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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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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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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
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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:20260415T065406
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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/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
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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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CREATED:20210720T183635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210720T183635Z
UID:17458-1627925400-1627932600@services.queensny.org
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
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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:20260415T065406
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:20260415T065406
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
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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:20260415T065406
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
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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:20260415T065406
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SUMMARY:Ready\, Set\, Go!
DESCRIPTION:About the Webinar:\n\nReady? Set. Go! is a 90-minute free workshop that takes you all the things you need to think about when going into business.  It provides a general overview of what it takes to start a business; legal considerations and what it takes to fund a new venture. \n\nAbout the Speakers:\n\nAbout the Speakers:\n\n\nThomas Farrell is a lawyer with a great deal of experience with contracts\, employment matters\, and regulatory compliance. He offers a combination of programs and practices to owners of small- and medium-sized businesses\, largely designed to prevent them from being sued or from being investigated by government agencies. \n\n[clearfix] \n\n\nRoy Pellicano ran an IT services company for over 15 years working with small and mid-sized businesses across all industries\, from the single computer Mom & Pop to the 63 location company. In addition to supporting IT\, Roy advises business teams developing and implementing strategy across the business lifecycle from start-up to exit\, including how to implement business and technology transformation.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/ready-set-go-10-2-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Comes Back
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210521T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210521T110000
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CREATED:20210515T163549Z
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SUMMARY:Fondo de Revitalización de Restaurantes (Restaurant Revitalization Fund)
DESCRIPTION:El fondo de revitalización de restaurantes es un programa del gobierno federal de EE. UU. que ayuda a los propietarios de restaurantes que han visto sus negocios dañados por el COVID-19. Aprenda cómo solicitar este programa en este taller gratuito. \n¿Quién puede aplicar? Todos los negocios minoristas relacionados con alimentos y bebidas.\nConsulte en línea para obtener una lista completa.\n \n¿Cuándo debe aplicar? Desde el 1 de mayo al 21 de mayo de 2021\, para solicitudes con\nprioridad. El resto de solicitantes pueden aplicar después del 21 de mayo hasta que se agoten\nlos fondos.\n\nSolicitudes con prioridad: Pequeños negocios propiedad de mujeres\, veteranos\, y personas\ndesfavorecidas socialmente o económicamente. Consulte en línea para obtener más\ninformación.\n\n¿Cómo aplicar? Por medio de proveedores de puntos de venta reconocidos por U.S. Small\nBusiness Administration (SBA) como TOAST y SQUARE o directamente a través del portal de\nsolicitud en línea: restaurants.sba.gov\nEl número de teléfono de la línea de ayuda es 844-279-8898.\n\n¿En que puedo gastar los fondos? Los fondos se pueden gastar en artículos comerciales:\nnómina de sueldos\, días de enfermedad\, hipotecas\, alquiler\, servicio de deudas\, utilidades\,\nmantenimiento\, construcción de asientos al aire libre\, suministros\, PPE\, limpieza\, alimentos y\nbebidas\, proveedores cubiertos\, gastos operativos.\n  \nThis workshop is in Spanish.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/fondo-de-revitalizacion-de-restaurantes-restaurant-revitalization-fund-2-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Comes Back
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210520T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210520T120000
DTSTAMP:20260415T065406
CREATED:20200831T142407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200831T142407Z
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SUMMARY:Apply for the Restaurant Recovery Fund!  What you need to do to receive funds!
DESCRIPTION:About the Webinar:\n\nLearn how to apply for the Restaurant Recovery Fund (RRF) and what you’ll need to  do to receive the funds.  Hosted by Charles Antonucci\, QEDC business advisor \n\nAbout the Speaker:\n  \n\n\nCharles Antonucci is a retired banker and entrepreneur. He has over forty years experience in the finance business. He has been a consultant with the QEDC since March 2019.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/restaurant-recovery-fund-5-20-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Comes Back
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210519T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210519T120000
DTSTAMP:20260415T065406
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210512T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210512T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T065406
CREATED:20210506T212048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210506T212048Z
UID:17454-1620835200-1620838800@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Zoom Book Party
DESCRIPTION:Zoom book party to celebrate the publication of Rob MacKay’s new book\, Historic Houses of Queens\, on May 12 at 4 pm. \n \n[clearfix]
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/zoom-book-party-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210510T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210510T120000
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SUMMARY:Restaurant Revitalization Fund Webinar
DESCRIPTION:APPLY FOR FUNDING THROUGH THE RESTAURANT REVITALIZATION FUND \nThe American Rescue Plan Act established the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) to provide funding to help restaurants and other eligible businesses keep their doors open. Recipients are not required to repay the funding as long as funds are used for eligible uses no later than March 11\, 2023. The application is easy and simple. This webinar will go over what you need to know to apply.  \nWho can apply: All food and beverage related retail businesses.  \nWhen: May 1st to May 21st\, 2021 for priority applications. All applicants can apply after May 21 until funds run out. \nPriority applicants: Small businesses owned by women\, veterans\, or socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. Check online for more information. \nFunds can be spent on business items: Payroll and sick leave\, mortgages\, rent\, debt service\, utilities\, maintenance\, build outdoor seating\, supplies\, PPE\, cleaning supplies\, food and beverage costs\, covered supplier costs\, operating expenses.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/rrf-3/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210504T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210504T190000
DTSTAMP:20260415T065406
CREATED:20210422T135445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210422T135445Z
UID:17452-1620151200-1620154800@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Richmond Hill Small Business Webinar + Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Managing a small business this past year has been more difficult than ever. We want to keep Richmond Hill businesses vibrant and successful as the city moves into new phases in the next few months. \nJoin Queens Economic Development Corporation and the Department of Small Business Services for this virtual meeting to plan for a successful summer season for your business: \n\n\n\nReceive guidance on COVID-19 compliance\nDiscuss neighborhood issues\nLearn about new resources for your business\nSchedule a free business advising session after the webinar\n\n\n\nThere will be a gift card raffle for attendees. \nRSVP below to receive the Zoom link before the event.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/rhbiz-2/
CATEGORIES:BID
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210428T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210428T203000
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SUMMARY:Ready\, Set\, Go!
