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WEDNESDAY MAY 4, 2011

Luncheon: Y Enterprise: BIOTECH

Time:	12:00pm - 2:00pm
Location:	Riverfront Library, One Larkin Center, Community Room, 2nd Floor Yonkers *Valet Parking Available
Introduction:	William T. Regan - Deputy Mayor, City of Yonkers
Welcome:	Honorable Phil Amicone - Mayor, City of Yonkers
Moderator:	Charles J. DiComo - Ph.D., Corporate Compliance Officer, Aureon Biosciences
Speakers:	Marissa Brett - Vice President, Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation Laurence P. Gottlieb - Director of Economic Development, Westchester County Robert C. Nowinski - Ph.D., CEO/Chairman, ContraFect Corporation
Cost:	$25.00
	With Aureon Biosciences and ContraFect Corp. both located in our downtown., hear from the professionals throughout our Hudson Valley region why Yonkers is a destination for biotech. Hear from Westchester County's Executive Director of Economic Development and the Vice President of the Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation share their collaboration "BioHud", and what resources are available to biotech firms in Yonkers and learn how your firm can gain the competitive edge in the biotech industry.

Forum: The Latest Trends In Emerging Business

Time:	2:30pm - 4:00pm
Location:	Riverfront Library, One Larkin Center, Yonkers Room, 4th Floor, Yonkers *Valet Parking Available
Moderator:	Lou Kirven - Commissioner, Department of Planning and Development, City of Yonkers
Panelists:	Caryn McBride - Executive Editor, Westchester County Business Journal Bruce Bachenheimer - Clinical Professor of Management and Director of Entrepreneurship, Pace University David Merel - Founder and CEO of Thinkbright LLC and mTouch – Merel Technologies Franklin Madison - Director, Technology Program, Industrial & Technology Assistance Corporation (ITAC)
Cost:	Free
	Join us for an overview of the latest trends among high growth companies. Don't miss the opportunity to hear about some very innovative products and hear from the experts on how your emerging business should be located in Yonkers!

Unveiling: Y Enterprise Business Center

Time:	4:30pm - 5:00pm
Location:	YEnterprise Business Center-28 Wells Avenue, Bldg. #3, 6th Floor, Yonkers *Valet Parking Available
Cost:	Free
	Join Mayor Amicone as he unveils the Y-Enterprise Business Center. The center is comprised of vibrant workspaces designed specifically for ventures ranging from one to eight people. Residing businesses will have a constant opportunity to network with like-minded entrepreneurs, be in close proximity to exciting restaurants, public spaces and the Yonkers waterfront and have access to the dynamic Yonkers business community. When it comes to finding a home for your emerging business, "Y" is not a question… it's the answer.

Networking Reception

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Time:	5:00pm - 6:30pm
Location:	Y Enterprise Business Center-28 Wells Avenue, Bldg. #3, 6th Floor, Yonkers *Valet Parking Available
Cost:	Free
	Come and visit Yonkers' new Emerging Business Center. Don't miss this opportunity to meet the Who's who in Emerging Technology Business Development. Wine and cheese reception.

Forum: Wealth Creation Home Business Symposium

Time:	5:30pm - 7:00pm
Location:	Riverfront Library - One Larkin Center, Community Room, 2nd Floor, Yonkers *Valet Parking Available
Moderator:	Hon. Patricia D. McDow - Majority Leader, 1st District, City of Yonkers and Facilitator, SBAY (Strategic Business Alliance of Yonkers)
Panelists:	Filipe Silva - Asst. VP/Certified Financial Educator, Key Bank Gisselle Acevedo - Executive Director, Business Card Networking Exchange Committee Una P. Black - Certified Public Accountant, UP Black & Associates CPA, PLLC Amini Kajunju - Executive Director, WIBO (Workshop in Business Opportunities) Bruce Bozeman, Esq. - The Bozeman Law Firm, Business & Real Estate Attorney
Cost:	Free
	Come and learn how to start a Home Based Business (HBB). Learn about the types of HBB including Multi-Level Marketing (MLM). You will be given the tools to take your business concept to new heights; learn how to create a Business Plan, Prepare your money; Apply for a Business Loan; Keep business finances organized; Know your rights and liabilities as a business owner; have your business work for you; Learn how to effectively use Social Networking to promote your business and much more. Following this panel discussion you will be able to network with many leaders in the Home Based Business/Multi-level Marketing Industry. Meet with representatives from Amway, Ardyss, Avon, Mary Kay, Ambit Energy, Herbalife, Preservation of Wealth, That Free Thing, Qivana, Shaklee, Primerica and SendOut Cards.