Our PURPOSE
Small Business CLASSES
Each BLOOM Classes track is held once a week for 5 weeks and offers engaging, interactive presentations by experts in small business development who share best practices, resources, and much more for future and existing business owners of all industries. All classes are offered at no cost, and provide the opportunity to network with the presenters and fellow entrepreneurs in the class.
This program is held in partnership with:Â
Presenting Sponsor
Registration for upcoming BLOOM Classes is now OPEN
Incentives to REGISTER
Business owners who attend have access to over 10 hours of free technical assistance from the presenters.
Businesses who attend will be invited to participate in YCEA marketing efforts to support business awareness and growth.
Business owners who attend the classes will be invited to a several networking sessions such as YoCo Connect Live, Women’s Business Center Luncheon, and the annual BLOOM Mixer.
Participants who achieve perfect attendance in classes may be eligible for reduced interest rates if exploring a BLOOM loan.
Upcoming Classes
Cómo comenzar un negocio en York (en español)
Cada miércoles desde el 16 de abril – 14 de mayo | 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Estas clases ofrecerán información y recursos para aspirantes a empresarios que desean aprender sobre como establecer un negocio.
Ubicación: a través de Zoom
Marketing: Growing Your Digital Presence Without Breaking the Bank
June 3 to July 1 | 6:00pm to 8:00pm
For entrepreneurs looking to be introduced to the strategies, tools, and resources available to better promote their business and offerings.
Location:Â YWCA York, 320 E Market St, York, PA 17403
Financial Management: The ABCs of 123s
July 29 to August 26 | 6:00pm to 8:00pm
For entrepreneurs looking to be introduced to the basics of small business finance.
Location: Online via Zoom
Crecimiento y mantenimiento de Pequeños Negocio (en Español)
September 2 to September 30 | 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Para los dueños de pequeños negocios que buscan actualizar su educación empresarial y aprender cómo hacer crecer su negocio.
Location: YWCA York, 320 E Market St, York, PA 17403
  Small Business-to-Small Business CONNECTION
BLOOM BOOTCAMPS
Small Business-to-Small Business connecting events that feature a presentation from experts on an industry-specific topic.
Upcoming Bootcamps
For bootcamps held virtually, you will receive a Zoom link a week before the session is held.
Strategies & Resources for Profitable Plates
Thursday, May 22 – 3 to 5pm
Artemis Venues (34 N Railroad Ln, Red Lion, PA 17356)​
More Bootcamps to be announced soon!