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SUMMARY:2020 Queens StartUP Final Pitch
DESCRIPTION:Join Queens StartUP! for our annual business competition and watch 9 finalists pitch their startups and compete for $30K cash prize. \nAbout this Event\nThis is an online event. You will receive Zoom instructions post registration.\nWe’re excited to host the final pitch for the 14th Annual Queens StartUP! Competition. 9 finalists from three categories (Technology\, Sustainability and Community) will pitch to a panel of judges and compete for the $30\,000 cash prize. \nAgenda:\n9:00 am – 9:20 am: Event and Judges Intro \n9:20 am – 10:05 am: Technology Category Pitch \n10:10 am – 11:00 am: Sustainability Category Pitch \n11:00 am – 11:10 am: New Judges Intro \n11:10 am – 12:00 am: Community Category Pitch \nThis event is brought to you by Queens StartUP! It is a signature program at Queens Economic Development Corporation and funded by Resorts World NYC. The program is focused on providing entrepreneurship education\, one-on-one start-up assistance\, mentoring and $10K seed funding to help businesses get off the ground. The program mission is to drive innovation through entrepreneurship in the most diverse borough in the world. We believe that inclusion is an economic imperative and entrepreneurship is open to everyone\, regardless of your gender\, race or birthplace.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/2020-queens-startup-final-pitch-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200511T080000
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URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/3622-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200428T140000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Elevate your Elevator Pitch!
DESCRIPTION:Your elevator pitch is your introduction to your business. Learn helpful tips and tricks to put your best foot forward to attract clients and partners!
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/webinar-elevate-your-elevator-pitch-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200416T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200416T160000
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SUMMARY:Pitch & Presentation
DESCRIPTION:How to Ace Your Startup Pitch and Tell a Unique Story\n\n\n\n\nThis free webinar is part of Queens StartUP Competition. Join the finalists and our presentation expert on how to best tell your stories.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nThis workshop will be hosted online. You will receive a link to access the webinar one day before the event starts. \nJoin the Queens StartUP Program to learn how to most effectively pitch to the investors and potential customers. You will learn: \n\nUse storytelling techniques in startup presentations\nCreate an emotional connection with your audience\nPitch engaging and exciting content\n\nWe will likely to select one volunteer from the audience to give a short pitch and the speaker will give feedback. \nSpeaker:\nDave Byrne is passionate about helping startup founders to improve their presentation and storytelling skills. He is currently Director of Strategic Trade Relations at TikTok\, where he is focused on building trustworthy and safe creative environments for everyone. Previously\, Dave worked as a Global Solutions Lead at Google\, where he was also president of Google NYC Toastmasters. Outside of work\, Dave performs stand-up comedy and is a movie fanatic.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/pitch-presentation-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200414T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200414T151500
DTSTAMP:20260428T040413
CREATED:20200331T102632Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Getting Savvy with Social Media
DESCRIPTION:With our very own Erika Campoverde teaching\, learn about how you can use popular social media channels like Facebook and Twitter to help your business.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/webinar-getting-savvy-with-social-media-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200407T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200407T151500
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CREATED:20200331T102631Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Resources from the SBA
DESCRIPTION:With our very own Erika Campoverde teaching\, learn about how you can use popular social media channels like Facebook and Twitter to help your business.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/webinar-resources-from-the-sba-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200312T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200312T190000
DTSTAMP:20260428T040413
CREATED:20200225T195205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200225T195205Z
UID:17320-1584036000-1584039600@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:A Conversation About Richmond Hill Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Learn about and provide feedback on the preliminary findings of the commercial district needs assessment. Meet other local merchants and learn about resources to grow your business.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/a-conversation-about-richmond-hill-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200306T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200306T200000
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CREATED:20200123T185718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200123T185718Z
UID:17317-1583517600-1583524800@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Entrepreneur Space's '9 is Divine' Birthday Party
DESCRIPTION:Our Entrepreneur Space\, a food-and-business incubator\, will turn nine years old in divine style with food\, networking\, and high spirits. Attendees to the anniversary bash will sample delicious products in the very place where they’re made\, the E-Space. They will also get to meet the diverse makers (aka “foodpreneurs”)\, hear the stories behind their recipes\, and check out the 12\,500-sq.-ft. facility that features a fully equipped commercial kitchen\, offices\, and classrooms.\n \nMultiple foodpreneurs will be there\, offering everything from rice bowls to spicy sauces to toffee. This is the only night guests are allowed to visit the food incubator to sample and buy. Don’t miss out! \nAdmission is free. Upon arrival you will be able to enter a raffle to win a basket filled with local products. \nAbout the Entrepreneur Space: Operated by the Queens Economic Development Corporation\, the Entrepreneur Space officially opened on January 19\, 2011. The 12\,500-sq.-ft. hub features a fully equipped commercial kitchen\, offices\, and classrooms. To date\, it’s helped more than 600 small businesses\, generated more than $8 million in revenue\, and created more than 120 jobs.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/entrepreneur-spaces-9th-birthday-party-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200226T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200226T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T040413
CREATED:20190801T185154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190801T185154Z
UID:17273-1582711200-1582718400@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-13-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200226T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200226T110000
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CREATED:20200203T174252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200203T174252Z
UID:17318-1582707600-1582714800@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Taller de Taxes para Pequeños Negocios
DESCRIPTION:El contenido de este taller esta diseñado para ayudarle a entender y conocer los impuestos obligatorios para su pequeño negocio. Aprenda sobre los siguientes temas: \n\nImpuestos federales y su negocio (incluye nuevas actualizaciones).\nQué necesita saber sobre el Anexo C y otros impuestos comerciales.\nQué necesita saber sobre impuestos federales al contratar un empleado.\nQué necesita saber cuando administra su negocio desde su hogar.\nComo presentar y pagar sus impuestos electrónicamente.\n\nPANELISTA DIGNA CUETO \nDigna Cueto\, nacida en la República Dominicana\, dueña de la franquicia ATAX-Elmhurst\, Licenciada en Negocios y Contabilidad\, 20 años de experiencia en el manejo financiero de presupuesto corporativo\, preparador acreditado por el IRS para preparar impuestos personales y de pequeños negocios incluyendo organizacion de los libros de contabilidad y nómina de personal.  Especializada en manejar casos difíciles y controversiales que muchos individuos llevan con el IRS\, sea por auditorías causadas por mala práctica de preparadores anteriores o por no haber llenado sus impuestos anualmente. \nComo siempre tendrán la oportunidad de hacer nuevas conecciones y disfrutar de un desayuno. \n                     \n 
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/impuestos-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200220T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200220T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T040413
CREATED:20200210T142152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200210T142152Z
UID:17319-1582221600-1582228800@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.  
