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SUMMARY:Ready\, Set\, Go!
DESCRIPTION:About the Webinar:\n\nReady? Set. Go! is a 90-minute free workshop that takes you all the things you need to think about when going into business.  It provides a general overview of what it takes to start a business; legal considerations and what it takes to fund a new venture. \n\nAbout the Speakers:\n\nAbout the Speakers:\n\n\nThomas Farrell is a lawyer with a great deal of experience with contracts\, employment matters\, and regulatory compliance. He offers a combination of programs and practices to owners of small- and medium-sized businesses\, largely designed to prevent them from being sued or from being investigated by government agencies. \n\n[clearfix] \n\n\nRoy Pellicano ran an IT services company for over 15 years working with small and mid-sized businesses across all industries\, from the single computer Mom & Pop to the 63 location company. In addition to supporting IT\, Roy advises business teams developing and implementing strategy across the business lifecycle from start-up to exit\, including how to implement business and technology transformation.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/ready-set-go-10-2-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Comes Back
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SUMMARY:Fondo de Revitalización de Restaurantes (Restaurant Revitalization Fund)
DESCRIPTION:El fondo de revitalización de restaurantes es un programa del gobierno federal de EE. UU. que ayuda a los propietarios de restaurantes que han visto sus negocios dañados por el COVID-19. Aprenda cómo solicitar este programa en este taller gratuito. \n¿Quién puede aplicar? Todos los negocios minoristas relacionados con alimentos y bebidas.\nConsulte en línea para obtener una lista completa.\n \n¿Cuándo debe aplicar? Desde el 1 de mayo al 21 de mayo de 2021\, para solicitudes con\nprioridad. El resto de solicitantes pueden aplicar después del 21 de mayo hasta que se agoten\nlos fondos.\n\nSolicitudes con prioridad: Pequeños negocios propiedad de mujeres\, veteranos\, y personas\ndesfavorecidas socialmente o económicamente. Consulte en línea para obtener más\ninformación.\n\n¿Cómo aplicar? Por medio de proveedores de puntos de venta reconocidos por U.S. Small\nBusiness Administration (SBA) como TOAST y SQUARE o directamente a través del portal de\nsolicitud en línea: restaurants.sba.gov\nEl número de teléfono de la línea de ayuda es 844-279-8898.\n\n¿En que puedo gastar los fondos? Los fondos se pueden gastar en artículos comerciales:\nnómina de sueldos\, días de enfermedad\, hipotecas\, alquiler\, servicio de deudas\, utilidades\,\nmantenimiento\, construcción de asientos al aire libre\, suministros\, PPE\, limpieza\, alimentos y\nbebidas\, proveedores cubiertos\, gastos operativos.\n  \nThis workshop is in Spanish.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/fondo-de-revitalizacion-de-restaurantes-restaurant-revitalization-fund-2-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Comes Back
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SUMMARY:Apply for the Restaurant Recovery Fund!  What you need to do to receive funds!
DESCRIPTION:About the Webinar:\n\nLearn how to apply for the Restaurant Recovery Fund (RRF) and what you’ll need to  do to receive the funds.  Hosted by Charles Antonucci\, QEDC business advisor \n\nAbout the Speaker:\n  \n\n\nCharles Antonucci is a retired banker and entrepreneur. He has over forty years experience in the finance business. He has been a consultant with the QEDC since March 2019.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/restaurant-recovery-fund-5-20-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Comes Back
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210519T100000
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SUMMARY:Get Business From NYC and NYS Government: M/WBE Certification
DESCRIPTION:About the Webinar:\n\nLearn about getting certified as a Minority / Woman-owned Business Enterprise with NYC & NYS\, what you will need to do to obtain government contracts\, and how you can leverage your certification to get more business. \n\n\nAbout the Speaker:\n\n\nAbout the Speaker:\nSince coming to QEDC\, Ricardi Calixte has worked with many neighborhoods’ business organizations to help improve the local economy. He spearheaded the development of Corona Plaza\, transforming an under-utilized area into one of the borough’s foremost pedestrian plazas. He works closely with merchant groups\, foundations\, and government agencies to help local communities reach their potential. \nA native of Haiti\, Ricardi graduated from New York City public schools and has a BA degree in Economics\, an MA in Africana Studies\, and an MRP in Urban Planning from SUNY Albany. He is a CORO Fellow. He lives Queens and is the proud father of a daughter and son.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/get-business-from-nyc-and-nys-government-m-wbe-certification-3-2-4-3/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Comes Back,MWBE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210428T190000
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SUMMARY:Ready\, Set\, Go!
