Spring 2013 Business Training Courses offered by TC3

 

Clean Energy Entrepreneurship

 

In this class you will learn about what it takes to start and run a successful business in the energy efficiency or renewable energy fields. Get insight and learn from practitioners of local insulation, building envelope, solar PV, solar thermal, wind, and geothermal businesses. Topics covered include building a business plan, acquiring initial financing, company organizational structures, typical job descriptions, profitability, sales and marketing, and quality assurance mechanisms. Learn how to make yourself a leader in the renewable energy and energy efficiency industry!

 

Lieberman Extension Center, Ithaca

 

CEPE 558 30 / 1.2 CEU

 

Feb 18, 25, Mar 4, 11 / 6 – 9 p.m.

 

$249 fee, includes materials

 

 

 

Writing a Business Plan

 

Want to start or expand your business but need a roadmap forward? This course will help you craft a business model and write a business plan.

Your business plan will include:

• Market and customer analysis
• Competitive analysis
• Unique value proposition
• Marketing strategy
• Action plan
• Basic measurements to gauge your business as you grow

 

This course is for all entrepreneurs, for those wishing to grow a successful company in services, retail, product, e-commerce, or tech. The aim of the course is to leave with a business plan rough draft as well as understanding the drivers associated with success in your startup.

 

TC3 Main Campus, Dryden

 

CEPR 593 01 / 1.2 CEU

 

Apr 9, 11, 16, 18 / 6 – 9 .pm.

 

$449 fee, includes materials

 

 

 

Entrepreneurial Accounting

 

A perfect complement to “Writing a Business Plan”, this course will show you how to create financial projections for your business expansion or startup. You will also develop an understanding of how the three primary financial statements (profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow statement) are connected.

 

Note this course is about the mechanics of creating projections and understanding the numbers behind business. It is not about creating a business model, which is covered in Writing a Business Plan course.

 

TC3 Main Campus, Dryden

 

CEPE 594 01 / 0.9 CEU

 

Apr 25, 30; May 2 / 6 – 9 p.m.

 

$249 fee, includes materials

 

 

 

New! Geothermal Design and Installation Level I

 

Introduction to geothermal heat pump systems - the primary clean renewable energy technology for heating and cooling buildings. The class will cover the state of the industry, as well as geothermal heat pump technology from the building envelope through well-field design, the heat pumps themselves, and distribution systems.

 

TC3 Main Campus, Dryden

 

CEPE 590 01 / 0.8 CEU

 

March 30 / 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

 

$269 fee, includes materials

 

 

 

New! Geothermal Design and Installation Level II

 

Advanced geothermal design and building science topics - including alternate models for well-field design and DHW supply, as well as envelope retrofit and net-zero designs. The class will also include hands-on exercises with geothermal well-field design and distribution systems.

 

TC3 Main Campus, Dryden

 

CEPE 591 01 / 0.8 CEU

 

April 27 / 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

 

$269 fee, includes materials

 

 

 

New! Geothermal Design and Installation Level III

 

Design and implementation of monitoring and control systems. The class will also include the debugging and troubleshooting of systems, including standard problems encountered in the field. Finally, the class will also discuss the design and implementation of more complicated geothermal systems for light commercial applications.

 

TC3 Main Campus, Dryden

 

CEPE 600 01 / 0.8 CEU

 

May 11 / 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

 

$269 fee, includes materials

 

 

 

Solar Thermal Level I

 

This course is an excellent starter or refresher for anyone looking to get into the solar thermal market. Many of the topics are broad and easily digestible. Prerequisites: None

 

 

 

Attendees can expect to gain an understanding of:

• The US solar thermal market past, present, and future
• The various solar hot water applications & system types
• The different types of collector technology and pros/cons for each type in various conditions.
• The various main components used in solar thermal systems
• Sizing & designing solar hot thermal systems
• Conducting a solar thermal site survey, as well as commissioning and troubleshooting a solar hot water system
• Financials, incentives and paybacks.

 

TC3 Main Campus, Dryden

 

CEPE 565 01 / 0.8 CEU

 

Apr 6 / 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

 

$259 fee, includes materials

 

 

 

Solar Thermal Level II

 

The course covers sizing, designing and installing domestic hot water systems, and will also offer hands-on experience in the installation and commissioning of a DHW solar thermal system.

