Women's Venture Fund

Better Money Habits with Bank of America
2025-05-28 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York)
May 2025 | Financial Literacy Series
Join WVF and Bank of America for an in-person workshop focused on building Better Money Habits. This interactive session will provide valuable tools and insights to help you take control of your financial life, covering topics such as:

Budgeting and saving strategies
Understanding credit
Planning for future financial goals

Whether you’re looking to build a strong financial foundation or improve your current habits, this workshop is designed to empower and educate.
Registration
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Managing Personal Finances during Turbulent Economic times brought to you by National Fiancial Network
2025-05-28 11:00 - 12:00
May 2025 | Financial Literacy Series
*Participants who sign up and attend the event will receive a FREE subscription to set up their own FINANCIAL WEBSITE.
We will discuss strategies regarding Protection, Investment, Retirement for business owners and individuals and show our state of the art planning tool called The Living Balance Sheet – this helps people stay financially organized and a way to be educated along the way.
Specific topics that will be covered

Financial Stock Market Update as of May 2025
Life Insurance and other protection strategies
Investing and Financial Organization
Retirement Planning and staying on track

Speaker
Mark Saunders is a seasoned financial professional with over 25 years of experience helping individuals, families, and business owners secure their financial futures. Known as an industry expert, Mark has dedicated his career to creating personalized strategies that align with his clients’ goals. His passion for helping others extends beyond finances, as he strives to make a positive impact in both his clients’ lives and the local community. When he’s not working, Mark enjoys spending quality time with his beautiful wife Jacqueline and their beloved grandchildren. His work is a reflection of his deep desire to empower others and contribute to their overall well-being.

Embrace the Power of Business Banking with Personalized Coaching
2025-01-21 12:00 - 12:30
Free Coaching from JP Morgan Chase Small Business Expert
A Small business executive at JP Morgan Chase is thrilled to offer her expertise to help you supercharge your revenue goals! In this informative session, you’ll have the opportunity to join our knowledgeable speaker, who will share impactful strategies designed specifically for growing your business. These strategies are tailored to empower you, whether you’re just starting out or looking to expand your existing operations.

What’s even better? You don’t need to be a JP Morgan Chase customer to benefit from these valuable insights! This is a fantastic opportunity to gain knowledge that can make a real difference in your business trajectory. Don’t miss out on this chance to learn from the best and take actionable steps toward achieving your revenue aspirations!

NOTE: You do not have to be a JP Morgan Chase customer to take advantage of this opportunity!

Feature Speaker

Jumoke “Joy” Fagbayi-Butts,
VP- Senior Business Consultant.
JP Morgan Chase

Jumoke was an honoree at the Greater New York Chamber of Commerce’s 2023 Women’s History Award Ceremony and has 16 years of financial consulting experience She led the highly successful Women and Wealth webinar series sponsored by WVF in 2022. As a financial expert with a passion for community outreach, Joy is a frequent speaker and has been featured on NBC’s Chasing the Dream series.

“Why a Winning Business Plan is Your Ultimate Secret Weapon!”
2024-11-20 12:00 - 13:00
Join us for an exciting and dynamic Lunch & Learn where you’ll dive deep into the art of crafting a winning business plan while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. In this engaging session, you’ll uncover valuable insights and practical strategies that not only drive business success but also enhance your personal well-being. Our expert speakers will guide you through essential tools and techniques, ensuring you leave feeling empowered and inspired.
This is more than just a learning experience; it’s a chance to transform your approach to both work and life. Connect with like-minded individuals, share ideas, and gain fresh perspectives that can elevate your business journey. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to invest in yourself and your future—reserve your spot today and take the first step towards a more balanced and successful life!

Feature Speaker
Ashley Boiling
Owner and designer
Adventurous Jill and Generous Jill Group
Ashley Bolling is an American Businesswoman, owner, and designer. She runs a growing nonprofit and for-profit venture portfolio based out of New York City. Under each entity, Adventurous Jill and Generous Jill Group – the nonprofit, Ashley manages co-investments in enterprises across the industries of Affordable Housing, Hospitality and Hotels, Clothing Recycling and Waste management, Retail, and Retail tech.
Her passion for sports, fashion, enterprise, and economics powers her unique approach to consumerism, investment, and business design. Her style of pairing intentional organizational construction with disruptive creativity is what she considers the backbone of her venture philosophy.
Ashley served 5 years in the US Army and is a proud service-disabled veteran.
She graduated from University of Central Florida where she was a D1 track and field athlete in the 60 indoor high hurdles and the 100 outdoor high hurdles. She studied communications and received a Bachelor’s of Sciences in Interpersonal and Organizational Communications.
Ashley was born in Newport News, VA and resides between Arizona, New York, and Florida.

