SCCC Entrepreneurial Assistance Center

08/28/2026

Still have a business idea sitting in your notes app?

Over 10 weeks, you'll go from "I have an idea" to "I have an actual plan", covering everything from business plan development to bookkeeping, legal basics, and taxes. No prior experience required.

📅 Sept 28 – Dec 9 | Mon & Wed | 7–10 PM
💻 100% virtual via Zoom & Google Classroom
💰 $225 (textbook & materials included)

We've helped over 2,000 New York entrepreneurs do exactly this. Now it's your turn, but seats are capped at 20 per class, so they go fast.

👉 Register today:

This 10-week entrepreneurial training program is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs preparing to launch a business and small business owners seeking to grow and strengthen their operations. Classes meet twice per week for two hours, combining instruction, discussion, and hands-on activities. By the...

08/21/2026

This fall, we’re offering three hands-on Business Development Workshop Series built for small business owners who are done waiting and ready to build:

✅ AI for Beginners: Build your brand, content, and marketing materials with AI. No design background required. Starts Sept 19 | $75

✅ Business Financials 101: Learn to read your numbers, pay yourself correctly, and avoid the mistakes that sink new businesses. Starts Sept 19 | $100

✅ Launch Your Business Online: Leave with a live website, business email, and social presence built and published, not just planned. Starts Sept 26 | $100

These are hands-on, in-person sessions with only 15 seats per cohort. Pick your program and save your seat. 👇

Register Here: https://ce.sunysuffolk.edu/workforce-training/entrepreneurial-assistance-center/small-business-development/business-development-workshops-webinars/

Trusted by over 2,000 New York State entrepreneurs, the SCCC Entrepreneurial Assistance Center has helped small business owners turn "someday" into "day one."

Intensive workshop series focused on essential small business topics. Real skills, hands-on practice, built for business owners who are ready to move. Here’s what’s happening this fall: AI for Beginners (Sept 19 – Nov 7) – Build a brand and marketing materials with AI. Business Financials 10...

06/22/2026

Every day, people get caught off guard by scams, fake websites, and phishing emails that look completely real.

Our free in-person workshop, Pause Before You Click, will show you how to protect your personal information online, from spotting phishing emails to using privacy settings to keep your data safe.

📅 Wednesday, July 24th
🕐 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
📍 20 E Main St, Riverhead, NY 11901
Suffolk County Community College Culinary Arts Center
💰 Free (no cost, no catch)

Register Here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/tajcrgk/lp/8b3e5a24-18c6-4687-b337-5df2e34ff9d8
You can also give us a call to register at (631)-851-6224

No tech experience is needed. Just bring yourself.
Please note that spots are limited!

Workshops and training designed to provide participants with the foundational technology skills needed to navigate today’s digital landscape safely and confidently. FREE Technology & Digital Literacy Workshops (In-Person) (NEW!) June 17th & July 8th, 2026: Using AI to Create a Memoir (2-Part Serie...

05/18/2026

🖥️ Does technology ever feel like it's moving faster than you can keep up? You're not alone.

This June, we're hosting free technology workshops designed for anyone 55+.

Six sessions, starting June 3rd, covering everything from computer basics and online safety to social media, fraud prevention, and even writing your own memoir with the help of AI.

No experience needed. No jargon. Just friendly, patient instructors and a room full of people who get it.

📍 Suffolk County Community College, Riverhead, NY
📅 Every Wednesday, June 3 - July 8, 2026
💰 Completely free (seats are limited)!
👉 Register online below: https://ce.sunysuffolk.edu/workforce-training/entrepreneurial-assistance-center/career-pathways-for-adult-learners/career-development-workshops-webinars/
📞 Prefer to call? We'd love to hear from you: (631) 851-6224
✉️ Or email us: [email protected]

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Workshops and training designed to help you build credentials, strengthen your job search, and move confidently toward employment and long-term career growth. FREE Technology Workshops for Seniors (In-Person) (NEW!) June 3rd, 2026: Computer Skills for Seniors – Build confidence using today’s tec...

05/15/2026

You have a business idea. Maybe for a while now. This summer, let's actually build it. Our 60-Hour Entrepreneurial Training Program is back for Summer 2026.

Over 9 weeks, you'll go from idea to a complete business plan, with AI-powered planning tools, expert instruction, and 1-on-1 counseling built in every step of the way.

This is a hands-on program trusted by over 1,000 New York entrepreneurs, and it's designed around one goal: helping you actually launch.

