Women's Enterprise Development Center helps entrepreneurs create and grow successful businesses
Women's Enterprise Development Center (WEDC) helps entrepreneurs create and grow successful businesses. We provide high quality, low cost entrepreneurial training programs, seminars and one-on-one counseling to start-up and established business owners.
09/09/2026
🙏 A big thank you to Yedmy Batista and .
Yesterday, Yedmy joined WEDC for How to Be Prepared to Apply for a Business Loan, walking participants through exactly what lenders look for: business history, financials, credit score, loan terms, and more.
Thank you, Yedmy, for such a clear and generous session, and thank you to Community Capital NY for their continued partnership in supporting our community. 💙
🔗 wedcbiz.org/events
09/09/2026
💬 You started a business because you believed in something. Now it's time to show everyone else why they should too.
If sales feels uncomfortable, you have no formal training, and you hate the idea of being "pushy", this workshop is for you. Through live roleplay, you'll practice finding the words that explain what makes you different, having sales conversations that feel real, and turning objections into opportunities.
📅 Thursday, October 1 | 6:00–8:00 pm
📍 Think Dutchess Alliance for Business, Poughkeepsie, NY
💵 $10 | For businesses in operation up to 2 years
👉 https://wedcbiz.org/event/sales/
🤝 Some things technology will never replace.
Real conversations. Genuine connection. The energy of being in a room with people who understand exactly what you're building, because they're building something too.
At WEDC, community isn't an extra. It's the foundation. Every workshop, every event, every gathering exists to put you in the room with people on your same wavelength.
Because business grows faster with the right people around you.
Be part of it this October. Join us for Fall Connections at HudCo on October 6th.
🔗 wedcbiz.org/event/fall-connections/
09/08/2026
🤝 The next time you're across the table from someone, will you know how to hold your ground?
Negotiation isn't just for big corporate deals, it's what happens every time you set your price, ask a vendor for better terms, or push back on a client's demands. And it's a skill you can actually start learning in one session.
Join us for Win the Room: Negotiation Skills for Small Business Owners, a free, in-person workshop with live practice in a supportive environment.
📅 Wednesday, October 7 | 6:00–8:00 pm
📍 WEDC White Plains Office – 901 North Broadway, Suite 23, White Plains, NY
🆓 Free
👉 https://wedcbiz.org/event/negotiation-skills/
09/07/2026
💡 This Thursday in Rockland County.
Have an idea for a business but don't know where to start? Join us for Be Your Own Boss, a free introductory workshop open to all Rockland County residents and business owners. You'll learn what it really takes to be an entrepreneur.
📅 Thursday, September 10 | 6:00-8:00 pm
📍 Finkelstein Memorial Library (Fielding Room, 3rd Floor)
24 Chestnut Street, Spring Valley, NY
🆓 Free
👉 https://wedcbiz.org/event/byob-rockland/
09/07/2026
🇺🇸 Happy Labor Day!
Today, we celebrate those who work hard every day to achieve their dreams and those who dedicate their work to helping others achieve theirs. 💙
From all of us at WEDC, we wish you a happy and well-deserved Labor Day!
👜 "If you put to work what they teach, it will work"
Meet Maria Zhungo, founder of and a proud WEDC EGL graduate. After completing the program, Maria went on to participate in our Business Plan Competition and today, her business continues to grow stronger than ever.
If you have an idea, a business, or a next chapter you keep putting off, Maria has one message for you: Apply.
Westchester's cohort starts September 29.
👉 https://wedcbiz.org/event/entrepreneur-growth-lab-westchester/
09/06/2026
Negotiation is a skill you can learn, and this workshop will help you build it. 🤝
Join us for a free, in person session on negotiating with confidence, whether you're closing a deal, setting your rates, or navigating a tough conversation.
📅 Wednesday, October 7, 2026
🕕 6:00 to 8:00 PM
📍 WEDC White Plains Office
901 North Broadway, Suite 23, White Plains, NY 10603
💵 FREE | In Person
👉 https://wedcbiz.org/event/negotiation-skills/
✨ Last night was more than a workshop. It was an evening of real connection.
WEDC's Financial Wellness for Entrepreneurs brought together business owners in Tarrytown for a session on building a stronger financial foundation, led by Deborah S. Becker and Aura Mondaca. Beyond the content, there was time to connect, share experiences, and network over refreshments in a beautiful space.
Thank you to everyone who joined us, and to Deborah and Aura for making this evening as meaningful as it was informative. 💙
🔗 wedcbiz.org/events
09/04/2026
You started a business. Now learn how to sell.
Join WEDC for an IN-PERSON, interactive workshop built for new business owners ready to sell with confidence.
You'll learn how to:
❖ Communicate what sets your business apart
❖ Turn conversations into real opportunities
❖ Handle objections and close with confidence
❖ Build lasting client relationships
📅 Thursday, October 1, 2026
🕕 6:00 to 8:00 PM
📍 Think Dutchess Alliance for Business, Poughkeepsie, NY
💵 $10 | For new businesses only
👉 wedcbiz.org/events
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