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SUMMARY:Queens StartUP! Startup Marketing
DESCRIPTION:Marketing a startup business can be uniquely challenging because of your limited resources: whether it’s time\, money or talents. And\, oftentimes\, traditional marketing isn’t working. This workshop will help you lay the foundation of what’s needed in a successful startup marketing strategy. It will also cover common channels and best practices. \nThe Queens StartUP! Business Competition assists and awards start-up entrepreneurs with a grant worth up to $10\,000 in funding and services to help make their business successful. Visit the StartUP! Website for more info.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/queens-startup-startup-marketing-4-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200104T103000
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SUMMARY:Queens StartUP! Introduction: Your Business Idea
DESCRIPTION:Everybody has ideas\, but do you know how to evaluate your business ideas and distinguish those from real opportunities? This workshop focuses on providing tools and framework for you to test your startup idea and identify risks before deciding whether or not to pursue the business opportunity. \nThe Queens StartUP! Business Competition assists and awards start-up entrepreneurs with a grant worth up to $10\,000 in funding and services to help make their business successful. Visit the StartUP! Website for more info.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/queens-startup-introduction-your-business-idea-4-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191216T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191216T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20191118T191340Z
UID:17312-1576490400-1576497600@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Be Your Own Boss\, Part Two
DESCRIPTION:At this women’s power networking breakfast\, in partnership with Samaschool\, you will help you get started with freelancing. \nLearn about: \n\nNavigating Online Gig Economy Platforms\nPersonal Branding\nCustomer Service\nIndependent Worker Finances\n\nA great solution if you: \n\nNeed extra income\nWant a flexible work schedule\nWant to work remotely\nWant to build experience for your resume\n\nThere will be a free breakfast as well! \nThis class is divided into two parts. We recommend\, but do not require\, that you take both. You can RSVP for Part One here.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/be-your-own-boss-part-two-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191212T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191212T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T175128
CREATED:20190821T192038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190821T192038Z
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SUMMARY:Queens StartUP! Entrepreneurial Financing
DESCRIPTION:This workshop focuses on providing financial model templates to help early-stage entrepreneurs with forecasting so they can be equipped to submit the application for the StartUP! Competition. \nThe Queens StartUP! Business Competition assists and awards start-up entrepreneurs with a grant worth up to $10\,000 in funding and services to help make their business successful. Visit the StartUP! Website for more info.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/queens-startup-entreprneurial-financing-3-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191210T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191210T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T175128
CREATED:20190821T192037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190821T192037Z
UID:17293-1576002600-1576009800@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Queens StartUP! Startup Marketing
DESCRIPTION:Marketing a startup business can be uniquely challenging because of your limited resources: whether it’s time\, money or talents. And\, oftentimes\, traditional marketing isn’t working. This workshop will help you lay the foundation of what’s needed in a successful startup marketing strategy. It will also cover common channels and best practices. \nThe Queens StartUP! Business Competition assists and awards start-up entrepreneurs with a grant worth up to $10\,000 in funding and services to help make their business successful. Visit the StartUP! Website for more info.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/queens-startup-startup-marketing-3-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191207T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T175128
CREATED:20191107T150228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191107T150228Z
UID:17310-1575712800-1575734400@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Entrenamiento Para Contratistas de Reparación y Mejoras del Hogar
DESCRIPTION:¿Es usted un contratista de reparación y mejoras del hogar trabajando sin una licencia? \n Si es así\, inscríbase en el curso de entrenamiento de tres sesiones (10\, 23 y 24 de octubre desde 10:00 am hasta 4:00 pm) ofrecido por la Corporación de Desarrollo Económico de Queens (QEDC) para ayudarle a obtener la licencia y comenzar su propio negocio de contratista. \nOferta de Curso \n\nPermisos necesarios y requerimientos de licenciatura\nLos “hacer y no hacer” de la operación de su negocio\nOperando su negocio profesionalmente\nHaciendo negocio como un contratista\nPublicidad y ventas\nSeguro: protegiéndose a usted y a su negocio\nSus responsabilidades como contratista\nPreparación para el día del examen\n\nPara registrar\, haga clic aquí. Usted puede pagar con tarjeta de crédito o débito.\n \n(Note that this class will be in Spanish) Are you a home improvement and repair contractor working without a license? \nIf so\, enroll in this three-session training course (October 10\, 23\, and 24) offered by the Queens Economic Development Corporation (QEDC) in order to help you obtain the license and begin your own contractor business. \nClass Description \n\nNecessary permits and licensing requirements\nThe “dos and don’ts” of operating a business\nOperating your business professionally\nDoing business as a contractor\nMarketing and sales\nInsurance: protecting yourself and your business\nYour responsibilities as a contractor\nPreparation for the day of the exam\n\nIn order to register\, click here. You can pay with a credit or debit card.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/entrenamiento-para-contratistas-de-reparacion-y-mejoras-del-hogar-10-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191205T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191205T203000