DESCRIPTION:About the Webinar:\n\nReady? Set. Go! is a 90-minute free workshop that takes you all the things you need to think about when going into business.  It provides a general overview of what it takes to start a business; legal considerations and what it takes to fund a new venture. \n\nAbout the Speakers:\n\nAbout the Speakers:\n\n\nThomas Farrell is a lawyer with a great deal of experience with contracts\, employment matters\, and regulatory compliance. He offers a combination of programs and practices to owners of small- and medium-sized businesses\, largely designed to prevent them from being sued or from being investigated by government agencies. \n\n[clearfix] \n\n\nRoy Pellicano ran an IT services company for over 15 years working with small and mid-sized businesses across all industries\, from the single computer Mom & Pop to the 63 location company. In addition to supporting IT\, Roy advises business teams developing and implementing strategy across the business lifecycle from start-up to exit\, including how to implement business and technology transformation.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/ready-set-go-10-3/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Comes Back
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210421T100000
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SUMMARY:Get Business From NYC and NYS Government: M/WBE Certification
DESCRIPTION:About the Webinar:\n\nLearn about getting certified as a Minority / Woman-owned Business Enterprise with NYC & NYS\, what you will need to do to obtain government contracts\, and how you can leverage your certification to get more business. \n\n\nAbout the Speaker:\n\n\nAbout the Speaker:\nSince coming to QEDC\, Ricardi Calixte has worked with many neighborhoods’ business organizations to help improve the local economy. He spearheaded the development of Corona Plaza\, transforming an under-utilized area into one of the borough’s foremost pedestrian plazas. He works closely with merchant groups\, foundations\, and government agencies to help local communities reach their potential. \nA native of Haiti\, Ricardi graduated from New York City public schools and has a BA degree in Economics\, an MA in Africana Studies\, and an MRP in Urban Planning from SUNY Albany. He is a CORO Fellow. He lives Queens and is the proud father of a daughter and son.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/get-business-from-nyc-and-nys-government-m-wbe-certification-3-2-5-3/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Comes Back,MWBE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210325T190000
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SUMMARY:Ready\, Set\, Go!
DESCRIPTION:About the Webinar:\n\nReady? Set. Go! is a 90-minute free workshop that takes you all the things you need to think about when going into business.  It provides a general overview of what it takes to start a business; legal considerations and what it takes to fund a new venture. \n\nAbout the Speakers:\n\nAbout the Speakers:\n\n\nThomas Farrell is a lawyer with a great deal of experience with contracts\, employment matters\, and regulatory compliance. He offers a combination of programs and practices to owners of small- and medium-sized businesses\, largely designed to prevent them from being sued or from being investigated by government agencies. \n\n[clearfix] \n\n\nRoy Pellicano ran an IT services company for over 15 years working with small and mid-sized businesses across all industries\, from the single computer Mom & Pop to the 63 location company. In addition to supporting IT\, Roy advises business teams developing and implementing strategy across the business lifecycle from start-up to exit\, including how to implement business and technology transformation.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/ready-set-go-6-2-2-3/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Comes Back
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210317T100000
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SUMMARY:Get Business From NYC and NYS Government: M/WBE Certification
DESCRIPTION:About the Webinar:\n\nLearn about getting certified as a Minority / Woman-owned Business Enterprise with NYC & NYS\, what you will need to do to obtain government contracts\, and how you can leverage your certification to get more business. \n\n\nAbout the Speaker:\n\n\nAbout the Speaker:\nSince coming to QEDC\, Ricardi Calixte has worked with many neighborhoods’ business organizations to help improve the local economy. He spearheaded the development of Corona Plaza\, transforming an under-utilized area into one of the borough’s foremost pedestrian plazas. He works closely with merchant groups\, foundations\, and government agencies to help local communities reach their potential. \nA native of Haiti\, Ricardi graduated from New York City public schools and has a BA degree in Economics\, an MA in Africana Studies\, and an MRP in Urban Planning from SUNY Albany. He is a CORO Fellow. He lives Queens and is the proud father of a daughter and son.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/get-business-from-nyc-and-nys-government-m-wbe-certification-3-2-3-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Comes Back,MWBE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210225T190000
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SUMMARY:Ready\, Set\, Go!
