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SUMMARY:Meet the Lenders for Your Small Business
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-lenders and crowdfunders institutions 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\nRene Cruz\nSenior Business Lending Officer at BOC Capital Corp\n\n  \n\n\nTshering Gurung\nBusiness Development Manager at Accompany Capital\n\n  \n\n\nDaniel Delehanty\nSVP and CRA Officer\, Director of Community Development at Dime Community Bank
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/meet-the-lender-2-3/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Comes Back
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211020T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211020T120000
DTSTAMP:20260411T051702
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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/mwbe50-2/
CATEGORIES:Queens Comes Back,MWBE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211019T130000
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UID:17424-1634648400-1634652000@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Instagram Page Audit
DESCRIPTION:More details to come! \nThis is one of the workshops in the 2022 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: www.queensstartup.org.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/su2-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge,Queens Comes Back
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211014T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211014T160000
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CREATED:20211001T145108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211001T145108Z
UID:17464-1634223600-1634227200@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Seminario Web Sobre Becas Para La Estabilización del Cuidado Infantil
DESCRIPTION:En este seminario web\, compartiremos: \n\nPara quién es esta beca\nMontos de la beca\nUso elegible de fondos\nCómo aplicar\nY mucho más\n\nLa meta de esta beca es brindar alivio financiero a los proveedores de cuidado infantil para ayudar a cubrir los costos comerciales inesperados asociados con la pandemia de COVID-19\, y ayudar a estabilizar sus operaciones para que puedan continuar brindando atención.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/seminario-web-sobre-becas-para-la-estabilizacion-del-cuidado-infantil-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Comes Back
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211014T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211014T150000
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CREATED:20211001T145150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211001T145150Z
UID:17469-1634220000-1634223600@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Child Care Stabilization Grant Webinar
DESCRIPTION:In this webinar\, we will share: \n\nWho this grant is for\nGrant amounts\nEligible use of funds\nHow to applyAnd much more\n\nThe goal of this grant is to provide financial relief to child care providers to help cover unexpected business costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic\, and to help stabilize their operations\, so they may continue to provide care.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/child-care-stabilization-grant-webinar-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Comes Back
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211013T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211013T150000
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CREATED:20210920T173038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210920T173038Z
UID:17463-1634133600-1634137200@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:SBA's COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)
DESCRIPTION:COVID EIDL is the only SBA COVID-19 Disaster Relief program still available to apply. Please join us to learn about: \n\nLoan Component Benefits\nPolicy Changes\nApplication Details and Timeline (application for <$500K\, >$500K\, and for <$500K\, then an increase for >$500K Funds)\nApplication Resources\n\nThere will also be an open Q&A session at the end where you’ll get your questions answered by an SBA representative\, so make sure to register! \nAbout the speaker: \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/covid-eidl-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Comes Back
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211012T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211012T203000
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UID:17438-1634065200-1634070600@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-10-12-3/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Comes Back
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211009T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211009T160000
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SUMMARY:Queens Comes Back!
