Training Programs

WISE Center & SSIC Classes (July & August2008)

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July 30: Bare Necessities
Instructor: Connie Gregory; 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. (No Charge); A new venture orientation, this workshop will provide information on the initial steps that are critical to launching a successful business, and ultimately achieving profitability. [Click here to see flyer for additional information.]

July 30: Excel Basics
Instructor: Youngseek Kim; Learn how to manage data and produce tables, reports, & simple graphs. $15.00; 6 - 8 pm. [Click here to see flyer for additional information.]

August 5 & 27: Bare Necessities of Starting a Business
Instructor: Connie Gregory; August 5; 8:30—10:00 a.m. and August 27; 6:00—7:30 p.m. (No Charge); A new venture orientation, this workshop will provide information on the initial steps that are critical to launching a successful business, and ultimately achieving profitability. [Click here to see flyer for additional information.]

August 7: Cooking Skills Series: Mediterranean Vegetarian Picnic
Instructor: Lynne C. Foster, COMTEK Director; 5:00.—7:00 p.m. $15.00 (Hurry—Limited to 10 participants). A “hands-on” cooking experience. Learn how to prepare a Mediterranean Vegetarian Picnic (includes lunch). [Click here to see flyer for additional information.]

August 13: Excel Intermediate
Instructor: Youngseek Kim; Learn how to manage data sets and produce a valuable report including tables, charts, and scenarios (Designed for both beginners and intermediate users). $15.00; 6 - 8 pm. [Click here to see flyer for additional information.]

August 21: HP Marketing Tools : Print & Digital
Instructor: Monica Hughley, Managing Director SSIC & SSECP; 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. $15.00. This workshop will focus on print and digital marketing. [Click here to see flyer for additional information.]

August 25: Food for Thought: What Entrepreneurs Should Know Before Entering the Snack Food Industry
Guest Speaker: Ernie Symanski, Director of Product Development of Dale & Thomas Popcorn (the Rolls Royce of Popcorn) www.daleandthomaspopcorn.com; 12:00—1:30p.m. $15.00. Come learn about the snack food industry, and sample some delicious treats. [Click here to see flyer for additional information.]

South Side Entrepreneurs Association (SSEA): NO Meeting for Month of August
Next Meeting is Monday, September 22. For more information, please visit SSEA website or contact the SSEA at SSEAsyracuse@gmail.com

Save the Date: September 10, 2008 (5—7 pm)
“Marketing Do’s & Don’ts” with Kathy Dwyer (TAG Group), Trisha Torrey (DiagKNOWsis), and Amanda Nicholson (Syracuse University).

Regarding SSEA Membership, please visit the SSEA Membership Web page.

Please contact JoAnn Puchir at jpuchir@syr.edu or 315-443-8634 to register.


South Side Innovation Center (SSIC)
"Where dreams and visions become reality."

2610 South Salina St Syracuse, NY 13205 (315) 443-8600
Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY 13244-2450 (315) 443-3751