DESCRIPTION:About the Webinar:\n\nReady? Set. Go! is a 90-minute free workshop that takes you all the things you need to think about when going into business.  It provides a general overview of what it takes to start a business; legal considerations and what it takes to fund a new venture. \n\nAbout the Speakers:\n\nAbout the Speakers:\n\n\nThomas Farrell is a lawyer with a great deal of experience with contracts\, employment matters\, and regulatory compliance. He offers a combination of programs and practices to owners of small- and medium-sized businesses\, largely designed to prevent them from being sued or from being investigated by government agencies. \n\n[clearfix] \n\n\nRoy Pellicano ran an IT services company for over 15 years working with small and mid-sized businesses across all industries\, from the single computer Mom & Pop to the 63 location company. In addition to supporting IT\, Roy advises business teams developing and implementing strategy across the business lifecycle from start-up to exit\, including how to implement business and technology transformation.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/ready-set-go-6-2-3/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Comes Back
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210224T140000
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SUMMARY:Actualización de Impuestos 2020
DESCRIPTION:Tema del Webinar:\n\nObjetivos de este webinar son: \n\nComo el COVID19 va a impactar los impuestos 2020 de pequeños negocios\nCómo declarar los PPP y EIDL loans en sus impuestos\nCuáles son los nuevos créditos y deducciones que pueden beneficiar los pequeños negocios\nQue debe saber sobre el anexo C y otros formularios de impuestos para presentar los impuestos de pequeños negocios\nCómo manejar la contratación de personas que viven en USA pero que no están documentados para trabajar en USA\nComo manejar el cierre de su negocio en términos de impuestos\n\n\n\nBiografia de la Presentadora:\n\n\nBiografia de la Presentadora:\nDigna Cueto es una profesional de negocios con más de 20 años de experiencia en retail corporativo. Graduarse de un curso de capacitación en plan de negocios y emprendimiento ha despertado a la emprendedora en su interior ” su verdadera pasión por el campo de la contabilidad y la preparación de impuestos”. Se graduó con títulos de Ingeniero y Administración de Empresas y también ha completado 18 créditos en Contabilidad ademas está pendiente a recibir la licencia federal de Enrolled Agent. Es propietaria de ATAX Elmhurst NY y gracias al apoyo\, la asociación y los recursos de TAX Franchise le permiten brindar un servicio de alto valor a los clientes objetivo en Queens NY.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/impuestos2020-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Comes Back
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210219T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210219T110000
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SUMMARY:New Changes to 2020 Business & Personal Taxes
DESCRIPTION:About the Webinar:\n\nAt this webinar you will be able learn: \n\n\nHow COVID-19 has impacted 2020 small business and personal taxes\nBest ways to report PPP and EIDL Loans\nWhat are the new credits and deductions available for 2020\nWhat should you know about Schedule C\nHow to handle the closing of your business in terms of taxes\n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker:\n\n\nAbout the Speaker:\nDigna Cueto is a business professional with 20+ years of experience in Corporate retail. Graduating from a business plan training course has awakened the entrepreneur in her and “a real passion for accounting and tax preparation field”. She graduated with Engineering and Business Administration Degrees and also have completed 18 credits in an Accounting Major. The support\, partnership and resources from ATAX Franchise enable her to provide a high value service to target customers in Queens NY. She is the owner of ATAX Elmhurst\, NY.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/taxes2020-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Comes Back
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210217T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210217T120000
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SUMMARY:Get Business From NYC and NYS Government: M/WBE Certification
DESCRIPTION:About the Webinar:\n\nLearn about getting certified as a Minority / Woman-owned Business Enterprise with NYC & NYS\, what you will need to do to obtain government contracts\, and how you can leverage your certification to get more business. \n\n\nAbout the Speaker:\n\n\nAbout the Speaker:\nSince coming to QEDC\, Ricardi Calixte has worked with many neighborhoods’ business organizations to help improve the local economy. He spearheaded the development of Corona Plaza\, transforming an under-utilized area into one of the borough’s foremost pedestrian plazas. He works closely with merchant groups\, foundations\, and government agencies to help local communities reach their potential. \nA native of Haiti\, Ricardi graduated from New York City public schools and has a BA degree in Economics\, an MA in Africana Studies\, and an MRP in Urban Planning from SUNY Albany. He is a CORO Fellow. He lives Queens and is the proud father of a daughter and son.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/get-business-from-nyc-and-nys-government-m-wbe-certification-3-2-2-3/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Comes Back,MWBE