DESCRIPTION:The borough is open for business! \nQueens Economic Development Corporation is celebrating with Queens Comes Back!\, a huge party in a unique venue with local vendors selling great food\, drinks\, and novelty items while artists provide live entertainment. \nKaufman Astoria Studios will host Queens Comes Back! in its Backlot on Saturday\, Oct. 9\, from noon to 4 pm. Local eateries will sell everything from main dishes to desserts. Beverage purveyors will serve wine\, beer\, sparkling cocktails\, and more.  \nAt some spots\, members of Made in Queens\, a QEDC program that promotes local manufacturers and crafters\, will sell their products\, which range from shirts to jewelry to handmade cards and candles. Representatives from Queensboro FC\, a professional soccer team that will begin competing in 2022\, will be there too with uniforms\, soccer balls\, and other sports paraphernalia. \nIt’s not all dining and shopping\, though. Four Queensboro Dance Festival member troupes — Gotham Dance Theater\, Chieh Hsiung\, Manhatitlan Mexican Folkloric Dance Group\, and Greek American Folklore Society — will perform throughout the day on a mini outdoor stage. \nThere’s no admission charge\, and attendees will simply bounce from table to table shopping from different vendors. (QEDC will follow government guidelines as to Covid safety and all attendees must present proof of vaccination\, such as the Excelsior Pass\, NYC Covid SAFE app\, or a physical card.) \nOur current list of vendors are: \nFood\n\nAlthea’s Tropical Delights (Caribbean-inspired cakes)\nBooze Scoops (Liquor-infused frozen treats)\nCuliraw (Raw\, vegan\, gluten-free\, sugar-free desserts)\nDough (NYC’s best doughnuts)\nJulia’s Kountry Kitchen (Jamaican food)\nLa Adelita de Woodside (Mexican cuisine)\nLa’Maoli\nMumsKitchen NYC (West Indian treats)\nNYC Cooking Club\nPaulista Avenue Bakery & Café (Brazilian savory and sweet treats)\nPudding Pan Desserts (Plant-based desserts)\nQuiaufa’s Kitchen (Vegan soul food)\nSala Astoria (Spanish cuisine\, tapas)\nSuperfine Confections (Small-batch\, handmade\, artisan chocolates\, and confections)\nSweet and Salty Queens (Small-batch online bakery)\nThe Soup Lady (Vegan\, vegetarian\, and chicken soups made from scratch)\nThe Nourish Spot (Smoothie & Salad bar)\nTre Lune Dolci (Italian Gelato)\nTwister Cake Bakery (Romanian sweets)\n\n\n \nBeverages\n\nSalut (drink infusions)\n\nMade Fresh Organic (green juices)\n\n\nAlewife (brewery)\n\n\nQNSY Sparkling Cocktails\n\n\nWine Room of Forest Hills\n\n\n \nNon-Food \n\nCards N Crafts NYC\nConnection Jewelry and Harmony Connections\nJuliette Isabel Design\nHelium Image Inc. (Balloon decorations)\nLavendarWorks\nMy Works of Art LLC\nPaige’s Candle Co.\nQueens Thread (apparel)\nR + D (3D-printed jewelry)\nRebecca Hervas Paintings\nSathe (apparel)\nScent By Heaven (candles and air-fresheners)\nTerrart NYC (terrariums)\n\nThe center of its campus\, KAS’s Backlot is located in the heart of the Kaufman Arts District in the vicinity of 36th Street and 34th Avenue. The Backlot is a controlled\, outdoor venue that is used by the film industry for outdoor scenes. First opening its doors in 1920\, KAS has been making entertainment history and continues to support its surrounding community. Along with the Museum of the Moving Image and the Queens Council on the Arts\, KAS founded the Kaufman Arts District – Queens’ first cultural district – to advocate for and promote arts in the neighborhood. \nProof of vaccines is required – Excelsior Pass\, NYC Covid SAFE app\, or a physical card.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/qcb-2/
CATEGORIES:Queens Comes Back
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211005T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211005T200000
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UID:17367-1633460400-1633464000@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Back to Work: COVID-19 Regulations
DESCRIPTION:About the Webinar:\n\nWith the CDC issuing guidelines\, other Federal agencies issuing recommendations\, and New York State adding its own rules and regulations\, there’s a lot of confusion about what Employers can and cannot do with respect to COVID -19 policies. Business owners who need guidance about Back to Work policies will find the QEDC’s October 5 workshop\, “Back to Work: COVID-19 regulations” timely and informative. It will provide clarification of the rules around mask requirements\, vaccinations\, and HR practices. \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/back-to-work-10-5-2/
CATEGORIES:Queens Comes Back
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211005T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211005T140000
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UID:17423-1633438800-1633442400@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Go-to-Market Strategies for Startups
DESCRIPTION:How to create a successful launch plan to reach your target customers? \nYou’ve finally built the product and are ready to present it to the customers. But how? It’s tough to get the product to the right customers at the right time. That’s why it’s important to have a plan. A good product launch plan will help you reach the target market\, generate some buzz and maybe even get some press.  \nTo learn more about planning your startup launch and go-to-market\, we’re excited to have Sharon Lee Thony back to share her knowledge and experience with us.   \nThis is one of the workshops in the 2022 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: www.queensstartup.org.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/su1-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge,Queens Comes Back
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211002T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211003T140000
DTSTAMP:20260411T051702
CREATED:20210325T135312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210325T135312Z
UID:17437-1633165200-1633269600@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Home Improvement Contractor Training
