON or VIRTUALLY over a 3 day period. This workshop will be facilitated by a Certified Small Business Advisor, Neil Miller, and includes a variety of presenters who are all experts in different facets of small business start-up.​

Dates: June 9th, 11th, 16th
Time: 9am - 4:30pm each day
Location: Lewis County JCC Education Center (7395 East Rd. Lowville, NY 13367)  or Join us VIRTUALLY


Topics wi
ll include:

- Business Plan Development
- Legalities
- Accounting/Bookkeeping
- Marketing/Branding
- Social Media
- Financial Management
- Business Financing Options
- HR/Payroll
- Commercial Real Estate
- Risk Management



HYBRID means that the workshop offers both in-person and virtual attendance options.

*The Fast Track workshop also meets the requirements of the NYS SEAP (Self Employment Assistance Program) through the Department of Labor. Facilitated by Certified NY SBDC Business Advisor Debbie Wilson