Upcoming School of Business Events, Competitions, and Workshops

(Dates and details are subject to change. Check our website and social media for all updates and further information.) 


Women's Entrepreneurship Week Business Forum

October 18th, 2022

11am-12pm: BUSC 218 & Teams 241 344 224 569

Meet Amanda Munz, owner of The Fashion Foundation, a not-for-profit business with a multi-level, philanthropic approach to making money while making a difference!  

Meet Beth Meixner, founder of Moxxie Mentoring Foundation & Network. This is a unique women’s business community organization that mentors young women ages 18-35 by pairing them with seasoned executives.


New York Business Plan Competition Workshop #1

with Dr. Mengsteab Tesfayohannes-Beraki:

November 3rd, 2022
3pm-4pm: BUSC 323

Dr. Tesfa will be presenting various strategies on how to make your presentation stand out. The spring semester is fast approaching, start preparing your presentation to win funding for your business!


Public Relations Business Forum

November 10th, 2022

11am-12pm: BUSC 218 & Teams 241 344 224 569

Meet Lori Ames and her team from The PR Freelancer. This is a busy, Long Island public relations company that works with book publishers. 

Meet Jillian Weston of Jillian's Circus. This Long Island public relations firm works with businesses large and small, applying traditional values and new-age technology!


SUNY Long Island PitchFest Finals

November 15th, 2022

5pm-7pm: (Virtual)

SUNY Long Island PitchFest is a joint business plan competition that offers an experiential learning opportunity for students to become competent in delivering their entrepreneurial pitches to a panel of judges and gain valuable experience and feedback on their business models. This competition is a collaborative effort between Stony Brook University, SUNY Old Westbury, and Farmingdale State College.


New York Business Plan Competition Workshop #2- Hybrid

with Dr. Mengsteab Tesfayohannes-Beraki: 

November 17th, 2022
3pm-4pm: BUSC 323

Teams Meeting Code: 248 547 344 593
PIN: EXS3mF

Dr. Tesfa will be presenting various strategies on how to make your presentation stand out. The spring semester is fast approaching, start preparing your presentation to win funding for your business!


Xu Zhang Research Colloquia:

November 29th, 2022

11am-12pm: Campus Center Ballroom A

"Financial Vulnerability and Technology: Integrating Research, Teaching and the Production of Animated Cartoons on Financial Literacy"


Lisa’s Workshop

December 1st, 2022

11am-12pm: Room 218 & Teams 241 344 224 569

Everything you need to know about resume writing, interviewing, and professional etiquette


New York Business Plan Competition Workshop #3- Hybrid

with Dr. Mengsteab Tesfayohannes-Beraki:

December 8th, 2022

3pm-4pm: BUSC 326

Teams Meeting Code: 248 547 344 593
PIN: EXS3mF

Dr. Tesfa will be presenting various strategies on how to make your presentation stand out. The spring semester is fast approaching, start preparing your presentation to win funding for your business!


New York Business Plan Competition applications open January 1st, 2023!

Do You Have The Next Big Idea?

The goal of New York State Business Plan Competition is to encourage student entrepreneurs to self-identify and provide them with tools and resources to develop their fledgling ventures. All will receive entrepreneurial development support.