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HOFSTRA鈥橲 ENTREPRENEURSHIP ASSISTANCE CENTER PROGRAM

Launch or Grow Your Business with

麻豆官网鈥檚 Entrepreneurship Assistance Center Program

Fall Cohort Begins October 5 路 10-Week Program

About the Program

Turn your business idea into a clear, actionable plan.

麻豆官网鈥檚 Entrepreneurship Assistance Center (EAC) Program helps aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs move from idea to execution with expert guidance, hands-on support, and a proven framework for building a sustainable business.

In just 10 weeks, you鈥檒l strengthen your strategy, sharpen your marketing and financial skills, and connect with a network that supports your growth 鈥� so you can build a business that works in the real world.

Stop wondering 鈥渨hat if鈥� 鈥� and start building.

1,461+

Entrepreneurs Empowered Since 1991

432

New Businesses Started

1,097

Jobs Created

$39.45M

Revenue Generated

what you get

Program Highlights

18 Expert-Led Workshops

Over 60 hours of hands-on training covering every aspect of building a real business:

  • Business Model Canvas and customer discovery
  • Digital marketing, branding, and social media
  • Executive summary and pitch presentation
  • Sales strategies and business ownership structures
  • Loans, credit, insurance, and operating budgets
  • Financial statements and recordkeeping

10+ Hours of Mentoring

One-on-one technical assistance from the EAC鈥檚 network of staff, instructors, and specialists in banking, loans, insurance, and legal fields. You鈥檒l also join Business Mentor NY for ongoing support.

Graduation Deliverables

Walk away with a full business toolkit:

  • Executive Summary
  • Business Model Canvas
  • Pitch Presentation
  • Customer Discovery Data
  • Financial Statements
  • MWBE Certification Counseling

VIDEO

EAC Pitch Competition

Meet the Instructors

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Deborah Miraglia

Finance & Accounting

Over 30 years of consulting experience in financial systems, strategic planning, and internal accounting. Certified QuickBooks Pro Advisor and owner of Miraglia Associates, a certified women-owned business.

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Mitch Tobol

Marketing

Owner of CGT Marketing, LLC with 30+ years helping businesses grow through intelligent strategy and creative tactics. Expert in traditional, digital, and social media marketing.

Fall 2026 Cohort Now Open

  • Begins:聽October 5, 2026
  • Early Bird Deadline:聽Friday, September 4
  • Program Fee:聽$350 路 $100 off for early registrants
  • Free聽for Veterans and Gold Star Families

For more information register to

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Success Stories

Hear From Our Alumni

Adriana Devers

Founder, Cuentos de Triada Inc.

Fall 2023 路 2nd Place

鈥淲hen I started EAC, my business was still in the 鈥榙ream stage.鈥� I learned to organize my finances, price my services properly, and confidently pitch my work. What began as a dream has grown into a business now reaching 25 school districts and library programs across Long Island, many inviting me back for repeat engagements.鈥�

Zarifah Dixon

Founder, Law Office of Zarifah Dixon P.C.

Fall 2024 路 1st Place

鈥淲hen I started, I wasn鈥檛 confident in my pricing; it was like being thrown in a jungle trying to find myself. My instructor called me out: 鈥淵ou鈥檙e not charging your worth.鈥� One year later, my price is my price. I hired a full-time paralegal and hit every goal from my pitch plan. Take a bet on yourself and apply to the EAC program.鈥�

Maria Negron

Owner/Operator, Pride Supplies

Spring 2024 路 1st Place

鈥淚 can鈥檛 begin to tell you how truly lucky I feel to have attended 麻豆官网鈥檚 EAC program. It really gave me the strength and ability to move forward. I鈥檓 now ready for the next chapter. Whatever that may be, now I have the tools to say YES to the challenge.鈥�

Ready to Start Building?

Program fee:聽$350聽聽|聽 Early bird $100 off 聽|聽 Scholarships available 聽|聽 Free for Veterans and Gold Star Families

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Contact Us

Office

Leo A. Guthart Hall for Innovation and Discovery
148 麻豆官网
Hempstead, New York 11549-1480

Social Media

Stay connected for program updates, events, and entrepreneurship resources.

Program Staff

Maribel Pad铆n-Canestro

EAC Program Manager

516-463-5789

Email

Joy Williams

Director of EAC

516-463-6986

Email

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