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Niagara SBDC Advisor Deanna Brennan Earns Advanced Business Advisor Certification

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October 22, 2021

Deanna Brennan of the Niagara SBDC received a top business advisor certificate from the NYS SBDC.

Deanna Brennan of the Niagara SBDC received a top business advisor certificate from the NYS SBDC.

Niagara Small Business Development Center (SBDC) advisor, Deanna Brennan, recently achieved her Advanced Business Advisor Certification from the New York Small Business Development Center. This honor, bestowed to roughly 5% of advisors, was presented to Brennan by the New York SBDC’s Professional Development Committee, comprised of State-level regional directors and staff. Brennan earned this certification because of her proven pursuit of knowledge, proficiency in her specific discipline, successful application when serving clients, superior service to the program, and community leadership.

Brennan has worked for the Niagara SBDC at SUNY Niagara for more than 15 years. She has also served as the Associate Director of Economic Development and International Trade. In the past, she has assisted many local organizations in leadership roles, serving as President and CEO of the Niagara USA Chamber of Commerce and as the Vice President of Social Enterprise for the YWCA of the Niagara Frontier, delivering employment and training opportunities to local women.

Brennan is a lifelong resident of Niagara County, earning her Bachelor’s degree in Commerce from Niagara University and graduating from Leadership Niagara in 2000. Brennan currently serves as a member of the WNY Regional Economic Development Council, WNY Power Proceeds Allocation Board, Greater Lockport Development Corporation, and the Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Buffalo.

The Niagara SBDC specializes in free and confidential one-on-one counseling, dealing with small-business opportunities and problems. The Center provides management and technical assistance services including: business planning, development of marketing and global strategies, cash-flow projections, and financial analysis. The expert advisors of the Niagara SBDC have worked directly with over 18,000 businesses, helping them to invest nearly $525 million in the area’s economy, and create or save nearly 12,000 jobs.

Niagara Small Business Development Center (SBDC) advisor, Deanna Brennan, recently achieved her Advanced Business Advisor Certification from the New York Small Business Development Center. This honor, bestowed to roughly 5% of advisors, was presented to Brennan by the New York SBDC’s Professional Development Committee, comprised of State-level regional directors and staff. Brennan earned this certification because of her proven pursuit of knowledge, proficiency in her specific discipline, successful application when serving clients, superior service to the program, and community leadership.

Brennan has worked for the Niagara SBDC at SUNY Niagara for more than 15 years. She has also served as the Associate Director of Economic Development and International Trade. In the past, she has assisted many local organizations in leadership roles, serving as President and CEO of the Niagara USA Chamber of Commerce and as the Vice President of Social Enterprise for the YWCA of the Niagara Frontier, delivering employment and training opportunities to local women.

Brennan is a lifelong resident of Niagara County, earning her Bachelor’s degree in Commerce from Niagara University and graduating from Leadership Niagara in 2000. Brennan currently serves as a member of the WNY Regional Economic Development Council, WNY Power Proceeds Allocation Board, Greater Lockport Development Corporation, and the Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Buffalo.

The Niagara SBDC specializes in free and confidential one-on-one counseling, dealing with small-business opportunities and problems. The Center provides management and technical assistance services including: business planning, development of marketing and global strategies, cash-flow projections, and financial analysis. The expert advisors of the Niagara SBDC have worked directly with over 18,000 businesses, helping them to invest nearly $525 million in the area’s economy, and create or save nearly 12,000 jobs.

Deanna Brennan of the Niagara SBDC received a top business advisor certificate from the NYS SBDC.

Deanna Brennan of the Niagara SBDC received a top business advisor certificate from the NYS SBDC.

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Denyel Beiter
Public Relations Assistant
Phone: 716-614-5974
Email: dbeiter@niagaracc.suny.edu

Sep 21
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Maureen Henderson

Henderson Named Director of Niagara SBDC

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September 21, 2021 

Maureen Henderson

Maureen Henderson, Director of the SUNY Niagara Small Business Development Center

Maureen Henderson has been named as the new Director of the SUNY Niagara Small Business Development Center (SBDC). She replaces previous director, Lynn Oswald who retired on September 1 after 12 years in the role.

