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SUMMARY:Launching Your Food Business: Practical Steps for Getting on Shelves
DESCRIPTION:You have the recipe. You’ve begun to develop a fan base. You are ready for the next steps to take your product to market. This series will cover the major steps on marketing\, licensing\, and packaging to get your foods from your farm or kitchen into market. \nYou can take all of the classes\, or pick and choose the ones that work best for you. \nStep 1 – Find your Spot on the Shelf: Market Analysis and Preparation \nWednesday FEBRUARY 8\, 7-8:30pm ET \nThis webinar focuses on marketing intelligence and marketplace research required to identify competitors\, how and where to market. The discussion includes analyzing pricing required to make a profit and the value proposition to justify the necessary price. This is the first step in the process. The rest of the series will help you to determine the detailed pricing. \nLead: Steve Hadcock\, Cornell University \n  \nStep 2 – Dot Your i’s and Cross Your t’s: Licenses & Certifications: \nThursday FEB 16\, 7-8:30pm ET \nDo you (and your staff\, facility\, and kitchen) have all the licenses & certifications to produce the product you want to sell? Types of licensing\, certification\, registration required by NYS & the FDA vary based on product. Make sure you have everything covered before you launch. Participants can ask specific questions about their products and the licensing required. \nLead: Kathrine Gregory\, Entrepreneur Space/Mi Kitchen Es Su Kitchen \n  \nStep 3 – Don’t Be a Recall Waiting to Happen: Get your Label in Legal Order: \nWednesday MARCH 1\, 7-8:30pm ET \nThe requirements for labeling are not just a suggestion. An improperly declared allergen or improperly configured label can lead to a product recall. This session will review the layout and requirements for labeling. \nLead: Wendy Shutter\, GlenCoPack \n  \nStep 4 – Catching the Consumer’s Eye: Perfect Packaging \nWednesday MARCH 8\, 7-8:30pm ET \nPackaging is a key decision for success. Show off your product on the shelf and catch your consumer’s attention. Select packaging that will improve shelf life and quality. This webinar will review resources for packaging\, how to choose the best packaging for your product\, and how to balance packaging and creativity. \nLead: Rebecca Montero\, SpreadMMMs
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/lyfp-2/
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UID:17552-1675872000-1675877400@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Free Contract Formation Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Attention NYC-Based Small Business Owners: Interested in Contracts? Join the Neighborhood Entrepreneur Law Project for a Free Contract Formation Presentation on Wednesday\, February 8th from 4:00 – 5:30 PM. Held over Zoom in partnership with the Queens Economic Development Corporation\, the presentation will provide an overview of commonly held questions about business contracts.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/fcfp-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230208T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230208T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T091308
CREATED:20230111T180812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T180812Z
UID:17549-1675861200-1675864800@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:How to Create a Winning Video Pitch?
DESCRIPTION:​Join the Queens Economic Development Corporation with Nina Fiore on how to create a winning a video pitch to your potential investors and customers. You will learn how to communicate effectively to your target audience and the tactics for you to best present yourself in a video.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/how-to-create-a-winning-video-pitch-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230207T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230207T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T091308
CREATED:20230127T142901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230127T142901Z
UID:17553-1675774800-1675778400@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:2023 Queens Tech Challenge+ Innovation Application Assistance Session
DESCRIPTION:​The 2023 Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge is due on March 1\, 2023 at Midnight. As the deadline is approaching\, we’re hosting three Q&A sessions in February to assist you during the application process. Our program director Sarah Liu will be leading each session and answer any questions you have and hopefully provide the resources you need to complete the application. The three sessions will be held on: \n\n​2/7/23    Tuesday at 1pm EST\n​2/14/23  Tuesday at 1pm EST\n​2/21/23  Tuesday at 1pm EST\n\n​This is a great opportunity to enhance your application and your chance towards winning the $20K grant. Don’t miss it.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/2023-queens-tech-challenge-innovation-application-assistance-session-4/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230201T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230201T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T091308
CREATED:20230124T174319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230124T174319Z
UID:17551-1675256400-1675260000@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:2023 Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge Info Session
DESCRIPTION:​Presented by the Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and Queens Economic Development Corporation\, the 2023 Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge is designed to help busy entrepreneurs launch or grow their startup. Its flexible schedule allows participants to join at any time between October 2022 to February 2023. \n​The multi-month program offers high-level entrepreneurial classes\, one-on-one office hours with QEDC mentors & advisors\, networking events with startup founders\, and FIVE five $20\,000 prizes. \n​Participants can compete in FIVE categories: 1) Urban tech\, 2)Big Data & AI\, 3) Aviation&Hospitality Technology\, 4)Food & Bev\, 5)Community \n​In this information session\, the program director will explain the eligibility\, application process and answer all of your questions.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/2023-queens-tech-innovation-challenge-info-session-2-3/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230131T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230131T150000
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CREATED:20230130T144640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T144640Z
UID:17556-1675173600-1675177200@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:NYC Small Business Opportunity Fund
