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Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Starting September 16th at the Orleans Co Cooperative Ext, SCOPE will teach you how to prepare your business to take on contracting with confidence. Apply today at https://lnkd.in/gFtwtb42

📢 Small Business Owners: Are You Ready to Pursue Government & Corporate Contracts?

Applications are now open for SCOPE – Solutions for Contract Opportunities Using Project Execute!

SCOPE is an 8-week program designed to help small business owners better understand government and corporate contracting. Participants will receive practical tools, step-by-step guidance, and valuable information to strengthen their businesses and become better prepared to pursue contracting opportunities.

📅 Wednesdays | September 16 – November 4, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Orleans County Cornell Cooperative Extension
12690 NY-31, Albion, NY 14411

💲 Cost: $40 for the entire 8-session series

Throughout the program, participants will explore:
🔹 Business organization and building a strong foundation
🔹 Introduction to contracting
🔹 Business-to-business (B2B) contracting
🔹 Marketing
🔹 Insurance and lending
🔹 Business presentations
🔹 Graduation & celebration

If you’re looking to position your business for long-term growth and success in winning and delivering contracts, SCOPE can help you build the foundation you need.

📲 Space is limited—apply today!
Scan the QR code on the flyer to submit your application.

📧 [email protected]
📞 (716) 210-2515
🌐 NiagaraSBDC.org

Presented by Niagara SBDC through the generosity of the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation.

Registration Link:

https://forms.gle/GkGDukaTwwwNQnFMA

📢 Small Business Owners: Are You Ready to Pursue Government & Corporate Contracts?

Applications are now open for SCOPE – Solutions for Contract Opportunities Using Project Execute!

SCOPE is an 8-week program designed to help small business owners better understand government and corporate contracting. Participants will receive practical tools, step-by-step guidance, and valuable information to strengthen their businesses and become better prepared to pursue contracting opportunities.

📅 Wednesdays | September 16 – November 4, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Orleans County Cornell Cooperative Extension
12690 NY-31, Albion, NY 14411

💲 Cost: $40 for the entire 8-session series

Throughout the program, participants will explore:

🔹 Business organization and building a strong foundation
🔹 Introduction to contracting
🔹 Business-to-business (B2B) contracting
🔹 Marketing
🔹 Insurance and lending
🔹 Business presentations
🔹 Graduation & celebration

If you’re looking to position your business for long-term growth and success in winning and delivering contracts, SCOPE can help you build the foundation you need.

📲 Space is limited—apply today!
Scan the QR code on the flyer to submit your application.

📧 [email protected]
📞 (716) 210-2515
🌐 NiagaraSBDC.org

Presented by Southwest Region SBDC, Finger Lakes SBDC, and Niagara SBDC through the generosity of the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation.

Thank you, Erie County, for inviting me to serve as a panelist at the Elevate & Connect Event, where I had the opportunity to discuss the bidding process for Erie County and State Contracts.

Last call for signing up for SCOPE! Registration closes on January 19th.

Link is below:

https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/niagaracc/items/682474/calendar/2026/01/?full-items=yes

🚀 Solutions for Contract Opportunities using Project Execute (SCOPE)

This eight-week program is designed to prepare business owners to pursue contracting opportunities with government agencies, prime contractors, and large corporations. Participants will learn from industry experts on essential topics such as business organization, legal considerations, marketing, and more.

📅 Series runs January 21 – March 11
⚠️ Seats are limited — registration is required

🤝 Program sponsored by:
• Ralph Wilson, JR. Foundation
• U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)

🎓 Presented by:
• Southwest Region SBDC
• Finger Lakes SBDC
• Niagara SBDC

👩‍💼 Facilitated by: Jasmine Rivers

📲 Use the QR code to register and secure your spot today!

🚨🚨🚨ATTENTION BUSINESS OWNERS🚨🚨🚨Giving away free game!

It has come to my attention from many scenarios, that there is a disconnect with certain information being transferred over to small businesses especially minority-owned businesses

I have to go back to the basics, that most companies set up their own LLC or Corporation or they pay legalzoom and they think that’s it, they have a business. You must make sure you are in compliance with federal, state, and local laws. I have seen for instance an alarming rate of businesses not having a registered agent assigned to their LLC or Corporation

What is a registered agent?

A registered agent is a person or business authorized to receive and forward legal and official documents on behalf of another company, such as a corporation or LLC. This is a mandatory requirement in every state for these business structures, and the agent must have a physical address within the state and be available during normal business hours.

You will say, “Jasmine why is this important, or why should I care about this?”

Did you know the consequences to not naming a registered agent?

Consequences of not having a registered agent:

Administrative dissolution: The state can administratively dissolve your business, which can lead to personal liability for business debts.

Loss of good standing: You will lose your business's "good standing" with the state, which can prevent you from operating, renewing licenses, or taking out a business loan.

Missed legal documents: You will not have a designated person to receive important legal documents, such as lawsuits and tax notices. This can lead to a default judgment against your business, which can put your assets at risk.

Fines and penalties: The state can impose fines for non-compliance.
Inability to do business: You may be barred from conducting business in the state until the issue is resolved, and it can be more difficult to expand to other states.

Please check to see that you have this completed by looking your business up at this website:

https://apps.dos.ny.gov/publicInquiry/

If under your business the registered agent is blank that means you have not completed this. Correct it immediately!

Public Inquiry

Many Rivers Consulting is proud to announce that We are now a Business Resource Partner with Erie County for MWBE certifications

Simply click this link: https://www3.erie.gov/businesshub/resource-partners

And go to Business Resource Partners
Under “Become MWBE certified” you will see our link.

If you’re interested in becoming M/WBE certified contact us!

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