1) STRAIGHT
TALK 2016
Small Business Education,
Training, Counseling, Networking
CONFERENCE
Continental breakfast provided by the
Erie County Industrial Development Agency
Saturday, January 23, 2016
PROGRAM
INTRODUCTORY SESSION:
BUSINESS BASICS
What you need to get started or
expand: business plans and the other
key parts of successful business
strategy.
SEMINAR 5:
NAVIGATING YOUR
BUSINESS THROUGH
TAXES & PERMITS
Starting your business
the right way. Do you
know if your business is
required to get a permit,
license or registration
with the City of Buffalo or
the NYS Department of
Taxation and Finance?
Come to this seminar and
you will get the answers.
SEMINAR 1:
MAKE YOURSELF CREDIT WORTHY
Strategies to address credit concerns.
How to build a good financial track
record.
Buffalo Niagara Convention Center
23
2016
Pre-paid: $20
Day of event: $25
Student: $10 (I.D. required)
Veterans: FREE (I.D. required – DD 214)
Agenda
Sorry, no refunds.
8:00 am - 8:30 am Registration / Breakfast / Networking
8:30 am - 9:00 am Conference Introduction
9:00 am - 10:00 am Business Basics:
Introductory Session
10:00 am - 10:45 am NETWORKING with Vendors
& Lenders
10:50 am - 11:50 am First Seminar Choice
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Second Seminar Choice
All seven seminars will be held
during each time slot
FREE PARKING
Available at the Robert D. Fernbach
Parking Ramp (corner of Franklin & Court)
SEMINAR 2: ACCESSING
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH SBA
8(a), DBE AND MWBE CERTIFICATION
Understand the program requirements; how to apply;
and opportunities available through Federal, State and
County business certifications.
SEMINAR 3: SHOW ME THE MONEY!
How to apply for a small business loan. How to obtain
financial assistance and help.
SEMINAR 4:
BUSINESS ASSISTANCE
FOR VETERANS
An overview of how to evaluate your start-up position,
build a solid business plan,
understand financial realities, succeed in taking
advantage of government
sourcing opportunities and
achieving lasting success in
your business ventures.
SEMINAR 7: MARKETING YOUR SMALL
BUSINESS
One of the greatest needs of a small business is to
understand marketing strategies. Learn about cost
effective strategies and tactics that work.
REGISTER TODAY!
PLAN ON ATTENDING INTRODUCTORY SESSION, BUSINESS
BASICS, AND SIGN UP FOR 2 ADDITIONAL SEMINARS.
In celebration of 20 years, the first
300 pre-registered paid attendees
will receive a Straight Talk gift bag.
@
REGISTER ONLINE:
www.WNYSTRAIGHTTALK.org
OR
SPECIAL GUESTS INVITED
Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz
City of Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown
SBA Administrator Maria Contreras-Sweet
SBA Regional Administrator Kellie LeDet
SEMINAR 6: WE DID IT! YOU CAN TOO!
Successful small business owners share their stories,
inspiration, survival tips, and the ups and downs of
their business success.
MAIL YOUR CHECK
“SBA’s participation in this event is not an endorsement of views, opinions, products or services of any other
person or entity.” “All SBA programs are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis.”
“Reasonable arrangements for persons with disabilities will be made, if requested at least 2 weeks in advance.
Contact SBA, 540 Niagara Center, 130 S. Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14202, (716) 551-4301.”
payable to SCORE Buffalo Niagara to:
SCORE • 130 South Elmwood Avenue, Suite 540
Buffalo, NY 14202
2) YOUR ADMISSION
INCLUDES:
FREE ATTENDANCE
at our 8 follow-up Straight Talk Series. Classes are
held at Medaille College (18 Agassiz Circle, Buffalo, NY
14214) every Tuesday 5:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Classes
start in February. A savings of $40.00
FOR MORE INFORMATION: 716-551-4301
Straight Talk Series
February 2, 2016
Business Plans I
Library Resources
February 9, 2016
Business Plans II
Elements of a Financial Plan
February 16, 2016
Business Ethics
Risk Management from the Legal Perspective
February 23, 2016
Affordable Care Act
Home-Based Business
New York State Taxes
March 1, 2016
Risk Management from the Insurance Perspective
Federal Taxes
March 8, 2016
Marketing Your Small Business
Getting Your Business Online
Business
Help You
Can Use!
Available throughout and after
the conference programs
â– One-on-one business counseling
â– Business information booths
â– Important contacts
â– Networking opportunities
â– Advisors available to answer your questions
â– Straight talk from the professionals
â– Free resource guide
â– One-on-one credit counseling
Building Buffalo
with 20 years of
STRAIGHT
TALK2016
Straight Talk Steering
Committee Membership
Buffalo & Erie County Public Library
Buffalo Branch National Association for
the Advancement of Colored People
Buffalo Urban League
UB Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership
Department of Transportation State of New York
Erie County College City Campus
Erie County Medical Center Corporation
EEO County of Erie
Small Business Education,
Training, Counseling,
Networking
Empire State Development Corporation
March 15, 2016
Social Media & Internet Marketing Secrets
Crowdfunding & Funding Your Small Business
Erie County Commission on the Status of Women
March 22, 2016
Managing Your Credit Score
Funding Your Small Business Panel
LPCiminelli
Erie County Industrial Development Agency
Hispanic Heritage Council of WNY
M&T Bank
NYS Department of Taxation & Finance
Resource Planning Associates, Inc.
SCORE Buffalo Niagara
Small Business Development Center at Buffalo State College
PathStone Enterprise Center, Inc.
Saturday, January 23, 2016
8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Buffalo Niagara
Convention Center
REGISTER at:
www.WNYStraightTalk.org