Thursdays, August 6-27, 2026, from 5pm to 6pm
Running a construction business today takes more than skill on the job site. It requires legal awareness, financial readiness, strong marketing, and the right certifications to access larger contracts. The Construction Business Readiness Program is a 4-week, hands-on training experience designed to help construction professionals protect their businesses, position themselves for growth, and gain access to real opportunities.
Program Deliverables
- Construction Business Readiness Workbook
- Certification preparation checklist
- Marketing & bid-readiness templates
- Resource guide (legal, banking, insurance, HR)
- Certificate of Completion
Whether you’re just starting out or ready to scale, this program meets you where you are.
Ready to Build Smarter?
Protect your workers. Strengthen your operations. Position your business for certification, contracts, and growth.
Thursday, July 16 at 4:00PM
The construction industry continues to create opportunities for businesses, skilled tradespeople, and job seekers across New York City. One event that should be on every contractor's and entrepreneur's calendar is the Construction Business and Job Resource Fair for the Mount Sinai Tisch Cancer Hospital, taking place on Thursday, July 16, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Union Settlement in East Harlem.
This resource fair brings together project leaders, subcontractors, workforce development organizations, labor unions, and community partners to connect local businesses and residents with opportunities surrounding the Mount Sinai Tisch Cancer Hospital project.
Whether you're an established contractor, a small construction business, or someone looking to enter the skilled trades, this event provides valuable information on upcoming projects, workforce training, apprenticeships, and supplier opportunities.
Attending events like this helps business owners build relationships, understand procurement requirements, and prepare for future bidding opportunities.
Saturday, August 1: 10:00M to 2:00PM
Minority certification can open the door to millions of dollars in contracting opportunities with the City and State of New York. Minority certification helps qualified businesses gain access to government contracts, supplier diversity programs, procurement opportunities, and business development resources. Certification can also increase your visibility with agencies, prime contractors, and corporate buyers looking to work with certified minority-owned businesses.
Location: Industrial City in Brooklyn. Full details will be emailed and texted. Limited seating!
Saturday, August 8: 12:00PM to 4:00PM
This intensive program provides specialized, hands-on professional training designed to prepare students for the New York State Notary Public Exam while building real-world confidence and practical income-generating skills. Students receive expert instruction, mentorship, exam preparation, and career guidance in one focused session designed to simplify complex legal concepts, reduce costly mistakes, and prepare participants for long-term opportunities as professional notaries, signing agents, and independent contractors. All attendees get a FREE landing page, domain, SSL certificate and hosting for one year!
Location: Industrial City in Brooklyn. Full details will be emailed and texted. Limited seating!
Starts Wednesdays, July 8 to 29, from 6PM to 8PM
The Travel Business Launch Accelerator is a high-impact training program designed for aspiring and emerging travel entrepreneurs ready to transform their passion into a structured, professional, and profitable business.
This dynamic program is led by award-winning global trainer Victoria Falk of Passionate Travel Inc., who brings over 15 years of hands-on experience in the travel industry. Participants benefit from real-world insights, proven strategies, and industry best practices drawn from a successful global travel career.
Choose from three options.
Starts Wednesdays, August 5 to 26, from 6PM to 8PM
The Entrepreneur Podcast Boot Camp is designed for both individuals and teams, making it ideal for solo founders, executive leaders, ministry teams, nonprofit staff, and growing organizations. Participants learn podcast strategy, content planning, branding, recording best practices, distribution, and promotion—while also gaining access to professional podcast production services through Vogue Media Agency, LLC. From concept to launch and beyond, members can choose training-only support or full-service production, ensuring a polished and professional result. The Entrepreneur Podcast Boot Camp is not about becoming a celebrity—it’s about building influence, impact, and opportunity.
Tuesday, July 28, from 12PM to 4PM
We are pleased to invite your organization to participate as an exhibitor at our upcoming Buffalo Soldiers Day Resources Fair.
This event honors the profound historical legacy of the Buffalo Soldiers while providing a centralized, high-impact space for Brooklyn’s veterans, service members, and their families to connect directly with vital support systems. We anticipate hosting over 200 attendees seeking dedicated pathways to healthcare, housing assistance, employment training, educational programs, and legal benefits.
As a valued resource provider, your presence is vital to ensuring our local veteran community has access to the highest level of care and opportunity. As a valued resource provider, your presence is vital to ensuring our local veteran community has access to the highest level of care and opportunity. Thanks to our partnership with the Office of the Brooklyn Borough President, essential logistical infrastructure will be provided to you; tables and chairs.
Exhibitor Logistics & Schedule:
- Exhibitor Check-In & Setup: 11:30 AM – 12 PM
- Provided Assets: One (1) folding table, two (2) chairs
- Hospitality: A complimentary catered lunch box and refreshments will be provided to all confirmed vendors and their staff during setup.
- Programming Note: The fair features a dynamic program including a professional DJ, a live historical presentation honoring the Buffalo Soldiers, and formal remarks from VAGBSA leadership and the Brooklyn Borough President.
This is an outdoor event, please bring your own tent.
Thursday, July 17 from 1PM to 2PM
Securing grant funding has never been more competitive—but the right tools and strategies can dramatically improve your chances of success. Join us for AI-Powered Grant Writing Solutions, a practical, masterclass-style session designed for nonprofit leaders, grant writers, fundraising professionals, community organizations, and development teams looking to strengthen their funding efforts.
Discover how AI-powered technology can help you identify grant opportunities, streamline research, improve proposal quality, and create stronger, more compelling grant applications in less time. You'll learn actionable techniques that can help your organization work smarter, write better proposals, and pursue more funding opportunities with confidence.
Many nonprofits miss out on funding simply because they lack the time, resources, or expertise to develop competitive proposals. This session will show you how to overcome those challenges by combining proven grant-writing best practices with innovative AI-powered solutions.
In addition to the training, all attendees will receive a complimentary copy of The Donor Upgrade Playbook, a valuable resource designed to help organizations identify donor growth opportunities, strengthen fundraising relationships, and increase giving potential.
Whether you're new to grant writing or looking to improve your results, this affordable masterclass will provide practical insights you can put to work immediately to help advance your mission and expand your impact.
Presented by Kindsight.