BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Women's Venture Fund - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Women's Venture Fund X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://womensventurefund.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Women's Venture Fund REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240717T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240717T183000 DTSTAMP:20260408T120402 CREATED:20240630T123341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240630T123341Z UID:16164-1721237400-1721241000@womensventurefund.org SUMMARY:INFO SESSION: JP Morgan Chase's Coaching: Build Your Small Business DESCRIPTION:Attend the Information Session\nWednesday\, July 17\, 2024\n5:30  –  6:30 pm\n\nYou do not have to be a JP Morgan Chase customer to receive coaching!\n\nRegister here today for the info  session!\n\nWVF 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! \nInfo Session leader… \n\nJumoke   “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. URL:https://womensventurefund.org/event/info-session-jp-morgan-chases-coaching-build-your-small-business/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240626T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240626T191500 DTSTAMP:20260408T120402 CREATED:20240531T193050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T193050Z UID:16135-1719424800-1719429300@womensventurefund.org SUMMARY:The Art of Business Storytelling DESCRIPTION: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… \n\nthe basic elements of business storytelling.\nhow to create a compelling story.\nhow to collaborate with a writer to tell your story.\nwhere (and when) to place your story to reach your audience.\n\n \n  \n Feature Speaker\n 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) … \n  URL:https://womensventurefund.org/event/the-art-of-business-storytelling/ CATEGORIES:Workshops / Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240522T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240522T191500 DTSTAMP:20260408T120402 CREATED:20240424T151526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240502T222407Z UID:16082-1716400800-1716405300@womensventurefund.org SUMMARY:Why Your Website Is Not Creating Sales...And How You Can Fix It DESCRIPTION:Feature Speaker\n \nToni Coleman Brown \nAuthor\, digital marketing expert\, \nFounder of The Network for Women in Business\, and motivational speaker. \n  URL:https://womensventurefund.org/event/how-to-convert-your-leads-into-sales/ CATEGORIES:Online Webinar,Workshops / Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221227T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221227T160000 DTSTAMP:20260408T120402 CREATED:20211227T185242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220202T202844Z UID:15869-1672153200-1672156800@womensventurefund.org SUMMARY:Session 12: Holidays Get Together DESCRIPTION:This is part of the Women & Wealth Workshop Series  \nSession 12: Holidays Get Together \nHolidays Happy Hour (virtual or in-person celebration) – Reviewing 2022\, where we are\, and what we should cover in 2023 \nClick here to Register \n  URL:https://womensventurefund.org/event/session-12-holidays-get-together/ CATEGORIES:Online Webinar,Workshops / Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221129T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221129T160000 DTSTAMP:20260408T120402 CREATED:20211227T184935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220202T202742Z UID:15868-1669734000-1669737600@womensventurefund.org SUMMARY:Session 11: Retirement Planning and Saving Strategies DESCRIPTION:This is part of the Women & Wealth Workshop Series  \nSession 11: Retirement Planning and Saving Strategies  \n\n401 K for your business\nWealth Management\n\nClick here to Register \n  URL:https://womensventurefund.org/event/session-11-retirement-planning-and-saving-strategies/ CATEGORIES:Online Webinar,Workshops / Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221025T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221025T160000 DTSTAMP:20260408T120402 CREATED:20211227T184613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220202T202647Z UID:15867-1666710000-1666713600@womensventurefund.org SUMMARY:Session 10: Consultative Selling and Business Development for Small Businesses DESCRIPTION:This is part of the Women & Wealth Workshop Series  \nSession 10: Consultative Selling and Business Development for Small Businesses \n\nArt of Consultative Selling\nHow to build and cultivate client/ customer base\nHow to ask and close the deals?