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Workshops
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Safe & Effective Use of AI for Small Businesses
Cleary Gottlieb and NYPACE present an interactive workshop on the Safe & Effective Use of AI for Small Businesses. This session will introduce participants to artificial intelligence and explore how AI can transform small business operations while addressing the important risks and challenges that come with adoption. Participants will learn practical strategies for harnessing AI's benefits while protecting their business from potential pitfalls, and will leave with actionable takeaways they can implement right away.
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Strategic Video Marketing for Small Businesses
This workshop is presented by NYPACE alum Erika MacDonald. She will show entrepreneurs how to use short-form and long-form video to attract qualified leads, educate their audience, and close sales — even with a small team. We’ll walk through the types of videos that convert (testimonials, service explainers, authority clips) and how to repurpose one shoot into 5–7 pieces of content across platforms.
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Flagship Program
Winter Cohort Launch
February 25, 2026 from 10:00am-11:30am
Spring Cohort Launch
March 25, 2026 from 10:00am-11:30am
Bi-monthly Entrepreneur Info Sessions
Mondays from 6:00pm-7:00pm
February Advisor Info Session
February 3, 2026 from 6:00pm-6:30pm
Annual Events
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Small Business Exchange Forum
Our Small Business Impact Forum brings together NYPACE entrepreneurs, advisors, partners, and supporters for an evening of insight, innovation, and connection. It features a panel discussion, light food and drink, and plenty of time to network. This is an in-person event.
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Annual Fundraising & Celebration Event
Join us this October for our annual fundraiser while celebrating the resilient entrepreneurs and dedicated advisors who drive our mission forward. This cocktail style event features food, drinks, inspiring stories of impact, and opportunities to support our cause, all in a stunning venue.
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NYPACE Community
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March 19, 2026
12:00pm-2:00pm By Invitation
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How Journaling Helps Entrepreneurs Make Better Decisions, Build Resilience, and Stay Focused Under Pressure
We are pleased to invite the NYPACE community to a special in-person leadership workshop presented by former NYPACE executive director Ken Inadomi. Ken will introduce journaling as a practical leadership tool for entrepreneurs, advisors, and leaders navigating uncertainty, competing priorities, and constant decision-making. Drawing on real-world experience, he will share simple, actionable frameworks for using writing to improve focus under pressure, among other purposes. Participants will engage in guided journaling exercises designed to unlock insight and generate meaningful “aha” moments. A special thanks to TD Bank for providing the venue.
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August 12, 2025
6:00pm-9:00pm
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Connect + Collaborate: An NYPACE Speed Networking Experience
Alumni entrepreneurs, volunteers, and prospective entrepreneurs are invited to join us for our first ever speed networking gathering! Make real-time connections, expand your circle beyond your cohort or team, and learn more about all that NYPACE has to offer.
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“My mentors introduced me to managers who were more closely related to my field and in my local area, so I gained three new business relationships in addition to a new family with my three mentors.”
Andrea Massop Ramos
Healthy Friendz Nutrition, 2022 NYPACE entrepreneur
“The program is making an impact by connecting people. I want to extend heartfelt thanks to both NYPACE and our entrepreneur team for the incredible opportunity and trust they have given us Working with business owners and other advisors provides an experience that is valuable for all of us.”
Olivia Li
Senior Consulting, first-time NYPACE advisor
“Due to my volunteer team, I was able to schedule introductory meetings with two private equity firms. Thank you!”
Eric Roy
Surf’s Up Franchising Corporation, 2023 NYPACE entrepreneur
“This program was superior to other help we have received in that our team took the time to understand and identify our needs, and each person contributed with their own specific area of expertise. Amazing experience!”
Angela Accomando
Halo & Horns, LLC, 2023 NYPACE entrepreneur
“The variety of challenges that a small business or solo entrepreneur faces are complex, and it’s rewarding to team up to tackle them as a group of advisors with different backgrounds and skill sets.”
Ryan Peña
Technology Consulting, NYPACE advisor since 2023
“The more projects I do with NYPACE, the more aware I am of the innate privileges I have because of my personal and professional network. I am so pleased that I can share these resources with the entrepreneurs NYPACE works with.”
