SU, The Pike Co., Minority Contractors’ Association of CNY host free educational program for local minority, women business owners

Monday, October 8, 2007, By News Staff

SU, The Pike Co., Minority Contractors’ Association of CNY host free educational program for local minority, women business ownersOctober 08, 2007Kevin Morrowkdmorrow@syr.edu

Syracuse University, The Pike Company and the Minority Contractors’ Association of Central New York are partnering to offer a free, six-week program offering specialized training for certified minority- and women-owned businesses.

The program, “Steps for Success,” begins with an overview on Oct. 16 and runs through graduation on Dec. 4. Sessions will take place every Tuesday from 5:30-9 p.m. at SU’s South Side Innovation Center, 2610 S. Salina St., Syracuse.

Topics to be covered include sales and marketing, financial management, risk management, scheduling, estimating & LEED, safety and partnership.

Graduates of the program will receive a certificate.

Space is limited and will be filled on a first-come/first-served basis. For registration information, contact Carol Melendez in SU’s Office of Campus Planning, Design, & Construction at (315) 443-5439 or clmelend@syr.edu.