\nPartnerships and alliances as part of business development\n\nClick here to Register \n  URL:https://womensventurefund.org/event/session-10-consultative-selling-and-business-development-for-small-businesses/ CATEGORIES:Online Webinar,Workshops / Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220927T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220927T160000 DTSTAMP:20260408T120402 CREATED:20211227T184332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220202T202236Z UID:15861-1664290800-1664294400@womensventurefund.org SUMMARY:Session 9: Hiring and Team Building for Small Business Owners DESCRIPTION:This is part of the Women & Wealth Workshop Series  \nSession 9: Hiring and Teambuilding for Small Business Owners \n\nSmall business team building ideas\nHiring for small businesses (contractors\, freelance\, full-time\, or part-time employees)\nWhat to maintain for accurate tax records and how to keep track of withholding taxes\n\nClick here to Register \n  URL:https://womensventurefund.org/event/session-9-hiring-and-team-building-for-small-business-owners/ CATEGORIES:Online Webinar,Workshops / Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220830T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220830T160000 DTSTAMP:20260408T120402 CREATED:20211227T184136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220202T202124Z UID:15862-1661871600-1661875200@womensventurefund.org SUMMARY:Session 8: Improve Your Marketing Channels: Tactics and Tips for Success DESCRIPTION:This is part of the Women & Wealth Workshop Series  \nSession 8: Improve Your Marketing Channels: Tactics and Tips for Success \n\nThe importance of planning and scheduling your content and sharing tools to make the task easier.\nHow to track and measure response—and how to put important insights to work for your business.\nHow to find the one that works the best for you?\n\nClick here to Register \n  URL:https://womensventurefund.org/event/session-8-improve-your-marketing-channels-tactics-and-tips-for-success/ CATEGORIES:Online Webinar,Workshops / Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220726T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220726T160000 DTSTAMP:20260408T120402 CREATED:20211227T183921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220202T202031Z UID:15863-1658847600-1658851200@womensventurefund.org SUMMARY:Session 7: How to Tell a Compelling Business Story DESCRIPTION:This is part of the Women & Wealth Workshop Series  \nSession 7: How to Tell a Compelling Business Story \n\nStorytelling and Messaging Strategy\nWhat kinds of communications will inspire loyalty\, advocacy\, and word-of-mouth in a world of customer networks?\n\nClick here to Register \n  URL:https://womensventurefund.org/event/session-7-how-to-tell-a-compelling-business-story/ CATEGORIES:Online Webinar,Workshops / Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220628T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220628T160000 DTSTAMP:20260408T120402 CREATED:20211227T183500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220202T201837Z UID:15855-1656428400-1656432000@womensventurefund.org SUMMARY:Session 6: Become a Certified Minority Business Owner DESCRIPTION:This is part of the Women & Wealth Workshop Series  \nSession 6: Become a Certified Minority Business Owner \nCover both federal/state/local government certification and corporate certifications to secure SBA loans and government contracts. \nClick here to Register \n  URL:https://womensventurefund.org/event/session-6-become-a-certified-minority-business-owner/ CATEGORIES:Online Webinar,Workshops / Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220531T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220531T160000 DTSTAMP:20260408T120402 CREATED:20211227T183236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220308T165923Z UID:15853-1654009200-1654012800@womensventurefund.org SUMMARY:Session 5: Are you Loan-Ready? What You Need to Know DESCRIPTION:This is part of the Women & Wealth Workshop Series  \nSession 5: Are you Loan-Ready? What You Need to Know \n\nDoes your business need to borrow\nWhy are you a good investment\nWhat financial data is important\nWhat are your credit options/ building your credit\nTypes of financing (include SBA loans)\n\nImportance of business plan \nRegister Here!\nClick here to Register \n  URL:https://womensventurefund.org/event/session-5-are-you-loan-ready-what-you-need-to-know/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Online Webinar,Workshops / Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220426T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220426T160000 DTSTAMP:20260408T120402 CREATED:20211227T182805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220311T180859Z UID:15854-1650985200-1650988800@womensventurefund.org SUMMARY:Session 4: Love Your Money - Mastering Cash Flow Management DESCRIPTION:This is part of the Women & Wealth Workshop Series  \nSession 4: Love Your Money – Mastering Cash Flow Management \n\nNavigating your cash flows\nThink Strategically about Cash Flow\nCash Flow Basics\nMaximizing Cash In; Minimizing Cash Out\nMake Cash Work for You\n\nRegister Here\nClick here to Register \n  URL:https://womensventurefund.org/event/session-4-love-your-money-mastering-cash-flow-management/ CATEGORIES:Online Webinar,Workshops / Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220329T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220329T163000 DTSTAMP:20260408T120402 CREATED:20211227T182545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220308T165145Z UID:15852-1648566000-1648571400@womensventurefund.org SUMMARY:Session 3: Business Agility - What It Means and How to Achieve It DESCRIPTION:This is part of the Women & Wealth Workshop Series  \n\nWhat is agility in small and micro businesses?