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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:20260405T144506
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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
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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:20260405T144506
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
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221116T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T144506
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
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CREATED:20221103T124439Z
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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
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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
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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:20260405T144506
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:20260405T144506
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
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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:20260405T144506
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221025T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221025T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T144506
CREATED:20221007T204516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221007T204516Z
UID:17519-1666702800-1666706400@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/infoses-2/
CATEGORIES:Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221021T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221021T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T144506
CREATED:20221005T171343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221005T171343Z
UID:17518-1666350000-1666353600@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Founder's Friday: How I Built and Sold My B2B Marketplace in 4 years
DESCRIPTION:  \nWe will be sitting down with Victor Hunt. He founded and sold Astorian.com\, a marketplace helping building owners hire contractors. Victor founded Astorian in 2017 at Yale\, raised $2.2m in VC funding\, scaled it to 30 cities\, partnered with Zillow and Opendoor then sold to Plentific in 2022. Now he is exploring new ideas across AI\, govtech\, and helping small business grow. He’s currently backed by South Park Commons on his new journey. \nWe will be discussing: \n\nBiggest lesson learned launching and running his 1st tech startup\nInsights he most often shares with early-stage founders on building a B2B marketplace\nVictor’s best advise on hiring and fundraising\nWhatever else you’d like to hear from Bay during Q&A\n\nThis class is part of our Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge. Learn how you can participate and win prizes up to $20\,000 here.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/ffb2b-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221019T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221019T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T144506
CREATED:20201027T191724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201027T191724Z
UID:17406-1666204200-1666209600@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/mwbe51-7-2-2-2/
CATEGORIES:Queens Comes Back,MWBE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221013T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221013T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T144506
CREATED:20220926T161641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220926T161641Z
UID:17517-1665666000-1665669600@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Establish a Professional Domain\, Website\, & Email
DESCRIPTION:If you’re curious about bringing your existing business online\, or you’re just starting a business and want to know where to begin\, it all starts with a domain: your online address and home on the web.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/establish-a-professional-domain-website-email-2/
CATEGORIES:Grow With Google
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221013T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221013T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T144506
CREATED:20220908T142237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220908T142237Z
UID:17511-1665655200-1665666000@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:NYC WBC Hispanic Heritage Small Business Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join the NYC Women’s Business Centers as they celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! \nPitch your business for a chance to win $2\,000 from Ponce Bank! \nNetwork with other influential Latina leaders and receive expert advice from today’s innovating Latina small-business professionals. \n**10 businesses will be selected from registered attendees to give their 60 second elevator pitch DURING the conference**
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/hhsbc-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221011T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221011T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T144506
CREATED:20210329T124950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210329T124950Z
UID:17467-1665514800-1665520200@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\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/ready-set-go-61-2-3-4-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Comes Back,Ready Set Go!
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221011T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221011T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T144506
CREATED:20220923T131347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220923T131347Z
UID:17513-1665493200-1665496800@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:#1. Off The Shelf: Boosting Store Sales For Your CPG Brands
DESCRIPTION:Does your CPG brand have a strategy to move products off of retailer shelves? Most brands spend so much energy getting their product ON the shelf that they struggle to sell it OFF the shelf once it’s there. \nHaving a plan to drive sales for your product in retail is essential to ensure your product isn’t dropped. In this 1 hour workshop\, we are excited to have Kim Robinson\, founder of 3pts to lead the session. He will be discussing the strategies and tactics to boost store sales and help your business grow. \nThis class is part of our Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge. Learn how you can participate and win prizes up to $20\,000 here.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/1-off-the-shelf-boosting-store-sales-for-your-cpg-brands-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221011T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221011T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T144506
CREATED:20220926T161529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T141002Z
UID:17516-1665486000-1665489600@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Launch Your Business with Customer-Focused Marketing
DESCRIPTION:As a new entrepreneur\, you’ll need more than good products or services to grow your business. It’s also important to have strong customer-focused marketing strategies to reach your audience and turn them into loyal customers.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/launch-your-business-with-customer-focused-marketing/
CATEGORIES:Grow With Google
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221005T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221005T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T144506
CREATED:20220926T161319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220926T161319Z
UID:17515-1664978400-1664982000@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Design Thinking for Entrepreneurs
DESCRIPTION:Discover how to create a collaborative environment where everyone is responsible for design. You will go through design challenges and sprints that can be incorporated into any workplace or startup\, to unlock creativity and innovative thinking.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/design-thinking-for-entrepreneurs-2/
CATEGORIES:Grow With Google
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221005T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221005T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T144506
CREATED:20220926T161206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220926T161206Z
UID:17514-1664967600-1664971200@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Sell Online with Ecommerce Tools
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to sell your products online. We’ll walk through listing your products for free with Google Business Profile and Merchant Center. And we’ll show you one way to sell on your website\, using an E-Commerce store built with Shopify. Plus\, learn about more helpful tools to stand out online\, such as Local Opportunity Finder and Grow My Store.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/sell-online-with-ecommerce-tools-2/
CATEGORIES:Grow With Google
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220929T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220929T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T144506
CREATED:20220822T132056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220822T132056Z
UID:17503-1664474400-1664485200@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:EAC Business Training Course
DESCRIPTION:This 60-hour course is like a mini MBA! Learn every aspect of starting a new business from an experienced instructor and great guest speakers that will take you through topics including marketing\, financing\, managing a business\, and much more. Classes start September 29.  The class requires a $150 deposit that will be returned upon successful completion of the course. \n \nClick Here to Learn More!