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SUMMARY:New York State’s FY 2022 State Budget
DESCRIPTION:About the Webinar:\n\nPlease join NYS Higher Education Services Corporation President Dr. Guillermo Linares for a virtual presentation on New York State’s FY 2022 State Budget. \nThe budget builds on the bold vision to reimagine\, rebuild & renew New York by supporting pandemic recovery of highly-impacted small businesses\, restaurants and the arts & entertainment industries\, placing a cap on broadband for low-income families\, providing billions in rent relief and to preserve 100\,000 affordable homes\, investments from the private and public sectors to create Green Economy opportunities and create the nation’s largest infrastructure plan to drive growth and opportunity for all. \n\n\nAbout the Speaker:\n\n\nAbout the Speaker:\nDr. Guillermo Linares\, is the President of the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC)\, nominated by Governor Cuomo and confirmed by the State Senate. Leading the State’s student financial aid agency\, Dr. Linares oversees one of the nation’s top need-based grant programs – the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)\, the first-in-the-nation program making public college tuition-free – the Excelsior Scholarship\, and numerous other scholarship and award programs which totaled over $1.06 billion in aid in 2017-18\, helping more than 357\,000 students achieve their college dreams. \nDr. Linares has enjoyed a multi-faceted career\, including serving as a school teacher\, local school board member\, City Council member\, Commissioner of the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs\, and New York State Assemblyman representing the 72nd District and in numerous other roles in the community\, state and nation. Throughout his life\, Dr. Linares\, a native of the Dominican Republic\, has remained committed to improving public education and championing immigrant issues.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/fy2022sb-2/
CATEGORIES:Queens Comes Back
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210211T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210211T110000
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SUMMARY:How to Register a Business
DESCRIPTION:About the Webinar:\n\nLearn the basics of getting your business registered in New York State. In this webinar\, we will cover the forms and fees\, instructions\, and general guidance on how to choose between several legal structures.  \nDisclaimer: This information DOES NOT substitute for a paid attorney’s advice. This is just a general guidance\, which is available online\, can be verified\, and might be enough for you depending on your situation. To receive more guidance\, book an appointment with a business counselor at www.services.queensny.org/booknow. \n\n\nAbout the Speaker:\n\n\nAbout the Speaker:\nBhavna Punjwani directs the Entrepreneurship Assistance Center\, which is a state-funded program offering resources to entrepreneurs in the pre-startup\, startup\, and growth stages. She is responsible for the program’s business plan training\, mentorship assistance\, veteran entrepreneur assistance\, and technical assistance such as registering businesses and legal setup\, applying for licenses and permits\, writing business plans\, and creating marketing and financial strategies.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/htrab-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Comes Back
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210203T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210203T150000
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SUMMARY:PPP and EIDL Loans
DESCRIPTION:About the Webinar:\n\nLearn about the EIDL and PPP loan programs to help your small business. Topics covered will include PPP forgiveness and the new requirements for the EIDL program\, which has now been extended through the end of the year.\n \nAbout the Speakers:\n\n\n\nMan-Li Kuo Lin is Economic Development Specialist at the U.S. Small Business Administration New York District Office. She joined SBA as a Business Development Specialist in 2006.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/ppp-and-eidl-loans-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Comes Back
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210128T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210128T203000
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SUMMARY:Ready\, Set\, Go!
