Dear Women Entrepreneurs of NYC,  
  
This summer has been a roller-coaster. You have pivoted, innovated, adapted, and – despite it all –  you continued to make 👏 it 👏 happen 👏. We are here to support you throughout the way, and we will continue to adapt and innovate with you and offer virtual programs based on your feedback and needs. We hope you join us and let us be part of your entrepreneurial journey! 
 
Sincerely,  
 
The WE NYC team 
WE Connect Event: Women in Business Bytes 

WE NYC has partnered with Asentiv New York, NAWBO NYC & the Black Ivy Alumni League for a monthly virtual networking series! This series will connect female founders throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.  

Monday, August 17
6:30 - 8 p.m.
Using Video to Share Your Story on Social Media

Join Sania Jhankar, Co-Founder & Head of Production at the all-female M/WBE-certified production company, Luminoustudios, in this special workshop where she will share her expert tips on you can create engaging video content to market your business on social media.

Thursday, August 20
11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Legal Considerations to Lead Your Business

Toneille Raglan, Founding Attorney of Raglan Law PLLC invite you to a Q&A session where you will be able to ask her for legal guidance on entity formations, contracts and trademarks. 

Wednesday, September 9
5 - 6 p.m.
In response to Covid-19, WE NYC and the NYC Department of Small Business Services are offering special 1-on-1 Economic Relief Consultations during the month of August. 
WE NYC 1-on-1 Covid-19 Credit and Economic Relief Consultation – Online by Appointment 

Multiple available during the month of August, by appointment  
WE NYC Asesoría Personal: Ayuda Económica Por Coronavirus - Reserva Tu Turno 

Turnos virtuales durante el mes de agosto. 
WE Master: Leadership
WE Master Leadership Workshop

Learn from experts in leadership development and entrepreneurship and gain the critical management skills needed to start, operate, and grow a successful business. This workshop will consist of two sessions featuring Surabhi Lal, Chief Impact Officer at Luminary, Adjunct at NYUWagner and CliftonStrengths Coach; and Rhonda Khan, Founder of Simply Speech Solutions. 

August 26 and August 27
1 - 3 p.m.
WE Connect: Mentors
WE Connect Mentor Session with Agustina Cervera, founder of Spear Head

Agustina moved to NYC in 2010 after graduating as an architect. As a first-time immigrant with little to no network that could support her professional goals, Agustina relied on her resourcefulness to realize her dreams of working and living in the most exciting city in the world. In this session learn how Agustina founded Spear Head in 2015, a New York-based construction company, and under her direction, launched a new architecture and design services department. 

Thursday, August 6
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
WE Connect Mentor Session with Chef Grace Ramirez 

Grace Ramirez is more than a television chef. This vivacious and stylish icon, known as La Latina, uses her exquisite Latin cooking to empower children, women and minorities, educating them about food, including creating a healthy relationship with it through her work with multiple nonprofit organizations. In this session learn how Grace has pivoted her business to serve New Yorkers during the COVID-19 pandemic.  

Thursday, August 13
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
WE Master Money Workshops
Negotiating with Creditors Workshop

Learn how to improve your credit and negotiate with creditors through workshops and one-on-one sessions with a certified financial counselor.

Friday, August 14
1 - 2:30 p.m.
Managing your Personal Finances

Learn how to meet financial goals and improve your credit score through workshops and one-on-one sessions with a certified financial counselor.

Friday, August 21
1 - 2:30 p.m.
Planning for a Profitable Business

Lean how to responsibly manage your business's finances to achieve profitability. The course will cover what is financial management, what is profitable business, cash flow management, financial responsibility, planning for capital, and 8 financial management tips for new business owners.

Friday, August 28
1 - 2:30 p.m.
WE Legal
WE NYC is proud to announce a new partnership with Start Small Think Big and the COVID-19 Pro Bono Collaborative, a growing network of trusted top-tier law firms, corporations and other legal service providers across the country, to provide emergency response to help small businesses survive the economic impact of COVID-19.

This collaboration will provide remote legal and financial clinics and one-on-one sessions on the COVID-19 stimulus package and similar programs as well as COVID-19 related legal issues.
Apply now for the Paycheck Protection Program

It’s not too late to apply! Contact your lender ASAP to apply for the Paycheck Protection Program before the August 8th deadline and make sure you get the funding you need to keep your business going. Need help? Visit nyc.gov/financingassistance. 
¡No es tarde para aplicar al Programa de Protección de Cheques (PPP)! 

Comuniquese con su banco lo antes possible y aplique antes del 8 de agosto para asegurarse que obtenga los fondos que necesita para mantener su negocio. ¿Necesita ayuda? Visite nyc.gov/financingassistance. 
About WE NYC
Women Entrepreneurs NYC (WE NYC) is an initiative based out of the NYC Department of Small Business Services that is dedicated to helping women start and grow their businesses.

If you have a friend who is a woman entrepreneur who could benefit from our programs, please invite them to join our Facebook group.