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Stovetop to Storefront

MVCC's thINCubator 326 Broad St., Utica, NY, United States

Stovetop to Storefront is a 1-day workshop for new entrepreneurs or those of you who have a food-related product that you'd like to bring to market. This could any value-add product such as salsas, sauces, jams, baked goods and more.

Over the course of the workshop we'll discuss Product Development, Food Safety, Rules & Regulations, Labeling/Packaging requirements and best practices for marketing your product once it's developed.

No experience necessary. Lunch will be served. You'll leave with the insights on how to take your secret recipe from the stovetop to the storefront.

Brought to you by Nelson Farms, Cornell Cooperative Extension and the thINCubator.

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$30

Hops, Barley, Apples & Laws: Lawyering Basics for Craft Beverage Businesses

MVCC's thINCubator 326 Broad St., Utica, NY, United States

The Craft Beverage Industry is an integral part of New York’s local food and drink markets. Thanks in part to the Craft New York Act of 2014 and a number of State initiatives to support such enterprises, microbreweries, wineries, distilleries and cideries are springing up across the state.

The program will cover:
. New York State Liquor Authority laws
. Labeling and Packaging laws
. Intellectual Property laws
. Legal obstacles craft beverage business owners face

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Workforce Roundtable

MVCC's thINCubator 326 Broad St., Utica, NY, United States

Join us for our upcoming Workforce Roundtable with our presenters from MVCC Career Services, The SUNY Apprenticeship Program at MVCC, The Center, and Working Solutions. In this discussion, we will be discussing the current workforce shortage and alternatives to traditional hiring methods for business owners. Hear from industry experts, and learn more about the opportunities…

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The Website Workshop

MVCC's thINCubator 326 Broad St., Utica, NY, United States

Have you taken a look at your digital home base – your website and determined if it’s working for you or against you?

In this workshop we’ll look at examples of what makes a good website, help you objectively audit yours, and create a plan to revamp, re-build, or create your website.

Finally, we’ll share the best DIY tools for website creation, discuss commerce options as well as best practices for working with a freelancer, agency or designer to build your project.

You’ll leave with best practices around usability & accessibility, design choices, and tips to get the most out of even the most basic website setup.

Free
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The Journeys Series: From Beans to Brew

MVCC's thINCubator 326 Broad St., Utica, NY, United States

The Rising Tide Society of Utica and thINCubator are teaming up for an evening of connection, collaboration and inspriration. We'll start the evening with a casual meet up for creatives, students, artists and entrepreneurs. Expand your network and meet others who are making art, culture and building businesses in our area. We'll also have a…

$5.00

MESH w/ The Makers – Networking

MVCC's thINCubator 326 Broad St., Utica, NY, United States

Meet and Mingle with CNY Makers, Entrepreneurs, Students & Hackers. A networking event for Builders, Creators, Entrepreneurs and Artists.

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Igniting the Creator Economy

MVCC's thINCubator 326 Broad St., Utica, NY, United States

The creator economy is emerging as a powerful force reshaping industries and traditional career paths by providing individuals with unprecedented opportunities to monetize their talents, knowledge, and creativity. Whether it's a new take on a traditional business or a tech based startup, entrepreneurial success is often linked to finding support from others in the community.
Melissa Pegus will share creator economy insights and examples she's seen while serving as Managing Director for Techstars Atlanta. In an engaging fireside chat with Martin Babinec, Managing Partner of Mohawk Valley based UpVentures Capital, we'll delve into key topics such monetization strategies, tapping local resources, community building & engagement, and how all of this can be done inside emerging regions seeking to grow a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem.

$10

Mohawk Valley Contractor Roundtable

MVCC's thINCubator 326 Broad St., Utica, NY, United States

Free Event for Contractors and Local Organizations No hardhat required. The Mohawk Valley Contractor Roundtable Event will be a regional effort to connect local contractors to the resources available and needed to address program offerings, business support, workforce opportunities and development, funding opportunities and regional efforts. We will be covering Funding Opportunities for: Heating and…

Free

Quickbooks Online & WAVE 101

MVCC's thINCubator 326 Broad St., Utica, NY, United States

Join the Mohawk Valley SBDC and thINCubator for their in-person presentation on QuickBooks Online & WAVE 101. In this presentation, you will learn the basics of connecting your accounts, sending an invoice, taking a payment, and running a basic profit and loss report. This event is free and open to the public. The presentation will…

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The Website Workshop

MVCC's thINCubator 326 Broad St., Utica, NY, United States

Have you taken a look at your digital home base – your website and determined if it’s working for you or against you?

In this workshop we’ll look at examples of what makes a good website, help you objectively audit yours, and create a plan to revamp, re-build, or create your website.

Finally, we’ll share the best DIY tools for website creation, discuss commerce options as well as best practices for working with a freelancer, agency or designer to build your project.

You’ll leave with best practices around usability & accessibility, design choices, and tips to get the most out of even the most basic website setup.

Free