Workshops and Training Events
**PLEASE NOTE** Our building is in the process of being renovated and we have moved location from our Campus Commons Building at Farmingdale State College. We are currently meeting our clients remotely, at our client’s small business location or other preferred meeting place. Appointments must be made to accommodate client’s meeting preferences. Please contact us at 934-420-2765 or email us at sbdc@farmingdale.edu
*The posted duration of the SBDC workshops are approximate. Workshops may be shorter or longer depending on the content and attendee participation. The SBDC reserves the right to cancel any workshop. Please note that all our workshops are open to all individuals and businesses.*
“These training events are supported by federal taxpayer funds. By registering, I certify that I am legally authorized to receive services funded by U.S. taxpayer dollars, in accordance with applicable federal law and regulations.”
Pre-registration is required for all workshops. NO REFUNDS. Transfer of payment to another workshop can be accommodated with prior notice and approval.
*If you are registering for a webinar for your SEAP training requirement, please ensure that your registration information is correct and that when you attend the webinar, you put your first and last name on Zoom. We take attendance at the webinars to ensure that we have a list of those attended. We cannot check you in if we do not have your name on Zoom.
Farmingdale State College students, faculty, and staff may attend our workshops free of charge. Some exclusions may apply.
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Attention Business Community!! |
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Long Island SBDC (Farmingdale)’s Business Breakthrough Podcast.
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Hosted by the dedicated team at Long Island SBDC (Farmingdale), the Business Breakthrough New York Podcast is your gateway to a rich collection of engaging and informative digital content on how to start and grow your business. Each episode is dedicated to a topic that will help business owners take their business to the next level. |
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Dare: Friday, March 6, 2026 Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm |
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Access to Capital |
Overview If you are seeking to start, grow, expand or acquire a business, join the Long Island Small Business Development Center (Farmingdale) for Access to Capital at Farmingdale State College, Gleeson Hall, Room 104. This in-person event will feature speakers from the U.S. Small Business Administration and Hyl Conte Law PLLC. If you are seeking to start, grow, expand or acquire a business, join us Presenters: Troy Diaz, U.S. Small Business Admistration Arthur J. Conte, Esq. Partner, HYL Conte Law, PLLC
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Farmingdale State College-Gleeson Hall -Rm 104 |
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Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm |
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Cyber Smarts for Small Business Owners |
Overview Cybersecurity isn’t just an IT issue — it’s a business risk. This presentation helps small business owners understand today’s most common cyber threats, including phishing, ransomware, and weak passwords, and why small businesses are often targeted. Participants will learn practical, low-cost steps they can take to protect their data, customers, and operations, and will be introduced to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework as a simple, structured approach to managing cyber risk. No technical background required. Presenter: Lauren Linakis, Assistant Director
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Virtual |
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Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2026 Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm |
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Keep Customers Coming Back! |
Customer Retention Mastery: Cost Effective Strategies to Keep Clients Engaged, Loyal and Coming Back Overview Most businesses chase new customers. The smartest ones grow by keeping the clients they already have. In this fast‑paced session, participants will learn why retention delivers higher profits, lower stress, and more predictable revenue—especially for solos and small businesses. They’ll uncover the real reasons customers leave (hint: it’s rarely about price) and get simple, low‑cost tactics to strengthen relationships from day one. From communication rhythms to “moments that matter” to lightweight tools that create consistency, attendees will walk away with practical steps they can implement immediately. By the end, they’ll know exactly how to boost loyalty, reduce churn, and grow accounts naturally—without feeling salesy. Growth gets easier when you take great care of the customers you already have.
Presenter: Adrian Miller, Content Alchemist
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Virtual |
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Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2026 Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm |
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TELL YOUR STORY, SELL YOUR STUFF GET HUMAN, PEOPLE! |
Overview Every business owner has a story, what’s yours? Join us for this free webinar on how to communicate your story and sell your stuff! Tell me facts and I’ll forget them. Tell me a story and I’ll remember. It’s a game changer in marketing. Your story helps humanize your brand, so you’re not just selling, socks, dog food, cookies etc. Combined with your mission and values, your story is a powerful tool to endear people to your brand…and sell your stuff! Every business owner has a story, what’s yours? Are you telling your story effectively? Who needs to hear your story and more importantly, why? That’s what we’ll uncover in this webinar along with a few examples of businesses that are doing just that, telling their story, and selling their stuff! Join us for this FREE webinar designed to show you why telling your story is so important to the success of your business. Moderator: Christina Loggia, Certified Business Advisor
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Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 Time: 10:30am - 12:30pm |
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Basic Bookkeeping Using QuickBooks Online |
Overview In this 2-hour workshop, learn QuickBooks Online: chart of accounts, invoices, bills, bank reconciliation & financial reports. Perfect for small business owners. Take control of your business finances with QuickBooks Online, the world’s most recognized accounting software. In this practical workshop, you’ll learn the fundamentals of setting up and managing your books so you can track income, manage expenses, and better understand your financial health. Topics include: • Setting up your Chart of Accounts • Creating invoices to bill customers • Recording bills and paying vendors • Reconciling your bank account • Generating key financial reports to guide business decisions This session is ideal for small business owners who want a clear, beginner-friendly introduction to bookkeeping using QuickBooks Online. Presenter: Herman Paolo Ortiz, CPA – Chief Executive Officer
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Virtual |
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Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2026 Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm |
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Building a Smart Business with the Right Technology, Systems, and Sales Strategy |
Drawing from the experience of launching two businesses, this engaging and practical session shares real-world lessons learned from building and growing a business from the ground up. Overview · Setting up the right foundation: entity basics, banking separation, accounting, contracts, and insurance · Creating clean data organization from day one (file structure, email discipline, shared systems) · Choosing a simple, secure core tech stack (email, cloud storage, password management, MFA) · What founders should skip early to avoid unnecessary cost and complexity · Building basic policies and repeatable processes — even as a solo founder · Structuring client onboarding, billing, and delivery for professionalism and scalability · Practical approaches to landing your first clients through positioning and relationships · How to think about growth: systems first, scale second Whether you’re in the early planning stages or already in business, you’ll walk away with practical insights, smarter strategies, and greater confidence to build and grow. Presenter: Nic Held-Held High Tech
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Virtual |
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Date: Wedmesday, April 22, 2026 Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm |
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Supercharging Small Businesses with AI |
Discover how today’s most powerful AI tools can help small businesses save time, reduce
costs, and operate smarter. In this engaging workshop, Business Advisor Brandon DeFeo
from the Long Island SBDC (Farmingdale) will break down practical, real‑world ways
entrepreneurs can use AI every day. Presenter: Brandon DeFeo, Business Advisor
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Virtual |
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Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2026 Time: 10:00am - 11:00am |
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Business Book Club Atomic Habits - by James Clear |
Big ideas. Real talk. Better business. Join our book club for business owners Turn
pages into profits. A book club built for business owners Here is the remaining schedule for 2026: April 29 - Atomic Habits by James Clear Moderator: Christina Loggia, Certified Business Advisor |
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