The SUNY Fredonia Center for Innovation and Economic Development (CIED) will present events focusing on entrepreneurship and small business development.
On Wednesday, Oct. 9, at noon, the CIED will conduct the latest installment of its Founders Luncheon Series that features entrepreneurs in the food-related business.
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, the center will host Myra Luz Colon, founder and CEO of Healthy Rican. She will tell the story of her entrepreneurial journey, starting and growing a company that brings the tasty culture-rich flavors of Latin and Puerto Rican cuisine to kitchens everywhere, while promoting a healthier lifestyle. Lunch will be provided.
Students, faculty, staff and the community are encouraged to register here for the “lunch and learn” session.
On Friday, Oct. 10, at noon, SUNY Fredonia professor and business owner Mark Nickerson will present “So You Want to Start a Business” workshop. Dr. Nickerson will discuss what it takes to launch a business, types of businesses and a give brief QuickBooks tutorial during the interactive workshop.
SUNY Fredonia students who have entered or want to sign up for the 11th Annual Student Business Competition are encouraged to attend. The event is open to all students, faculty and staff as well as the community. Please register for the event here.
Both events will take place in the large conference room of the CIED, 214 Central Ave, Dunkirk, NY.
The CIED is a collaborative hub for entrepreneurship, economic development and community engagement. Since 2007, the center, formerly the Fredonia Technology Incubator, has offered a business incubation program including administrative and business services, mentoring, networking, professional consulting, education opportunities, access to capital and work ready space. It also serves as an economic development hub.