 

Attendees can expect to gain:

• An understanding of how to interpret performance ratings for various collectors, to determine instantaneous collector efficiency
• An understanding of storage, piping, and exchanger considerations for various solar thermal designs
• Hands-on experience in the installation and commissioning of a DHW system
• An introduction to various sizing software, such as TSOL and Retscreen, for use in predicting solar gain relative to BTU load
• Experience using Solar Pathfinder for site survey analysis.
• Practical experience in roof mounting strategies

 

Prerequisites: Solar Thermal Systems Level I or permission of instructor

 

TC3 Main Campus, Dryden

 

CEPE 566 01 / 0.8 CEU

 

Apr 20 / 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

 

$259 fee, includes materials

 

 

 

Solar Thermal Level III

 

Combi-system design and installation. This course is designed to help the attendee develop a deeper understanding of how solar thermal systems can be integrated into any building's heating system. Additionally, the course will include information regarding solar thermal financials, complete project quotes, and costing.

 

Attendees can expect to gain:

• An understanding of the various heating system types and how to incorporate a solar thermal system
• Proper sizing techniques and how to find the most appropriate solar fraction for various systems
• Hands-on experience with integration of a solar thermal system into an existing or new heating system
• An understanding of heat dump options and proper sizing
• Hands-on experience with programming the proper control sequence
• Practical experience in developing a customer quote from sizing, design and costing

 

Prerequisites: Solar Thermal Systems Level II or permission of instructor

 

TC3 Main Campus, Dryden

 

CEPE 567 01 / 0.8 CEU

May 4 / 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

 

$259 fee, includes materials

 

 

 

Solar Thermal Level IV

 

This course will cover the second half of the National Electric Code (NEC) 690 and referenced sections including such topics as grounding practices, ground fault protection and interruption, interconnection methods, batteries, and system marking and labeling. In addition, students will learn about troubleshooting scenarios including techniques for diagnosing problems in the field and how to design corrective actions. The course will also include the design and commissioning of other types of solar electric systems including Critical Load Battery Backup Systems and Off-Grid Systems.

 

Prerequisites: Solar Thermal Systems Level III or permission of instructor

 

TC3 Main Campus, Dryden

 

CEPE 579 01 / 0.8 CEU

 

May 18 / 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

 

$259 fee, includes materials

 

 

 

Solar Thermal Level V

 

This final course will focus on additional preparation for taking the NABCEP exam. In addition, the course will introduce the broader skills useful to working in the solar industry, including understanding renewable heating options, heat loads and audits in order to size solar electric systems to meet the needs of geothermal heating and cooling systems, as well as how to compare solar electric to wind systems from the stand points of site, power production, life-time and economics.

 

Prerequisites: Solar Thermal Systems Level IV or permission of instructor

 

TC3 Main Campus, Dryden

 

CEPE 580 01 / 0.8 CEU

 

Jun 1 / 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

 

$259 fee, includes materials

EAP 2013 Spring Workshop Series

EAP SPRING WORKSHOP SERIES

FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND WELLNESS

All workshops take place at Family & Children’s Service’s
127 West State Street office in downtown Ithaca.

For Supervisor’s: Giving Feedback and Addressing Performance Issues
(Presented by Karen Fritz, LMSW)

When: Tuesday, April 16th 9:00am-12:00pm Fee: $35 w/our EAP $45 for others

For most supervisors, giving criticism or feedback and discussing performance issues is not
only a challenge, but highly uncomfortable. Learn how to have these difficult
conversations, set goals with employees and provide feedback in the most useful and
professional way. Attendees will also explore the importance of incorporating feedback,
in both of its forms (positive and negative) into your regular routine.

Secrets to Reducing Stress and Finding Calm (Presented by Karen Fritz, LMSW)

When: Friday, May 3rd 9:30am-12:00pm Fee: $35 w/our EAP $45 for others

This workshop will explore evidence based techniques for stress reduction to relieve stress
in our minds and bodies. Emphasis will be on mindfulness based stress reduction and
cognitive strategies to help you keep a healthy perspective, and be more resilient and
productive in work and life.

