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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
Storytelling: 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.
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Mid-Hudson Regional Business Lending Expo
Business Owners and Entrepreneurs: Learn how to be lender ready!
Meet lenders and financial experts who can help prepare you for your next phase of business growth.
Agenda includes:
- Access to Capital Panel
- 10 Tips for Applying to Business Grants with Women’s Enterprise Development Center (WEDC)
- Elements of a Proper Loan Package with Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
- Networking and Lender Booths
Free to attend. Registration is required.
September 30, 2026 from 9:00AM - 12:30PM
Henry A. Wallace Visitor and Educational Center FDR Presidential Library - 4079 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park, NY 12538
Register for the Business Lending Expo!