Buying an existing business can be a faster, less risky path to ownership than starting one from scratch - but it requires strategy, research, and the right guidance. To provide you with this type of guidance, QEDC is teaming up with Michael Steinberg of Hedgestone Business Advisors and to host a masterclass where you will […]
About the Webinar: Ready, 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. About the Speaker: Roy Pellicano ran […]
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 at this free online webinar. About the Speaker Since coming to QEDC, Ricardi Calixte has worked with many neighborhoods’ […]
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 at this free online webinar. About the Speaker Since coming to QEDC, Ricardi Calixte has worked with many neighborhoods’ […]
About the Webinar: Ready, 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. About the Speaker: Roy Pellicano ran […]
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 at this free online webinar. About the Speaker Since coming to QEDC, Ricardi Calixte has worked with many neighborhoods’ […]
About the Webinar: Ready, 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. About the Speaker: Roy Pellicano ran […]
FinanceForward is a 25-class training program designed to help established small business owners strengthen their finances and secure funding. Over the course of four phases - Analyze, Formulate, Implement, and Connect - you’ll learn how to organize your financials, create projections, and build lender-ready packages. The program blends virtual learning with select in-person sessions, including […]
Join us to celebrate the 15th anniversary of The Entrepreneur Space, QEDC's award-winning food incubator in Long Island City. Since 2010, The Entrepreneur Space has helped more than 800 inspiring food entrepreneurs build brands that can now be found in storefronts around the city, on grocery store shelves nationwide, and featured in national media, including Shark […]
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 at this free online webinar. About the Speaker Since coming to QEDC, Ricardi Calixte has worked with many neighborhoods’ […]
Thank you for your interest. This event is full and will no longer be taking applicants. Each fall, the Entrepreneurship Assistance Center (EAC) offers its comprehensive,10-week, hands-on business program for […]
Presented by the Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and Queens Economic Development Corporation, the 2026 Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge is designed to help early-stage entrepreneurs grow their businesses with five grants up to $20K, access to industry experts and our founders network. The flexible schedule allows participants to join at any time between October 2025 and February 2026. At the kick-off […]
Classes are sponsored by the Small Business Administration.