DESCRIPTION:About the Webinar:\n\nReady? Set. Go! is a 90-minute free workshop that takes you all the things you need to think about when going into business.  It provides a general overview of what it takes to start a business; legal considerations and what it takes to fund a new venture. \n\nAbout the Speakers:\n\nAbout the Speakers:\n\n\nThomas Farrell is a lawyer with a great deal of experience with contracts\, employment matters\, and regulatory compliance. He offers a combination of programs and practices to owners of small- and medium-sized businesses\, largely designed to prevent them from being sued or from being investigated by government agencies. \n\n[clearfix] \n\n\nRoy Pellicano ran an IT services company for over 15 years working with small and mid-sized businesses across all industries\, from the single computer Mom & Pop to the 63 location company. In addition to supporting IT\, Roy advises business teams developing and implementing strategy across the business lifecycle from start-up to exit\, including how to implement business and technology transformation.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/ready-set-go-6-3-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Comes Back
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210128T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210128T180000
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SUMMARY:PPP Webinar (Español)
DESCRIPTION:¡MÁS INFORMACIÓN SOBRE LA NUEVA FINANCIACIÓN PPP! \nQEDC y Truefund están organizando seminarios web informativos sobre la nueva ronda de financiación de APP en inglés y español.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/ppp-webinar-espanol-2/
CATEGORIES:Queens Comes Back
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210127T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210127T180000
DTSTAMP:20210119T195502Z
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SUMMARY:PPP Webinar (English)
DESCRIPTION:LEARN ABOUT THE NEW PPP FUNDING! \nQEDC & Truefund are hosting informational webinars on the new round of PPP funding in both English and Spanish.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/ppp-webinar-english-2/
CATEGORIES:Queens Comes Back
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210127T140000
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SUMMARY:Business Succession Planning in Tough Times
DESCRIPTION:About the Webinar:\n\nSince 1977 the ICA Group has been on a mission “to expand economic opportunity and self-determination by supporting initiatives that empower workers\, build community assets\, and root capital locally through employee ownership.” \nIf business succession planning is on your mind\, join us for a webinar to learn about all of your options\, including one you may not have otherwise thought of: selling your business to a broad base of your employees\, called ’employee ownership’. The ICA Group is proud to present this special Succession Planning webinar at QEDC’s hosted event along with one of our ambassador partners\, Charles Saunders (Certified Family Business Specialist\, Retirement Plan Specialist\, Care Specialist\, MassMutual Pacific). \nOur experts will discuss why it is more important than ever to have a plan for your business’ future\, and what resources are available to help you along  the way. We will discuss how you can make a plan that maximizes your financial return\, maintains your business legacy\, protects the jobs that you have worked hard to create and rewards your employees in a transition. \n\nAbout the Speakers:\n\n\n\nCharles Sanders\, CFBS\, C(k)P\, CLTC – Charles is a Certified Family Business Specialist. He works with employers and Business Owners to assist them in achieving their long-term financial goals. He is an experienced Financial Professional with a track record of building strong\, lasting client relations. The CFBS designation is offered by the American College of Financial Services and held by a select group of Financial Professionals who tailor their practices to the needs of closely held businesses.  \n\n\n\n\n\nDavid Hammer – David is the Executive Director of the ICA Group and a leading practitioner of employee buyouts of small business. He has assisted in the conversion\, launch and growth of dozens of employee-owned firms and social enterprises. David speaks frequently about the potential for employee ownership to address the challenges of exiting business owners and as a means to combat income inequality and improve job quality. \n\n\n\n\n\nShelley Miller – Shelley is the Outreach Manager for New York City for the ICA Group. She is the local point of contact. She works with business and trade associations\, business advisors\, local public servants and other stakeholders to ensure New York City small business owners know of the option of converting their businesses to the employee-ownership model.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/bsp-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Comes Back