DESCRIPTION:About the Webinar:\n\nReady? Set. Go! is a 90-minute free workshop that takes you all the things you need to think about when going into business.  It provides a general overview of what it takes to start a business; legal considerations and what it takes to fund a new venture. \n\nAbout the Speakers:\n\nAbout the Speakers:\n\n\nThomas Farrell is a lawyer with a great deal of experience with contracts\, employment matters\, and regulatory compliance. He offers a combination of programs and practices to owners of small- and medium-sized businesses\, largely designed to prevent them from being sued or from being investigated by government agencies. \n\n[clearfix] \n\n\nRoy Pellicano ran an IT services company for over 15 years working with small and mid-sized businesses across all industries\, from the single computer Mom & Pop to the 63 location company. In addition to supporting IT\, Roy advises business teams developing and implementing strategy across the business lifecycle from start-up to exit\, including how to implement business and technology transformation.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/ready-set-go-10-3/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Comes Back
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210428T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210428T160000
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CREATED:20210409T170708Z
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SUMMARY:Learn About Federal Programs: Restaurant Revitalization Fund\, PPP Application Changes\, PPP Forgiveness\, EIDL Increase and EIDL Advance
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a webinar to learn about the updated information of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and PPP Forgiveness; Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and EIDL Advance: Shuttered Venue Operator Grant (SVOG); SBA Debt Relief and Restaurant Revitalization Fund Application. \nRestaurant Revitalization Fund includes: Introduction\, Eligibility\, Calculation of Funding Amount\, Eligible Uses of Funds\, Timeframe for Using Funds\, How to Apply\, and Documentation Requires
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/c19-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210427
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210430
DTSTAMP:20260415T065406
CREATED:20210413T143740Z
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SUMMARY:2021 Queens StartUP! Competition Final Pitch
DESCRIPTION:Join 2021 Queens StartUP! Competition and watch 12 finalists in four categories pitch their startups and compete for $40\,000 in cash prizes.\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nAbout this Event\n\n\nQueens is the most diverse borough in the world\, so as our founders. The 2021 Queens StartUP! Final Pitch kicks off on April 27\, Tuesday at 10AM EST and you’re invited to take part in the 3-day event. \n\nEvent Agenda:\nDay 1: April 27\, 10am – 12:30pm | Tech + Sustainability Category \nDay 2: April 28\, 10am – 12:30pm | Community + Food Category \nDay 3: April 29\, 12pm – 1pm | Four Winners Announcement \nYou will receive a Zoom link one day before the event.\n  \nFinalist Team Line-Up\nTechnology Category: \n\nKids Break Ground: An Ed-Tech startup that helps children discover what they may want to be when they grow up\nFoodini: An application that empowers people to try new foods while giving restaurants an affordable platform to drive traffic\nShe Designs: a startup that provides online UI\, UX classes\, mentorship and career coaching services for women of color\n\nSustainability Category: \n\nKon.incense: sustainable plant-based Incense in refillable containers\nWeetasCositas: a marketplace for sustainable-driven fashion brands\nTerrart NYC: unique innovative sustainable plants arrangement inside terrariums\n\nCommunity Category: \n\nOpen Border Books: a bookstore and event space that serves the fabulously multiethnic and LGBTQ+ neighborhood of Jackson Heights\, Queens.\nWomen’s Weekend Film Challenge: a social impact organization that works for gender equity by creating opportunities for women to bring their talents\, leadership and stories to the forefront of the film industry.\nHouse Of Playful Soul: a children’s learning and development play center in Forest Hills\, Queens\n\nFood Category: \n\nPrince Abou’s Butchery: an online retailer specializing in local halal meats from small\, family-run farms just a few hours from our city operating out of one centralized location in Queens\, NY\nQNSY is a New York State-based S-corp beverage alcohol start-up that produces sugarbrew-based\, premium\, natural\, sparkling Ready-To-Drink (RTD) craft cocktails in 12oz sleek aluminum cans and sixtel (5.16 gallon) kegs.\nGloburrito is a catering business that brings Internationally-inspired burritos\, rice bowls and fries to the multi-cultural\, adventurous eaters of Queens\n\n\n\n  \n\n\nAbout the Queens StartUP!\nThe StartUP! Competition is a 4-month program for Queens-based startup founders and small business entrepreneurs who are at the early stages of developing their businesses. The program is run by Queens Economic Development Corporation. We believe that inclusion is an economic imperative and entrepreneurship is open to everyone\, regardless of your gender\, race or birthplace. This program is funded by a grant from Resorts World Casino New York City\, with support from the Srivastava Technology Fund. \n \n \n 