Maureen has served the Niagara SBDC for more than 14 years as a business advisor. Prior to this position, she was employed in the banking and financial industry and was a successful business owner. Maureen holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration and a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from St. Bonaventure University. A life-long learner, she earned her Advanced Certification as a business advisor with the New York Small Business Development Center in 2019. Maureen enjoys all aspects of helping clients with their businesses, and her specialty lays in procurement, including government contracting and women, minority, and veteran certifications.

Maureen is an engaged community leader and enjoys being active within Niagara County. She has served as Treasurer of the Board for Lockport Main Street, Inc. since 2016. In addition, she previously served as both President and Vice President of the Newfane Business Association, Chairperson of the Newfane Town Celebration, and led the town’s Beautification Grant Committee.

She has been presented with several awards from various organizations, including: Buffalo Region SBA’s Women in Business Champion award, Newfane Business Association’s Business Person of the Year award, and Buffalo Business First’s 40 Under 40 award. Maureen resides in Olcott, NY with her husband, Charlie; son, Sam; and daughter Isabelle.

For more information on the Niagara SBDC, visit niagaracc.suny.edu/sbdc/ or call 716-210-2515.

September 21, 2021 

Maureen Henderson has been named as the new Director of the SUNY Niagara Small Business Development Center (SBDC). She replaces previous director, Lynn Oswald who retired on September 1 after 12 years in the role.

Maureen has served the Niagara SBDC for more than 14 years as a business advisor. Prior to this position, she was employed in the banking and financial industry and was a successful business owner. Maureen holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration and a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from St. Bonaventure University. A life-long learner, she earned her Advanced Certification as a business advisor with the New York Small Business Development Center in 2019. Maureen enjoys all aspects of helping clients with their businesses, and her specialty lays in procurement, including government contracting and women, minority, and veteran certifications.

Maureen is an engaged community leader and enjoys being active within Niagara County. She has served as Treasurer of the Board for Lockport Main Street, Inc. since 2016. In addition, she previously served as both President and Vice President of the Newfane Business Association, Chairperson of the Newfane Town Celebration, and led the town’s Beautification Grant Committee.

She has been presented with several awards from various organizations, including: Buffalo Region SBA’s Women in Business Champion award, Newfane Business Association’s Business Person of the Year award, and Buffalo Business First’s 40 Under 40 award. Maureen resides in Olcott, NY with her husband, Charlie; son, Sam; and daughter Isabelle.

For more information on the Niagara SBDC, visit niagaracc.suny.edu/sbdc/ or call 716-210-2515.

Maureen Henderson

Maureen Henderson, Director of the SUNY Niagara Small Business Development Center

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Sara Harvey
Assistant Director of Public Relations and Event Management
Phone: 716-614-6220
Email: sharvey@niagaracc.suny.edu

Aug 31
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Niagara SBDC offers free workshops this fall

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August 31, 2021 

The Niagara Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will present free entrepreneurial workshops this fall with the goal of enhancing business skills, as well as strengthening new or existing businesses.  Information provided in the sessions is geared towards assisting with starting, operating, or enhancing a small business, with a focus on job creation and retention in the local economy. The following sessions will be offered:

Entrepreneurship on Thursday, September 23 from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Business Plans & Business Model Canvas on Thursday, September 30 from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Budget and Recordkeeping on Thursday, October 7 from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Social Media for Small Business on Thursday, October 14 from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Marketing for Small Business on Thursday, October 21 from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Understanding Your Financial Picture on Thursday, October 28 from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Business Owner’s Insurance on Thursday, November 4 from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Taxes and The Small Business on Thursday, November 11 from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Leadership: Employee & Self-Motivation on Thursday, November 18 from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Legal Help for Your Business on Thursday, December 2 from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

All of the workshops will be held at SUNY Niagara, Room E-142, Sanborn, NY 14132.  A webinar option is available.  To register or to get additional details, call 716-210-2515 or email sbdc@niagaracc.suny.edu.  Visit the SUNY Niagara Small Business Development Center website at www.niagarasbdc.org for more information.

Individual participates in free webinar offered by the Niagara SBDC

Media Contact Information

Barbara DeSimone
Director of Public Relations and Event Management
Phone: 716-614-5904
Email: desimone@niagaracc.suny.edu

May 25
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Small Business Development Center Takes Stock in Mental Health

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May 25, 2021 

The Niagara Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will present a free online workshop, “Take Stock of Your Mental Health” on Wednesday, June 9 from 9:00-10:00 a.m. The course will focus on protecting the mental health of small business owners and will be led by Dr. Erica Gergely, a licensed clinical psychologist with Stable Living, LLC.