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SUMMARY:Get Business From NYC and NYS Government: M/WBE Certification
DESCRIPTION:About the Webinar:\n\nLearn about getting certified as a Minority / Woman-owned Business Enterprise with NYC & NYS\, what you will need to do to obtain government contracts\, and how you can leverage your certification to get more business. \n\n\nAbout the Speaker:\n\n\nAbout the Speaker:\nSince coming to QEDC\, Ricardi Calixte has worked with many neighborhoods’ business organizations to help improve the local economy. He spearheaded the development of Corona Plaza\, transforming an under-utilized area into one of the borough’s foremost pedestrian plazas. He works closely with merchant groups\, foundations\, and government agencies to help local communities reach their potential. \nA native of Haiti\, Ricardi graduated from New York City public schools and has a BA degree in Economics\, an MA in Africana Studies\, and an MRP in Urban Planning from SUNY Albany. He is a CORO Fellow. He lives Queens and is the proud father of a daughter and son.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/get-business-from-nyc-and-nys-government-m-wbe-certification-3-2-4/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Comes Back,MWBE
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SUMMARY:Financial Statement Basics for Startups
DESCRIPTION:Whether you already own a business or are beginning to think about becoming an entrepreneur\, one thing you can do to set yourself for success from day one is to know your number. Because Great ideas are plentiful but profitable and sustainable ideas are much rarer. To learn how to effectively read your financial statements and understand your startup’s viability\, we’re excited to have Charles Antonucci to lead this workshop. Charles is a serial entrepreneur and startup investor. “Nothing is more off-putting to a potential investor than an entrepreneur who doesn’t know their numbers.” says Charles. In this workshop\, the instructor will walk you through 4 basic financial statements: Profit and Loss (P&L) or Income Statement\, Cash Flow Statement\, Balance Sheet and Break Even Analysis\, as well as other key numbers that investors are looking at. \nThis is the 4th out of 8 workshops in the 2021 Queens StartUP Competition Program. This workshop is open to everyone. You do not need to be a StartUP participant to take this workshop. However\, if you’re looking to participant in the 2021 StartUP program\, you are required to take minimum four workshops in order to be qualified to compete and an opportunity to win 10\,000 grant award. Learn more at: Queensstartup.org.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/financial-statement-basics-for-startups-2/
CATEGORIES:Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge,Queens Comes Back
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201119T120000
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SUMMARY:Get Business From NYC and NYS Government: M/WBE Certification
DESCRIPTION:About the Webinar:\n\nLearn about getting certified as a Minority / Woman-owned Business Enterprise with NYC & NYS\, what you will need to do to obtain government contracts\, and how you can leverage your certification to get more business. \n\n\nAbout the Speaker:\n\n\nAbout the Speaker:\nSince coming to QEDC\, Ricardi Calixte has worked with many neighborhoods’ business organizations to help improve the local economy. He spearheaded the development of Corona Plaza\, transforming an under-utilized area into one of the borough’s foremost pedestrian plazas. He works closely with merchant groups\, foundations\, and government agencies to help local communities reach their potential. \nA native of Haiti\, Ricardi graduated from New York City public schools and has a BA degree in Economics\, an MA in Africana Studies\, and an MRP in Urban Planning from SUNY Albany. He is a CORO Fellow. He lives Queens and is the proud father of a daughter and son.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/get-business-from-nyc-and-nys-government-m-wbe-certification-3-3/
CATEGORIES:Queens Comes Back
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201118T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201118T203000
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UID:10000437-1605726000-1605731400@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Ready\, Set\, Go!