DESCRIPTION:There is a new $75 million loan fund to help NYC’s small businesses rebuild\, grow\, hire\, and thrive. \nLearn what will make your application a success to a lender who is assisting with this loan fund. \nThe NYC Small Business Opportunity Fund delivers flexible\, low fixed-interest-rate capital\, including: \n\nNo minimum credit score required\nLoans up to $250\,000 at 4% fixed interest rate\nFree business support from trusted\, local\, mission-driven lenders\nEasy to apply\nNo application fees\nOpen to businesses at all stages – from startups to growing to rebuilding
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/nyc-small-business-opportunity-fund-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230125T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230125T110000
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CREATED:20221118T110936Z
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UID:17535-1674640800-1674644400@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Branding para restaurantes y negocios de comida
DESCRIPTION:Al final de este webinar de branding dirigido a dueños de restaurantes y todo tipo de negocios de comida\, los participantes estarán en capacidad de: \n\nEntender la historia detrás de su marca\nDescribir los valores de su marca\nIdentificar los colores de su marca\nReconocer las características visuales de su marca\nIdentificar todos elementos que le ayudan a contar la historia de su marca\nComprender quién es su audiencia\nReconocer cuál es la mejor forma de presentar cada uno de sus platos o productos\nDeterminar los canales adecuados para hacerlo\nEnumerar los pasos necesarios para implementar u optimizar la presencia de su marca\n\nCreador de contenido colombiano radicado en Nueva York con años de experiencia en marketing digital para la industria tecnológica\, David Manrique ha estado trabajando con restaurantes y negocios de alimentos en el área Tri-Estatal desde 2018\, brindando apoyo en todos los aspectos de sus operaciones digitales e iniciativas de marketing.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/bpr-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230124T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230124T140000
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CREATED:20221202T212146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221202T212146Z
UID:17539-1674565200-1674568800@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Legal Considerations for Future Financings and Liquidity for Tech Startups
DESCRIPTION:​As a tech founder\, are you familiar with the different financing options and their legal consideration? Do you know what a Term Sheet\, a Convertible Note and Section 83(b) elections are? In this workshop\, our startup attorney will walk you through the tech startup financing fundamentals and present different scenarios to help you understand the pros and cons of each option.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/legal-basis-for-future-financings-and-liquidity-for-tech-startups-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230121T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230122T143000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20221101T195721Z
UID:17527-1674291600-1674397800@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Home Improvement Contractor Training (English)
DESCRIPTION:Enroll for a 2-day course (1/21 and 1/22) to become a licensed Home Improvement Contractor Business. In this class you will:\n\nGet training to become a licensed home improvement contractor with the NYC’s Department of Consumer Affairs\nLearn from a qualified instructor on running a professional business\, avoid liability\, and become a successful entrepreneur.\nWork with a business advisor in filing ALL necessary appropriate paperwork.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/hicteng-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230118T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230118T200000
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CREATED:20221208T142225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221208T142225Z
UID:17541-1674066600-1674072000@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Get Business From NYC and NYS Government: M/WBE Certification
DESCRIPTION:Learn 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. \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/mwbe5-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,MWBE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230118T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230118T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T091308
CREATED:20230104T154642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230104T154642Z
UID:17548-1674064800-1674072000@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Queens Tech Founder Meetup
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to enter the new year with another Queens Tech Meetup on Jan. 18 at the Helen Marshall Cultural Center inside of Queens Borough Hall. If you’re a tech founder or soon-to-be founder who lives in Queens\, please join us and meet other founders and learn about the resources that we provide at Queens Economic Development Corporation while enjoying a beer and some appetizers.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/queens-tech-founder-meetup-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230118T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230118T133000
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CREATED:20221110T143125Z
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UID:17533-1674045000-1674048600@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Small Business Tax Deductions – 2022
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to a free webinar\, led by a small business tax professional. \n\nTopics to be discussed include:\n\nTop 25 Small Business Deductions\nHow tax deductions work\nWhat can be presented as business expenses\nTax deductions that can be taken at 100%\nWhat is a Form 1099\n\nBio:\nDigna Cueto is a business professional with more than 20 years of experience in corporate retail. She is an Entrepreneur of a business that offers tax preparation\, bookkeeping\, payroll services. Also\, she works as an instructor at a tax preparation school. She graduated with degrees in Engineering and Business Administration and has also completed 18 credits in accounting. Certifying as RTP and CAA with the IRS\, her specialty is handling difficult and controversial cases that many individuals bring to the IRS for not filing their taxes correctly. ATAX Franchise’s support\, partnership\, and resources enable it to provide high-value service to customers located in Queens NY. She is the owner of ATAX Elmhurst NY\, in Queens NY. Beyond being a professional\, Digna Cueto is a dedicated person committed to helping others.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/sbtd-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230110T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230110T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T091308
CREATED:20221011T134722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221011T134722Z
UID:17521-1673377200-1673382600@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Ready\, Set\, Go!
