ROC Women's Business Center

06/10/2026

05/13/2026

Don’t Miss Rochester’s Most Charming Event!

Join us and Barbara Hoffman this Saturday for the Vibrant White Sale! 💐

Perfect for vintage lovers, home decorators, collectors, boutique shoppers, & anyone who believes white never goes out of style. ✨

Come early for the best selection because the good stuff always disappears first.
You already know how garage-sale aunties move when they spot vintage wicker. Competitive. Ruthless. Fast. ⚡😂

📞 Contact Information:
📧 [email protected]
📱 585-436-3772

05/11/2026

🚀 Ready to stop guessing and start using LinkedIn as a real business tool?

Join us THIS SATURDAY for the LinkedIn Marketing Bootcamp hosted by The Enterprise Center at PathStone & ROC Women’s Business Center and facilitated by Suzanne Rodriguez of Frameworks Creative.

This hands-on workshop will help you:
✔ Strengthen your LinkedIn profile
✔ Improve your messaging
✔ Build a more professional brand presence
✔ Learn strategies for visibility, networking, and growth

Bring your laptop or device and come ready to work!

📸 Bonus: The first 40 attendees receive FREE professional headshots.

Perfect for entrepreneurs, creatives, startups, and small business owners looking to grow their visibility and opportunities.

Register for FREE today! : https://www.eventbrite.com/e/linkedin-marketing-bootcamp-tickets-1988116199070

The Enterprise Center at PathStone Maisha Beard Frameworks Creative Marilyn Haile Monique Chatman Warren Miller

05/08/2026

Our Mompreneur Panel Webinar is TODAY at 12 PM!

Join us for an honest and inspiring conversation with women entrepreneurs sharing real experiences around motherhood, business, burnout, healing, confidence, growth, and finding community along the journey.

Hear from:
• JaCorii Smith – Founder of Beautifully Nourished
• Ivy Caldwell – Founder of Stepping Into ANEW You
• CaTyra Polland – Founder of Love for Words

If you’ve been needing motivation, encouragement, connection, or a reminder that you do not have to build alone, this conversation is for you.

Please join us live today from 12 PM – 1:15 PM.

Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87087296298?pwd=ECKAJbBi6ivhHE4YDEeDKamBxO6Hz6.1

Meeting ID: 870 8729 6298
Passcode: 111993 (if needed)

We look forward to seeing you there!

05/07/2026

🚨 Happening TODAY: Small Business Forum 🚨

Stop in and hear directly from experts at the IRS, NBT Bank, Brown Hutchinson LLP, NYS Department of Taxation & Finance, and the NYS Workers’ Compensation Board.

Learn about:
✔️ Starting a business
✔️ Business structures & legal protections
✔️ Taxes & compliance
✔️ Funding & loan readiness
✔️ Workers’ compensation & employer responsibilities

Today’s Sessions:

🕛 12 PM – 1 PM
IRS | Business startup & tax basics

🕐 1 PM – 2 PM
Workers’ Compensation Board | WC, DB, PFL & contractor rules

🕑 2 PM – 2:45 PM
NYS Tax & Finance | Employer responsibilities & compliance

🕒 3 PM – 4 PM
NBT Bank | Funding, business planning & loan readiness

🕓 4 PM – 5 PM
Brown Hutchinson LLP | Business protections & contracts

Come for one session or stay for the full forum!

🎟️ Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-national-small-business-week-small-business-forum-tickets-1988680083664

05/06/2026

Join us for an inspiring Mompreneur Panel featuring dynamic women who are building businesses, creating impact, and balancing motherhood with purpose. 💐✨

🌟 JaCorii Smith is the founder of Beautifully Nourished, a wellness brand centered around self-care and real-life balance. As a mom of three and entrepreneur, she is passionate about mentorship, personal growth, and encouraging others to create opportunities for themselves and their families.

🌟 Ivy Caldwell is an Inner Healing Coach, author, and founder of Stepping Into ANEW You, a transformational framework helping women heal from self-doubt, rebuild confidence, and embrace emotional freedom. Through coaching, workshops, and speaking, she empowers women to step boldly into their purpose.

🌟 CaTyra Polland is an award-winning entrepreneur, author, and founder of Love for Words, an MWBE-certified editing and copywriting company. She is also the founder of National Black Authors Day and a passionate literacy advocate dedicated to uplifting Black authors and empowering others through storytelling and communication.

Come hear honest conversations about entrepreneurship, motherhood, healing, leadership, and resilience. Whether you’re starting a business, growing one, or simply looking for inspiration and connection, this event is for you.

Register for FREE here- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-mompreneur-panel-live-webinar-tickets-1988180855459

Stepping Into ANEW You Coaching JaCorii Smith Love for Words

05/06/2026

🚨 Happening Tomorrow: Small Business Forum 🚨
Join us for an informative day of expert guidance designed to help entrepreneurs start, structure, fund, and protect their businesses.
Hear directly from the IRS, NBT Bank, NYS agencies, and a business attorney on the topics every business owner should know.
📅 Tomorrow
⏰ 12 PM – 5 PM
Session Schedule:
🕛 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Jacqueline Kelly-Myers, IRS
Starting a business, EIN setup, business structures, and tax compliance
🕐 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Mary G. Parish, NYS Workers’ Compensation Board
Workers’ comp, disability benefits (DB), paid family leave (PFL), and employee vs. contractor rules
🕑 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
Malisa Pilette-McClenon, NYS Department of Taxation & Finance
Tax programs, employer responsibilities, and compliance basics
🕒 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Warren Miller, NBT Bank
Business planning, funding strategies, and loan readiness
🕓 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Michael Cobbs, Brown Hutchinson LLP
Business structures, legal protections, and contracts
Get real answers, practical resources, and expert insight all in one place.
🎟️ Register here:

Expert guidance from the IRS, NYS agencies, a business attorney, & a bank to start, structure, fund, & protect your business the right way!

05/05/2026

I'm excited to be partnering with ROC Women's Business Center, Urban League of Rochester and The Enterprise Center at PathStone by facilitating this upcoming half-day bootcamp.

Designed for early-stage and growing entrepreneurs, this hands-on working workshop will equip participants to confidently show up on LinkedIn with a clear message, a strong visual presence, and a profile that supports real business growth.

Attendees also have the opportunity to get a free updated professional headshot to top off their LinkedIn profile!

Spots are limited! Register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/linkedin-marketing-bootcamp-tickets-1988116199070

04/30/2026

We’re going live in under 30 minutes.

Join us for Own Your Ideas: Intellectual Property for Entrepreneurs, a free webinar designed to help small business owners understand how to protect their brand, products, and ideas.

We’ll cover:
• Trademarks, patents, copyrights, and trade secrets
• What protection your business actually needs
• Common mistakes to avoid
• How to move forward strategically

If you haven’t registered yet, there’s still time:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/own-your-ideas-intellectual-property-for-entrepreneurs-tickets-1985445005458

ZOOM LINK WILL BE SENT UPON REGISTRATION

Please join a few minutes early to complete the Zoom registration.

Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Learn how to protect your business with trademarks, patents, copyrights, and trade secrets in this expert-led webinar.