DESCRIPTION:About the Webinar:\n\nReady? Set. Go! is a 90-minute free workshop that takes you all the things you need to think about when going into business.  It provides a general overview of what it takes to start a business; legal considerations and what it takes to fund a new venture. \n\n\nAbout the Speaker:\n\n\nAbout the Speaker:\nThomas Farrell is a lawyer with a great deal of experience with contracts\, employment matters\, and regulatory compliance. He offers a combination of programs and practices to owners of small- and medium-sized businesses\, largely designed to prevent them from being sued or from being investigated by government agencies.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/ready-set-go-6-2/
CATEGORIES:Queens Comes Back
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UID:10000489-1605618000-1605621600@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Branding Strategies for Startups
DESCRIPTION:“If you don’t give the market the story to talk about\, they’ll define your brands’ story for you.” The branding expert David Brier described the importance of branding perfectly. Good branding is crucial to effective marketing and will make your startup stand out in a crowded field. In this online workshop\, we will go over the foundation of brand building and its key elements for very early stage startup founders.  \nThis is the 3rd out of 8 workshops in the 2021 Queens StartUP Competition Program. This workshop is open to everyone. You do not need to be a StartUP participant to take this workshop. However\, if you’re looking to participant in the 2021 StartUP program\, you are required to take minimum four workshops in order to be qualified to compete and an opportunity to win 10\,000 grant award. Learn more at: Queensstartup.org.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/branding-strategies-for-startups-2/
CATEGORIES:Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge,Queens Comes Back
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201112T140000
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SUMMARY:Develop and Test Your Business Model
DESCRIPTION:Do you know the key elements that make a business operate successfully? Do you know how to plan your business at a very early stage while maintaining contact with customers? As a startup\, you want to be in touch with customers as early and often as possible to test things out rather than sitting down and writing a lengthy business plan. In this online workshop\, you will learn how to use the Business Model Canvas as a tool to run experiences and figure out how the startup creates and delivers value. \nThis is the 2nd out of 8 workshops in the 2021 Queens StartUP Competition Program. This workshop is open to everyone. You do not need to be a StartUP participant to take this workshop. However\, if you’re looking to participant in the 2021 StartUP program\, you are required to take minimum four workshops in order to be qualified to compete and an opportunity to win 10\,000 grant award. Learn more at: Queensstartup.org.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/develop-and-test-your-business-model-2/
CATEGORIES:Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge,Queens Comes Back
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201110T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201110T140000
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CREATED:20201028T171929Z
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UID:10000468-1605013200-1605016800@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Identify and Validate Customer Needs and Problems
DESCRIPTION:As an entrepreneur\, before starting selling your product or service\, how confident are you that you fully understand the customer’s problems? Do you know how to evaluate your business ideas and distinguish those from real business opportunities? In this workshop\, we’re excited to dive into the research process and strategies entrepreneurs can use to understand customer’s needs\,  test assumptions and validate customer’s pain points. \nThis is the 1st out of 8 workshops in the 2021 Queens StartUP Competition Program. This workshop is open to everyone. You do not need to be a StartUP participant to take this workshop. However\, if you’re looking to participant in the 2021 StartUP program\, you are required to take minimum four workshops in order to be qualified to compete and an opportunity to win 10\,000 grant award. Learn more at: Queensstartup.org.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/identify-and-validate-customer-needs-and-problems-2/
CATEGORIES:Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge,Queens Comes Back
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201021T200000
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SUMMARY:Ready\, Set\, Go!