DESCRIPTION:About the Webinar:\n\nReady\, Set\, Go! is a 90-minute free workshop that covers 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 Speakers:\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[clearfix] \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-13-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Ready Set Go!
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230110T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230110T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T091308
CREATED:20221202T184457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221202T184457Z
UID:17538-1673355600-1673359200@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Setting up the Corporate Structure for your Tech Startup
DESCRIPTION:​Do you know when is the right time to incorporate your company? Should it be C-corp\, S-corp or LLC? Is Delaware a must for tech startups? What are some key tax items to look out for? To answer those questions\, we are excited to have the attorney Sarah Besson join us for this workshop.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/setting-up-corporate-structure-for-your-tech-startup-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230105T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230105T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T091308
CREATED:20221206T144207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221206T144207Z
UID:17540-1672916400-1672920000@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:How to Get Into a Startup Accelerator?
DESCRIPTION:​Are you a tech founder and are thinking about applying for an accelerator? Do you know how the accelerator selects candidates and what makes a company or an entrepreneur stand out ? To answer those questions\, we’re excited to have Tristan Bel\, Program Director of Urban-X\, a leading urbantech accelerator in NYC\, join us for the workshop. He will be discussing everything you need to consider before applying for an accelerator.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/how-to-get-into-a-startup-accelerator-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221214T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221214T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T091308
CREATED:20221107T160351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221107T160351Z
UID:17531-1671039000-1671048000@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Queens Entrepreneurs Meet up - Holiday Edition
DESCRIPTION:Our second in-person meetup is returning during the most wonderful time of the year🎅💫 Whether you’re a local small business entrepreneur or a tech startup founder\, you’re welcome to join us\, meet other entrepreneurs and learn about the resources that we provide while enjoying some appetizers and drinks. This event will be held at Greater Nexus\, the newly opened co-working space in Jamaica\, Queens.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/qemh-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221214T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221214T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T091308
CREATED:20221212T163701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221212T163701Z
UID:17547-1671026400-1671030000@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Apply for the NY State Seed Funding Program with us ROUND 3!