How Generative AI Can Transform Your Business
2024-09-12 15:00 - 16:30
Discover how cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) can revolutionize your productivity, creativity, and sales. Join us for an in-depth exploration of generative AI and learn how to harness its power to elevate your business operations, particularly in marketing and sales. Before investing in a graphic designer or content writer, find out how you can achieve these tasks yourself.
Here’s what you’ll gain:

Master the art of crafting clear, effective prompts for AI tools.
Create polished documents, articles, blogs, pitch decks, and business plans with ease.
Design compelling images and videos to complement your content and enhance your website.
Effortlessly update existing documents like capability statements and PowerPoint presentations.
Develop impactful marketing messages, product descriptions, and competitive analyses.

Your expert speaker will walk you through the Big Three AI tools: Open AI’s ChatGPT, Microsoft’s CoPilot, and Google’s Gemini. Not only are they FREE but simple to use.

Feature Speaker

Rob Stutzman
Marketing and Social Media Chair
S.C.O.R.E. Boston chapter
Your session leader is Rob Stutzman, currently the Marketing and Social Media Chair for the Boston chapter of S.C.O.R.E. He is also Founder and Principal at Stutz Consulting, empowering businesses and nonprofits to think strategically about their marketing. Prior to these roles, Rob was a 30-year veteran of Verizon, leading global teams in marketing initiatives.

How To Do Business with the Government
2024-08-15 14:00 - 15:15
Government agencies are the biggest source of contracting opportunities with over $50 billion set aside for women-owned firms. You can grow your business significantly when you learn how to bid on these opportunities. Take advantage of this lucrative revenue stream by becoming a certified business owner.

Feature Speaker

Lauren Linakis
Assistant Director at Small Business Development Center at SUNY Farmingdale
Farmingdale SBDC
Lauren Linakis joined the Farmingdale SBDC in 2019. Before arriving at the SBDC, Lauren was the Associate Director of the LaGuardia Community College Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC), where she helped small businesses understand government contracting and how to market their goods and services to the government. In recognition of her expertise in government procurement assistance, Lauren earned her Certified Procurement Professional Certificate from the Association of Procurement Technical Assistance Centers in 2016.
Throughout her career, Lauren has focused on helping small businesses get registered to work with the government, get certified as an MWBE or disadvantaged business, and apply for contracts with the government. In 2020, Lauren was awarded the New York SBDC’s Lead by Example award in recognition of her collaboration with New York SBDC advisors in helping their clients understand the government procurement space. In 2022, she was awarded America’s SBDC Top 40 Under 40 Young Professionals Award, a recognition of SBDC staff from across the national network who demonstrate innovation, leadership, and commitment to the SBDC mission.
Lauren holds her Bachelor’s degree in political science from Barnard College and her Master’s in economic development from Columbia University.

Info session: One-on-One Business coaching
2024-07-17 17:30 - 18:30
Free Coaching from JP Morgan Chase Small Business Experts
WVF is proud to bring you a unique opportunity to receive expert business advice on building your business. If you are on track to achieve $100,000 or more this year and have been in business for at least two years, then sign up now!

NOTE: You do not have to be a JP Morgan Chase customer to take advantage of this opportunity!

Feature Speaker

Jumoke “Joy” Fagbayi-Butts,
VP- Senior Business Consultant.
JP Morgan Chase

Jumoke was an honoree at the Greater New York Chamber of Commerce’s 2023 Women’s History Award Ceremony and has 16 years of financial consulting experience She led the highly successful Women and Wealth webinar series sponsored by WVF in 2022. As a financial expert with a passion for community outreach, Joy is a frequent speaker and has been featured on NBC’s Chasing the Dream series.

INFO SESSION: JP Morgan Chase's Coaching: Build Your Small Business
2024-07-17 17:30 - 18:30
Attend the Information Session
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
5:30 – 6:30 pm

You do not have to be a JP Morgan Chase customer to receive coaching!

Register here today for the info session!

WVF is proud to bring you a unique opportunitiy to receive expert business advice on building your business. If you are on track to achieve $100,000 or more this year and have been in business for at least two years, then sign up now!
Info Session leader…

Jumoke “Joy” Fagbayi-Butts is JP Morgan Chase VP-Senior Business Consultant. She was an honoree at the Greater New York Chamber of Commerce’s 2023 Women’s History Award Ceremony and has 16 years of financial consulting experience She led the highly successful Women and Wealth webinar series sponsored by WVF in 2022. As a financial expert with a passion for community outreach, Joy is a frequent speaker and has been featured on NBC’s Chasing the Dream series.

