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SUMMARY:New York State’s FY 2022 State Budget
DESCRIPTION:About the Webinar:\n\nPlease join NYS Higher Education Services Corporation President Dr. Guillermo Linares for a virtual presentation on New York State’s FY 2022 State Budget. \nThe budget builds on the bold vision to reimagine\, rebuild & renew New York by supporting pandemic recovery of highly-impacted small businesses\, restaurants and the arts & entertainment industries\, placing a cap on broadband for low-income families\, providing billions in rent relief and to preserve 100\,000 affordable homes\, investments from the private and public sectors to create Green Economy opportunities and create the nation’s largest infrastructure plan to drive growth and opportunity for all. \n\n\nAbout the Speaker:\n\n\nAbout the Speaker:\nDr. Guillermo Linares\, is the President of the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC)\, nominated by Governor Cuomo and confirmed by the State Senate. Leading the State’s student financial aid agency\, Dr. Linares oversees one of the nation’s top need-based grant programs – the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)\, the first-in-the-nation program making public college tuition-free – the Excelsior Scholarship\, and numerous other scholarship and award programs which totaled over $1.06 billion in aid in 2017-18\, helping more than 357\,000 students achieve their college dreams. \nDr. Linares has enjoyed a multi-faceted career\, including serving as a school teacher\, local school board member\, City Council member\, Commissioner of the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs\, and New York State Assemblyman representing the 72nd District and in numerous other roles in the community\, state and nation. Throughout his life\, Dr. Linares\, a native of the Dominican Republic\, has remained committed to improving public education and championing immigrant issues.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/fy2022sb-2/
CATEGORIES:Queens Comes Back
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210211T100000
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SUMMARY:How to Register a Business
DESCRIPTION:About the Webinar:\n\nLearn the basics of getting your business registered in New York State. In this webinar\, we will cover the forms and fees\, instructions\, and general guidance on how to choose between several legal structures.  \nDisclaimer: This information DOES NOT substitute for a paid attorney’s advice. This is just a general guidance\, which is available online\, can be verified\, and might be enough for you depending on your situation. To receive more guidance\, book an appointment with a business counselor at www.services.queensny.org/booknow. \n\n\nAbout the Speaker:\n\n\nAbout the Speaker:\nBhavna Punjwani directs the Entrepreneurship Assistance Center\, which is a state-funded program offering resources to entrepreneurs in the pre-startup\, startup\, and growth stages. She is responsible for the program’s business plan training\, mentorship assistance\, veteran entrepreneur assistance\, and technical assistance such as registering businesses and legal setup\, applying for licenses and permits\, writing business plans\, and creating marketing and financial strategies.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/htrab-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Comes Back
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210302
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SUMMARY:2021 StartUP! Competition - Win $10K
DESCRIPTION:The 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 and supported by the Queens Public Library and Srivastava Technology Fund.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/2021-startup-competition-win-10k-2/
CATEGORIES:Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210203T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210203T150000
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SUMMARY:PPP and EIDL Loans
DESCRIPTION:About the Webinar:\n\nLearn about the EIDL and PPP loan programs to help your small business. Topics covered will include PPP forgiveness and the new requirements for the EIDL program\, which has now been extended through the end of the year.\n \nAbout the Speakers:\n\n\n\nMan-Li Kuo Lin is Economic Development Specialist at the U.S. Small Business Administration New York District Office. She joined SBA as a Business Development Specialist in 2006.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/ppp-and-eidl-loans-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Comes Back
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210215
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SUMMARY:Sweethearts Shop Local
DESCRIPTION:  \nThis year for Valentine’s Day\, we are highlighting fantastic products made by local manufacturers here in Queens. For more information on fabulous gifts for your sweetie\, please visit the program page here.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/sweethearts-shop-local-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210128T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210128T203000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200728T154452Z
UID:17365-1611860400-1611865800@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-6-3-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Comes Back
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210128T170000