DESCRIPTION:About the Webinar:\n\nReady? Set. Go!  is a 60-minute free workshop that takes you all the things you need to think about when going into business.  It provides a general overview of what it takes to start a business; legal considerations and what it takes to fund a new venture.  \n\n\nAbout the Speaker:\n\n\nAbout the Speaker:\nThomas Farrell is a lawyer with a great deal of experience with contracts\, employment matters\, and regulatory compliance. He offers a combination of programs and practices to owners of small- and medium-sized businesses\, largely designed to prevent them from being sued or from being investigated by government agencies.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/ready-set-go-7-2/
CATEGORIES:Queens Comes Back
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201019T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201019T113000
DTSTAMP:20201016T120926Z
CREATED:20201016T120926Z
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UID:10000454-1603101600-1603107000@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Best Strategies for Complying with City Regulations During the Covid Crisis
DESCRIPTION:The Queens Economic Development Corporation\, in partnership with the New York City Department of Small Business Services and the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene\, is providing an informational webinar to help businesses stay in compliance with rules and regulations during the COVID crisis. Topics to be discussed includes:\n\nBusiness Restart Hotline\nIndoor & Outdoor Dining\nVirtual Consultation Program for compliance support\n\nBusiness owners: please join us and get your questions answered.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/best-strategies-for-complying-with-city-regulations-during-the-covid-crisis-2/
CATEGORIES:Queens Comes Back
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201015T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201015T120000
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CREATED:20200901T150525Z
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UID:10000452-1602756000-1602763200@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Get Business From NYC and NYS Government: M/WBE Certification
DESCRIPTION:About the Webinar:\n\nLearn about getting certified as a Minority / Woman-owned Business Enterprise with NYC & NYS\, what you will need to do to obtain government contracts\, and how you can leverage your certification to get more business. \n\n\nAbout the Speaker:\n\n\nAbout the Speaker:\nSince coming to QEDC\, Ricardi Calixte has worked with many neighborhoods’ business organizations to help improve the local economy. He spearheaded the development of Corona Plaza\, transforming an under-utilized area into one of the borough’s foremost pedestrian plazas. He works closely with merchant groups\, foundations\, and government agencies to help local communities reach their potential. \nA native of Haiti\, Ricardi graduated from New York City public schools and has a BA degree in Economics\, an MA in Africana Studies\, and an MRP in Urban Planning from SUNY Albany. He is a CORO Fellow. He lives Queens and is the proud father of a daughter and son.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/get-business-from-nyc-and-nys-government-m-wbe-certification-2-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Comes Back
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200930T110000
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SUMMARY:Restaurant HVAC Best Practices for a Post COVID World
DESCRIPTION:About the Webinar:\n\nThis webinar helps restaurateurs understand new ASHRAE and CDC guidelines to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and other airborne pathogens. Viewers will learn the role of restaurant HVAC systems in managing proper ventilation and implementation strategies and technology options that provide a path to compliance. They will also discuss why COVID-compliant HVAC systems should be a high priority going forward.  Hosted and moderated by Queens Together. \nThis event builds on a previous version of this class. Attendees are encouraged to watch the recording of this class in our video library. \n\nAbout the Speakers:\n\n\nOver the last 25 years\, Gerri Domenikos’s career has spanned a variety of industries\, the bulk of it being in Building Services and Construction\, other industries include food service and Hospitality. Gerri has restaurant experience that helps her connect with her hospitality clients as she has perspective from “both sides of the counter”. Having worked in restaurant operations and as a Service & Construction vendor to restaurants\, she understands the unique challenges of running a successful restaurant\, and Hospitality has a special place in her heart. In her current role\, Gerri works closely with clients as a trusted vendor partner to ensure their facilities objectives are met\, and proactively managed.\n\n\n\n\nGabe Domenikos brings to the table 15+ years of experience serving the HVAC-R Service\, Maintenance and Construction needs of Commercial Facilities in the NY Metro Area with a strong focus on Hospitality\, Food Service and Restaurants. Gabe works closely with Owners\, Facility Managers and design teams to ensure projects deliver on time and within budget and are built with quality\, longevity and sustainability in mind.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/restaurant-hvac-best-practices-for-a-post-covid-world-2/
CATEGORIES:Queens Comes Back
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