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CREATED:20190821T192034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190821T192034Z
UID:17289-1575570600-1575577800@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Queens StartUP! Testing Your Business Model
DESCRIPTION:Do you know the key elements in building a successful business? How can you plan your business at a very early stage while maintaining contact with customers? This workshop focuses on using Business Model Canvas to run experiences and help you figure out how your startup creates and delivers value. \nThe Queens StartUP! Business Competition assists and awards start-up entrepreneurs with a grant worth up to $10\,000 in funding and services to help make their business successful. Visit the StartUP! Website for more info.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/queens-startup-testing-your-business-model-3-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191205T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191205T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T175128
CREATED:20191118T191151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191118T191151Z
UID:17311-1575540000-1575547200@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Be Your Own Boss\, Part One
DESCRIPTION:At this women’s power networking breakfast\, in partnership with Samaschool\, you will help you get started with freelancing. \nLearn about: \n\nNavigating Online Gig Economy Platforms\nPersonal Branding\nCustomer Service\nIndependent Worker Finances\n\nA great solution if you: \n\nNeed extra income\nWant a flexible work schedule\nWant to work remotely\nWant to build experience for your resume\n\nThere will be a free breakfast as well! \nThis class is divided into two parts. We recommend\, but do not require\, that you take both. You can RSVP for Part Two here.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/be-your-own-boss-part-one-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191203T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191203T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T175128
CREATED:20190821T192028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190821T192028Z
UID:17285-1575397800-1575405000@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Queens StartUP! Introduction: Your Business Idea
DESCRIPTION:Everybody has ideas\, but do you know how to evaluate your business ideas and distinguish those from real opportunities? This workshop focuses on providing tools and framework for you to test your startup idea and identify risks before deciding whether or not to pursue the business opportunity. \nThe Queens StartUP! Business Competition assists and awards start-up entrepreneurs with a grant worth up to $10\,000 in funding and services to help make their business successful. Visit the StartUP! Website for more info.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/queens-startup-introduction-your-business-idea-3-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191126T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191126T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T175128
CREATED:20190821T192037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190821T192037Z
UID:17296-1574793000-1574800200@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Queens StartUP! Entrepreneurial Financing
DESCRIPTION:This workshop focuses on providing financial model templates to help early-stage entrepreneurs with forecasting so they can be equipped to submit the application for the StartUP! Competition. \nThe Queens StartUP! Business Competition assists and awards start-up entrepreneurs with a grant worth up to $10\,000 in funding and services to help make their business successful. Visit the StartUP! Website for more info.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/queens-startup-entreprneurial-financing-2-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191121T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191121T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T175128
CREATED:20190821T192628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190821T192628Z
UID:17299-1574361000-1574368200@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Legal Considerations for Startup Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Many people get overwhelmed with the legal aspects of starting a business. This workshop will give you guidance on topics like how to register\, the differences between a C-Corp and an S-Corp\, and more. \nThe Queens StartUP! Business Competition assists and awards start-up entrepreneurs with a grant worth up to $10\,000 in funding and services to help make their business successful. Visit the StartUP! Website for more info.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/legal-considerations-for-startup-businesses-3/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191121T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T175128
CREATED:20190801T185154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190801T185154Z
UID:17271-1574330400-1574337600@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Get Business From New York City and State Government
DESCRIPTION:Learn about getting certified as a Minority/Woman 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. 