DESCRIPTION:Are you a small business owner who did not qualify for the NYS COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program? Have you been in business for at least six months? Are you looking for grants/ financial assistance to pay your payroll\, mortgage payments\, and/or other business expenses?  \nYou may qualify for the  NY State Seed Funding Program. Recently launched\, this program is intended to be more flexible with its requirements and intends to serve those who were unable to get assistance with the NYS COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program. The QEDC will host the same webinar twice to help business owners who are unable to make one of those timings.  \nIn this one-hour webinar\, you will: \n\nLearn if you qualify for the grant program \nVerify the  documents you will need \nSee how to fill in the application with a chance for you to follow and  fill out on your own!\nGet a chance to ask questions about any concerns you may have
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/apply-for-the-ny-state-seed-funding-program-with-us-round-3-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221206T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221206T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T091308
CREATED:20221129T162953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221129T162953Z
UID:17537-1670331600-1670335200@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Funding and Financing Strategies for Urbantech Startups
DESCRIPTION:​As one of the biggest metropolitan cities in the world\, New York City plays a major role in leading the global urban technology innovation. However\, who is funding the urban tech startups? What are the different financing options for the urban-tech startups ? What projects and returns are investors looking for? To answer those questions\, we’re excited to have Zeev Krieger join us and share his thoughts. \n​Zeev is the Partner at Third Sphere (fka Urban Us) – A $100M Pre-Seed and Seed stage fund focused on rapid\, scalable climate action and targeting outsized impact and outsized returns. He leads investment research\, sourcing\, deal structure and execution\, portfolio company tracking and value-added improvements across the Third Sphere (fka Urban Us) Credit fund platform. Zeev has been a real estate entrepreneur\, investor and community builder for the better part of 15 years. \n​Previously\, he ran a non-profit focused on urban systems innovation and most recently specialized in ESG and impact investment in the family division at Goldman Sachs. Most recently Zeev helped to build and co-lead Will and Jada Pinkett Smith’s Family Office. There he focused on direct alternative investments including new business formation\, thematic private equity\, venture capital and private credit. Zeev received an MBA from NYU Stern and graduated Cum Laude from University of Pennsylvania.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/funding-and-financing-strategies-for-urbantech-startups-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221129T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221129T183000
DTSTAMP:20260405T091308
CREATED:20221110T195040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221110T195040Z
UID:17534-1669739400-1669746600@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:November Legal Clinic
DESCRIPTION:The Neighborhood Entrepreneur Law Project’s small business legal clinics are an opportunity for entrepreneurs to receive free legal advice during a 45-minute consultation with a volunteer attorney. Please click on the RSVP link and complete the form so that we can gather more information from you and attempt to match your legal needs with a volunteer attorney on the day of the clinic. We will reach out with more information and documentation as the clinic date approaches.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/nlc-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221129T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221129T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T091308
CREATED:20221103T124439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221103T124439Z
UID:17530-1669726800-1669730400@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:2023 Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge Info Session
DESCRIPTION:n this information session\, the program director will explain the eligibility\, application process and answer all of your questions.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/2023-queens-tech-innovation-challenge-info-session-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221128T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221128T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T091308
CREATED:20221121T175740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221121T175740Z
UID:17536-1669629600-1669633200@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Apply for the NY State Seed Funding Program With Us!
DESCRIPTION:Are you a small business owner who did not qualify for the NYS COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program? Have you been in business for at least six months? Are you looking for grants/ financial assistance to pay your payroll\, mortgage payments\, and/or other business expenses?  \nYou may qualify for the  NY State Seed Funding Program. Recently launched\, this program is intended to be more flexible with its requirements and intends to serve those who were unable to get assistance with the NYS COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program. The QEDC will host the same webinar twice to help business owners who are unable to make one of those timings.  \nIn this one-hour webinar\, you will: \n\nLearn if you qualify for the grant program \nVerify the  documents you will need \nSee how to fill in the application with a chance for you to follow and  fill out on your own!\nGet a chance to ask questions about any concerns you may have
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/seed3-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221116T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221116T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T091308
CREATED:20221028T145002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221028T145002Z
UID:17525-1668628800-1668636000@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Apply for the NY State Seed Funding Program With Us!
DESCRIPTION:Are you a small business owner who did not qualify for the NYS COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program? Have you been in business for at least six months? Are you looking for grants/ financial assistance to pay your payroll\, mortgage payments\, and/or other business expenses?  \nYou may qualify for the  NY State Seed Funding Program. Recently launched\, this program is intended to be more flexible with its requirements and intends to serve those who were unable to get assistance with the NYS COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program. The QEDC will host the same webinar twice to help business owners who are unable to make one of those timings.  \nIn this one-hour webinar\, you will: \n\nLearn if you qualify for the grant program \nVerify the  documents you will need \nSee how to fill in the application with a chance for you to follow and  fill out on your own!\nGet a chance to ask questions about any concerns you may have
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/seed2-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221116T183000
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DTSTAMP:20260405T091308
CREATED:20201027T191724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201027T191724Z
