Secrets to Success: Free Workshop Puts Focus on Small Businesses

With small businesses hailed as the lifeblood of Rockland County's economy, a free workshop is offering expert advice to help small business owners succeed and help those who are thinking about launching new businesses.

The May 13 workshop in New City is a joint effort of the Rockland County Clerk's Office, Rockland County Executive C. Scott Vanderhoef and the Rockland Economic Development Corp. Bringing together business experts and government officials, the session from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Legislature Chambers of the Allison-Parris County Office Building, 11 New Hempstead Road, New City, the session includes:

- A practical guide to business planning

- Doing business with the government

- Financing assistance programs

- Small business loans

- Market analysis

- Marketing strategy

- Selling to the government 

Participating agencies include REDC, the New York State Small Business Development Center, Rockland County SCORE and the Westchester/Rockland Revolving Loan Program.

The County Clerk's Office is asking those who wish to participate to register in advance, but it is not required. To register, contact John O’Connell at 845-638-5732 or oconnelJ@co.rockland.ny.us