2026 Financial Literacy Workshop for Women
Tuesday, January 20 – Wednesday, January 21, 2026
CohnReznick
1301 6th Avenue
New York, NY 10019
2-Day Ticket
$399
2-Day Early-Bird
$349
Early bird tickets are on sale through November 6.
This two-day financial fitness workshop aims to provide women and non-binary hospitality entrepreneurs at all stages of their career—from looking to turn ideas into operation to growing one’s existing businesses—with the financial literacy training they need to get to their next level.
Day 1 will focus on getting ready to ask for money, from setting goals and building the right mindset to identifying funding sources, and refining your pitch, as well as navigating contracts and real estate deals (new!).
Day 2 will focus on strengthening your financial foundation - understanding your financial statements, how you can impact them through operations, and future-proofing your business (from building new revenue models to putting the right team in place).
Ticket price covers two full days of programming, breakfast and lunch both days, a networking reception, and handouts.
Breakfast and lunch will be provided during both days of programming, and light bites at the evening reception on Tuesday. There will be coffee available all day as well as beverages provided by our Women’s Leadership Program sponsors.
Event Details
Financial Literacy Workshop
Tuesday, January 20 – Wednesday, January 21
CohnReznick
1301 6th Avenue
New York, NY
Cocktail Reception
Tuesday, January 20
5:30-7:30 P.M.
The James Beard House
167 W 12th Street
New York, NY
Tuesday, January 20
8:30-9:15 A.M. Registration
9:15-9:30 A.M. Welcome Remarks
9:30 A.M. Programming Begins
12:30 P.M. Lunch
4:50 P.M. Programming Concludes
5:30-7:30 P.M. Cocktail Reception
Wednesday, January 21
8:30-9:00 A.M. Breakfast
9:00-9:15 Welcome + Takeaways from Day 1
9:15 A.M. Programming Begins
12:00 P.M. Lunch
3:45 P.M. Programming Concludes
The full schedule and program will be updated in the coming weeks.
Confirmed Speakers:
Joy Crump, Founding Partner and Executive Chef, Foode and Mercantile
Stephanie O'Rourk, CPA and Partner, CohnReznick Global Consulting Solutions
Ellen Yin, Co-Owner and Founder, High Street Hospitality Group
The Why, What and When of Raising Money
Gain a firm understanding of the different stages and purposes of raising capital and when it’s best to be raising money. Better understand the pros and cons of raising more vs. less money, sooner vs. later. Understand the different types of restaurant funding available and the pros and cons of each.
Identifying Funding Sources, Pitching, and Deal Structuring (Operator Perspectives)
Learn strategies and resources to deepen funding relationships, confidently pitch prospective investors, and strike a deal that makes sense for you and your business from experienced restaurant founders.
Investor and Deal Maker Perspectives
Learn from a panel of seasoned investors and dealmakers on what makes a compelling investment, do’s and don’ts in pitching, and deal structure tips and pitfalls.
Negotiations and Legal Best Practices
Hear from experts on key elements to look for in real estate contracts and leases, strategies for navigating landlord relationships, and best practices for successful negotiation.
ABCs of Restaurant Financial Statements
Increase your confidence in interpreting financial statements and understand what is most in your control. Learn about some common pitfalls to avoid and what the important metrics are to focus on and why.
Impacting your Financials Through Operations
Hear from experienced operators on how they have implemented tools and processes in day-to-day operations to lead to better financial results.
Building A Diverse Portfolio of Revenue Sources (from CPG to Real state)
Adopt a mindset of maximizing your restaurant business (and your own!) financial success and sustainability by thinking about ways to grow revenue outside of it. Gain valuable insights on how to launch a CPG business and how to invest in real estate from experienced restaurant founders.
We recommend using a hotel booking site like hotels.com or booking.com to find the best rate. Hotels located in Times Square and Midtown will be a short walk from the CohnReznick office.
The most convenient transportation to the Beard House for the cocktail reception is via subway. We recommend you take the 1 train from 50th Street station to 14th Street station. The Beard House is approximately 200 feet from the 14th Street station.
Check out these businesses owned by our Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership Program alum while you are in town!
Balaboosta
611 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10014
Owned by 2024 Winter alum Einat Admony
Sugar Hill Creamery
Various locations
Owned by 2024 Winter alum Petrushka Bazin Larsen
Mimi Cheng’s
309 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10023
179 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10003
Owned by 2022 alum Marian Cheng
Mökbar
The Hugh, 601 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10022
Chelsea Market, 75 Ninth Avenue, New York, NY 10011
Owned by 2018 alum Esther Choi
Ms. Yoo
163 Allen Street, New York, NY 10002
Owned by 2018 alum Esther Choi
Poppy’s Cafe
243 Degraw Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231
Owned by 2024 Fall alum Jamie Erickson
Poppy’s Cafe + Market
48 Henry Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Owned by 2024 Fall alum Jamie Erickson
La NewYorkina
61 Commerce Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231
Owned by 2021 alum Fany Gerson
Fan-Fan Doughnuts
448 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205
Owned by 2021 alum Fany Gerson
Mijo
Market 57, 57 11th Avenue, New York, NY 10011
Owned by 2021 alum Fany Gerson
Due Madri
Market 57, 57 11th Avenue, New York, NY 10011
Owned by 2019 alum Jocelyn Guest
Butcher Girls
5-18 50th Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101
Owned by 2019 alum Jocelyn Guest
Bean & Bean
318 8th Avenue, New York, NY 10001
71 Broadway, New York, NY 10006
Owned by Fall 2023 alum Jiyoon Han
Kos Kaffe
251 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Owned by 2017 alum Sarah Huck
MáLà Project
122 1st Avenue, New York, NY 10009
245 E 53rd Street, New York, NY 10022
41 W 46th Street, New York, NY 10036
603 Manhattan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11222
Owned by Winter 2024 alum Amelie Kang
Clinton St. Baking Co.
4 Clinton Street, New York, NY 10002
Owned by Fall 2023 alum Dede Lahman
Vinatería
2211 Frederick Douglass Boulevard, New York, NY 10026
Owned by 2021 alum Yvette Leeper-Bueno
Ma•dé
22 Spring Street, New York, NY 10012
Owned by Winter 2024 alum Ochi Latjuba Vongerichten
Wayan
20 Spring Street, New York, NY 10012
Owned by Winter 2024 alum Ochi Latjuba Vongerichten
Honeybrains
34 W 22nd Street, New York, NY 10010
372 Lafayette Street, New York, NY 10012
Saks Fifth Avenue, 611 5th Ave, New York, NY 10022
Owned by 2020 alum Marisa Seifan
Jupiter
Rink Level, 20 W 50th Street, New York, NY 10020
Owned by 2021 alum Annie Shi
King
18 King Street, New York, NY 10014
Owned by 2021 alum Annie Shi
La Palapa Cocina Mexicana
77 Saint Marks Place, New York, NY 10003
Owned by 2022 alum Barbara Sibley
ZaabZaab
76-04 Woodside Avenue, Elmhurst, NY 11373
208 Grand Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211
25 11th Avenue, New York, NY 10011
Owned by Fall 2025 alum Pei Shan Wei
Zaab Burger NYC
88 Essex Street, New York, NY 10002
Owned by Fall 2025 alum Pei Shan Wei
Norma’s Corner Shoppe
59-02 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood, NY 11385
Owned by Fall 2025 alum Crystal Williams
Julia’s Ridgewood
8-18 Woodward Avenue, Ridgewood, NY 11385
Owned by Fall 2025 alum Crystal Williams
Women's Leadership Program Sponsors
Official James Beard Foundation Partners