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SUMMARY:PPP Webinar (Español)
DESCRIPTION:¡MÁS INFORMACIÓN SOBRE LA NUEVA FINANCIACIÓN PPP! \nQEDC y Truefund están organizando seminarios web informativos sobre la nueva ronda de financiación de APP en inglés y español.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/ppp-webinar-espanol-2/
CATEGORIES:Queens Comes Back
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210127T170000
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CREATED:20210119T195502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210119T195502Z
UID:17420-1611766800-1611770400@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:PPP Webinar (English)
DESCRIPTION:LEARN ABOUT THE NEW PPP FUNDING! \nQEDC & Truefund are hosting informational webinars on the new round of PPP funding in both English and Spanish.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/ppp-webinar-english-2/
CATEGORIES:Queens Comes Back
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210127T140000
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SUMMARY:Business Succession Planning in Tough Times
DESCRIPTION:About the Webinar:\n\nSince 1977 the ICA Group has been on a mission “to expand economic opportunity and self-determination by supporting initiatives that empower workers\, build community assets\, and root capital locally through employee ownership.” \nIf business succession planning is on your mind\, join us for a webinar to learn about all of your options\, including one you may not have otherwise thought of: selling your business to a broad base of your employees\, called ’employee ownership’. The ICA Group is proud to present this special Succession Planning webinar at QEDC’s hosted event along with one of our ambassador partners\, Charles Saunders (Certified Family Business Specialist\, Retirement Plan Specialist\, Care Specialist\, MassMutual Pacific). \nOur experts will discuss why it is more important than ever to have a plan for your business’ future\, and what resources are available to help you along  the way. We will discuss how you can make a plan that maximizes your financial return\, maintains your business legacy\, protects the jobs that you have worked hard to create and rewards your employees in a transition. \n\nAbout the Speakers:\n\n\n\nCharles Sanders\, CFBS\, C(k)P\, CLTC – Charles is a Certified Family Business Specialist. He works with employers and Business Owners to assist them in achieving their long-term financial goals. He is an experienced Financial Professional with a track record of building strong\, lasting client relations. The CFBS designation is offered by the American College of Financial Services and held by a select group of Financial Professionals who tailor their practices to the needs of closely held businesses.  \n\n\n\n\n\nDavid Hammer – David is the Executive Director of the ICA Group and a leading practitioner of employee buyouts of small business. He has assisted in the conversion\, launch and growth of dozens of employee-owned firms and social enterprises. David speaks frequently about the potential for employee ownership to address the challenges of exiting business owners and as a means to combat income inequality and improve job quality. \n\n\n\n\n\nShelley Miller – Shelley is the Outreach Manager for New York City for the ICA Group. She is the local point of contact. She works with business and trade associations\, business advisors\, local public servants and other stakeholders to ensure New York City small business owners know of the option of converting their businesses to the employee-ownership model.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/bsp-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Comes Back
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210123T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210123T140000
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CREATED:20201202T214031Z
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UID:17415-1611392400-1611410400@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Entrenamiento para Contratistas de Mejora en el Hogar
DESCRIPTION:Inscríbase en el curso de entrenamiento de dos sesiones en línea (23 y 24 de enero desde 9:00 am hasta 2:00 pm) ofrecido por la Corporación de Desarrollo Económico de Queens (QEDC) para ayudarle a obtener la licencia y comenzar su propio negocio de contratista. Este clase es enteramente en línea.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/entrenamiento-para-contratistas-de-mejora-en-el-hogar-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210120T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210120T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T080118
CREATED:20201027T191724Z
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UID:17376-1611136800-1611144000@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/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Comes Back,MWBE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210106T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210106T120000
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CREATED:20210104T194807Z
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UID:17417-1609930800-1609934400@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Three Kings Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Come with us to celebrate Three Kings Day (Día de los Reyes Magos). There will be discounts and gift bags for children\, given out on a first-come\, first-serve basis. Join us for the fun!