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/eac-business-training-course-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220921T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220921T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T144506
CREATED:20201027T191724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201027T191724Z
UID:17405-1663785000-1663790400@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/mwbe51-7-2-3/
CATEGORIES:Queens Comes Back,MWBE
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SUMMARY:Learn the Basics of Google Ads
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop\, you will learn how to reach more customers and grow your business with Google Ads. \nIn this session we’ll talk about: \n\nHow to create an account and set up an ad campaign\nHow to write great ads\, refine keywords\, and include ad extensions\nHow to measure success\n\nQEDC is partnering up with Grow with Google to bring this digital series to you. This session is part of that series.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/basics-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Grow With Google
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220915T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220915T150000
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SUMMARY:Design Thinking for Entrepreneurs
DESCRIPTION:Discover how to create a collaborative environment where everyone is responsible for the design. You will go through design challenges and sprints that can be incorporated into any workplace or startup\, to unlock creativity and innovative thinking. \nIn this session we’ll introduce: \n\nThe principles of the design thinking process\nApplying the design thinking process to solve problems\nThe basics of prototyping your ideas\n\nQEDC is partnering up with Grow with Google to bring this digital series to you. This session is part of that series.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/design-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Grow With Google
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220914T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220914T133000
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SUMMARY:Ladies Lunch & Learn Series: Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Incentives to Grow your Business
DESCRIPTION:Talking Points: \n\nWe will talk about the program and requirements. You don’t need an established business to apply!\nYou will learn how to register to open an account and full walkthrough of the services: Apply here.\nWe will go over the 2 required classes on the platform to unlock incentives.\n\nBenefits: \n\nFree 1-on-1 coaching sessions with a large selection of experts specializing in a diverse set of skills are also available as an ongoing resource for any registered user!\nCourses designed to provide you with knowledge and tools to develop a marketing and communications strategy\, acquire customers\, and find product market fit.\nBased on your profile\, you can access community groups for you and your business!\nIncentives such as grants\, two months off on a business phone account and/or online bookkeeping provider\, 30% – 50% off on business tools and products\, and much more.\n\n\nSpeaker: Andrea Ormeno\, Queens Women’s Business Center Director & Director of Business Services at QEDC \nAndrea Ormeño currently serves as the Women’s Business Center Director and the Director of Business Services at the Queens Economic Development Corporation (QEDC). In this role\, her responsibilities center on overseeing individual\, group\, and agency-wide efforts to help female entrepreneurs launch and improve their businesses.  As the Director of Business Services\, she manages and participates in the administration\, and decision-making to ensure we deliver top-notch services to our clients and our stakeholders. \nServing over 1000 clients\, Ormeño’s areas of expertise are start-up businesses\, business development\, finance management\, and grant management. She has become QEDC’s leading expert on permits and licensing\, especially working with women and the Hispanic immigrant community. She is bilingual in Eng
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/lll-verizon-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220913T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220913T203000
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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\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-61-2-3-5-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Comes Back,Ready Set Go!
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220908T140000
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CREATED:20220824T144018Z
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UID:17509-1662642000-1662645600@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Make Your Small Business More Accessible
DESCRIPTION:When businesses build digital communications that allow people with disabilities to perceive\, understand\, navigate\, and interact with products and services\, it expands their market. Implementing accessibility best practices can help businesses grow\, and improve the experience for all users. \nIn this session we’ll show you how to: \n\nWhat does accessibility mean\, online?\nHow to design for accessibility: web pages\, email\, and tips for physical spaces\nTips for being more inclusive\n\n\nQEDC is partnering up with Grow with Google to bring this digital series to you. This session is part of that series.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/accessible-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Grow With Google
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220906T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220906T140000
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SUMMARY:Establish a Professional Domain\, Website\, & Email for Your Business
DESCRIPTION:If you’re curious about bringing your existing business online\, or you’re just starting a business and want to know where to begin\, it all starts with a domain: your online address and home on the web. \nIn this session we’ll cover: \n\nThe benefits of owning a domain\nHelpful web terms to know\nHow to get the most out of your domain\n\n\nQEDC is partnering up with Grow with Google to bring this digital series to you. This session is part of that series.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/establish-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Grow With Google
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