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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191106T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191106T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T203146
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191105T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191105T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T203146
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191105T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191105T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T203146
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191026T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191026T123000
DTSTAMP:20260501T203146
CREATED:20190821T192037Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191024T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191024T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T203146
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191024T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191024T110000
DTSTAMP:20260501T203146
CREATED:20190814T144821Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191019T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191019T123000
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CREATED:20190821T192035Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191016T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191016T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T203146
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191012T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191012T123000
DTSTAMP:20260501T203146
CREATED:20190821T192029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190821T192029Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191005T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191005T123000
DTSTAMP:20260501T203146
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:20260501T203146
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:20260501T203146
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:20260501T203146
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190926T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190926T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T203146
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190925T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190925T193000
DTSTAMP:20260501T203146
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190924T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190924T173000
DTSTAMP:20260501T203146
CREATED:20190805T141719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190805T141719Z
UID:17276-1569342600-1569346200@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-10-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190922T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190922T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T203146
CREATED:20190829T164625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190829T164625Z
UID:17303-1569146400-1569168000@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-2-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190921T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190921T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T203146
CREATED:20190829T164228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190829T164228Z
UID:17302-1569060000-1569081600@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-4/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190919T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190919T190000
DTSTAMP:20260501T203146
CREATED:20190805T141719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190805T141719Z
UID:17277-1568916000-1568919600@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-11-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190919T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190919T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T203146
CREATED:20190809T134102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190809T134102Z
UID:17280-1568885400-1568908800@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:2019 Corona Small Business Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Corona Small Business Summit will connect small business owners with agency representatives and community\norganizations to available resources to help them grow their business. Attendees will also have access to multiple breakout sessions that will provide training on a variety of business development topics. \nLunch is included as part of free registration! \n  \nSummit Program\nRegistration and Networking 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM \nWelcome & Opening Remarks 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM \nSmall Business Workshops 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM \n\nSuccessful Entrepreneurs Panel Discussion with WeWork\nFederal Contracting (8a\, Women-owned\, HubZone\, etc)\, Exporting and How to get SBA loans with the U.S. Small Business Administration\nIdentity Theft and Cybercrime\, and Tax Withholding with the Internal Revenue Service\nReady? Set. Go! / Framework for Starting Your Own Business (English\, Spanish and Mandarin) with Queens Economic Development Corporation and the U.S. Small Business Administration\nFinancing Your Business – Meet the Lenders with Banks\, Microlenders and Crowdfunders\nDoing Business with the Government – Getting M/WBE Certified by Queens Economic Development Corporation\n\nFree Lunch and Networking 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM \nRaffle Prizes/ Closing Remarks 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM \n  \nPresented By \n“SMALL BUSINESS\, BIG IDEAS” \nThe Panel\nAllison Hayhurst\nEvening Squire Productions\n\nFounder & Managing Direction\nAllison Hayhurst is the Founder and Managing Director of Evening Squire Productions. Over the company’s history\, they have produced\, written\, and directed award-winning short films\, web series\, corporate video\, and reels. We are start-up minded storytellers.\n[clearfix]\n[vertical-spacer]\nNeil Levin\nWebline Design\nVice President\n\n\nNeil started his sales career at the age of 5 when he opened his first business shining shoes. After leading 3 companies in business development his current position is Vice President of Development for Webline Designs\, a boutique Website Design and Online Marketing company located in Long Island City. Since 1995 he has worked on over 1000 website design and development projects. He currently sits on the Board of Directors of the Queens Chamber of Commerce and served on the Board of Directors of Long Island City Partnership for over 15 years. Neil is married to his wife JoAnn for over 50 years and resides in Queens. His partner for 24 years is his older son Stephen Levin\, who is the President of Webline Designs. \n[clearfix]\n[vertical-spacer]\n\n\n\nKrina Douramanis\nVouDou Group LLC.\nFounder\nKrina Douramanis is the founder and broker for Krina Douramanis Property & Casualty Insurance Agency. Krina provides Commercial Insurance and Risk Management Strategy for small businesses throughout New York and New Jersey specializing in the construction\, food and manufacturing industries.\n\n\n[clearfix]\n[vertical-spacer]\n\n\nKarly McCabe (the moderator)\nWeWork Gotham Center\nCommunity Manager\nKarly previously worked at Wegmans Food Markets Inc. for 12 years and then joined WeWork in February of 2017 and has been working in the Queens market since February of 2018. She is the Community Manager of the newest Long Island City\, Queens location that will be 11 floors and over 2\,000 members after opening. She is very excited to continue to grow the Queens market\, meet people in the local community\, and support local business.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/coronasbs-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190918T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190918T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T203146
CREATED:20190821T200453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190821T200453Z
UID:17301-1568831400-1568838600@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Ready? Set. Go!