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/three-kings-day-celebration-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201210T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201210T203000
DTSTAMP:20260419T080118
CREATED:20201208T141820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201208T141820Z
UID:17416-1607626800-1607632200@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Meet the New Founders
DESCRIPTION:The Queens Economic Development Corporation (QEDC)’s 10-week business training course is coming to an end and we are celebrating the student’s achievements by hosting a virtual event on the last day of class. Come celebrate with us by attending this virtual event and supporting these entrepreneurs’ growth. In these 10 weeks\, these students have tested their product ideas with real customers and launched a holiday special/ offer that they can promote and take pre-orders and orders for. \nDuring this one-hour special\, you will hear all about our founders and their journeys within the class –  how did their idea develop\, what strategies did they test\, and what ups and downs did they experience in this process. You will learn about what motivated them to complete the course while balancing a job\, a family\, homeschooling children during quarantine. \nThe students are divided into three panels based on their industry – Service (construction/ consulting/ transportation)\, food (manufacturing\, catering\, personal chef)\, and innovative product (patented device\, retail goods and online scavenger hunt). Each panel has their own unique experience based on industry challenges.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/mtnf-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201210T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201210T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T080118
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UID:17414-1607605200-1607608800@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Financial Forecasting and Budgeting
DESCRIPTION:Having a solid financial model is crucial in building a successful business. It helps you plan and make important decisions for the future\, and is especially important when you are looking to raise money. In this workshop\, the instructor will walk you through how to make financial forecasting in the P&L\, how to make realistic growth assumptions\, and how to find and track the right metrics for your startup. \nWe highly recommend that attendees take our 4th workshop on understanding basic financial statement before coming to this class. \nThis is the 8th out of 8 workshops in the 2021 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: Queensstartup.org.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/financial-forecasting-and-budgeting-2/
CATEGORIES:Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201208T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201208T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T080118
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UID:17413-1607432400-1607436000@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Startup Marketing Channel Strategies
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to launch a new product or service in the next few months? Do you need help reaching more customers after a recent launch? If the answer is yes\, this workshop is for you. Our instructor Sharon Lee will go over some key pre-launch and post-launch strategies and tactics that early stage founders can utilize to successfully reach their target customers. \nThis is the 7th out of 8 workshops in the 2021 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: Queensstartup.org.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/startup-marketing-channel-strategies-2/
CATEGORIES:Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201203T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201203T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T080118
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UID:17412-1607000400-1607004000@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Pricing Strategy for Startups
DESCRIPTION:For many entrepreneurs\, pricing is as complicated as a math problem. But in reality\, it’s as much an art as it is a science. Pricing is one of the most important pillars in marketing. It’s a powerful tool to help your company maximize profits and to influence how consumers value your products. In the workshop\, we’re excited to chat with Justin Tripodi who is an entrepreneur and startup advisor who has helped many entrepreneurs launch their products and grow their businesses. We will be talking about different pricing models and the key factors and steps that you can take to set the right price for your early-stage products. \nThis is the 6th out of 8 workshops in the 2021 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: Queensstartup.org.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/pricing-strategy-for-startups-2/
CATEGORIES:Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201201T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201201T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T080118
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LAST-MODIFIED:20201116T184434Z
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SUMMARY:Building Effective Minimum Viable Products (MVP)
DESCRIPTION:According to Eric Ries\, the Author of the Lean Startup\, “A Minimum Viable Product (MVP) is that version of a new product which allows a team to collect the maximum amount of validated learning about customers with the least effort.” In other words\, an MVP is the smallest thing you can build that delivers customer values and allows you to validate the assumptions of your startup idea. In this workshop\, the instructor will provide a step-by-step process and examples for building MVPs and designing structured experiments. This workshop is designed to help you find the right balance between what your business is offering to users\, and what users actually need. \nThis is the 5th out of 8 workshops in the 2021 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: Queensstartup.org.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/building-effective-minimum-viable-products-mvp-2/
