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SUMMARY:Ask Me Anything (AMA) for Food and Beverage Founders
DESCRIPTION:This will be a fun and candid conversation between founders and a pure founder exchange of best practices\, experiences and stories.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\nIf you’re a food or beverage founder at the early stage of growing your business\, you definitely do not want to miss this event. It’s a great opportunity to connect with two successful entrepreneurs in the same space and ask them any questions you may have. Make sure you read their stories below before submitting your question on the registration page. Or just ask them in the LIVE event. \n\nSpeakers:\nTara Merdjanoff and Jeremy Bohen – Cofounders of QNSY \nQNSY is a New York State-based beverage alcohol start-up. They produce sugarbrew-based\, premium\, natural\, sparkling Ready-To-Drink (RTD) craft cocktails in 12oz sleek aluminum cans and sixtel (5.16 gallon) kegs. They currently offer three flavors: Cosmo\, Margarita\, Mojito. All flavors have 150 calories per serving\, with 11g of sugar and 5% ABV. \nTara and Jeremy are two native New Yorkers who love this town almost as much as they love each other. They spent 20 years as actors\, entertaining all over NYC. Along the way\, they worked at some of the best bars and restaurants in the world. When the pandemic kept them from doing what they love\, they focused their passion for pleasing people on a project they’d been working on “back-stage” for the past few years: QNSY Sparkling Cocktails. \nQNSY was officially launched in September 2021. Within the first two months\, they secured a contract with a distributor and got into several Trader Joe’s locations in New Jersey. They are now in 200+ stores in the tri-state area. \n  \nSutta Saraphum – Founder and CEO of SD Sauce \nSD Sauce is a Thai hot sauce brand. Their products are unprocessed\, preservative-free\, and use only the freshest ingredients. In doing so\, they capture the most exciting elements from authentic Thai cuisine. It’s the perfect Dipping Sauce for any type of food. They currently offer three flavors: The Original\, Ginger Vegan and Thai BBQ. \nSutta was born and raised in Thailand. She grew up learning how to make traditional Thai dishes by cooking with her mother and working in the country’s most popular restaurants. “When you enjoy a dish in Thailand\, it’s usually accompanied by Nam Jim sauce – one of the many spicy dipping sauces. When I moved to the United States in 2011\, I couldn’t find anything that tasted as good.” Sutta said. \nShe began making Thai sauces from scratch using Thai bird chili peppers\, lime juice\, garlic and fresh herbs. She started by serving the sauce at dinner parties and the guests couldn’t get enough. “Sutta\, can you make extra so that I can bring some home and enjoy it during the week?” These requests multiplied after each and every gathering. Fast forward two years later\, she’s now selling in hundreds of stores nationwide\, including many Whole Foods locations in NYC. \n  \n**You will receive a Zoom link the day before the event.\nThe AMA Series is part of the 2022 Queens StartUP Competition Program. This workshop is open to everyone. You do not need to be a StartUP participant to join this event. However\, if you’re looking to participant in the 2022 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: Queensstartup.org
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/ask-me-anything-ama-for-food-and-beverage-founders-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211222T123000
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SUMMARY:Ladies Lunch & Learn Series: Win $10\,000 with Verizon
DESCRIPTION:Talking Points: \n\nTalk about the program and requirements. You don’t need an established business to apply!\nHow to register to open an account and full walkthrough of the services: Apply here.\nGo over the 2 required classes in the platform\n\n*The last day to apply for this grant is December 31\, 2021 \n  \nBenefits:  \n\n\nA $10\,000 grant opportunity once you complete two courses\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!\n\n  \nSpeaker: Andrea Ormeno\, Queens Women’s Business Center Director & Director of Business Services at QEDC \n\n\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 800 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 English and Spanish. Andrea is a 2013 graduate of Queens College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and is a GrowthWheel certified advisor.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/ladies-lunch-learn-series-win-10000-with-verizon-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Comes Back
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211217T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211217T120000
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SUMMARY:Unlock The Door to Contracting Opportunities at JFK
DESCRIPTION:At the JFK Redevelopment Program\, Delta Air Lines and JFKIAT are investing $1.5 billion to expand Terminal 4\, and JFK Millennium Partners is investing $3.9 billion to build a new Terminal 6. Each project has a 30% MWBE participation goal\, and a special focus on local business enterprises. Join us to learn more about each project and contracting opportunities NOW AVAILABLE in construction\, general conditions\, and professional services. \nJoin us at this event to learn more about each project and how you can be a part of it\, including how to get pre qualified.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/unlock-the-door-to-contracting-opportunities-at-jfk-2/
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SUMMARY:A Live Financial Projections Session with a CPA - For Tech Startups
DESCRIPTION:Do you know how a CPA helps his/her startup clients prepare the financial projections for potential investors? Do you want to learn the thought process behind all the numbers? During this workshop\, we’re excited to have Akshay to do a LIVE demo of financial projection with a real startup business. \nAttendees will get a unique insight into the inner-workings of a CPA who specializes in working with startup business and entrepreneurs. \nThis workshop is particularly helpful for those who are considering applying for the 2022 StartUP! Competition and having an opportunity to win a 10K grant for your business.  \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/su4-2-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge,Queens Comes Back
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211207T130000