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/get-business-from-new-york-city-and-state-government-11-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191119T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191119T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T175128
CREATED:20190821T192035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190821T192035Z
UID:17292-1574188200-1574195400@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Queens StartUP! Startup Marketing
DESCRIPTION:Marketing a startup business can be uniquely challenging because of your limited resources: whether it’s time\, money or talents. And\, oftentimes\, traditional marketing isn’t working. This workshop will help you lay the foundation of what’s needed in a successful startup marketing strategy. It will also cover common channels and best practices. \nThe Queens StartUP! Business Competition assists and awards start-up entrepreneurs with a grant worth up to $10\,000 in funding and services to help make their business successful. Visit the StartUP! Website for more info.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/queens-startup-startup-marketing-2-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191112T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191112T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T175128
CREATED:20190821T192034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190821T192034Z
UID:17288-1573583400-1573590600@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Queens StartUP! Testing Your Business Model
DESCRIPTION:Do you know the key elements in building a successful business? How can you plan your business at a very early stage while maintaining contact with customers? This workshop focuses on using Business Model Canvas to run experiences and help you figure out how your startup creates and delivers value. \nThe Queens StartUP! Business Competition assists and awards start-up entrepreneurs with a grant worth up to $10\,000 in funding and services to help make their business successful. Visit the StartUP! Website for more info.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/queens-startup-testing-your-business-model-2-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191109T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191109T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T175128
CREATED:20191004T170623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191004T170623Z
UID:17308-1573290000-1573315200@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:One-Day StartUP! Bootcamp
DESCRIPTION:The bootcamp focuses on providing early-stage founders with tools and frameworks to test their idea\, build and validate early products.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDo you have a business idea but don’t know whether it’s worth pursuing the opportunity? Are you a pre-revenue business and are looking to generate sales? Are you interested in entering the 2020 Queens StartUP competition and getting some seed funding? If your answer is yes to any of those questions\, this is the bootcamp for you! \n\n\nOn Nov. 9\, Queens StartUP! is hosting a one-day lean startup bootcamp in partnership with SPACES LIC . You will learn through exercises on how to test the startup ideas and validate the problems you’re trying to solve with your target customer. Participants will also learn the tools to build the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and ways to test the problem solution. \nLunch will be provided! \n\nAbout the Instructor\nMalla Haridat is an entrepreneurship coach/strategist and founder of New Designs for Life\, and a trainer for youth business-builder programs. She is a nationally recognized expert in the specialized field of entrepreneurship education and has trained over 5\,000 students. Malla has traveled extensively throughout the United States working in partnership with companies developing creative solutions for entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs. Her company has been featured in media like The New York Times\, ABC\, Fox 5 Good Day Street Talk and Huffington Post.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/bootcamp-2/
CATEGORIES:Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191106T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191106T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T175128
CREATED:20191001T152102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191001T152102Z
UID:17307-1573063200-1573070400@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Ready? Set. Go!
DESCRIPTION:Ready? 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.  The workshop is taught by a small business expert\, a lawyer\, and a financier. \n\n\nAbout the Speakers\n\nSeth Bornstein is the director of the Queens Economic Development Corporation with over forty years’ experience in helping entrepreneurs start or grow their own small businesses. While working at the QEDC\, his accomplishments include: the opening of the Entrepreneur Space\, a commercial kitchen business incubator in Long Island City; MiQ ™ (Made in Queens) that helps local artisans market their products; specialized programs for immigrant\, minority and low-income entrepreneurs; and the expansion of the Queens Tourism Council. \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.   \nUdayan Gupta is an author\, journalist\, filmmaker\, educator\, and business advisor.  A former reporter at the wall street journal\, responsible for the coverage of venture capital and entrepreneurship\, he also is the author of several books on venture capitalists and entrepreneurship\, including Done Deals (HBS Press)  and The First Venture Capitalist (Gondolier).
