Tioga County, NY Chamber of Commerce

Tioga Business 2010

The Tioga County Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the date for “Tioga Business 2010”   The event will be held on Thursday, October 14th, 2010 at the Owego Treadway Inn and Conference Center. 

  “Tioga Business 2010” is one of the premier business shows in the Southern Tier of New York State.  Both floors of the conference center will be filled with more than 100 of our top companies.  This is an excellent opportunity for you to grow your business, meet new people and make new business contacts.  Now more than ever you can bring attention to your business and unleash your company’s potential and connect into the Southern Tier marketplace and participate in the region’s premier business-to-business trade show.  Meet hundreds of decision makers from throughout the region.

If you are interested in securing a spot at the event, contact the Chamber for a registration form, you will want to reserve your exhibit space early.  Registration forms will be mailed out in July.Be sure to mark you calendar and plan on participating in this dynamic event.  The Tioga Chamber encourages the support of the entire business community and especially Chamber businesses to make “Tioga Business 2010” a success.

ENTREPENEUR’S DAY

PRESENTED BY GREATER BINGHAMTON SCORE CHAPTER 217,

IEEE, AND ASQ

The Binghamton Chapter of SCORE along with the Binghamton Chapters of IEEE and ASQ are sponsoring a seminar entitled Entrepreneurship, Targeting Innovative Startups and Existing Businesses. This seminar is intended for professionals who would like to change careers, go into business for themselves and existing businesses. This daylong seminar will start at 9:30 AM and end at 4:30 PM on Saturday, July 24, 2010. The seminar will be presented at the Broome County Library in the Decker room. Fees include lunch.

The seminar will cover business related topics such as,

The Economic Environment in Broome County

What it Takes to Start a New Business

Financing Your Business

The Law Relative to Small Business

Why You Need Insurance

Taking Charge of Your Career/Entrepreneurship in Today’s Environment

Buying a Franchise

So You Want to Be a Consultant

Patents and Intellectual Property

Business Planning

The above materials will be presented by members of SCORE, IEEE and the local business community. These knowledgeable presenters will provide a realistic view of career change and entrepreneurship as a career. 

Saturdays, July 24, 2010, 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Broome County Library, Street Binghamton, NY
Cost: $20 total, lunch included
To Register: Call 607-347-4012 or 607-778-6982  

To obtain registration forms visit www.greaterbinghamtonscore.org
Advance registration and payment required for participation.

Small Business Training Program

The Small Business Development Center at Binghamton University is sponsoring a  20-hour small business training program that starts on September 8th and  takes place on three (3) consecutive Wednesdays. All three sessions are included in the price of $60. An SBDC Certificate of Completion will be awarded at the end of the 3 sessions.

Reservations are required as space is limited. Call (607) 777-4024 or 777-4026 for registration or additional information.   Dates of upcoming scheduled sessions September 8, 15, 22, 2010, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Day 1 – The Basics of Business Ownership

Learn what it takes to own your own your own business and build market share

Discover how to improve your chances of success

Evaluate your leadership style and predict your success

Assess the financial and market feasibility of your small business

Hear a presentation by a local banker on how to finance your business*

Day 2 – Developing the Business Plan

Study a step-by-step process that will lead to your business success – a process that most bankers require and that you will need to manage your business

Learn about market research, marketing strategies, competitive analysis, pricing, and operations

Hear a presentation by an insurance agent about the types of coverage you need to protect your business, your family and you

Learn methods to set up and maintain your business records from an accountant*

Day 3 - Managing by the Numbers/Essential Decisions

Discover how to understand and develop financial statements-the key to effective planning and profits

Learn about hiring employees, dealing with suppliers, planning your inventory and launching your grand opening

Find out about the basics of sales, advertising, networking and customer service

Understand what you need to know about choosing the right business entity and other legal issues from a small business attorney*

Hear how an entrepreneur started his/her business, overcame challenges and became successful*