2026 National Small Business Week - Small Business Forum
Date and time
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Organizer
LaTeshia McCloud
lmccloud@ulr.org
Host organization
ROC Women's Business Center
Type of event
SBA participating event
Event description
Why You Should Attend:
Get clear, expert guidance from the agencies and professionals who shape how your business starts, operates, and grows. Walk away with practical steps to stay compliant, access funding, and protect what you are building.
Hear From:
- Jacqueline Kelly-Myers, Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Starting a business, EIN setup, recordkeeping, business structures, gig economy, and tax compliance - Mary G. Parish, NYS Workers’ Compensation Board
Workers’ compensation, disability benefits (DB), paid family leave (PFL), and employee vs. contractor rules - Malisa Pilette-McClenon, NYS Department of Taxation & Finance
Tax programs, employer responsibilities, and how to get registered and stay compliant - Warren Miller, NBT Bank
Business planning, loan readiness, funding strategies, and financial management - Michael Cobbs, Partner, Brown Hutchinson LLP
Business structure and entity selection, business protections, and contracts
What You’ll Gain:
A stronger foundation to launch or grow your business with confidence, backed by real guidance from the experts you would otherwise have to navigate on your own.