UID:17407-1668623400-1668628800@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/mwbe4-2/
CATEGORIES:Queens Comes Back,MWBE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221116T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221116T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T091308
CREATED:20221103T124439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221103T124439Z
UID:17529-1668603600-1668607200@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:How to Launch and Scale Innovative Products that Go Viral
DESCRIPTION:Do you have an innovative product? Do you know what it takes for a product to go viral? This workshop will showcase all the positive and negative elements that underpin a viral business. You will leave the workshop having a stronger knowledge base about what kinds of products\, campaigns\, and businesses can go viral and why.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/how-to-launch-and-scale-innovative-products-that-go-viral-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221110T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221110T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T091308
CREATED:20220912T135649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T135649Z
UID:17512-1668103200-1668106800@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Meet the Lenders
DESCRIPTION:About the Webinar:\n\nAt this free webinar you will be able to meet with a panel of lenders from different organizations to go over what you need to get money for your business! Panelists include banks\, micro-lending institutions and federal government products to meet the needs of all business owners from all stages. \nYou will get an introduction from each of the organizations along with a description of the different amounts of money\, terms and additional requirements that each lender can offer your business. \n\nAbout the Speakers:\n\n\nTshering Gurung\nBusiness Development Manager at Accompany Capital\n\n \n  \n\n\nDaniel Delehanty\nSVP and CRA Officer\, Director of Community Development at Dime Community Bank\n\n  \n\n\nMan-li Lin\nEconomic Development Specialist\, U.S. Small Business Administration\n\n  \n\n\nNiles D. Stewart\nSVP Northeast Region at Lendistry
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/mtl2-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221110T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221110T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T091308
CREATED:20221103T124439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221103T124439Z
UID:17528-1668085200-1668088800@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:How to Approach Retailers (Big and Small) to Sell Your Products Effectively
DESCRIPTION:You want to talk to your local store owner about your product/product concept but don’t know what to say? You want to sell your product to the big retail chain but can’t find the right person to speak with? Regardless where you’re in your business\, this workshop will provide you with some guidelines on how to move things forward
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/how-to-approach-retailers-big-and-small-to-sell-your-products-effectively-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221108T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221108T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T091308
CREATED:20221011T134302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221011T134302Z
UID:17520-1667934000-1667939400@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Ready\, Set\, Go!
DESCRIPTION:About the Webinar:\n\nReady\, Set\, Go! is a 90-minute free workshop that covers 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\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[clearfix] \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/rsg11-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Ready Set Go!
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221103T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221103T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T091308
CREATED:20221021T182856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221021T182856Z
UID:17524-1667475000-1667478600@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Neuro-Marketing
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn about the new science of consumer decisions\, Neuro-Marketing tools\, Neuro-marketing strategy\, and Neuro-marketing Examples. We will also cover what is Neuro-marketing and how neuroscience affects consumer decision-making. \nPresenter\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/nm-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221102T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221102T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T091308
CREATED:20221011T194216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221011T194216Z
UID:17523-1667412000-1667419200@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Queens Tech Founder Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:If you’re a tech founder or soon-to-be founder who lives in Queens\, please join us and meet other founders and learn about the resources that we provide while enjoying a beer and some appetizers.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/qtfhh-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221101T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221101T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T091308
CREATED:20220912T135047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T135047Z
UID:17510-1667325600-1667331000@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Repairing Credit to Access Small Business Capital
DESCRIPTION:At this workshop\, we will learn: \n\n\nThe major role personal credit plays in accessing capital like business loans\nHow to build personal credit & use it to access capital to grow your small business\nHow credit is reported through the 3 major credit agencies\nHow credit reports are scored\, what the score includes\, how it is calculated\, & how it affects the cost of capital\nTips & strategies to build\, strengthen\, & repair credit\n\nThis event is open to everyone. Free food and refreshments will be served. \nYou have two ways to attend this event: you may either attend in person\, or you can attend online via livestream. Use the RSVP below and you can do whichever is easiest for you! Either show up on the day of the event\, or click the link to watch we will give out on the day.  \nAbout the Speaker\n\nIran Elizabeth Lisser is a Corporate Tax Accountant with more then 10 years of experience in Public Accounting and Fortune 500 Companies. She worked in Firms like PwC and Deloitte. Iran managed the provision and tax compliance of Prudential’s Subsidiaries in Latin America. Iran is now serving the public sector as a Senior Financial Counselor for more than 7 years to communities around New York City and programs like The Financial Empowerment Center\, EmpoweredNYC for People with Disabilities\, JobPlus to name some. She has provided hundreds of workshops\, Webinars\, and trainings to community organizations\, individuals and small businesses. Iran has served as Adjunct Lecturer at Lehman teaching Accounting and Individual Taxation. She is passionate about empowering individuals and small business owners on their financial wellness. Iran holds a Master Degree in Taxation from Rutgers University and Bachelor of Science in Accounting/ Economics from Lehman College. She is Financial Empowerment Certified\, IRS Certified Tax Return Preparer and Candidate for NY/NJ Certified Public Accountant.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/rcasbc-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center
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