Events Calendar
The power of digital storytelling: Crafting narratives that connect
This practical session helps business owners understand how storytelling can strengthen digital marketing for both goods and services. Participants will learn the core elements of an effective digital story and how to apply them across digital media to improve customer connection and brand engagement.
E-Commerce: All about product lists, categories, collections & variants
This practical ecommerce session helps business owners understand what makes an effective product page. Participants will learn best practices for customer-facing content, behind-the-scenes metadata, product clarity, search visibility, and conversion in an online sales environment.
Forecast your financial future
This hands-on expert review session helps business owners build clear financial projections in a small-group setting. Participants will work directly with a financial expert, use their own numbers, learn how the model functions, and leave with a financial roadmap template they can continue using.
July 2026 M3 | Hosted by H&M
NGLCCNY’s July 2026 M3: Members’ Monthly Mixer, hosted by H&M, brings together LGBTQ+ and allied entrepreneurs, professionals, corporate partners, nonprofit leaders, and community stakeholders for high-quality networking, relationship building, and business development. Members attend free; non-member registration is $20.
Cybersecurity in the AI era: A small business guide
This hands-on session helps small business owners understand how AI is transforming the cybersecurity landscape. Participants will learn practical strategies to protect their business, mitigate emerging digital risks, and explore Verizon solutions that support safer adoption of AI tools.
Sales mastery: Understanding sales metrics & key performance indicators (KPIs)
This Ask the Expert webinar helps small business owners understand the financial, operational, and customer metrics that indicate business health and performance. Participants will learn how to identify key performance indicators, collect and analyze data accurately, and use those insights to make informed decisions that support growth and long-term success.
Commercial real estate acquisition for small business owners
This informative session helps small business owners understand the path to commercial real estate ownership. Participants will learn how to assess ownership readiness, evaluate potential properties, navigate the acquisition process, and understand what lenders consider when financing commercial real estate purchases.
Use local resources to help your business
Search description: This Ask the Expert session helps small business owners identify local resources that can support business growth. Participants will learn what universities, libraries, trade associations, and community organizations may offer, how to find relevant programs in their area, and how to build partnerships that create lasting business value.
From chaos to clarity: Organize your business with automation
This Ask the Expert session helps small business owners understand how automation can streamline daily operations and reduce repetitive work. Participants will learn practical strategies to connect business tools, eliminate bottlenecks, prevent tasks from falling through the cracks, and focus more time on growth-oriented work.