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/ready-set-go-3-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191105T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191105T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T175128
CREATED:20190821T192028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190821T192028Z
UID:17284-1572978600-1572985800@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Queens StartUP! Introduction: Your Business Idea
DESCRIPTION:Everybody has ideas\, but do you know how to evaluate your business ideas and distinguish those from real opportunities? This workshop focuses on providing tools and framework for you to test your startup idea and identify risks before deciding whether or not to pursue the business opportunity. \nThe Queens StartUP! Business Competition assists and awards start-up entrepreneurs with a grant worth up to $10\,000 in funding and services to help make their business successful. Visit the StartUP! Website for more info.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/queens-startup-introduction-your-business-idea-2-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191105T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191105T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T175128
CREATED:20191004T171330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191004T171330Z
UID:17309-1572944400-1572962400@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Business Information Session for Veterans
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to start\, grow or expand a small business? If you are\, then we want to see you Tuesday\, November 5th\, 2019\, and tell you about the many resources available to help you achieve your entrepreneurial dreams through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and its Resource Partners.\n\nThis will be an opportunity to meet with experts in both group and one-on-one settings and get help with all areas of starting or growing a business: Writing a Business Plan\, Capital Access\, Marketing\, Government Contracting\, Exporting\, Buying Property and Equipment; Credit; Accounting; Growth and Succession Plans.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/vet-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191026T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191026T123000
DTSTAMP:20260501T175128
CREATED:20190821T192037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190821T192037Z
UID:17295-1572085800-1572093000@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Queens StartUP! Entrepreneurial Financing
DESCRIPTION:This workshop focuses on providing financial model templates to help early-stage entrepreneurs with forecasting so they can be equipped to submit the application for the StartUP! Competition. \nThe Queens StartUP! Business Competition assists and awards start-up entrepreneurs with a grant worth up to $10\,000 in funding and services to help make their business successful. Visit the StartUP! Website for more info.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/queens-startup-entreprneurial-financing-4/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191024T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191024T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T175128
CREATED:20190801T185154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190801T185154Z
UID:17270-1571911200-1571918400@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Get Business From New York City and State Government
DESCRIPTION:Learn about getting certified as a Minority/Woman 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. 
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/get-business-from-new-york-city-and-state-government-10-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191024T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191024T110000
DTSTAMP:20260501T175128
CREATED:20190814T144821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190814T144821Z
UID:17281-1571907600-1571914800@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Women's Power Networking Breakfast: Marketing
DESCRIPTION:This event\, offered in partnership with Bounce Marketing & Consulting\, will teach you the ins and outs of advertising for your business. Plus\, an opportunity to network and some great free food. Come join us! \nStand out and break through the digital clutter! \nIn this interactive workshop\, led by Ada Rosales\, Founder and Chief Strategist at Bounce Marketing & Consulting\, we will explore the basics of crafting ads to get your customers interested in your products and services. Together we will share tips to identify your target audience\, review do’s and don’ts and consider when and where to advertise.  \nThis workshop is ideal for the business owner who understands the importance of digital advertising to attract customers but wants to do it better and win more customers. \nExpected Outcomes\nThrough a brief lecture\, group discussion\, review of examples and hands-on exercises\, attendees will have a better understanding of:   \n\nThe importance of knowing who and where their ideal customers are\nHow to craft advertising that attracts interest from their customers\nHow to choose where and when to advertise\n\nWorkshop Outline\nAgenda for the day \n\nWhat’s your digital advertising experience?\nWho’s my customer?\nWhat should I say? \nWhen should I do this? \nWhere should I advertise? \n\nAbout the Speaker\nAda Rosales\nEternal optimist\, innovative problem solver and tactical ninja.  \nAda is a performance-driven marketing strategist and small business owner with a passion for creating brands that make your customers fall in love with you and stay.  Ada’s experience spans across multiple industries including non-profit\, public sector\, small business\, financial services\, telecommunications\, and retail.  \n\n  \nAbout Bounce Marketing & Consulting\nBounce Marketing & Consulting is a digital creative services boutique for small businesses.  We are on a mission to bring good design to organizations who do good in their communities and help them be known and grow their business.  \n 
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/womens-power-networking-breakfast-marketing-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191019T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191019T123000
DTSTAMP:20260501T175128
CREATED:20190821T192035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190821T192035Z
UID:17291-1571481000-1571488200@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Queens StartUP! Startup Marketing
DESCRIPTION:Marketing a startup business can be uniquely challenging because of your limited resources: whether it’s time\, money or talents. And\, oftentimes\, traditional marketing isn’t working. This workshop will help you lay the foundation of what’s needed in a successful startup marketing strategy. It will also cover common channels and best practices. \nThe Queens StartUP! Business Competition assists and awards start-up entrepreneurs with a grant worth up to $10\,000 in funding and services to help make their business successful. Visit the StartUP! Website for more info.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/queens-startup-startup-marketing-5/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191016T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191016T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T175128
CREATED:20191001T151518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191001T151518Z
UID:17306-1571248800-1571256000@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Ready? Set. Go!