The presentation will include practical tools for managing anxiety and stress, tips for sleep health, prioritization, reframing the work/life balance, building support networks, and mental health resources. To register for this free webinar, or to find out more about other services offered by the SBDC, visit www.niagarasbdc.org or call 716-210-2515. The Niagara SBDC remains open remotely through the COVID-19 pandemic, assisting clients over the phone, via email, and in online meetings.

About the Niagara SBDC

The Niagara SBDC provides management and technical assistance services including: business planning, development of marketing and global strategies, cash-flow projections, and financial analysis. The SBDC is staffed by knowledgeable, experienced professionals who can provide you with expert individualized counseling to help you grow your business. Administered by the State University of New York (SUNY), the Center specializes in free and confidential one-on-one counseling, dealing with small-business opportunities and problems. The SBDC provides services for every stage of your business as well as trainings and instructional programs targeted to the needs and interests of small business.

Individual participates in free webinar offered by the Niagara SBDC

Individual participates in free webinar offered by the Niagara SBDC

Media Contact Information

Denyel Beiter
Event Coordinator, Public Relations and Event Management
Phone: 716-614-5974
Email: dbeiter@niagaracc.suny.edu

May 13
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Individual participates in free webinar offered by the Niagara SBDC

Niagara SBDC to Offer Free Legal Help for Your Business Webinar

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May 13, 2021 

The Niagara Small Business Development Center (SBDC), along with the Greater Lockport Development Corporation, Lumber City Development Corporation, and the Niagara County Center for Economic Development will host a “Legal Help for Your Business” webinar to strengthen new or existing businesses.  This workshop will be taught by Managing Attorney, John Donner, from the Small Business Legal Clinic at the Western New York Law Center. Topics include organizational structures, contracts, commercial leases, miscellaneous legal topics, and a Q & A session.

The live webinar will take place on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, from 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. There is no fee to attend and the workshop is open to the public. To register for this webinar, or to find out more about other services offered by the SBDC, visit www.niagaracc.suny.edu/sbdc or call 716-210-2515.  The Niagara SBDC remains open remotely through the COVID-19 pandemic, assisting clients over the phone, via email, and in online meetings.

 

Individual participates in free webinar offered by the Niagara SBDC

Individual participates in free webinar offered by the Niagara SBDC

Media Contact Information

Denyel Beiter
Event Coordinator, Public Relations and Event Management
Phone: 716-614-5974
Email: dbeiter@niagaracc.suny.edu

Feb 09
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The Niagara SBDC to Offer Free Entrepreneurship Webinars

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The Niagara SBDC to Offer Free Entrepreneurship Webinars

February 9, 2021 

The Niagara Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will host a series of free entrepreneurship webinars aimed at those looking to enhance business skills and strengthen a new or existing business.   The series will run on Wednesday evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., starting on March 24 and ending on May 19.  The schedule of topics is as follows:

  • March 24 – Entrepreneurship
  • March 31 – Business Plans and Business Model Canvas
  • April 7 – Budget and Recordkeeping
  • April 14 – Social Media for Small Business
  • April 21 – Marketing for Small Business
  • April 28 – Understanding your Financial Picture
  • May 5 – Business Owner’s Insurance
  • May 12 – Taxes and the Small Business
  • May 19 – Leadership: Employee and Self-Motivation
Individual participates in free webinar offered by the Niagara SBDC

Individual participates in free webinar offered by the Niagara SBDC

To register for this webinar, or find out more about other services offered by the SBDC, visit https://www.niagaracc.suny.edu/sbdc/ or call 716-210-2515.  The Niagara SBDC remains open remotely through the COVID-19 pandemic, assisting clients over the phone, via email, and in online meetings.

Media Contact Information

Sara Harvey
Assistant Director of Public Relations and Event Management
Phone: 716-614-6220
Email: saharvey@niagaracc.suny.edu

Dec 03
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SUNY Niagara TO OFFER FREE WEBINAR ON OSHA – WORKING TO STAY SAFE

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December 3, 2020

The SUNY Niagara Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will present Nick Donofrio, Compliance Assistance Specialist with the New York State Regional Office of the U.S. Department of Labor/OSHA, to speak on the topic of “Working to Stay Safe,” on a free webinar on Wednesday, December 9, 2020, from 9:00 – 10:30 am.