June 2 - July 30 | Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9 AM - 12 PM
SCCC Grant Campus, Brentwood, NY | Only 20 seats available
$150 - all materials, software, and counseling included

Spots fill fast. Save yours using the link below, or drop a comment and we'll send you the details directly.

➡️ Register Below:

This 9-week entrepreneurial training program is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs preparing to launch a business and small business owners seeking to grow and strengthen their operations. Classes meet twice per week for three hours, combining instruction, discussion, and hands-on activities. By th...

05/04/2026

The Suffolk County Community College Entrepreneurial Assistance Center is hosting four free workshops this May, designed specifically for small business owners, startups, and entrepreneurs who are ready to use AI as a real business tool 💻.

Here's what's included in the series:

📅 May 9 - Use AI to Work Smarter, Grow Faster (In-Person) Organize ideas, sharpen your strategy & make confident decisions with less stress and guesswork.

📅 May 16 - Use AI for Design & Branding (In-Person) Build a brand that feels intentional, aligned, and memorable - from visuals to messaging.

📅 May 28 - How to Use AI to Build Something Real (Webinar) Stop overthinking. Start moving. Develop ideas, shape your brand, and start moving toward real income.

📅 May 30 - Use AI to Build Offers That Sell (In-Person) Turn your ideas into offers that attract customers and create cash flow.
All four are completely free. All are built for real business owners. No tech background needed.

https://ce.sunysuffolk.edu/workforce-training/entrepreneurial-assistance-center/small-business-development/business-development-workshops-webinars/

👉 Reserve your free spot with the link above!
Please note that space is limited!

FREE Workshops (In-Person) Free workshops and webinars focused on essential small business topics designed to build your brand and take your business to the next level. 🆕 May 9th, 2026: Use AI to Work Smarter, Grow Faster – Learn how to use AI as your strategic business partner to organize idea...

04/13/2026

What would $100,000 do for your business?

New equipment. A real storefront. The runway to finally grow.

If you're a startup or early-stage business owner who's been figuring it out from home, or just needs capital to get to the next level, this workshop was made for you.

Main Street Funding Webinar: Built for Startups. Designed for Growth.
📅 May 13, 2026 | Free & Virtual

In this free workshop, you'll learn how to access up to $100,000 for your startup or early-stage business for runway capital, equipment upgrades, or your first commercial space.

🔗 Register free with the link below.

For entrepreneurs, startups & small business owners. Develop your skills, build your brand, and take your business to the next level. Spring 2026 Click on the course title to register FREE Business Development Webinars (Online) (NEW!) April 28th, 2026: Cash Flow Basics for Small Businesses – Learn...

04/10/2026

Congratulations to the entire team at The Eastern Squeeze on their Grand Opening tomorrow! 🍋🎉 We're so proud to support our clients doing big things here on Long Island.

For those who don't know, The Eastern Squeeze serves up fresh-squeezed juice and amazing sandwiches. Which, in our opinion, sounds like a perfect way to spend a Saturday (especially when the forecast is 60 and sunny😎).

Here's everything you need to know:
📅 April 11th, 2026
✂️ Ribbon cutting at 12PM
📍 5768 NY-25A Suite C, Wading River, NY (just steps from the Carousel)
The first 50 customers get a swag bag filled with goodies from local businesses and vendors. Plus live music, entertainment, and giveaways all day long.

Head out east and show a fellow Long Island small business some love. 💛🍋

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04/03/2026

Do you know where your business stands financially right now, today? Many small business owners don't. And that's exactly why we built these.

Free 2-Part Webinar Financial Series | Built for Small Business Owners

📅 Cash Flow Basics - April 28, 2026: Learn what cash flow is, what it's telling you, and how to use it to make smarter business decisions.

📅 Financial Record Keeping - April 30, 2026: Learn how to track income and expenses, stay organized year-round, and build habits that give you a clear, confident view of your business.

Free, but spots are limited. Save your seat → link to register below.

https://ce.sunysuffolk.edu/workforce-training/entrepreneurial-assistance-center/courses/

Strong businesses aren't built on good ideas alone. They're built on knowing their numbers.

For entrepreneurs, startups & small business owners. Develop your skills, build your brand, and take your business to the next level. Spring 2026 Click on the course title to register FREE Business Development Webinars (Online) (NEW!) April 28th, 2026: Cash Flow Basics for Small Businesses – Learn...

03/19/2026

Join our FREE webinars to see which funding opportunities can help your business BOOM💥!!

https://ce.sunysuffolk.edu/workforce-training/entrepreneurial-assistance-center/courses/