By: Marsha Riibner-Cady & Barbara Bozeman
NFBPWC Entrepreneur and Small Business Committee Chair & Co-Chair (2022-2026)

The Entrepreneur and Small Business Committee wants to thank Richard Longo, Director of Duquesne  University Palumbo-Donahue School of Business. He gave us an amazing presentation overviewing business  plans at our October meeting. To reach out to Richard for more information please contact him at longor@duq.edu.  

Our next meeting will be on November 13, 2024 at 8 pm Eastern. Alexandria Jackson Ward will present “Schedule  C and More, Information on Taxes and how they Impact your Business” 

Here is some information about Alexandria: 

Alexandria Jackson Ward is a mom, wife, banker, and tax professional. She currently  lives in upstate New York with her husband, daughter, and dog. She is a senior  adjustor at the 16th largest bank in New York State and she also works for an American  multinational business software company where she teaches a variety of tax topics.  She currently serves as the treasurer at her church. When she is not counting or  teaching, she loves to cook. 

Alexandria holds degrees from Argosy and Penn State University. She is certified and  credentialed to prepare taxes in more than 40 states and territories. She is currently  spending the most time designing a training for 15k new tax professionals which starts  in January 2025. 

Please register for our meeting at www.nfbpwc.org 

It’s November, a time to reflect and be thankful. WE are Thankful for you! Thank you, Thank you, Thank  you… 

The ESB committee would like to take this opportunity to thank several of our presenters from the past year and  encourage you to visit their websites: 

➢ Jon Hott from the Hampshire WV Economic Development Council explained the program their county  presented “Hampshire on the Horizon.” JTHott@hampshirecountyeda.com 

➢ Dacy Pyle participated in our introduction of the business pitch program, she is the co-owner of Mountain  State Firewood. Welcome aboard, Dacy who has joined our NC club! chrisdacypyle@gmail.com ➢ Richard Longo, Director of Duquesne University Palumbo-Donahue School of Business. He gave us an  overview of business plans. longor@duq.edu 

➢ Brooke Burns, presented “Unleash the Power of LinkedIn: Elevate Your Personal and Professional Brand,  Introduction to AI, and Neuropraphic Art Session neuro https://www.linkedin.com/in/brooke-burns coaching/ 

➢ Marcy Stahl presented Claim Your Genius: Build Your Business on Your Superpowers to Generate More  Impact, Income and Success! https://marcystahl.com/ 

➢ NFBPWC President Barbara Bozeman who provided her expertise on elevator pitches and other  programs, https://www.facebook.com/sightsnhounds/ 

AND WE WANT TO THANK OUR LOYAL MEMBERS WHO HAVE PARTICIPATED IN OUR  PROGRAMS! 

Is your business listed on our page on the website? 

It’s time to get it done, go to https://nfbpwc.org/Business-Directory-Submission-Formand please remember to  send a copy of your logo to smallbusiness@nfbpwc.org

Don’t forget to find us at: 

ESB Page - https://nfbpwc.org/entrepreneur-business-program 

Blog Post - https://nfbpwc.org/NFBPWC-Blog 

NFBPWC FB - https://www.facebook.com/NatlFedBPWC 

NFBPWC Marketplace https://www.facebook.com/groups/nfbpwcmarketplace/