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/ready-set-go-5-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200212T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200212T103000
DTSTAMP:20260428T040413
CREATED:20200115T151354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200115T151354Z
UID:17315-1581496200-1581503400@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Women's Power Networking Breakfast: Personal Finance for Entrepreneurs
DESCRIPTION:Offered in partnership with Kara Stevens from The Frugal Feminista\, this event is designed for aspiring or newly-established women entrepreneurs. The interactive workshop will cover: \n\n\nMoney Mindset\nCash flow and budgeting in personal finances\nDebt management and borrowing\nPlanning for retirement\n\n\nParticipants will learn about how these areas of their personal finances impact their ability to start\, expand\, or scale their businesses through worksheets\, table talk\, and crowdsourced feedback.\n\nPlus\, an opportunity to network and enjoy some free breakfast.\nAbout the Speaker\n[one-fourth-first] \n \n[/one-fourth-first]\n[three-fourths] \nKara Stevens\nSpeaker\, Author & Founder \nThe Frugal Feminista \nM/WBE certified business \nKara is the founder of the award-winning website\, The Frugal Feminista\, and author of three financial self-care books\, and creator of the 60 Days to Slay Sallie Mae course. She is also a Money +Career columnist for ESSENCE magazine. \n[/three-fourths]
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/pnbfinance-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200205T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200205T193000
DTSTAMP:20260428T040413
CREATED:20200116T145253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200116T145253Z
UID:17316-1580923800-1580931000@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Free Legal Assistance for your Business
DESCRIPTION:Do 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/free-legal-assistance-for-your-business-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200201T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200201T133000
DTSTAMP:20260428T040413
CREATED:20191226T143356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191226T143356Z
UID:17314-1580549400-1580563800@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:2020 Queens StartUP! Competition One-Day Qualifier
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will provide you with the framework to make financial projections and qualify you for a chance to win 10K for your startup!\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nDon’t have time to attend all required workshops but still want a chance to compete for the 2020 StartUP! Competition and win 10K cash award for your startup? \nWe get you! This workshop will fast track and get you qualified in just 4 hours! \nIn this workshop\, we will provide the framework and tools to help you make financial projections. \nSpecifically\, we will address: \n\nThe value of building a financial model\nUnderstanding financial statements: basics of Income Statement\, Cash flow statement and break-even analysis\nRevenues and costs assumptions\nDifferent startup valuation models\n\nWe will also provide an overview of the StartUP! application and answer any questions you may have. \nMore info about Queens StartUP! Competition: queensstartup.org \nLight breakfast will be provided \nAbout the space \nSpaces NYC is the new Executive Suites and Coworking Center in the Falchi Building located in one of the most vibrant business communities in the city and largest manufacturing centers in the state. Spaces NYC supports a high-octane\, international community of doers with European inspired design and private offices constructed with glass walls. The building’s unique design along with its tailored service concept makes Spaces NYC an energetic\, inspiring and unique working environment. \nPlease note that street parking is available.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/2020-queens-startup-competition-one-day-qualifier-2/
CATEGORIES:Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200130T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200130T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T040413
CREATED:20190801T185154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190801T185154Z
UID:17272-1580378400-1580385600@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-12-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200125T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200125T123000
DTSTAMP:20260428T040413
CREATED:20190821T192628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190821T192628Z
UID:17298-1579948200-1579955400@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-entrepreneurial-financing-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200123T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200123T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T040413
CREATED:20191218T191453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191218T191453Z
UID:17313-1579802400-1579809600@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.  
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/ready-set-go-4-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200118T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200118T123000
DTSTAMP:20260428T040413
CREATED:20190821T192035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190821T192035Z
UID:17290-1579343400-1579350600@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-4-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200115T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200115T203000
DTSTAMP:20260428T040413
CREATED:20190821T192628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190821T192628Z
UID:17300-1579113000-1579120200@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-2-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200111T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200111T123000
DTSTAMP:20260428T040413
CREATED:20190821T192037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190821T192037Z
UID:17294-1578738600-1578745800@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-4-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200104T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200104T123000
DTSTAMP:20260428T040413
CREATED:20190821T192028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190821T192028Z
UID:17286-1578133800-1578141000@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-4-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191216T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191216T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T040413
CREATED:20191118T191340Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191212T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191212T203000
DTSTAMP:20260428T040413
CREATED:20190821T192038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190821T192038Z
UID:17297-1576175400-1576182600@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-3-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191210T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191210T203000
DTSTAMP:20260428T040413
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:20260428T040413
CREATED:20191107T150228Z
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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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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:20260428T040413
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:20260428T040413
CREATED:20190821T192028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190821T192028Z
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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-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:20260428T040413
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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-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:20260428T040413
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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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