Considering entrepreneurship in the wake of COVID-19? Maybe you are furloughed. Maybe you faced layoffs. Maybe you’ve just always wanted to see what it would be like to be your own boss. At this workshop, you’ll learn the pluses and minuses of being in business for yourself and get tips on how to turn your great idea into a profitable business.

Register for this free workshop by clicking here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/so-you-want-to-be-an-entrepreneur-tickets-117027828385

This workshop is offered via the Albany Public Library.

Join us for some real world business planning. Learn what you need to know to start and run a successful small business with our 8-week intensive training course, conducted via Zoom. Class topics include: developing a business plan, strategic planning, marketing, sales forecasting, financial management and analysis, legal, insurance and tax issues. The course provides fundamental planning concepts and tools to help existing and potential business owners.

Dates: September 19 – November 7, 9am-12pm

The courses will be conducted via Zoom.

The tuition for the course is $240 and includes class materials. Scholarships are available for income-eligible individuals. 

Register by clicking here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/8-week-small-business-planning-course-fall-2020-tickets-122106368435

Join us as for this informative workshop presented by Capital CFO. Now, more than ever, companies and nonprofits are seeking ways to trim costs. Find out how sharing and outsourcing key administrative services could help your organization reduce costs and improve business operations.

Register for this event here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-pros-and-cons-of-shared-and-outsourced-services-tickets-121083577239

Starting a small business is complicated. The good news is that there are many local and state resources for guidance and support. At this workshop, you’ll learn what resources are available to local entrepreneurs when it comes to business planning, formation, marketing, and financing.

This workshop is offered free to the public through the Albany Public Library utilizing a zoom webinar format. 

Register for this workshop by clicking here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/resources-for-starting-a-small-business-tickets-117030109207 

Join us for some real world business planning. Learn what you need to know to start and run a successful small business with our 8-week intensive training course, conducted via Zoom. Class topics include: developing a business plan, strategic planning, marketing, sales forecasting, financial management and analysis, legal, insurance and tax issues. The course provides fundamental planning concepts and tools to help existing and potential business owners.

Dates: September 19 – November 7, 9am-12pm

The courses will be conducted via Zoom.

The tuition for the course is $240 and includes class materials. Scholarships are available for income-eligible individuals. 

Register by clicking here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/8-week-small-business-planning-course-fall-2020-tickets-122106368435

The Legal Project’s Small Business Legal Network Clinic offers free legal consultations with attorneys for people who are interested in starting or expanding a small business. Each clinic consists of 30 minute appointments with free private legal consultation with an attorney.

Thursday, October 15 2020
6pm-8:30pm

This legal clinic will be offered via Zoom. Business owners will need a laptop or computer or phone and internet access.

Small Business Legal Network Clinic appointments consist of a 1/2 hour free, private and confidential virtual legal consultation with an attorney.

This program is hosted by The Legal Project in partnership with the Community Loan Fund, Albany Law Clinic & Justice Center at Albany Law School and the Institute of Nonprofit Leadership and Community Development at the University at Albany.

You must register in advance for an appointment. Click here to register for an appointment or schedule an appointment by contacting Laurie Allen at lallen@legalproject.org. 

There’s so much to think about when it comes to attracting and recruiting new board members. What kind of skills do you want board members to have? What kind of contribution will they be making? How will they fit with the rest of the board and your staff? What strategic aspects to consider (fundraising? marketing? name recognition? institutional connections?) Sabrina Houser, CEO of Capital CFO brings 20+ years of experience to successful board recruitment and will walk you through the strategies she and her team have employed over the years and introduce you to the method that worked best.

Register for this workshop here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/recruiting-board-members-for-your-nonprofit-organization-tickets-121111500759

Join us for some real world business planning. Learn what you need to know to start and run a successful small business with our 8-week intensive training course, conducted via Zoom. Class topics include: developing a business plan, strategic planning, marketing, sales forecasting, financial management and analysis, legal, insurance and tax issues. The course provides fundamental planning concepts and tools to help existing and potential business owners.

Dates: September 19 – November 7, 9am-12pm

The courses will be conducted via Zoom.

The tuition for the course is $240 and includes class materials. Scholarships are available for income-eligible individuals. 

Register by clicking here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/8-week-small-business-planning-course-fall-2020-tickets-122106368435

The Community Loan Fund of the Capital Region is turning 35 years old!

We’ll celebrate the community we serve and the progress we’ve made together during our Annual Event, to be held on Wednesday, October 21, 5:30pm-6:30pm. The event will take place online via Zoom.

Once you have registered, you will receive a meeting confirmation to the email you provided, that includes the Zoom link, and directions on how to join.

Since 1985, the Community Loan Fund of the Capital Region has made 939 loans, totaling nearly $63 million, and leveraging an additional $262 million. Those projects have resulted in more than 2,926 jobs created or retained.

Join us to learn about our borrowers, our investors, and what comes next for the Community Loan Fund!

Our Honorary Committee

This event represents the Community’s Loan Fund’s major fundraiser for the year. Consider supporting our mission by becoming a member of our Honorary Committee. Your contribution will help support minority and women-owned businesses by providing training, providing one-on-one counseling, offering affordable office space, and making loans to ensure their success.

By joining our Honorary Committee this year, you will also support essential community-based programs and services, including affordable housing, health services, youth programming, arts and education, and access to fresh and healthy food.

Honorary Committee Levels

• $3,000 Community Entrepreneur
• $1,500 Community Developer
• $750 Community Partner
• $300 Community Supporter
• $150 Community Friend

Join us for some real world business planning. Learn what you need to know to start and run a successful small business with our 8-week intensive training course, conducted via Zoom. Class topics include: developing a business plan, strategic planning, marketing, sales forecasting, financial management and analysis, legal, insurance and tax issues. The course provides fundamental planning concepts and tools to help existing and potential business owners.

Dates: September 19 – November 7, 9am-12pm

The courses will be conducted via Zoom.

The tuition for the course is $240 and includes class materials. Scholarships are available for income-eligible individuals. 

Register by clicking here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/8-week-small-business-planning-course-fall-2020-tickets-122106368435

Join us for some real world business planning. Learn what you need to know to start and run a successful small business with our 8-week intensive training course, conducted via Zoom. Class topics include: developing a business plan, strategic planning, marketing, sales forecasting, financial management and analysis, legal, insurance and tax issues. The course provides fundamental planning concepts and tools to help existing and potential business owners.

Dates: September 19 – November 7, 9am-12pm

The courses will be conducted via Zoom.

The tuition for the course is $240 and includes class materials. Scholarships are available for income-eligible individuals. 

Register by clicking here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/8-week-small-business-planning-course-fall-2020-tickets-122106368435