Unravel
the ins and outs of entrepreneurship, discussing initial visions to practical
steps for starting your own venture. Whether you're just curious about
entrepreneurship or seriously contemplating it, this program aims to be a
relaxed yet informative guide through the journey of turning ideas into
reality. Join the conversation that will
help you navigate the entrepreneurial path with ease and clarity.
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Join in
the Entrepreneurship Ask5 programming series:
·
Community Catalyst: Making an Impact in her
Corner of the World with Alexis Gooding, '20, J.D. candidate at Hofstra School
of Law, December 19
·
Vision to Venture: Exploring Entrepreneurship
with April Simmons, Empire State University, January 5
·
An Overview and Navigating the Minority &
Women's Business Development Resource with alum Leslie Becraft, Senior
Certification Analyst, Empire State Development, March 26
Bio: My name is April Simmons. I am both a published author and
small business owner of a nationwide custom keepsakes and merchandise business,
also known as
ClassandSoulCreationsLLC. I have adopted the motto that
Class
represents the quality in what I offer and
Soul represents the heart
and connectivity that I put into everything that I create, while
Creations
encompasses the wide variety of items offered. The inspiration of my business
was developed after purchasing customized event favors in celebration of my
sons first birthday. I appreciated the signature touch of items, seeing his
image and name on many of the favors and felt even more connected to the
special and celebratory moment of it all. Thereafter, I set out to teach myself
the skill, technique and design of creating customized event favors which are
uniquely designed personalized and assembled to event need and theme. The
demand of my initial products led to requests for other items which eventually
expanded the services and products I offer into a wide variety of items and
merchandise for all holidays and honorable moments. Some of these items include
t-shirts, homegoing items, teacher gifts, commencement items, memorial items,
branding items for other business owners and much more. The demand of these
items has kept my business thriving for the past 3 years and I am looking
forward to offering more. Working with such a diverse group of families also
allows me to promote my children's book titled, “Manners With You are Fun
Things To Do”. This book is the first of what will be a series of books written
to support the development of young minds and readers in a holistic way. I am
excited to see what else is in store and have many new projects underway for
the year of 2024!
