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Workshops
Events Time | Events Name |
Make LinkedIn Work for Your Business In this virtual, interactive session, NYPACE alum Dawn Kelly will show small business owners how to use LinkedIn as a marketing and networking tool. Participants will learn how to showcase their business, post engaging content, and connect with people who can help their business grow. | |
Impact Sales: From Purpose to Profit This session helps founders and small business owners bridge the gap between purpose and profit. We’ll break down how to build simple systems that make sales feel natural, impactful, and consistent without losing the heart behind your work. |
Flagship Program
Summer I Cohort Launch
June 17, 2026 from 10:00am-11:30am
Summer II Cohort Launch
July 29, 2026 from 10:00am-11:30am
Bi-monthly Entrepreneur Info Sessions
Mondays from 6:00pm-7:00pm
Advisor Info Sessions
Mondays from 12:30pm-1:00pm
Annual Events
Events Time | Events Name |
Small Business Exchange Forum Our Small Business Impact Forum brings together NYPACE entrepreneurs, advisors, partners, and supporters for an evening of insight, innovation, and connection. It features a panel discussion, light food and drink, and plenty of time to network. This is an in-person event. | |
Annual Fundraising & Celebration Event Join us this October for our annual fundraiser while celebrating the resilient entrepreneurs and dedicated advisors who drive our mission forward. This cocktail style event features food, drinks, inspiring stories of impact, and opportunities to support our cause, all in a stunning venue. |
NYPACE Community
Events Time | Events Name |
June 25, 2026 7:00pm-9:00pm By invitation | Summer Advisor Happy Hour Join NYPACE’s Associate Board for a special advisor happy hour bringing together friends, colleagues, and professionals from a variety of firms and backgrounds for an evening of connection, conversation, and community. Whether you’re reconnecting with familiar faces or meeting someone new, this casual gathering is a great opportunity to unwind after work, expand your network, and introduce others to the NYPACE community. We may also be joined by a few special entrepreneur guests throughout the evening. |
August 12, 2025 6:00pm-9:00pm By invitation | Connect + Collaborate: An NYPACE Speed Networking Experience Alumni entrepreneurs, volunteers, and prospective entrepreneurs are invited to join us for our first ever speed networking gathering! Make real-time connections, expand your circle beyond your cohort or team, and learn more about all that NYPACE has to offer. |
“My mentors introduced me to managers who were more closely related to my field and in my local area, so I gained three new business relationships in addition to a new family with my three mentors.”
Andrea Massop Ramos
Healthy Friendz Nutrition, 2022 NYPACE entrepreneur
“The program is making an impact by connecting people. I want to extend heartfelt thanks to both NYPACE and our entrepreneur team for the incredible opportunity and trust they have given us Working with business owners and other advisors provides an experience that is valuable for all of us.”
Olivia Li
Senior Consulting, first-time NYPACE advisor
“Due to my volunteer team, I was able to schedule introductory meetings with two private equity firms. Thank you!”
Eric Roy
Surf’s Up Franchising Corporation, 2023 NYPACE entrepreneur
“This program was superior to other help we have received in that our team took the time to understand and identify our needs, and each person contributed with their own specific area of expertise. Amazing experience!”
Angela Accomando
Halo & Horns, LLC, 2023 NYPACE entrepreneur
“The variety of challenges that a small business or solo entrepreneur faces are complex, and it’s rewarding to team up to tackle them as a group of advisors with different backgrounds and skill sets.”
Ryan Peña
Technology Consulting, NYPACE advisor since 2023
“The more projects I do with NYPACE, the more aware I am of the innate privileges I have because of my personal and professional network. I am so pleased that I can share these resources with the entrepreneurs NYPACE works with.”