Everyone’s Occupational Hazard: Dealing with Difficult People
(Presented by Karen Fritz, LMSW)

When: Tuesday, May 7th 9:30am-12:00pm Fee: $35 w/our EAP $45 for others

This workshop explores how to navigate tricky interpersonal waters in business
relationships. Attendees will enhance their understanding of human behavior, difficult
people and personality types. Attendees will also learn key communication/listening skills
for handling conflict and difficult conversations.

Self Care for the Caregiver
(Presented by F&CS Senior Services Coordinator Robert Levine, MSW)

 When: Tuesday, May 14th 9:30-11:30 Fee: $25 w/our EAP $35 for others

Caregiving for a relative or elder can be both challenging and rewarding but it requires
a tremendous amount of energy, and it is quite common to become lax about our own
self-care. This workshop provides a space to learn and discuss self-care strategies that
can lead to a more successful caregiving experience for all involved.

Please contact the EAP Contract Mgr., Karen Fritz to register at 273-7494 or kfritz@fcsith.org.  Seating is Limited. 

 

Make checks payable to Family & Children's Service of Ithaca and mail to Karen Fritz's attention at 127 West State Street, First Floor, Ithaca NY 14850

New from TC3.biz - Geothermal Design and Installation

Cutting-edge training to prepare those attending to be attractive hires as:

• Project salespersons/ designers

• Project managers

• Entry-level installers of geothermal systems in the renewable energy industry.

These classes also provide the opportunity for people already working in the industry to deepen their understanding of the design, monitoring, or installation.

The geothermal class series is unique, innovative, and needed. Our series of classes is geared towards developing an attractive and valuable skill set for entry into or advancement through the industry. Nothing like it offered elsewhere!


The geothermal class will include:

• Learning how to properly calculate and understand building heating loads

• Understanding the physics of ge0thermal heatpumps and refrigeration. cycle

• Understanding the various types of systems, types of loop fields, and system component

• Learning to size loop fields and the geothermal heat pumps for residential and light commercial projects

• Understanding system controls and options

• Learning acceptable distribution options, compatibility tests, and distribution system design

• Understanding the necessity of monitoring, how it can be done, and the COP/efficiency performance results to date

• Example installation examples and demos

• Learning debugging/troubleshooting - standard problems and examples

• Relation of these systems to net-zero buildings

Geothermal Design and Installation Level I
Feb 16, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
$269 fee, includes materials and text

Geothermal Design and Installation Level II
Feb 23, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
$269 fee, includes materials and text

Geothermal Design and Installation Level III
Mar 2, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30p.m.
$269 fee, includes materials and text

Please call or email TC3.biz to register (607) 844-6586, or Email: info@tc3.biz

Social Media Workplace Risks and Liabilities/Policies and Management for Social Media

Tompkins JSEC is sponsoring a seminar titled "Social Media Workplace Risks and Liabilities/Policies and Management for Social Media"

Wednesday, November 7, 2012
8am -10am
at the Ithaca Country Club
Cost $20.00

Our Featured Speakers:

Dawn Lanouette, Partner with the law firm of Hinman, Howard and Katell Dawn is a partner in the Labor and Employment and Litigation practice groups at HH&K where she concentrates her practice in advising employers on employment matters and in representing them in federal and state courts and before administrative agencies. Prior to coming to HH&K, Dawn was the law clerk to the Honorable Thomas J. McAvoy in the Northern District of New York. In addition to her law practice, Dawn is a frequent speaker to Chamber of Commerce and other business groups and a presenter of continuing legal education courses on labor and employment law topics. She is the Vice-President of the Broome County Bar Association; the Vice-President of Administration for the Cider Mill Theater; and a Board Member-Tri-Cities Opera Company.
Jeannette (Jenny) Simon, Partner with the law firm of Hinman, Howard and Kattell. Jenny is a partner in the Litigation and Labor and Employment practice group at HH&K where she concentrates her practice in advising businesses with respect to all aspects of their litigation needs, including contract disputes, complex commercial disputes, commercial lease disputes, and employment law. Jenny is experienced is assisting her clients in resolving matters where possible, and in advising clients through trial where necessary. Jenny came to HH&K after spending more than a decade litigating in the Philadelphia area. Jenny lives in Ithaca, New York where she enjoys boating on Cayuga Lake.
Reservations must be made no later than 5:00 p.m., Thursday, November 1st by calling (607) 741-4517, by fax at (607) 741-4516, or by e-mail by clicking on the following link: Catherine.Leonard@labor.ny.gov