The Art of Business Storytelling
2024-06-26 18:00 - 19:15
Storytelling is not just another marketing buzzword but an effective branding tool to jumpstart a business, retain customers, and attract new strong leads. Join us to learn and discuss…

the basic elements of business storytelling.
how to create a compelling story.
how to collaborate with a writer to tell your story.
where (and when) to place your story to reach your audience.

Feature Speaker
Lea Byrd who launched her own PR consultancy to work on media projects including iconic film maker John Singleton’s Baby Boy and the late August Wilson’s ground- breaking play, King Hedley II. Since then, her clientele has become very diverse including luxury brands such as POLISH Nail Emporium and Pieces, a fashion boutique. Lea was Press Secretary for Roger Green, the assemblyman in Brooklyn’s 57th District. She has launched media campaigns for Black & Sexy, TV and film maker Nerfertite Nguvu (In The Morning) and N’Kenge (Motown: The Musical) …

Why Your Website Is Not Creating Sales...And How You Can Fix It
2024-05-22 18:00 - 19:15
Feature Speaker

Toni Coleman Brown
Author, digital marketing expert,
Founder of The Network for Women in Business, and motivational speaker.

Session 12: Holidays Get Together
2022-12-27 15:00 - 16:00
This is part of the Women & Wealth Workshop Series
Session 12: Holidays Get Together
Holidays Happy Hour (virtual or in-person celebration) – Reviewing 2022, where we are, and what we should cover in 2023
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Session 11: Retirement Planning and Saving Strategies
2022-11-29 15:00 - 16:00
This is part of the Women & Wealth Workshop Series
Session 11: Retirement Planning and Saving Strategies

401 K for your business
Wealth Management

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Session 10: Consultative Selling and Business Development for Small Businesses
2022-10-25 15:00 - 16:00
This is part of the Women & Wealth Workshop Series
Session 10: Consultative Selling and Business Development for Small Businesses

Art of Consultative Selling
How to build and cultivate client/ customer base
How to ask and close the deals?
Partnerships and alliances as part of business development

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Session 9: Hiring and Team Building for Small Business Owners
2022-09-27 15:00 - 16:00
This is part of the Women & Wealth Workshop Series
Session 9: Hiring and Teambuilding for Small Business Owners

Small business team building ideas
Hiring for small businesses (contractors, freelance, full-time, or part-time employees)
What to maintain for accurate tax records and how to keep track of withholding taxes

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Session 8: Improve Your Marketing Channels: Tactics and Tips for Success
2022-08-30 15:00 - 16:00
This is part of the Women & Wealth Workshop Series
Session 8: Improve Your Marketing Channels: Tactics and Tips for Success

The importance of planning and scheduling your content and sharing tools to make the task easier.
How to track and measure response—and how to put important insights to work for your business.
How to find the one that works the best for you?

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Session 7: How to Tell a Compelling Business Story
2022-07-26 15:00 - 16:00
This is part of the Women & Wealth Workshop Series
Session 7: How to Tell a Compelling Business Story

Storytelling and Messaging Strategy
What kinds of communications will inspire loyalty, advocacy, and word-of-mouth in a world of customer networks?

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Session 6: Become a Certified Minority Business Owner
2022-06-28 15:00 - 16:00
This is part of the Women & Wealth Workshop Series
Session 6: Become a Certified Minority Business Owner
Cover both federal/state/local government certification and corporate certifications to secure SBA loans and government contracts.
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Session 5: Are you Loan-Ready? What You Need to Know
2022-05-31 15:00 - 16:00 | Online Webinar
This is part of the Women & Wealth Workshop Series
Session 5: Are you Loan-Ready? What You Need to Know

Does your business need to borrow
Why are you a good investment
What financial data is important
What are your credit options/ building your credit
Types of financing (include SBA loans)

Importance of business plan
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Session 4: Love Your Money - Mastering Cash Flow Management
2022-04-26 15:00 - 16:00
This is part of the Women & Wealth Workshop Series
Session 4: Love Your Money – Mastering Cash Flow Management

Navigating your cash flows
Think Strategically about Cash Flow
Cash Flow Basics
Maximizing Cash In; Minimizing Cash Out
Make Cash Work for You

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Session 3: Business Agility - What It Means and How to Achieve It
2022-03-29 15:00 - 16:30 | Online Webinar
This is part of the Women & Wealth Workshop Series

What is agility in small and micro businesses?
Agility and Resilience to keep operations running
Advantages of small businesses (and sole proprietors)
Opportunity for better communication and collaboration

