2025 Business Skills Training
2025 Business Skills Training
The North Country Chamber of Commerce is proud to launch the next round of our 2025 Business Skills Training Series, an eight-week program designed to support entrepreneurs and small business owners across the region.
Beginning July 1st and running every Tuesday through August 19th, the series offers practical, hands-on workshops covering key topics such as grants and funding resources, branding, leadership, digital marketing, financial health, sales strategy, and more. Expert instructors from across the region will guide participants through each session, providing tools and insights to help grow and strengthen their businesses.
All sessions will be held at the Chamber from 9am to 11:30am and include a catered breakfast. The full series is available for just $125. Space is limited, so we encourage early registration by contacting the Chamber at (518) 563-1000 or emailing aaron@northcountrychamber.com.
1. Grants and Funding Resources – 07/01/2025
Instructor: Russ Kinyon
Focus: Overview of funding options including loans, grants, credit, and investment.
Key Takeaways: Clarity on SBA, USDA, alternative lending, microloans, and grant readiness.
2. Your Brand, Your Mission – 07/08/2025
Instructor: Victoria Bracco
Focus: Defining and aligning brand identity with mission and business goals.
Key Takeaways: Visual/verbal branding strategy, values-driven messaging, mission refinement.
3. DIY Digital Marketing for Small Businesses – 07/15/2025
Instructor: Charles Tagliarino (Growtrends)
Focus: Using free/low-cost tools like Canva, Mailchimp, and Google My Business.
Key Takeaways: Digital marketing toolkit, branding templates, campaign ideas.
4. SalesCraft 101 – 07/22/2025
Instructor: Adam Feck
Focus: Sales broken into lead generation, nurturing, and closing techniques.
Key Takeaways: Role play, applied BD strategy, practical self-advocacy skills.
5. Mastering Leadership and Communication – 07/29/2025
Instructor: LeeAnne Ruff
Focus: Leadership fundamentals, team collaboration, and effective communication.
Key Takeaways: Leadership action plan, conflict resolution, communication frameworks.
6. Profit First Fundamentals: Building a Financially Healthy Business – 08/05/2025
Instructor: Lori Mercaldi
Focus: Cash flow and profit management using the Profit First methodology.
Key Takeaways: Allocation strategies, financial health insights, sustainability tools.
7. Stress Management – At Home & At Work – 08/12/2025
Instructor: Tom Bull
Focus: Effective techniques to manage stress and separate from work after leaving the “office.”
Key Takeaways: Resilience tools, burnout prevention strategies, strengths mapping.
8. Go-to Market Primer – 08/19/2025
Instructors: Adam Feck & Victoria Bracco
Focus: Tying together branding, marketing, and sales into a cohesive strategy.
Key Takeaways: GTM plan, actionable tactics, collaborative marketing execution.
Don't miss out on this invaluable opportunity to sharpen your skills and take your business to new heights. Enroll in the North Country Business Skills Training Series today and invest in your success!
Contact Aaron Fregeau at (518) 563-1000 or via email at aaron@northcountrychamber.com to register!
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DIVISIONS & RESOURCES OF THE NORTH COUNTRY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
The North Country Chamber of Commerce serves Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Hamilton and northern Warren Counties in New York State, as well as the Akwesasne Territory and parts of southern Quebec. With more than 4,000 members, it is the largest business and economic development alliance in northern New York and one of the five largest chambers in the state.
Questions about the Chamber? Call Us! 518.563.1000