\nAgility and Resilience to keep operations running\nAdvantages of small businesses (and sole proprietors)\nOpportunity for better communication and collaboration\n\nClick here to Register \n  URL:https://womensventurefund.org/event/session-3-business-agility-what-it-means-and-how-to-achieve-it/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Online Webinar,Workshops / Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220222T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220222T160000 DTSTAMP:20260408T120402 CREATED:20211227T182129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220202T200741Z UID:15851-1645542000-1645545600@womensventurefund.org SUMMARY:Session 2: Small Business Tax Strategies for 2022 Tax DESCRIPTION:This is part of the Women & Wealth Workshop Series  \nSession 2: Small Business Tax Strategies for 2022 Tax \n\nBusiness Tax-related and tips for 2021 tax returns\nChoosing the right structure for your business and tax implications\n\nClick here to Register \n  URL:https://womensventurefund.org/event/session-2-small-business-tax-strategies-for-2022-tax/ CATEGORIES:Online Webinar,Workshops / Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220125T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220125T160000 DTSTAMP:20260408T120402 CREATED:20211227T175321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211227T183656Z UID:15847-1643119200-1643126400@womensventurefund.org SUMMARY:Session 1: Your Business Wellness Check-Up DESCRIPTION:This is part of the Women & Wealth Workshop Series  \nSession 1: Your Business Wellness Check-Up \nWe will discuss what it is to be and think like an entrepreneur\, and establish a foundation for your business growth. \nClick here to Register \n  URL:https://womensventurefund.org/event/session-1-your-business-wellness-check-up/ CATEGORIES:Online Webinar,Workshops / Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210922T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210922T170000 DTSTAMP:20260408T120402 CREATED:20210917T202632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210917T202914Z UID:15804-1632319200-1632330000@womensventurefund.org SUMMARY:Managing the Accounting Process DESCRIPTION: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. \nREGISTER HERE \nSpeakers: Winnie Yu and Mandy Sherman \nModerator: Linh Truong URL:https://womensventurefund.org/event/managing-the-accounting-process/ CATEGORIES:Online Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210921T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210921T170000 DTSTAMP:20260408T120402 CREATED:20210917T202309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210917T202817Z UID:15797-1632232800-1632243600@womensventurefund.org SUMMARY:Learning to Love Your Money! DESCRIPTION:In this 3-hour session\, we will cover three key topics – Managing Cash Flow\, Profit and Loss Statements\, and Demystifying Sales Forecasting\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\n\n\nSpeakers: Lin Truong and Mandy Sherman\nFacilitator: Dorina Patuzi URL:https://womensventurefund.org/event/learning-to-love-your-money/ CATEGORIES:Online Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210817T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210817T190000 DTSTAMP:20260408T120402 CREATED:20210712T192516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210712T192535Z UID:15729-1629221400-1629226800@womensventurefund.org SUMMARY:Digital Marketing Mix: Selecting Your Key Channels DESCRIPTION:Session 4: Digital Marketing Mix: Basics of Search Engine Optimization (SEO)\nGood 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. \nREGISTER HERE \n  URL:https://womensventurefund.org/event/digital-marketing-mix-selecting-your-key-channels-2/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Online Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210810T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210810T190000 DTSTAMP:20260408T120402 CREATED:20210712T192255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210712T192255Z UID:15727-1628616600-1628622000@womensventurefund.org SUMMARY:Digital Marketing Mix: Selecting Your Key Channels DESCRIPTION:Session 3: Digital Marketing Mix: Selecting Your Key Channels\nWith 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? \nSelecting 