Seating is limited so be sure to register early! Please make checks payable to Tompkins JSEC. Payments in advance may be mailed to the attention of Carol Katchmir, Tompkins County JSEC, c/o . Carol Katchmir Stafkings Branch Manager, 224 S Fulton, Ithaca, New York 13850

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NYS Department of Labor - Division of Employment and Workforce Solutions
www.labor.ny.gov

Exit and Succession Planning for Closely Held Businesses

Exit and Succession Planning For Closely Held Businesses

A Binghamton University School of Management Seminar

When: Wednesday, October 24, 2012 (8:30 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.)
WHERE: Binghamton University Downtown Center, 67 Washington St. Binghamton, NY 13901

Cost: $20 per person (includes lunch)

RSVP: Marianne Ferry       607-777-2342     mferry@binghamton.edu

 

Binghamton University School of Management in partnership with area experts is offering a seminar in transition planning for closely held businesses.  These businesses are a primary driver for growth in the local and regional economy.  In order to enhance value it is essential for small business owners to ensure a succesful transition.  Presentations include state of the art material in areas such as estate planning, business valuation, wealth management, role of life insurance, exit planning process and business sale to a third party.   The sessions include case analyses and are designed to be highly interactive and are primarily targeted to owners of privately held business with more than one million dollars in annual revenue.

HR Laws and Practices

HR Laws and Practices with Shari Constantino and Kim Babuka

 

Monday, October 22, 2012
9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Fee $90

Borg Warner Conference Room, Tompkins County Public Library, E. Green St. at S. Cayuga St., Ithaca (driving and access directions below)

 

A workshop for everyone with any responsibility for human resources in any kind of organization, including supervisors who want to understand the subject.

 

It is rare for any nonprofit in Tompkins County to hire a human resources professional, unless the nonprofit is a college or a hospital. In the absence of a trained professional, chief executives and finance directors often find they have to "wing it" when decisions are being made about how to compensate employees. And "winging it" often leaves their agency vulnerable to a lawsuit and to a perception among their staff that pay and benefit practices are an afterthought.

 

This workshop, led by experienced compensation staff who work at Cornell University and are leaders in the local chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), provides the basics of professional compensation management. No matter how small your organization, these basics matter and ignoring them has consequences. Shari and Kim will give an overview of the following topics and will allow time for round table discussion of how you can do a better job of handling them in your organization:

 

Fair Labor Standards Act including exemption requirements (Administrative, Professional and Computer); the salary threshold requirement; minimum wage; time and attendance guidelines such as travel time and arriving to work early; and changing uniforms for nonexempt employees

• Key employment legislation
• Pay systems and philosophies
• Creating a pay structure including job evaluation and classification methods
• Pay systems including base pay, single or flat rate pay, time-based steps, performance based, or merit, pay, productivity-based pay, and person-based pay
• Internal equity
• Market competitiveness
• Adjustments to pay
• Benefits and rewards to employees.

There is some overlap between this workshop and The Basics of Employment Law with Laurie Johnston, Attorney. HR Laws and Practices presents information about labor and employment laws in a broad context and provides an excellent background and introduction to these topics suitable for people who manage human resources on a day-to-day basis. The Basics of Employment Law focuses on the legal responsibilities of organizations with respect to human resources.

 

 

About Shari Constantino

 

Shari Constantino, PHR, has been working at Cornell University for 13 years, with the last 12 years in the Division of Human Resources/Compensation Services. Shari holds a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from the College of Saint Rose. Prior to working at Cornell she worked in human resources for the Family Health Network of CNY. Her work responsibilities as a Compensation Consultant consist of reviewing and refining job structures, market pricing for staff, developing and producing compensation related reports, as well as providing consultation to the University.

 

About Kim Babuka

 

Kim Babuka, PHR, has been working at Cornell University in the Division of Human Resources for 17 years. As Associate Director of Compensation Services, Kim provides consultation in the areas of staff and executive compensation, market pricing and analysis, job structure development, wage and hour compliance, and workforce analytics. Kim holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from SUNY Oswego.