DESCRIPTION:Queens Economic Development Corporation is partnering with the Consortium for Workers Education to provide a free two-day\, 10-hour online training class\, normally costing $199. The class prepares the participants for the NYC home improvement contractor licensing examination and helps participants to put together their license application. The class will cover the following topics: \n\n\nHome improvement business law and insurance\n\n\nDuties and responsibilities of a contractor\n\n\nContent and cancellation of contracts\n\n\nAdvertising and selling practices: How to give a quote\, estimation and capital improvement\n\n\nGeneral industry knowledge\n\n\nOverview of how to apply and submit the license online
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/hict-10-2-21-3/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Comes Back
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210922T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210922T120000
DTSTAMP:20260411T051702
CREATED:20201027T191724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201027T191724Z
UID:17395-1632304800-1632312000@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Get Business From NYC and NYS Government: M/WBE Certification
DESCRIPTION:  \nAbout 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/mwbe-9-22-2/
CATEGORIES:Queens Comes Back,MWBE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210915T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210915T120000
DTSTAMP:20260411T051702
CREATED:20210910T163447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210910T163447Z
UID:17462-1631700000-1631707200@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Hurricane Ida Financial Assistance
DESCRIPTION:Hurricane Ida damaged numerous businesses. At this webinar we will discuss a new program from the SBA: Hurricane Ida Financial Assistance for Businesses\, Non-profit Organizations and Individuals. You will learn the requirements and how to apply. If your business was damaged by Ida\, then learn how the SBA can help. \nThe program is for people in NY and NJ declared disaster areas: \n\nThe disaster declaration covers Bronx\, Kings\, Queens\, Richmond\, and Westchester counties in New York\, which are eligible for both Physical and Economic Injury Disaster Loans from the SBA.\nSmall businesses and most private nonprofit organizations in the following adjacent counties are eligible to apply only for SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans: Nassau\, New York\, Putnam and Rockland in New York.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/hurricane-ida-financial-assistance-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Comes Back
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210914T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210914T203000
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CREATED:20210329T124950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210329T124950Z
UID:17436-1631646000-1631651400@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\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-9-14-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Comes Back
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210913T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210913T160000
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CREATED:20201027T191724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201027T191724Z
UID:17397-1631545200-1631548800@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Best Practices for the NYC Vaccine Mandate at Restaurants
DESCRIPTION:About the Webinar:\nPlease join us for a panel discussion on what to do for your restaurant. We chose this format because we know restaurants have been flooded with information. You do not need more lectures and powerpoints. You want answers and to hear what others are doing to put a good face on things. We want to create a space for you to ask the questions you need answered for your restaurant to survive. \n  \nExpert panelists:\nSteven Picker | Executive Director\nFood & Beverage Industry Partnership\nNYC Department of Small Business Services \nLeon Lubarsky\, Esq.\nLetter Grade Consulting\, Inc.\nHealth department expert \nDawn Kelly\, Proprietor\nThe Nourish Spot \nDudley Stewart\, Proprietor\nMichael Fuquay\, Proprietor\nThe Queensboro \nJonathan Forgash\nExecutive Director\nQueens Together
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/bestp-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Comes Back
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210909T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210909T170000
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CREATED:20210810T135654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210810T135654Z
UID:17460-1631199600-1631206800@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Queens Comes Back! QEDC Fall Informational Webinar
DESCRIPTION:> \nQEDC is back in a big way! As we shake off our Covid doldrums\, say goodbye to summer\, and get ready to build great\, local businesses…right here in Queens! Mingle with other entrepreneurs\, chat with QEDC staff\, and network you heart out.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/qfiw-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Comes Back
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210818T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210818T120000
DTSTAMP:20260411T051702
CREATED:20201027T191724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201027T191724Z
UID:17391-1629280800-1629288000@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/mwbe-8-21-2/
CATEGORIES:Queens Comes Back,MWBE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210810T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210810T140000
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UID:17394-1628600400-1628604000@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Choosing a Business Type
