Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Sharpen Your Skills

Getting Found Online
When: Fridays, November 13 and 20
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Where: Alternatives' 2nd floor conference room
Cost: sliding scale, $30 - 60
Registration required: Contact Alison, mailto:alison@alternatives.org

If you've been wondering why your business's terrific website doesn't get the traffic it deserves, then this two-session workshop is for you! Internet technologies and applications change so rapidly, that what worked in "search engine optimization" techniques a few years ago may be obsolete now. Join Business CENTS and IT consultant and trainer Matteo Wyllyams for two afternoons of the essential tricks, knowledge and skills that will bring-- or bring back-- visitors to your website.
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Navigating Stressful Times In Your Business
Date: Friday, December 4, 2009
Time: Registration & Breakfast Buffet-8-8:30 AM Presentation- 8:30-10:30 AM

Location: Country Club of Ithaca, 189 Pleasant Grove Rd.
This program will examine the ways that employees are being affected and what organizations are doing to creatively assist their people as they navigate through these unprecedented times.
• What is the impact of stressful economic times on the work force ?
• What is the impact of workforce stress on the business ?
• How can businesses help employees manage stress ?
• What are the five key conditions for a thriving business – in any economic condition
• We will briefly highlight WOTC Worker Opportunity Tax Credits and other Workforce Services
For more info and to view the flyer for this event please click HERE
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Women's Leadership Series
Women and Courage: The Many Faces of Leadership
Strengthening Your Voice: Meaningful Messages Delivered with Impact- Linda J. Tompkins
Date: December 11, 2009
Time: 1:00-4:00 PM
Location: Will be held on Campus
Cost: $55
Website

Do you fear public speaking? Struggle for the right words to convey your message? Sabotage yourself?
* Learn basic and advanced speaking skills of successful leaders
* View video and live demonstrations of the how-to's
* Have fun practicing in a safe and supportive environment
* Receive specific, constructive feedback to further guide you
* Take home useful resources

For questions, or to register, please contact Amy Kohut, 607-254-7474 or aek44@cornell.edu


Friday, June 5, 2009

Past Events

Entrepreneurship Seminar Series - Market Validation & Idea Assessment
Date: 11/13/2009
Time: 2:30PM - 4:30PM
Location: East Hill Office Building Training Room & Atrium
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TCAD Presents: ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF EXPORTING
Date: November 9th, 2009
Time: 12:00 noon-2:00 PM (registration at 11:30 AM)
Location: Ramada Inn Ithaca, 2310 North Triphammer Road
Cost:$25 includes lunch

Please RSVP to info@tcad.org
Please Call TCAD at 607-273-0005 with any Questions

"Using Social Media for Your Business"
Panel
Date and time: Thursday, July 16, 8-10 AM
Location: Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce
Cost: FREE

Seminar Surviving Tough Economic Times
Wednesday, June 10th
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Country Club at Ithaca
189 Pleasant Grove Rd.
Fee: $20, includes breakfast buffet
To register email usbcal@labor.state.ny.us or call Cathy Leonard 607-741-4518
www.nyjsec.org
www.tompkinsworkforceny.org

Human Services Coalition -Partners in Leadership 3-Part Series
Tuesdays, June 13th, 23rd and 30th
9:00-11:00 AM
Cornell Cooperative Extension
615 Willow Ave.
Fee: $105
To register email registration@hsctc.org or call Scott Heyman 607-273-8686
Human Services Coalition

Financial Management & Planning In Small/Startup Non-Profits
Tuesday, June 16th
9:00-10:30 AM
Cornell Cooperative Extension, Room A
615 Willow Ave.
Fee: $25
To register email registration@hsctc.org or call Scott Heyman 607-273-8686
Human Services Coalition

Are You Ready for Business? - Exploring Entrepreneurship!
When: Wednesdays, June 17 – July 1
Time: 6:00 - 8:30 pm
Where: Alternatives' 2nd floor conference room
Cost: sliding scale, $30 - 90
Registration required: contact Leslie@alternatives.org
http://www.alternatives.org/cents_seminars.html

Friday, May 22, 2009

Past Events

Intensive Business Plan Writing Workshop
When: Tuesdays, May 26 & June 2
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Where: Alternatives' 2nd floor conference room
Cost: sliding scale, $30 - 60
Registration required: Contact Leslie@alternatives.org
http://www.alternatives.org/cents_seminars.html

How To Tell Anyone Anything: The Art of Painless Feedback
Wednesday, June 3
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Sprole Conference Room, Dryden TC3
CEPE 476 01 • 0.4 CEU
Fee: $109, includes materials and
morning refreshments
www.tc3.biz