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. \nBe 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. \nREGISTER HERE \n  URL:https://womensventurefund.org/event/digital-marketing-mix-selecting-your-key-channels/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Online Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210803T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210803T190000 DTSTAMP:20260408T120402 CREATED:20210712T191117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210712T191117Z UID:15725-1628011800-1628017200@womensventurefund.org SUMMARY:Digital Marketing Mix: Components of Your Messaging Strategy DESCRIPTION:Session 2: Digital Marketing Mix: Components of Your Messaging Strategy\nWhat 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. \nREGISTER HERE \n  URL:https://womensventurefund.org/event/digital-marketing-mix-components-of-your-messaging-strategy/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Online Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210728T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210728T190000 DTSTAMP:20260408T120402 CREATED:20210721T162414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210721T162414Z UID:15754-1627495200-1627498800@womensventurefund.org SUMMARY:How to Apply for the NY Small Business Recovery Grant (in Albanian Language) DESCRIPTION:For Albanian entrepreneurs in New York: \nYou 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. \nWe will discuss\n• Who is eligible for the grant? And who does not qualify for the assistance?\n• How can you apply for the grant (we will demonstrate the portal)?\n• What are the documents required for the grant?\n• Why should you work with the Women’s Venture Fund as you apply for the grant? \nAnd many more. \nOnce you attend our FREE webinar\, we will reach out to you in case if you need more assistance with the grant application. \nWe are here to help! \nREGISTER HERE URL:https://womensventurefund.org/event/how-to-apply-for-the-ny-small-business-recovery-grant-in-albanian-language/ CATEGORIES:Online Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210727T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210727T190000 DTSTAMP:20260408T120402 CREATED:20210712T190827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210712T190827Z UID:15722-1627407000-1627412400@womensventurefund.org SUMMARY:Digital Marketing Overview: The Five Customer Behaviors You Need to Know DESCRIPTION:Session 1: Digital Marketing Overview – The Five Customer Behaviors You Need to Know\nWhether 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. \nWe 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. \nREGISTER HERE \n  URL:https://womensventurefund.org/event/digital-marketing-overview-the-five-customer-behaviors-you-need-to-know/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Online Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210511T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210511T153000 DTSTAMP:20260408T120402 CREATED:20210409T172943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210409T173118Z UID:15682-1620741600-1620747000@womensventurefund.org SUMMARY:How to Earn Publicity to Grow Your Business DESCRIPTION: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 URL:https://womensventurefund.org/event/how-to-earn-publicity-to-grow-your-business/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210413T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210413T150000 DTSTAMP:20260408T120402 CREATED:20210409T172320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210409T172808Z UID:15679-1618322400-1618326000@womensventurefund.org SUMMARY:Transform Your Website Into A Lead Generating Power Tool DESCRIPTION:Whether you are selling services or tangible products your website is the gateway to profitability. Make it work hard for your business with lead-generating content and a   strong call-to-action. Let us show you how to enhance or build web pages that clearly and effectively tell visitors what is on offer. You can register here URL:https://womensventurefund.org/event/transform-your-website-into-a-lead-generating-power-tool/ CATEGORIES:Online Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201006T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201006T153000 DTSTAMP:20260408T120402 CREATED:20200908T151403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200918T205752Z UID:15525-1601992800-1601998200@womensventurefund.org SUMMARY:Search Engine Marketing 101:Optimizing Your Website DESCRIPTION:Continue what you now know about SEO and learn how to optimize your website with a simple plugin. Utilizing your new skills\, power up google ads for increased conversions at lower costs.  \nCoverage includes… \n\nRevisiting your website to build a solid SEO foundation.\nFinding profitable keywords.