ROC Women's Business Center

11/06/2026

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), in collaboration with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), will host a national virtual event to introduce the updated Money Smart for Small Business (MSSB) program.

09/29/2026

Stop guessing. Start growing. FAiR is coming back to WNY.

Most small business owners treat sales like luck and pricing like a guess. This half-day session flips that.

Join us Monday, Oct. 26 from 9:30 AM–3:00 PM for the FAiR Program — a FREE hands-on session built for early-stage business owners who are ready to stop waiting for customers to show up and start building a system that brings them in.

You'll leave with:

✅ A measurable way to generate leads in the next 30 days
✅ Clarity on what you're actually undercharging for — and by how much
✅ Real AI tools to find customers, write your outreach, and track your numbers going forward

No fluff. No theory. You walk out with a plan you wrote yourself — and the AI skills to keep it running.

📍 The Neighborhood Hub, 616 North Goodman St. Rochester, NY 14609
🎟️ Register Here: https://ow.ly/rke650ZRaj6

09/29/2026

ROCHESTER BUSINESS OWNERS, THIS ONE IS FOR YOU!

Ready to take your business to the next level?

The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program is coming to Rochester, NY, with a new statewide cohort launching at Monroe Community College in February 2027!

This opportunity is designed for established entrepreneurs who are ready to GROW, SCALE, and strengthen their businesses through:

✨ Executive-level business education
✨ One-on-one business advising
✨ Marketing, operations & financial strategy
✨ Access-to-capital education and resources
✨ A customized business growth plan
✨ A national network of fellow entrepreneurs

And here's the BIG part: there is NO COST to participate. Accepted participants receive a 100% scholarship.

Is your business ready?

Generally, applicants should have:
✔️ 2+ years in business
✔️ $75,000+ in annual revenue
✔️ 2+ employees, including the owner
✔️ A serious desire to grow and strengthen their business

Applications Due: October 13, 2026
Program Begins: February 10, 2027

This could be the opportunity that helps you move from “What’s next?” to “Here’s the plan.”

👉 Learn more and apply:
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses
https://www.goldmansachs.com/community-transformation/10000-small-businesses/us/growing-with-rural-america?utm_source=chatgpt.com

📎 Check out the flyer for additional information and SHARE this with a business owner who needs to see it!

09/28/2026

📢 Small Business Owners: Looking to improve your chances of securing funding?

Join Mastercard Digital Doors® and Dun & Bradstreet TOMORROW, Tuesday, September 29 at 6:00 PM ET for a free webinar on how business credit can help you access capital, qualify for better financing terms, and support business growth.

Learn:
✅ Why business credit matters
✅ How lenders use credit scores
✅ Ways to strengthen your business credit profile

Register today and invest in your business's future! 🚀
https://events.zoom.us/ev/At1VRp7IwX_D1b8nwFQDKEovqHlH69xLyGASdNpQrniS6X6Elu-f~AlGb9KL2V-f-3m3a9rcgoftCo6sefH57dbtvuAuVc40-YjtUqx4WVtba3A

08/12/2026

Are you ready to feel more confident about your business finances?

Join Steven Morlock, Lender Relations Specialist with the U.S. Small Business Administration, for a practical financial literacy workshop designed to help entrepreneurs better understand money and prepare for funding opportunities.

You’ll learn:

💵 How to build financial confidence
📊 The 5 C’s of Credit and what lenders look for
🗺️ The steps needed to become lender-ready

Whether you are starting a business, planning for growth, or exploring financing options, this workshop will provide valuable information to help you move forward.

Join us for FREE at 265 N Clinton Ave, Rochester NY, Monday- August 24th from 3 PM - 5 PM

Register today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/financial-power-for-business-owners-tickets-1997479664447

08/07/2026

Go out and support our ROC Women's Business Center's client, Table 19 Restaurant & W**e Bar!

07/14/2026

A heartfelt thank you to the Rochester Women’s Giving Circle for supporting new and exciting programming at the ROC Women’s Business Center. Your generous funding will help us continue empowering women entrepreneurs in our community! Rochester Women's Giving Circle

06/30/2026

Calling all Erie and Monroe County entrepreneurs! The FAiR Program is back!



Cohort 4 is officially open for registration.

In 8 virtual hands-on sessions over 4 weeks, you'll combine financial strategy with real AI tools to build a business that's stable, clear, and ready for anything. You'll walk away with a completed 90-Day Business Resilience Plan built specifically for your business.

Less guessing. Less stress. More clarity. 💡

📍 Virtual
🗓️ Mondays & Wednesdays | July 13th – August 5th
🕠 5:30–7:00 PM EST
🎯 For business owners with 1+ year in business ⚠️ Spots are limited, previous cohorts filled fast.



Big thank you to our cohort 4 partners



🔗Registration link here
https://forms.zohopublic.com/arivera5/form/FAiRProgramRegistrationForm/formperma/NjeTKp3PLr1FxIae2nMjORvsX_1UO63nOrfCgM0jcO

06/30/2026

Check out this upcoming event hosted by the Urban League of Rochester’s Entrepreneurship Assistance Center in partnership with SCORE Western NY.

This is a great opportunity for entrepreneurs and small business owners to learn, connect, and strengthen their business planning.

Join the Business Model Canvas Cohort!

Presented by the Urban League of Rochester’s Entrepreneurship Assistance Center in partnership with SCORE Western NY.

Join this 4-week business planning cohort designed to help entrepreneurs, startups, side hustlers, and early-stage businesses clarify their value, understand their customers, strengthen their finances, and create a clear action plan.

Participants will attend all four Thursday sessions and work through key areas of business planning:

Week 1: Business Foundation & Value Proposition

Thursday, July 9

Facilitator: Scott Ladin

Week 2: Customer Discovery, Branding & Marketing

Thursday, July 16

Facilitator: Tamara MacDuff

Week 3: Revenue, Pricing & Financial Readiness

Thursday, July 23

Facilitator: Louis Spiro

Week 4: Growth Planning & Pitch Preparation

Thursday, July 30

By the end of the cohort, participants will complete a Business Model Canvas, Customer Discovery Summary, Financial Snapshot, and 90-Day Action Plan.

⏱️ Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

🏢 Location: Urban League of Rochester, 265 North Clinton Avenue, Rochester, NY 14605

✏️ Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/business-model-canvas-cohort-tickets-1992131744675?aff=oddtdtcreator

This is a full 4-week cohort, not a drop-in workshop. Participants are expected to attend all four sessions.

Questions? Contact [email protected] or call (585) 510-0302.

06/10/2026