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SUMMARY:A Live Financial Projections Session with a CPA - For Consumer Startups
DESCRIPTION:Do you know how a CPA helps his/her startup clients prepare the financial projections for potential investors? Do you want to learn the thought process behind all the numbers? During this workshop\, we’re excited to have Akshay to do a LIVE demo of financial projection with a real startup business. \nAttendees will get a unique insight into the inner-workings of a CPA who specializes in working with startup business and entrepreneurs \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/su3-2-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge,Queens Comes Back
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211118T100000
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CREATED:20210329T124950Z
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SUMMARY:Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant: Updated FAQ Webinar
DESCRIPTION:About the Webinar:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOverview\nThe New York State COVID-19 Pandemic SmallBusiness Recovery Grant Program was created to provide flexible grant assistance to currently viable small businesses\, micro-businesses\, and for-profit independent arts and cultural organizations in the State of New York\, who have experienced economic hardship due to the pandemic.\n\nGrant Amounts\n$5\,000 – $50\,000\n\nThis is not a loan: no repayments\, no interest\, no fees.\n\n\nThis Grant Is For:\n\nSmall businesses\nMicro-businesses\nFor-profit independent arts and cultural organizations\nIndependent contractors / sole proprietors:\nBarbers and Hair stylists\nEstheticians and Nail technicians\nWedding planners\nAuto mechanics\nLyft and Uber drivers\nBricklayers\nCarpenters\nElectricians\nPlumbers\nAnd many more.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker:\n\nAbout the Speaker:\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. Roy is also a consulting business advisor at Queens Economic Development Corporation.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/psbr2-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Comes Back
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211117T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211117T130000
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CREATED:20201027T191724Z
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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/mwbe51-2-2/
CATEGORIES:Queens Comes Back,MWBE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211110T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211110T153000
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SUMMARY:COMERCIO EXTERIOR - Mercados en NY
DESCRIPTION:Estados Unidos es un amplísimo mercado de 310 millones de personas\, la mayor economía del mundo\, representa aproximadamente un 25% de la producción mundial total. El país absorbe el 16% de las importaciones mundiales y es el principal emisor (19%) y receptor de inversión internacional (15%). \nEste seminario de Comercio Exterior cubrirá los siquientes temas: \n\n\n\nIntroducción del Comercio Exterior\nClaves de cómo funcionan los mercados en Nueva York\nPrincipales mercados en USA para importar productos de Latino America.\n\n\n\nRESERVE SU ESPACIO: Por favor confirme su registro haciendo clic bajo RSVP\, agregue el número de participantes y complete el formulario. Este seminario es virtual y gratuito. Las personas registradas recibirán el enlace de Zoom un día antes del evento. \nOrador:\n Victor Estrada\nAsesor Internacional para desarrollo de Estrategias de Mercado \nVictor es vicepresidente de marketing de Biz Logistic Connectors. Tiene experiencia como desarrollador de estrategias\, planificador\, analista y asesor de proyectos internacionales en New York. Victor ha trabajado más de 35 años con varias entidades comerciales\, gubernamentales y estatales en Estados Unidos. También fue presidente de ¨OCIO Americano\, ¨ proveedor mayorista de operaciones turísticas de entrada\, y proveedor de excursiones en autocar para American Express. Trabajó para Carros LITS cocinar\, Meliá internacional y TWA\, Cámara de Comercio de los Estados Unidos y la Oficina del Censo.  Actualmente\, también es desarrollador de eventos especiales para ventas y marketing con su empresa familiar AGROONS LLC. \n[clearfix] \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/comercio-exterior-mercados-en-ny-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Comes Back
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211109T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211109T203000
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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-10-12-2-3/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Comes Back
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211102T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211102T140000
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SUMMARY:What is Website Usability and How it Can Boost or Kill Sales
DESCRIPTION:Website usability\, also known as user experience (UX)\, stands for how people view and interact with your site. Users should be able to immediately recognize the main message of your page\, easily figure out how to get from point A to point B and be able to achieve the goal they set out to accomplish. Good UX design is essential for your conversion. And one of the main reasons a website doesn’t attract or convert is due to poor web usability.  \nTo learn about the basic principles of web usability and how to improve it\,  we’re excited to have Sharea Gibbs to lead the workshop. Sharea is the founder and CEO of She Design\, Interactive Designer at Google and 2021 Queens StartUP! Winner in the Tech Category.  \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/su3-3/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge,Queens Comes Back
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211029T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211029T170000
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UID:17473-1635523200-1635526800@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:NYS Crédito Fiscal Para El Regreso Al Trabajo En Restaurantes