 

 

 

Registration

 

Register now by emailing registration@hsctc.org or call 607.273.8686. Mail a check made out to Human Services Coalition to 171 East MLK Jr./State St. #133, Ithaca, NY 14850. To pay by credit card call 607-273-8686 or present your card at check-in. The Coalition accepts payment from organizations after the workshop has occurred, but individuals are expected to pay no later than the beginning of the workshop.

 

 

 

Cancellation Policy

 

If notice of cancellation is received no later than 24-hours before the start of a workshop, no payment is due. If we cancel a workshop due to inclement weather or other issues, we will post the cancellation on our website: www.hsctc.org and email all participants.

 

 

 

Scholarships

 

Limited scholarships are available for board and staff members who cannot attend without one. To request a scholarship, email registration@hsctc.org.

 

 

 

Snacks

 

Coffee, other drinks, and snacks are provided at all workshops; lunch is not provided. Attendees at sessions in the Borg Warner Room may leave and eat lunch on the beautiful Ithaca Commons.

 

 

 

Special Needs

 

Please notify us if you have any special needs; the Coalition wishes to make its workshops accessible to everyone.

 

 

 

Driving and access

 

The Library is located in downtown Ithaca on the corner of East Green and South

 

Cayuga Streets.

 

 

 

Directions for accessing the Library

 

The Library does not open its Main door until 10:00 am, so walk to the northeast corner of the building opposite GIMME! COFFEE, turn right and enter at the door on the right under the green canopy. The Borg Warner room is immediately on your right.

 

 

 

Driving Directions

 

From North or South on Rt. 13 or 34: Proceed to Green Street in downtown Ithaca. Turn East (toward Cornell and downtown) on Green Street. Proceed approximately six blocks to Cayuga St, take a right turn and proceed as below.

 

 

 

From South on Rt. 96b: Proceed down hill on Aurora Street to East Clinton Street.

 

 

 

Turn left and proceed to Cayuga Street. Turn right on Cayuga Street and proceed as below.

 

 

 

From East on Rt. 79 or 366: Proceed to downtown on State St hill and veer right onto Seneca St at the bottom of the hill. Stay in the left lane of Seneca St until you come to Cayuga St. Turn left on Cayuga St and proceed as below.

 

 

 

From West on Rt. 79, 96 or 89: Proceed east to Fulton St. Turn right on Fulton St and stay in the left lane. Turn left on Green St and proceed about seven blocks to Cayuga St. Turn right and proceed as below.

 

 

 

From all directions: Park in the Cayuga St. parking garage behind the Library and across from the Holiday Inn, or in the Green St. garage (entrance is past the "Pay and Display" and after the Cinemapolis sign on the left) diagonally across from the Library. Please note that "Pay and Display" parking is an option but the cost is twice that of the Green St. or Cayuga St. garages. The Library does not open the main door until 10:00 am, so go to the northeast corner of the Library building next to Gimme! Coffee, turn right and enter at the door on the right under the green canopy. The Borg Warner room is immediately on your right.

 Please allow extra time to park and walk.

 

Coalition workshops are supported by a generous grant from the Triad Foundation.

 

 

 

The Coalition is a United Way agency.

The Basics of Employment Law

The Basics of Employment Law
with Laurie Johnston, Attorney, Miller Mayer
Monday, September 24, 2012       
9:30 am -10:30 am       
Fee $35

Borg Warner Conference Room, Tompkins County Public Library,
E. Green St. at S. Cayuga St., Ithaca (driving and access directions below)

A WORKSHOP FOR PERSONS WITH ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN ANY KIND OF ORGANIZATION.

There is some overlap between this workshop and HR Laws and Practices with Shari Constantino and Kim Babuka, but not a great deal.  This workshop focuses mainly on the core legal responsibilities every organization has for its human resources.  Shari and Kim's session goes into much more detail about carrying out those practices, in particular those involving time and attendance (the Fair Labor Standards Act).

Employment Law Audit
A review to determine what state, federal and local labor and employment laws apply to participants’ workplaces.  Are there special rules for non-profits? What are the obligations those laws impose and what are appropriate compliance strategies.

Form I-9 Compliance
Most employers understand that a Form I-9 has to be completed at hire but what next? What documents can an employer use to validate identity and authorization to work in the United States? What systems are in place to determine on-going compliance? What do you do when there is an audit?