CATEGORIES:Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201120T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201120T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T080118
CREATED:20201028T171930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T171930Z
UID:17410-1605877200-1605880800@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Financial Statement Basics for Startups
DESCRIPTION:Whether you already own a business or are beginning to think about becoming an entrepreneur\, one thing you can do to set yourself for success from day one is to know your number. Because Great ideas are plentiful but profitable and sustainable ideas are much rarer. To learn how to effectively read your financial statements and understand your startup’s viability\, we’re excited to have Charles Antonucci to lead this workshop. Charles is a serial entrepreneur and startup investor. “Nothing is more off-putting to a potential investor than an entrepreneur who doesn’t know their numbers.” says Charles. In this workshop\, the instructor will walk you through 4 basic financial statements: Profit and Loss (P&L) or Income Statement\, Cash Flow Statement\, Balance Sheet and Break Even Analysis\, as well as other key numbers that investors are looking at. \nThis is the 4th out of 8 workshops in the 2021 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: Queensstartup.org.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/financial-statement-basics-for-startups-2/
CATEGORIES:Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge,Queens Comes Back
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201119T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T080118
CREATED:20201027T191724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201027T191724Z
UID:17375-1605780000-1605787200@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-3-3/
CATEGORIES:Queens Comes Back
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201118T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201118T203000
DTSTAMP:20260419T080118
CREATED:20200728T154452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200728T154452Z
UID:17357-1605726000-1605731400@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\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/ready-set-go-6-2/
CATEGORIES:Queens Comes Back
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201117T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201117T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T080118
CREATED:20201028T171930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T171930Z
UID:17409-1605618000-1605621600@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Branding Strategies for Startups
DESCRIPTION:“If you don’t give the market the story to talk about\, they’ll define your brands’ story for you.” The branding expert David Brier described the importance of branding perfectly. Good branding is crucial to effective marketing and will make your startup stand out in a crowded field. In this online workshop\, we will go over the foundation of brand building and its key elements for very early stage startup founders.  \nThis is the 3rd out of 8 workshops in the 2021 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: Queensstartup.org.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/branding-strategies-for-startups-2/
CATEGORIES:Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge,Queens Comes Back
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UID:17408-1605186000-1605189600@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Develop and Test Your Business Model
DESCRIPTION:Do you know the key elements that make a business operate successfully? Do you know how to plan your business at a very early stage while maintaining contact with customers? As a startup\, you want to be in touch with customers as early and often as possible to test things out rather than sitting down and writing a lengthy business plan. In this online workshop\, you will learn how to use the Business Model Canvas as a tool to run experiences and figure out how the startup creates and delivers value. \nThis is the 2nd out of 8 workshops in the 2021 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: Queensstartup.org.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/develop-and-test-your-business-model-2/
CATEGORIES:Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge,Queens Comes Back
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201110T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201110T140000
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CREATED:20201028T171929Z
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UID:17388-1605013200-1605016800@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Identify and Validate Customer Needs and Problems
DESCRIPTION:As an entrepreneur\, before starting selling your product or service\, how confident are you that you fully understand the customer’s problems? Do you know how to evaluate your business ideas and distinguish those from real business opportunities? In this workshop\, we’re excited to dive into the research process and strategies entrepreneurs can use to understand customer’s needs\,  test assumptions and validate customer’s pain points. \nThis is the 1st out of 8 workshops in the 2021 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: Queensstartup.org.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/identify-and-validate-customer-needs-and-problems-2/
CATEGORIES:Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge,Queens Comes Back
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201021T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201021T200000
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CREATED:20200728T154455Z
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UID:17356-1603306800-1603310400@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Ready\, Set\, Go!
