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Acosta: "Don't judge a networking event by how many cards you hand out."
Of the 70 entrepreneurs who signed up to attend the 8th Annual Workshop in Business Opportunities (WIBO) Networking Extravaganza, which convened last night at the Bank of New York Mellon building in New York City’s Financial District, 23 percent were in the meetings and event planning business. And of these start-up businesses, 25 percent were refugees from Corporate America.
“In light of the current economy,” said Natalie Bush, WIBO’s marketing coordinator, “more people are realizing the importance of being in control of their job stability, and also have the time to do it.”
Since 1966, WIBO has been offering a free, 16-week course in entrepreneurship; the only cost, $199, is for materials, but even for these, further discounts are available for individuals with incomes under $50,000.
Workshops are held throughout the New York area, and are taught by volunteers from the area’s diverse business community, such as Francisco Acosta, EVP and sales director of Internal Business Consulting. Acosta, who was the featured speaker at last night’s event, delivering real-life examples in “Network Optimization – Avoiding Mistakes That Cost You Money.”
With 55 people in attendance, this year’s event had a better turn out than previous years’, said Bush: “The program ran smoother, and the group of entrepreneurs was more diverse.” She cited businesses ranging from designers, food services, event planners, human resources, printing companies, and business consultants, “to name a few,” she said, adding, “The overall trend is that there were more service businesses than product businesses.”
Interest in the WIBO program is growing, as well. “This fall we were at capacity, about 200 students enrolled,” noted Bush. “The next series starts again in February, and we anticipate filling to capacity again. If any one would be interested in taking it, it's important to get the application in as soon as possible.”
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