EEO/ Sexual Harassment Policies
What “equal employment opportunity” policies does an employer have to have? What does “equal employment opportunity” mean? What is a valid sexual harassment policy? How should harassment policies be structured? What type of investigation should an employer conduct? What kind of follow-up and training should an employer provide when an incident is reported?

Employee Handbook How-tos
Your board tells you that the organization should have a employee handbook, what do you do next? This discussion will cover what information an employer is required to provide its employees, in what form as well as how an employer might use a handbook to supervise, inform and train its workforce.

About Laurie Johnston
Laurie Johnston, an attorney with Miller Mayer LLP in Ithaca, practices in the areas of labor and employment (management) law.  Her practice includes the representation of non-profit agencies as well as public and private employers in employment and labor law matters in collective bargaining, representation, contract administration, labor law compliance, development of employment policies and procedures, and employment discrimination--counseling, administrative charges and litigation.  She is the author of Employer’s Guide to Federal Employee Relations Law and has served as an editor for similar guides on Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Washington employment law.

Laurie is a graduate of the Temple University School of Law and the University of Pennsylvania.  She has lived and practice law in Ithaca for over 20 years.  Prior to her practice in New York, Laurie worked for a number of major labor and employment firms in Philadelphia and Seattle.

 

Registration
Register now by emailing registration@hsctc.org or call 607.273.8686. Mail a check made out to Human Services Coalition to 171 East MLK Jr./State St. #133, Ithaca, NY 14850.  To pay by credit card call 607-273-8686 or present your card at check-in.  The Coalition accepts payment from organizations after the workshop has occurred, but individuals are expected to pay no later than the beginning of the workshop.

Cancellation Policy 

If notice of cancellation is received no later than 24-hours before the start of a workshop, no payment is due.  If we cancel a workshop due to inclement weather or other issues, we will post the cancellation on our website www.hsctc.org and email all participants.

Scholarships
Limited scholarships are available for board and staff members who cannot attend without one.  To request a scholarship, email registration@hsctc.org.

Snacks
Coffee, other drinks, and snacks are provided at all workshops; lunch is not provided.  Attendees at sessions in the Borg Warner Room may leave and eat lunch on the beautiful Ithaca Commons.

Special Needs
Please notify us if you have any special needs; the Coalition wishes to make its workshops accessible to everyone.

Driving and access
The Library is located in downtown Ithaca on the corner of East Green and South Cayuga Streets.

Directions for accessing the Library 
The Library does not open its Main door until 10:00 am, so walk to the northeast corner of the building opposite GIMME! COFFEE, turn right and enter at the door on the right under the green canopy.  The Borg Warner room is immediately on your right.

Driving Directions
From North or South on Rt. 13 or 34: Proceed to Green Street in downtown Ithaca. Turn East (toward Cornell and downtown) on Green Street. Proceed approximately six blocks to Cayuga St, take a right turn and proceed as below.

From South on Rt. 96b:  Proceed down hill on Aurora Street to East Clinton Street.

Turn left and proceed to Cayuga Street.  Turn right on Cayuga Street and proceed as below.

From East on Rt. 79 or 366:  Proceed to downtown on State St hill and veer right onto Seneca St at the bottom of the hill.  Stay in the left lane of Seneca St until you come to Cayuga St.  Turn left on Cayuga St and proceed as below.

From West on Rt. 79, 96 or 89:  Proceed east to Fulton St.  Turn right on Fulton St and stay in the left lane.  Turn left on Green St and proceed about seven blocks to Cayuga St.  Turn right and proceed as below.

From all directions:  Park in the Cayuga St. parking garage behind the Library and across from the Holiday Inn, or in the Green St. garage (entrance is past the "Pay and Display" and after the Cinemapolis sign on the left) diagonally across from the Library.   Please note that "Pay and Display" parking is an option but the cost is twice that of the Green St. or Cayuga St. garages.  The Library does not open the main door until 10:00 am, so go to the northeast corner of the Library building next to Gimme! Coffee, turn right and enter at the door on the right under the green canopy.  The Borg Warner room is immediately on your right.

Please allow extra time to park and walk.

Coalition workshops are supported by a generous grant from
the Triad Foundation.

The Coalition is a United Way agency.