The webinar’s goals are to present the fundamental OSHA requirements for all employers, OSHA compliance assistance, review the three parts of a basic safety program, and explain an OSHA inspection.

To register for the webinar and more information, please call SUNY Niagara SBDC at (716) 210-2515 or visit the website: http://www.NiagaraSBDC.org.

Media Contact Information

Sara Harvey
Assistant Director of Public Relations and Event Management
Phone: 716-614-6220
Email: saharvey@niagaracc.suny.edu

Nov 09
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Learn about the potential of LinkedIn with the Niagara SBDC

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November 9, 2020

The Niagara Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will host a free webinar titled, “Stop Ignoring LinkedIn’s Potential” on Wednesday, November 18, 2020, from 9:00-10:30 a.m.  This session will be moderated by speaker Curt Anderson, B2Btail founder, and e-commerce expert, and features a 1-hour live program followed by a question and answer period.

LinkedIn is an online employment service that aims to develop and nurture vibrant business relationships.  Participants in the webinar will learn how to create an inviting LinkedIn profile, effectively showcase experience and expertise, connect and engage with a specific target market, deliver valuable and impactful content.  The training is provided at no charge thanks to a grant provided by the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation.

To register for this webinar, or find out more about other services offered by the SBDC, visit https://www.niagaracc.suny.edu/sbdc/ or call 716-210-2515.  The Niagara SBDC remains open remotely through the COVID-19 pandemic, assisting clients over the phone, via email, and in online meetings.

Media Contact Information

Sara Harvey
Assistant Director of Public Relations and Event Management
Phone: 716-614-6220
Email: saharvey@niagaracc.suny.edu

Oct 13
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Supply Chain Management

SUNY Niagara to Host Virtual Understanding Industries Workshop

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October 13, 2020

SUNY Niagara Workforce Development Department in conjunction with the Buffalo Niagara International Trade Gateway Organization (ITGO), is hosting the first in a series of presentations to increase awareness of the economic impact and employment opportunities of in-demand areas in Western New York.

The first Understanding Industries workshop, held via Zoom, will highlight Supply Chain Management/Logistics. The workshop will be held on October 21 at 10:00 AM.  This presentation is geared towards K-12 guidance counselors, adult education providers, and career development counselors in county government or community-based organizations. There is no fee to participate.

“After meeting several times with industry and business leaders, it was clear that there is a need to highlight how these industries impact our community, both economically as well as employers,” states Karen Kwandrans, Ed.D, Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs, Workforce Development. The series will highlight area businesses, their economic impact, and training and jobs available in each area.

“Many students and their parents do not think about logistics and supply chain as a career path – because most of us don’t spend too much time thinking about how everything we use daily gets to us. It’s an industry that requires people, energy and solutions, and always will. There will forever be logistics opportunities, and the Buffalo Niagara ITGO is thrilled to be working with SUNY Niagara to tell this story,” added Craig Turner, Executive Director, ITGO.

For more information please contact the Workforce Development Department at SUNY Niagara at 716 -614-6236 or visit the website at niagaracc.suny.edu/wd/

Media Contact Information

Barbara DeSimone
Director of Public Relations and Event Management
Phone: 716-614-5904
Email: desimone@niagaracc.suny.edu

Aug 17
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SBDC Hosts Free Webinar To Assist With Video Marketing

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August 17, 2020

The Niagara Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will be hosting a free webinar on Thursday, August 20th at 9:00 a.m. titled “Lights! Cameras! Sales!”  This interactive session will provide clients with information on the importance of video and illustrate ways to create engaging content that translates into increased sales.  According to polls done by video company Wyzowl, 74% of people who see a product in action via a demo video will buy it.

To register for this webinar, or find out more about other services offered by the SBDC, visit https://www.niagaracc.suny.edu/sbdc/ or call (716) 210-2515.  The Niagara SBDC remains open remotely through the COVID-19 pandemic, assisting clients over the phone, via email, and in online meetings.

Media Contact Information

Sara Harvey
Assistant Director of Public Relations and Event Management
Phone: 716-614-6220
Email: saharvey@niagaracc.suny.edu