DESCRIPTION:About the Webinar:\n\nOne of the key decisions you’ll make when starting a business is selecting a business entity. It is a decision that will have long lasting impact on your finances\, taxes\, and personal liability. In this workshop we’ll compare the main legal structures for doing business: Sole Proprietorships\, Partnerships\, Corporations\, and LLCs. We’ll discuss the costs of formation\, the differences in management structure\, and the documents that are required for each different structure. By the end of the workshop you’ll have a clear idea of which one is best for your business. \n\n\nAbout the Speaker:\n\n\nAbout the Speaker:\nThomas M. Farrell has a business law practice\, representing organizations of various sizes and sophistication\, ranging from small and family-owned enterprises to medium-sized\, well-established businesses. His mission is to bring sophisticated legal services to these entrepreneurs at an affordable rate\, protecting both the owners’ personal assets and the business’s assets.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/choosing-2/
CATEGORIES:Queens Comes Back,MWBE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210806T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210806T150000
DTSTAMP:20260411T051702
CREATED:20210329T124950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210329T124950Z
UID:17435-1628258400-1628262000@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant FAQ Webinar
DESCRIPTION:About the Webinar:\n\nExpert Roy Pellicano will answer questions to facilitate the PSBR Grant application process\, elevating your understanding and chances of obtaining funding from this grant. The link will be sent via email. \n\nAbout the Speaker:\n\nAbout the Speakers:\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/psbr-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Comes Back
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210802T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210802T193000
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SUMMARY:Black Business Month Celebration
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URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/black-business-month-celebration-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210622T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210622T173000
DTSTAMP:20260411T051702
CREATED:20201027T191724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201027T191724Z
UID:17393-1624375800-1624383000@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Free Legal Assistance for your Business’ Legal Needs
DESCRIPTION:About the Webinar:\n\nDo you have questions about \n\nA business contract you received from a client?\nWhat things are negotiable in a contract?\nDifferentiating between an employee and an independent contractor?\nA commercial lease?\nHow to set up your business legally?\nThe difference between an LLC and a C-corp/ S-Corp?\n\nSign up for a free 45-minute appointment with a pro-bono attorney to discuss pressing legal issues. If you need more time\, you can schedule follow-ups and continue to work with them. \nThis clinic is a partnership between the Queens Economic Development Corporation (QEDC) and the Neighborhood Entrepreneur Law Project (NELP). With only 8 slots available\, register for your slot right away. \n* Please note that unlike all the other clinics\, this clinic will not have any attorney to discuss intellectual property (trademarks\, copyrights\, patents\, etc). \n\nClick Here to RSVP
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/flabln-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Comes Back
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210619T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210619T140000
DTSTAMP:20260411T051702
CREATED:20210325T135312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210325T135312Z
UID:17434-1624093200-1624111200@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Home Improvement Contractor Training
DESCRIPTION:Queens Economic Development Corporation is partnering with the Consortium for Workers Education to provide a free two-day\, 10-hour online training class\, normally costing $199. The class prepares the participants for the NYC home improvement contractor licensing examination and helps participants to put together their license application. The class will cover the following topics: \n\n\nHome improvement business law and insurance\n\n\nDuties and responsibilities of a contractor\n\n\nContent and cancellation of contracts\n\n\nAdvertising and selling practices: How to give a quote\, estimation and capital improvement\n\n\nGeneral industry knowledge\n\n\nOverview of how to apply and submit the license online
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/home-improvement-contractor-training-5-2-3/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Comes Back
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210616T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210616T120000
DTSTAMP:20260411T051702
CREATED:20201027T191724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201027T191724Z
UID:17381-1623837600-1623844800@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-3-2-6-2/
CATEGORIES:Queens Comes Back,MWBE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210615T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210615T120000
DTSTAMP:20260411T051702
CREATED:20210602T203100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210602T203100Z
UID:17457-1623754800-1623758400@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Litter on Liberty Avenue: Virtual Discussion with the Department of Sanitation
DESCRIPTION:Join QEDC and the NYC Department of Sanitation on Tuesday\, June 15 at 11AM: \n\nShare ideas about how to keep Richmond Hill clean\nDiscover resources for your business\nPlan for a successful summer
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/sanitation-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210610T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210610T120000
DTSTAMP:20260411T051702
CREATED:20201027T191724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201027T191724Z
UID:17392-1623319200-1623326400@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Do You Qualify for the Upcoming NYS Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant?