DESCRIPTION:Aprende sobre este nuevo programa de crédito fiscal para restaurantes y bares en Nueva York que fueron afectados por COVID-19.\nEste programa de crédito fiscal conocido como “de regreso al trabajo” ofrece a los restaurantes y bares un incentivo para traer a su personal de regreso al trabajo ademas de incrementar la contratación de personal durante el año 2021.\nEn este seminario virtual\, te enseñaremos lo siguiente:\n\n\n¿Para quién es este programa?\nMontos del crédito fiscal\nLa opción Fast Track\nRequisitos de elegibilidad\nCómo aplicar\nRespuestas a preguntas frecuentes
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/nys-credito-fiscal-para-el-regreso-al-trabajo-en-restaurantes-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Comes Back
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211029T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211029T160000
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CREATED:20211018T133239Z
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SUMMARY:NYS Restaurant Return To Work Tax Credit
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn about the NYS Restaurant Return To Work Tax Credit; a program that provides an incentive to COVID-impacted restaurants to bring restaurant staff back-to-work and increase hiring during 2021.\nIn this webinar\, we will discuss: \n\nWho this program is for\nTax credit amounts\nThe Fast Track option\nEligibility requirements\nHow to apply\nAnswers to FAQs
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/nys-restaurant-return-to-work-tax-credit-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Comes Back
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211027T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211027T150000
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CREATED:20210806T131228Z
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UID:17461-1635343200-1635346800@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Crowdfunding 101
DESCRIPTION:Workshop Description: \nCrowdfunding should be the first stop on your funding journey. It’s 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. In this workshop\, led by IFundWomen Startup Coach Alex Brockelman\, we’ll talk about the pros & cons of different funding strategies and all the different need-states that crowdfunding can be successful for. \nHighlights/take-aways: \n\nWhat is crowdfunding?\nWhy crowdfunding is helpful\nThe IFundWomen Method for executing a successful crowdfunding campaign\n\nAbout the Speaker: \n \nAlex is a former founder with experience in both for-profits and non-profits. His entrepreneurial focus has been creating organizations that partner sound business models with compelling social impact – particularly with regard to food justice and access. As a Startup Coach at IFundWomen\, he spends his days working with entrepreneurs to meet their long-term goals through business planning\, marketing\, and crowdfunding strategy. It’s time to close the funding gap for women entrepreneurs! \n[clearfix]
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/mlw-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Comes Back
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211026T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211026T140000
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SUMMARY:October Group Office Hour – Marketing
DESCRIPTION:Each month\, StartUP! Participants will be able to meet with 2-3 advisors to discuss their progress around the specific topic we have that month. Our October topic is marketing. Each entrepreneur/team has 10-15 mins to talk about whatever is the most urgent marketing question right now. The rest of the attendees can listen and share their experiences and ideas too. \nOctober Mentors\nAdrienne Wax is a marketing professional with extensive experience both with small and large businesses. Working for large ad agencies and as a consultant\, she led the marketing efforts for major corporations in categories including healthcare and packaged goods\, among others. She also successfully marketed her own small business\, a company dedicated to helping professional women learn to play golf and use golf successfully in their business careers. She currently works as a marketing consultant for the Queens Economic Development Corporation. \n  \n[clearfix] \n  \nKim Robinson\, Founder of 3pts\, is a 15+ year marketing professional and coach with a passion for helping self-funded creative entrepreneurs achieve their goals. He loves to create tools\, space and infrastructure for growth and provide it to those who would most benefit from it. Previous works: Red Bull\, Complex Media\, The Fader and various high-level marketing agencies. Linkedin: @kimrobinsonjr. \n  \n[clearfix]
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/october-group-office-hour-marketing-2/
CATEGORIES:Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211020T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211020T150000
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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
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UID:17396-1634724000-1634731200@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/mwbe50-2/
CATEGORIES:Queens Comes Back,MWBE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211019T130000
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DTSTAMP:20260406T030531
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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
DTSTAMP:20260406T030531
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
DTSTAMP:20260406T030531
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
DTSTAMP:20260406T030531
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
DTSTAMP:20260406T030531
CREATED:20210329T124950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210329T124950Z
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
DTSTAMP:20260406T030531
CREATED:20210806T131228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210806T131228Z
UID:17459-1633780800-1633795200@services.queensny.org
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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CREATED:20200728T154507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200728T154507Z
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
DTSTAMP:20260406T030531
CREATED:20201028T171930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T171930Z
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:20260406T030531
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:20260406T030531
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:20260406T030531
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
DTSTAMP:20260406T030531
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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