\nOptimizing your online business listings (Google My Business\, Yelp\, and more.\nKeeping up with competitor intelligence.\nBuilding backlinks to improve website ranking on search engines.\nTracking and measuring SEM. \n\nREGISTER NOW on PASSPORT!\nHow to register: \nTo save time we have set up PASSPORT registrations. Simply sign up once via PASSPORT and you will be able to attend all of our Fall WEBINARS. Click here to register on  PASSPORT form.  Then\, follow details that are sent to you and jump on board for the webinars of your choice. \nOnce registered with PASSPORT\, join this webinar here.\n \n  URL:https://womensventurefund.org/event/search-engine-marketing-101/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Online Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200929T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200929T153000 DTSTAMP:20260408T120402 CREATED:20200908T151033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200921T203428Z UID:15521-1601388000-1601393400@womensventurefund.org SUMMARY:Social Media Marketing: How to Build Your Brand DESCRIPTION:Learn how to build a simple yet powerful marketing strategy for your business to keep customers\, attract new business and drive sales. \nCoverage includes… \n\nUnderstanding the customer’s journey.\nPlanning a social media schedule.\nOptimizing your social media platforms.\nManaging content – Videos\, blogs\, newsletters\, and more.\nMeasuring and monitoring your metrics.\n\nREGISTER NOW on PASSPORT!\nAfter registering with PASSPORT\, join the webinar here. \nHow to register: \nTo save time we have set up PASSPORT registrations. Simply sign up once via PASSPORT and you will be able to attend all of our Fall WEBINARS. Click here to register on  PASSPORT form.  Then\, follow details that are sent to you  and jump on board for the webinars of your choice. \n  URL:https://womensventurefund.org/event/social-media-marketing/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Online Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200922T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200922T153000 DTSTAMP:20260408T120402 CREATED:20200827T201723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200918T205658Z UID:15497-1600783200-1600788600@womensventurefund.org SUMMARY:Email Marketing Tips and Techniques DESCRIPTION:In uncertain times\, it is imperative to stay in touch with your customers who want to know: How are you safely reopening? Is there virtual access to your business? New services or products? Any special offers or discounts available? \nJoin us to learn the power of email marketing to stay engaged with existing buyers and even attract leads to nurture. During this interactive session\, we will discuss best practices for building deep customer relationships. Coverage will include… \n\nSetting goals for an email marketing strategy.\nHow to grow your contact list.\nWhat types of content to deliver: newsletters\, promotions\, alerts\, etc.\nHow to create compelling subject lines.\nThe basics of retargeting and automation.\n\nREGISTER NOW on PASSPORT!\nAfter registering with PASSPORT\, join the webinar here. \nHow to register: \nTo save time we have set up PASSPORT registrations. Simply sign up once via PASSPORT and you will be able to attend all of our Fall WEBINARS. Click here to register on  PASSPORT form.  Then\, follow details that are sent to you and jump on board for the webinars of your choice. \n  \n  URL:https://womensventurefund.org/event/email-marketing-tips-and-techniques/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Online Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200728T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200728T190000 DTSTAMP:20260408T120403 CREATED:20200625T004111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200721T165843Z UID:15456-1595957400-1595962800@womensventurefund.org SUMMARY:Digital Marketing to Grow Your Business DESCRIPTION:…Even in a Pandemic\nIs succeeding at digital marketing eluding you? Or\, you just don’t know where to start to make an impact? We have an expert who will tell you how
to create a successful plan and execute proven tactics to take your business to the next level.\nREGISTER NOW \nWhether you are looking for increased brand recognition\, new leads or more purchases from existing customers\, you’ll walk away from this training knowing how to: \n\nSet an effective strategy and achievable goals.\nIdentify your key customer groups.\nManage the leading social media platforms.\nAdd value for customers with content marketing: Newsletters\, blogs\, videos\, and more.\nEnsure marketing is mobile compatible.\nThis session covers social media marketing and how to manage it without losing your mind.\nLearn about the technology behind retargeting ads\, benefits of content marketing\, and other techniques to keep prospects engaged.\n\n  \nYour session leader is Valerie Williams-Sanchez.  

