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Tech Valley's Business Development Resource
 
We continue adding new workshops and new workshop leaders to the TVBC schedule, so please read on and see which workshops fit your interests.

Coming up this month we have workshops on LinkedIn, Facebook, email marketing and digital advertising. There is also a brand new three-part QuickBooks Essentials Series and an interview with local Quickbooks ProAdvisor, Wayne Higdon.

Tomorrow is the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce 2013 Business Showcase at the Saratoga Springs City Center from 4:30-7:00 PM. This event draws big crowds, so if you are up for some great networking come look for the Endorphin Advisors/TVBC table!

Please read on below to see what's coming up in October and visit the TVBC website for more info and registration.

As we mentioned, these TVBC emails now come out twice each month, in the first and third weeks of the month. In the meantime, please keep in touch with us on our active social media properties.

Thank you for your interest and support!
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Featured Workshop: 
LinkedIn for Sales and Marketing  
LinkedIn: Get Set Up & Close More Sales Using the New Online Rolodex 

  

We'll discuss the best ways to build your professional profile and then show you ways to use the information on LinkedIn to generate new leads, leverage your network for referrals, amplify your networking, and close more sales!

Cost: $25 ($30 at the door), includes lunch.

Workshop Leaders:
Erik Bunaes, Endorphin Advisors
Michael Nelson, Sandler Training

Friday, October 4, 2013
12:00 PM to 1:30 PM

Details & Registration 
 
Colonie Chamber of Commerce
Conference Room
950 New Loudon Road 
Latham, NY 12210
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Featured Workshop:

Facebook
 Facebook Marketing for Small Business:
Use Business Pages - and Great Content - to Connect with More Customers
 
Facebook is a great, low-cost marketing platform for a wide variety of businesses and organizations.

We'll cover mechanics of Facebook, including the anatomy of a Facebook Business Page and tools and tips to improve your Business Page as well as strategies for creating and sharing good content that produces measurable results.

Cost: $25 ($30 at the door)

Thursday, October 10, 2013
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Details & Registration 
 
Berkshire Bank - Colonie Branch
151 Vly Road
Shaker Pine Plaza 
Colonie, NY 12205
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Featured Article:
 

Q&A with TVBC Workshop Leader Wayne Higdon of 25th Hour Accounting   

We sat down with Wayne Higdon, 25th Hour Accounting Solutions to discuss his business, goals and challenges, as well as his upcoming 3-part workshop series at TVBC, the QuickBooks Essentials Series: Finish 2013 Strong & Prepare Your Business for a Strong 2014.  

 

Certified by Intuit and the Sleeter Group, Wayne is an independent consultant specializing in QuickBooks and QB Add-ons. He has helped over 200 small businesses, micro-enterprises, nonprofit organizations and CPA firms in Upstate New York since 1986. 

 

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Featured Article:
 

EBC Changes Name to Tech Valley Business Center

 

Albany, NY - September 11, 2013 - The Endorphin Business Center LLC has changed its name to Tech Valley Business Center LLC.

 

"This name changes reflects our commitment to the local business community," said Erik Bunaes, President, Tech Valley Business Center LLC. "Our vision has always been to be that 'secret sauce' business development resource for local entrepreneurs and professionals. This name change simply makes our localized focus more transparent."

 

 

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Workshops Schedule
 
OCTOBER 2013

10/22/13 -  QuickBooks Essentials Series: QuickBooks® Accounting for Year-End & Tax Time - Session 1 of 3, Colonie.

10/23/13 - Getting Started with Constant Contact Email Marketing, Schenectady.

10/29/13 - QuickBooks® Essentials Series: QuickBooks® Update 2014: What's New and Should I Upgrade? - Session 2 of 3, Colonie.

10/30/13 - Grow Your Business with Email & Social Media: Simple Marketing Strategies for Small Businesses, Schenectady.

NOVEMBER 2013

11/2/13 - Email Marketing: Simple Strategies for Success - Lunch is on TVBC at Shaker Ridge Country Club, Albany.

11/7/13 - Making Contact: How to Network & Turn Contacts into Business, Saratoga Springs.

11/12/13 - QuickBooks® Essentials Series: Make 2014 A Great Year: Use QuickBooks® to Make Revenue, Expense and Profitability Projections for 2014 - Session 3 of 3, Colonie.

11/14/13 - Building Value in Small Private Companies: It's 2013...Do you know where your business will be in 2014?, Troy.

11/19/13 - Email Marketing: Simple Strategies for Success, Clifton Park.

 

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Around Tech Valley... 

 

Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce presents:  

Tech Valley Series for Empowering Women:

Women Leaders & STEM   

Wednesday, October 9, 2013 

 

Even with unemployment still a concern throughout the NY, STEM skills are in high demand.

 

Join the Rensselaer Chamber and co-sponsors for a panel discussion on women leaders & STEM next Wednesday at the Hilton Garden Inn, Troy.    

Rensco Chamber   

   

 Details & Registration 

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Tech Valley Events Calendar: 

 

Visit the Tech Valley Events Calendar for our list of the best local conferences, networking and education opportunities. Email us to add an event.

 

Visit the Tech Valley Events Calendar 

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Thank you for your continued support and interest.

Sincerely Yours,

Tech Valley Business Center, LLC

Erik Bunaes
P: 518.250.9035
E: info@TechValleyBusinessCenter.com