DESCRIPTION:Ready? 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.  The workshop is taught by a small business expert\, a lawyer\, and a financier. \n\n\nAbout the Speakers\n\nSeth Bornstein is the director of the Queens Economic Development Corporation with over forty years’ experience in helping entrepreneurs start or grow their own small businesses. While working at the QEDC\, his accomplishments include: the opening of the Entrepreneur Space\, a commercial kitchen business incubator in Long Island City; MiQ ™ (Made in Queens) that helps local artisans market their products; specialized programs for immigrant\, minority and low-income entrepreneurs; and the expansion of the Queens Tourism Council. \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.   \nUdayan Gupta is an author\, journalist\, filmmaker\, educator\, and business advisor.  A former reporter at the wall street journal\, responsible for the coverage of venture capital and entrepreneurship\, he also is the author of several books on venture capitalists and entrepreneurship\, including Done Deals (HBS Press)  and The First Venture Capitalist (Gondolier).
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/ready-set-go-2-3/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191012T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191012T123000
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UID:17287-1570876200-1570883400@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Queens StartUP! Testing Your Business Model
DESCRIPTION:Do you know the key elements in building a successful business? How can you plan your business at a very early stage while maintaining contact with customers? This workshop focuses on using Business Model Canvas to run experiences and help you figure out how your startup creates and delivers value. \nThe Queens StartUP! Business Competition assists and awards start-up entrepreneurs with a grant worth up to $10\,000 in funding and services to help make their business successful. Visit the StartUP! Website for more info.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/queens-startup-testing-your-business-model-5/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191005T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191005T123000
DTSTAMP:20260501T175128
CREATED:20190821T192028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190821T192028Z
UID:17283-1570271400-1570278600@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Queens StartUP! Introduction: Your Business Idea
DESCRIPTION:Everybody has ideas\, but do you know how to evaluate your business ideas and distinguish those from real opportunities? This workshop focuses on providing tools and framework for you to test your startup idea and identify risks before deciding whether or not to pursue the business opportunity. \nThe Queens StartUP! Business Competition assists and awards start-up entrepreneurs with a grant worth up to $10\,000 in funding and services to help make their business successful. Visit the StartUP! Website for more info.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/queens-startup-introduction-your-business-idea-5/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191003T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191003T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T175128
CREATED:20190918T210715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190918T210715Z
UID:17305-1570125600-1570134600@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Personal Financial Literacy
DESCRIPTION:This 8-week course reviews budgeting\, investing\, and savings for a home\, college and retirement. Taught by a financial planner\, the course commences October 3rd and is completely free for those with household incomes of under $100K. Sign up today to learn more about how to manage your money! \nRegister with the link above or call 718-263-0546!
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/personal-financial-literacy-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190930T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190930T193000
DTSTAMP:20260501T175128
CREATED:20190805T141719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190805T141719Z
UID:17275-1569868200-1569871800@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Queens StartUP! Orientation
DESCRIPTION:The Queens StartUP! Business Plan Competition assists and awards start-up entrepreneurs with a grant worth up to $10\,000 in funding and services to help make their business successful. Information for this program will be offered throughout September at several locations. Please RSVP and attend so you can know how you can win!
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/queens-startup-orientation-9-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190928T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190928T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T175128
CREATED:20190829T164625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190829T164625Z
UID:17304-1569664800-1569686400@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Home Improvement Contractor Training
DESCRIPTION:Enroll for a 3-day course (9/21\, 9/22\, and 9/28) to become a licensed Home Improvement Contractor Business. In this class you will: \n\nGet training to become a licensed home improvement contractor with the NYC’s Department of Consumer Affairs\nLearn from a qualified instructor on running a professional business\, avoid liability\, and become a successful entrepreneur.\nWork with a business advisor in filing ALL necessary appropriate paperwork.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/home-improvement-contractor-training-3-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190926T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190926T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T175128
CREATED:20190801T185153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190801T185153Z
UID:17269-1569492000-1569499200@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Get Business From New York City and State Government
DESCRIPTION:Learn about getting certified as a Minority/Woman 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. 
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/get-business-from-new-york-city-and-state-government-9-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190925T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190925T193000
DTSTAMP:20260501T175128
CREATED:20190821T130309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190821T130309Z
UID:17282-1569432600-1569439800@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Legal Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Free Legal Assistance for your Business’s Legal Needs\nDo you have questions about: \n\nGetting a trademark or copyright for your business?\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 30-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 16 slots available\, call the QEDC office at 718-263-0546 to book your slot ASAP!
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/legal-clinic-11-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center
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