DESCRIPTION:About the Webinar:\n\nLaunching June 10\, 2021\, the Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant is a new New York State program providing grant funding to small and micro businesses and for-profit independent arts and cultural organizations impacted by the pandemic. The grants will be flexible and can be used for a number of different business operating expenses\, including payroll\, rent or mortgage payments\, taxes\, utilities\, PPE or other business expenses incurred between March 1\, 2020 and April 1\, 2021.  \nIn this webinar\, you will learn the following: \n\nEligibility Requirements\nEligible Expenses\nDocumentation Requirements\nApplication Process\n\nThis webinar will be held Thursday\, June 10th\, 2021. The Zoom link and reminder will be sent to you the day of the webinar.  \n\n\nAbout the Speaker:\n\n\nAbout the Speaker:\nRoy Pellicano has been an entrepreneur since the age of 11\, and is now an advisor to businesses related to business and technology strategy. He sees his mission to be that of an educator to ensure that small business owners understand their business and how to be literate to their growth\, operations\, and financing. He has advised multiple award winning businesses and entrepreneurs. When Covid hit\, he read the laws for both the EIDL and the PPP and became an expert helping other businesses address their financing needs through the SBA programs. During this time\, he also saw the needs of businesses in relation to their small business financing\, and opened a commercial financing company to address other needs of the small business. He helped small businesses apply for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund and now is helping them apply for the upcoming Pandemic Small Business Recovery grant.  \nNYS is preparing a new small business pack coming in July of 2021 and he is monitoring that development and will bring that to his clients and network as soon as more information is available.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/psbrg-2/
CATEGORIES:Queens Comes Back,MWBE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210609T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210609T140000
DTSTAMP:20260411T051702
CREATED:20210329T124950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210329T124950Z
UID:17433-1623243600-1623247200@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Presenting Your Food Business Online
DESCRIPTION:Learn from a professional food photographer how restaurants and other food businesses best present themselves online. In this workshop\, the instructor will cover the following topics:\n\nHow to tell your brand story through food photography that connects with your customers\nWhat makes certain food pictures appealing on Instagram and how to take them\nExamples of restaurants/food biz that have great online presence VS those that do not and why\nInstagram best practices for food business\nInstagram page audit and feedback: we will select any volunteers in the audience who are willing to present their business Instagram page and get feedback directly front the instructor\nQ&A
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/food-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Comes Back
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210525T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210525T203000
DTSTAMP:20260411T051702
CREATED:20210329T124950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210329T124950Z
UID:17432-1621969200-1621974600@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\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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210521T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210521T110000
DTSTAMP:20260411T051702
CREATED:20210515T163549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210515T163549Z
UID:17455-1621591200-1621594800@services.queensny.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210520T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210520T120000
DTSTAMP:20260411T051702
CREATED:20200831T142407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200831T142407Z
UID:17386-1621508400-1621512000@services.queensny.org
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
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210519T120000
DTSTAMP:20260411T051702
CREATED:20201027T191724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201027T191724Z
UID:17380-1621418400-1621425600@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-3-2-4-3/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Comes Back,MWBE
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