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Session 2: Small Business Tax Strategies for 2022 Tax
2022-02-22 15:00 - 16:00
This is part of the Women & Wealth Workshop Series
Session 2: Small Business Tax Strategies for 2022 Tax

Business Tax-related and tips for 2021 tax returns
Choosing the right structure for your business and tax implications

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Session 1: Your Business Wellness Check-Up
2022-01-25 14:00 - 16:00
This is part of the Women & Wealth Workshop Series
Session 1: Your Business Wellness Check-Up
We will discuss what it is to be and think like an entrepreneur, and establish a foundation for your business growth.
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Managing the Accounting Process
2021-09-22 14:00 - 17:00
In this 3-hour course we will cover Pricing Strategies to Grow (and Start) Your Business; How to Become Creditworthy; Taxes and Credits; and Your Business Structure, Tax Liabilities, and Savings Options.
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Speakers: Winnie Yu and Mandy Sherman
Moderator: Linh Truong

Learning to Love Your Money!
2021-09-21 14:00 - 17:00
In this 3-hour session, we will cover three key topics – Managing Cash Flow, Profit and Loss Statements, and Demystifying Sales Forecasting

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Speakers: Lin Truong and Mandy Sherman
Facilitator: Dorina Patuzi

Digital Marketing Mix: Selecting Your Key Channels
2021-08-17 17:30 - 19:00 | Online Webinar
Session 4: Digital Marketing Mix: Basics of Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
Good SEO practice is a must to attract more visitors to your website. An expert facilitator will break down the principles of SEO, beginning with how Google Search Engines work. You will learn how to improve your website’s search ranking using simple SEO tools to create new, highly targeted, and competitive keywords. Build a basic, DIY SEO plan that will also enable you to collaborate with your web developer to put more sophisticated tactics to work for you.
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Digital Marketing Mix: Selecting Your Key Channels
2021-08-10 17:30 - 19:00 | Online Webinar
Session 3: Digital Marketing Mix: Selecting Your Key Channels
With so many channels available, how can you find the one that works the best for you? Where do you have to be to reach potential leads? How do I avoid annoying customers with a bombardment of messages?
Selecting only the channels critical to your business avoids audience fatigue across all channels. We will show you the importance of planning and scheduling your content and share tools to make the task easier. You will also learn how to track and measure response—and how to put important insights to work for your business.
Be ready to speak about your firm; we will use your input to showcase which channel(s) make the best sense for which type of business.
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Digital Marketing Mix: Components of Your Messaging Strategy
2021-08-03 17:30 - 19:00 | Online Webinar
Session 2: Digital Marketing Mix: Components of Your Messaging Strategy
What kinds of communications will inspire loyalty, advocacy, and word-of-mouth in a world of customer networks? What tools and solutions can you use to create a more effective messaging strategy in this session? We will focus on building and sustaining a long-term messaging system that heightens brand awareness and resonates with your customer base. We will provide a toolkit to help you develop the messaging strategy for your business.
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How to Apply for the NY Small Business Recovery Grant (in Albanian Language)
2021-07-28 18:00 - 19:00
For Albanian entrepreneurs in New York:
You can still apply for the NY Small Business Recovery Grant. We are here to assist you with the submission of the application. Let’s meet and discuss how you can successfully apply for the grant.
We will discuss
• Who is eligible for the grant? And who does not qualify for the assistance?
• How can you apply for the grant (we will demonstrate the portal)?
• What are the documents required for the grant?
• Why should you work with the Women’s Venture Fund as you apply for the grant?
And many more.
Once you attend our FREE webinar, we will reach out to you in case if you need more assistance with the grant application.
We are here to help!
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Digital Marketing Overview: The Five Customer Behaviors You Need to Know
2021-07-27 17:30 - 19:00 | Online Webinar
Session 1: Digital Marketing Overview – The Five Customer Behaviors You Need to Know
Whether you’re B2B or B2C, the rise of customer networks has given much more power, independence, and influence to consumers. Therefore, small business owners need to change the way they think about customers’ buying behaviors.
We will navigate five customer behaviors resulting from the digital era and how to build marketing strategies to address those behaviors. At the end of the session, you will receive a self-assessment toolkit for evaluating your marketing strategies. This toolkit can become the basis of your one-on-one consultation in early fall.
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How to Earn Publicity to Grow Your Business
2021-05-11 14:00 - 15:30
During these challenging economic times, you need to think about maintaining brand awareness (or creating it) to sustain and grow your business. What can you do to garner free publicity–‘earned publicity you generate with the right story, the right pitch, the right media contact. You can register here