Valerie\, Communications Officer at Columbia University Medical Center\, is also the principal consultant at Valorena Online LLC offering strategic marketing communications solution for small businesses. She is a 20-year veteran of integrated marcom planning and execution. Valerie is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and is currently a doctoral student in literacy at St. John’s University. She is a graduate of the University of California at Berkeley and Columbia University. \n  URL:https://womensventurefund.org/event/digital-marketing-to-grow-your-business/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Online Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200714T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200714T133000 DTSTAMP:20260408T120403 CREATED:20200625T003627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200708T225313Z UID:15450-1594728000-1594733400@womensventurefund.org SUMMARY:The Power of Publicity DESCRIPTION:If you want to know how to get publicity for your business at no 
 or low cost\, then this is the session for you. Join other small
 business owners to learn how to increase brand awareness to
 take your business to the next level. A communication expert will share strategies and tools to put the power of publicity to work for your enterprise. 
 
What you will cover: \n\nThe role of publicity and how it can help your business.\nDo-it-yourself PR: How to pitch to the media.\nDeveloping your list of media contacts.\nMedia targets: Shooting for the moon\, attainable reaches and low-hanging fruit.\nCreating the story vs. getting the story in the media.\nUsing social media as a powerful media platform.\nEnabling publicity through word-of-mouth marketing.\nMeasuring the impact of your PR efforts\n\nREGISTER NOW\n  \nYour leader is Lea Byrd:\nLea Byrd is a highly regarded publicist who has led and participated in successful media campaigns in film\, music\, fashion\, sports\, lifestyle and politics. In 2000\, Lea launched her own consultancy with media projects including John Singleton’s Baby Boy\, the late August Wilson’s play King Hedley II\, and the film G by independent film producer Andrew Lauren.  Her clientele includes luxury brands such as POLISH Nail Emporium and Pieces\, a fashion boutique co-owned by Latisha and Colin Daring. \nAs for politics\, Lea served as Press Secretary for Assemblyman Roger Green in Brooklyn’s 57th District.  She has launched media campaigns for Jini Thornton\, Envision Business Management Group\, entertainer David Banner’s 2014 Gatorade World Cup commercial\, Black&Sexy.TV (an online network studio)\, Nefertite Nguvu’s film entitled In The Morning\, and Broadway diva N’Kenge of Motown: The Musical. \nLea also worked closely with C3S NYC Coalition of Community Charter Schools\, building brand awareness and media relations for the organization. \nLea consistently partners with April Silver\, President and Founder of Akila Worksongs\, Inc.\, on various projects. These have included the Brooklyn Museum’s exhibition: The Rise of Sneaker Culture\, the 44th Annual International African Art Festival\, Craig Harris’ God’s Trombones\, a musical theatre production at Mt. Olive Baptist Church\, and Columbia University’s Institute for Research in African American Studies Black Girl Movement Conference (April 2016).  She and April are currently collaborating on marketing and communications for the 15th National Black Writers Conference to be presented this fall by the Center for Black Literature at Medgar Evers College\, CUNY. URL:https://womensventurefund.org/event/the-power-of-publicity/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Online Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200604T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200604T123000 DTSTAMP:20260408T120403 CREATED:20200601T165305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200602T144910Z UID:15417-1591270200-1591273800@womensventurefund.org SUMMARY:PPP Loan Forgiveness Webinar DESCRIPTION:This webinar will take place on Thursday\, June 4\, 2020 at 11:30 AM-12:30 PM EST\, via Zoom.  Interested participants should register below. \nRegistration\n First Name: Last Name: Company: City: State/Province: Phone: Email: Years in business?: Business Sector: Business ServicesFinancial ServicesHealth & BeautyInformation/PublishingManufacturing/IndustrialOtherRetailTechnology Submit Your Question: * These fields are required. URL:https://womensventurefund.org/event/ppp-loan-forgiveness-seminar/ CATEGORIES:Workshops / Events END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR