Clarkson University and Point Positive launch free workshop series to guide local entrepreneurs on how to manage their business finances
Point Positive, Inc. and Clarkson University’s Shipley Center for Innovation will support local businesses and entrepreneurs across the North Country this summer with a series of free workshops focused on how to set up and manage their business finances, accounting, and fundraising. Each evening workshop will provide a valuable learning opportunity for anyone who owns or wants to start a business of any size.
Participants will receive an overview of important financial concepts and tools, take part in breakout sessions with exercises led by experts, and have a chance to win $500 in financial services for their business. The workshops will be held in person from 4:30 to 8:00 pm in four locations: Lowville (July 19), Malone (August 2), Saranac Lake (August 16), and Potsdam (September 6). The series is being organized in collaboration with Adirondack Economic Development Corporation (AEDC), Adirondack North Country Association (ANCA), Naturally Lewis, Franklin County Economic Development, Jefferson County Economic Development, Jefferson Community College, Upstate Venture Connect, the Canton and Watertown Small Business Development Centers (SBDC), and the Chambers of Commerce of Potsdam, Malone, Saranac Lake, and Saint Lawrence County.
In addition to this in-person support, participants will also be given free access to new online entrepreneurship courses being offered by Clarkson University that provide a foundation of knowledge to succeed in launching a business. The courses are completely online and asynchronous, meaning participants can engage with the material at a time and place of their choosing. Participants will also have the opportunity to connect with resource partners and peers that can assist and support them with their businesses. The workshop will conclude with a networking / social hour and opportunities for additional one-on-one meetings. Food and drinks will be provided.
This workshop series is made possible by the generous support from Adirondack Foundation and New York State's Innovation Hot Spot program. Participants can register and find additional information at www.pointpositive101.com.
