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Fall Seminar Series
Practical tools for the businesses that power Dutchess County
Part of our commitment to engaging local businesses, this series is shaped by what local owners told us they need, and created with the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and the Women’s Enterprise Development Center (WEDC).
Free to attend. Registration is required for each seminar.
Location: 3 Neptune Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY

Government Contracting: Certification & Tools
Are you interested in entering the public marketplace? Learn about the fundamentals of Government Contracting, including eligibility criteria, required documentation, tips for navigating contract systems, and a roadmap for small businesses.
Story Telling: A Compelling Marketing Tool
Whether a business owner or a marketing professional, this session provides practical techniques to enhance a brand’s messaging. Learn more about the tools to engage and connect with audiences.
When the Market Shifts: Adaptability & Momentum
Identify what is holding your business back, learn about how to adjust to market shifts, and explore strategies to keeping revenue strong even through slow seasons.
Think Dutchess Means Business
Join Think Dutchess Alliance for Business and local leaders for an interactive forum where business owners can share challenges & real economic solutions can be explored to forge a path forward.
Free to attend. Registration is required.
Pleasant Valley
September 8, 2026 from 5:45PM - 7:30PM | Pleasant Valley Free Library - 1584 Main St, Pleasant Valley, NY
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