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/2021-queens-startup-competition-final-pitch-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210421T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210421T120000
DTSTAMP:20260415T065406
CREATED:20201027T191724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201027T191724Z
UID:17379-1618999200-1619006400@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-3-2-5-3/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Comes Back,MWBE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210417T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210417T140000
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CREATED:20210325T135312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210325T135312Z
UID:17429-1618650000-1618668000@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-5-3/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210414T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210414T140000
DTSTAMP:20260415T065406
CREATED:20210405T124806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210405T124806Z
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SUMMARY:How to Pitch Your Startup With a Compelling Story
DESCRIPTION:This free webinar is part of 2021 Queens StartUP! Program. Join the finalists and the instructor on how to best tell your startup stories.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nJoin the Queens StartUP! Competition program to learn how to most effectively pitch to the investors and potential customers. \nYou will learn: \n\nUse storytelling techniques in startup presentations\nCreate an emotional connection with your audience\nDeliver your content that resonates\n\nWe will select one volunteer from the audience to give a short pitch and the instructor will give feedback live. \nYou will receive a Zoom link one day before the event starts. \n  \nSpeaker: \nCalum Handley is a successful serial entrepreneur with 15 years of experience in building and working with Fortune 500 brands and startups. As a marketing consultant at Human Ventures\, he has helped several portfolio companies develop their brand story and marketing strategies. Calum is passionate about people and culture\, a mixed-race human raised in Hong Kong and New Zealand.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/how-to-pitch-your-startup-with-a-compelling-story-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210331T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210331T130000
DTSTAMP:20260415T065406
CREATED:20210325T181634Z
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SUMMARY:StartUP! Finalists Announcement
DESCRIPTION:Come join us as we announce the twelve finalists for this year’s StartUP! Business Plan Competition!
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/startup-finalists-announcement-2/
CATEGORIES:Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210325T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210325T203000
DTSTAMP:20260415T065406
CREATED:20200728T154452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200728T154452Z
UID:17366-1616698800-1616704200@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-6-2-2-3/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Comes Back
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210325T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210325T140000
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CREATED:20210111T153654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210111T153654Z
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SUMMARY:The Power & Impact of Women-owned Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Join the Women’s Business Centers of New York City along with Small Business Administration (SBA) NY District Office as we celebrate\, motivate\, and activate women at this empowering celebration. \nThis four-hour conference caters to women business owners and offers a great opportunity to connect with other women businesses\, develop professional strategies\, and get expert advice from today’s leading executives and decision-makers. Co-hosted by the 4 NYC Women’s Business Centers and the SBA – this conference is a must-attend! \nSchedule*\n\n\n10:00 AM\nWelcome\n\n\n10:15 AM\nBreakout Rooms/Networking\n\n\n10:45 AM\nKeynote Sepaker – Geri Stengel\n\n\n11:00 AM\nGoogle: Connect with Customers and Manage Your Business Remotely with Petia Abdur-Razzaaq\n\n\n\n11:30 AM\nDiscussion with Founder and CEO Keshia Phillips of Codivity\nUsing creativity\, heart\, and a toolkit of technologies\, Keshia and her team tailor solutions for web development services to a diverse community of business owners and entrepreneurs that are flexible and easy to maintain. She’ll discuss what women business owners most get wrong with their website\, tips for email marketing and more!\n\n\n11:50 AM\nLunch\n\n\n12:20 PM\nDiscussion with Founder Jackie Granchamps / Cecile’s Bath & Body\nFrom building her business in her kitchen\, Jackie is now featured in Tmobile’s national ad campaign celebrating entrepreneurship. She will share practical advice about building a beauty business.\n\n\n12:45 PM\nCrowdfunding presented by Virginia Almendarez with IfundWomen\nCrowdfunding is a low-risk\, efficient path to getting a startup\, small business\, nonprofit\, or side hustle off the ground without going into debt or giving up equity.\n\n\n1:10 PM\n\nSBA Closing Remarks \n\n\n\n*Subject to change \nRegister Now!
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/womens-history-month-celebration-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center
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