DESCRIPTION:About the Webinar:\n\nReady? Set. Go!  is a 60-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\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/ready-set-go-7-2/
CATEGORIES:Queens Comes Back
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201019T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201019T113000
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CREATED:20201016T120926Z
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UID:17374-1603101600-1603107000@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Best Strategies for Complying with City Regulations During the Covid Crisis
DESCRIPTION:The Queens Economic Development Corporation\, in partnership with the New York City Department of Small Business Services and the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene\, is providing an informational webinar to help businesses stay in compliance with rules and regulations during the COVID crisis. Topics to be discussed includes:\n\nBusiness Restart Hotline\nIndoor & Outdoor Dining\nVirtual Consultation Program for compliance support\n\nBusiness owners: please join us and get your questions answered.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/best-strategies-for-complying-with-city-regulations-during-the-covid-crisis-2/
CATEGORIES:Queens Comes Back
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201015T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201015T120000
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CREATED:20200901T150525Z
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UID:17372-1602756000-1602763200@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-2-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Comes Back
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201003T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201003T140000
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CREATED:20200729T175419Z
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UID:17360-1601719200-1601733600@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Home Improvement Contractor Training
DESCRIPTION:Queens Economic Development Corporation is partnering with Astorian to provide a two-day 10-hour online training class. 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\nHome improvement business law and insurance\nDuties and responsibilities of a contractor\nContent and cancellation of contracts\nAdvertising and selling practices: How to give a quote\, estimation and capital improvement\nGeneral industry knowledge\nOverview of how to apply and submit the license online
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/home-improvement-contractor-training-4-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200930T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200930T110000
DTSTAMP:20260419T080118
CREATED:20200918T121339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200918T121339Z
UID:17373-1601460000-1601463600@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Restaurant HVAC Best Practices for a Post COVID World
DESCRIPTION:About the Webinar:\n\nThis webinar helps restaurateurs understand new ASHRAE and CDC guidelines to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and other airborne pathogens. Viewers will learn the role of restaurant HVAC systems in managing proper ventilation and implementation strategies and technology options that provide a path to compliance. They will also discuss why COVID-compliant HVAC systems should be a high priority going forward.  Hosted and moderated by Queens Together. \nThis event builds on a previous version of this class. Attendees are encouraged to watch the recording of this class in our video library. \n\nAbout the Speakers:\n\n\nOver the last 25 years\, Gerri Domenikos’s career has spanned a variety of industries\, the bulk of it being in Building Services and Construction\, other industries include food service and Hospitality. Gerri has restaurant experience that helps her connect with her hospitality clients as she has perspective from “both sides of the counter”. Having worked in restaurant operations and as a Service & Construction vendor to restaurants\, she understands the unique challenges of running a successful restaurant\, and Hospitality has a special place in her heart. In her current role\, Gerri works closely with clients as a trusted vendor partner to ensure their facilities objectives are met\, and proactively managed.\n\n\n\n\nGabe Domenikos brings to the table 15+ years of experience serving the HVAC-R Service\, Maintenance and Construction needs of Commercial Facilities in the NY Metro Area with a strong focus on Hospitality\, Food Service and Restaurants. Gabe works closely with Owners\, Facility Managers and design teams to ensure projects deliver on time and within budget and are built with quality\, longevity and sustainability in mind.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/restaurant-hvac-best-practices-for-a-post-covid-world-2/
CATEGORIES:Queens Comes Back
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200921T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200921T140000
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CREATED:20200831T142407Z
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UID:17370-1600693200-1600696800@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:PPP Loan Forgiveness
DESCRIPTION:About the Webinar:\n\nThe webinar will be from a SBA official regarding the PPP forgiveness program and will have additional commentary from a CPA and business consultant about the process. These people will be assisting borrowers file their forgiveness application.\n \nAbout the Speakers:\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.\n\n\n\n\n\nMan-Li Kuo Lin is Economic Development Specialist at the U.S. Small Business Administration New York District Office. She joined SBA as a Business Development Specialist in 2006.\n\n\n\n\n\nAlan Chan has been working exclusively with nonprofit organization for over two decades.  He provides accounting and financing management services to various sizes of nonprofit organizations.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/ppp-loan-forgiveness-2-3/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Comes Back
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200917T120000
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CREATED:20200901T150210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200901T150210Z
UID:17371-1600336800-1600344000@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/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Comes Back
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