DESCRIPTION:Ready? Set. Go!  is a 90-minute free workshop 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/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190916T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190916T190000
DTSTAMP:20260501T203146
CREATED:20190805T141718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190805T141718Z
UID:17274-1568656800-1568660400@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-8-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190912T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190912T193000
DTSTAMP:20260501T203146
CREATED:20190805T141720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190805T141720Z
UID:17279-1568313000-1568316600@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-13-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190909T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190909T193000
DTSTAMP:20260501T203146
CREATED:20190805T141719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190805T141719Z
UID:17278-1568053800-1568057400@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-12-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190829T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190829T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T203146
CREATED:20190614T183518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190614T183518Z
UID:17267-1567101600-1567108800@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Summer Networking Mixer
DESCRIPTION:Get in a positive mood on the Thursday before Labor Day Weekend at the Queens Economic Development Corporation’s summer networking mixer at Z Hotel in Long Island City on Aug. 29. The annual bash mixes fascinating conversations with great drinks and some of the most breath-taking views in NYC. Catch up with colleagues\, make new friends\, promote your business. \nEPay $5 at entry gets you a free raffle ticket with a chance to win two seats for a match at the Arthur Ashe Stadium during the US Open. \nThe networking event is sponsored by Macerich/Queens Center
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/summer-networking-mixer-3-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190624T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190624T193000
DTSTAMP:20260501T203146
CREATED:20190620T181316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190620T181316Z
UID:17268-1561397400-1561404600@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Minority & Women-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) Certification Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Getting certified as a Minority & Women-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) can help you grow your business! M/WBE Certification gives opportunities to sell to government\, networking events\, inclusion in the Online Directory’s of Certified Businesses and much more. \nNo RSVP necessary!
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/minority-women-owned-business-enterprise-m-wbe-certification-workshop-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190620T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190620T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T203146
CREATED:20190410T202456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190410T202456Z
UID:17262-1561024800-1561032000@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:8(a) Certification Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The 8(a) Business Development Program helps small\, disadvantaged businesses compete in the marketplace. \nIn order to help small\, disadvantaged businesses compete in the marketplace\, the SBA created the 8(a) Business Development Program. \nWhat is the 8(a) Business Development Program?\n\nThe 8(a) Business Development Program is a business assistance program for small disadvantaged businesses. The 8(a) Program offers a broad scope of assistance to firms that are owned and controlled at least 51% by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals.\nThe 8(a) Program is an essential instrument for helping socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs gain access to the economic mainstream of American society. The program helps thousands of aspiring entrepreneurs to gain a foothold in government contracting.\nParticipation in the program is divided into two phases over nine years: a four-year developmental stage and a five-year transition stage.\n\nBenefits of the Program\n\nParticipants can receive sole-source contracts\, up to a ceiling of $4 million for goods and services and $6.5 million for manufacturing. While we help 8(a) firms build their competitive and institutional know-how\, we also encourage you to participate in competitive acquisitions.\n8(a) firms are also able to form joint ventures and teams to bid on contracts. This enhances the ability of 8(a) firms to perform larger prime contracts and overcome the effects of contract bundling\, the combining of two or more contracts together into one large contract. Also\, see the Mentor-Protégé Program for more information on allowing starting 8(a) companies to learn the ropes from other more experienced businesses.\n\nDirections\nThe Entrepreneur Space is at:\n36-46 37th Street\nLong Island City\, NY 11101 \nConveniently located 10 minutes from midtown Manhattan\, it is within walking distance to public transportation and near major highways connecting it to the entire metropolitan area. \nBy Car from Manhattan:\nEd Koch/Queensboro Bridge lower level to Queens Plaza\nTurn left to NY 25A Northern Blvd.\nTurn left on 37th Street \nBy Car from Eastern Queens:\nLong Island Expressway to Greenpoint Avenue exit\nRight onto Greenpoint Avenue\nLeft on 39th Avenue\, across Queens Boulevard\, continue over the Sunnyside Yard Bridge\nLeft on Northern Boulevard >Right on 37th Street \nPlease note that metered street parking is available in the immediate vicinity Street parking is more readily available after 6 p.m.\, though be aware that the meters function until 7 p.m. Please be aware of all street cleaning regulations \nBy Subway:\nR or M train to 36th Street Station\nWalk to 37th Street\nLeft on 37th Street \nFor a map on walking from the subway\, click here.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/8a-certification-workshop-3-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190614T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190614T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T203146
CREATED:20190506T150344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190506T150344Z
UID:17265-1560535200-1560542400@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Eight is Great: Entrepreneur Space 8th Birthday Party
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the E-Space’s eighth birthday party! \nThere’s a lot to celebrate. The E-Space has helped almost 600 small businesses\, generated $6.5 million in revenue\, and created more than 100 jobs over the past seven productive years. Taste some great food from our makers! \nThe E-Space officially opened on Jan. 19\, 2011. This 12\,500-sq.-ft.\, NYC Economic Development Corporation-sponsored hub features a fully equipped commercial kitchen\, offices\, and classrooms. To improve outcomes\, QEDC offers business counseling\, technical assistance\, and financial classes on site. The E-Space also provides room for The Fortune Society\, which trains previously incarcerated individuals for jobs in the food-preparation industry.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/eight-is-great-entrepreneur-space-8th-birthday-party-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190603T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190603T193000
DTSTAMP:20260501T203146
CREATED:20180928T172150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180928T172150Z
UID:17238-1559584800-1559590200@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:New Idea to New Venture Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This workshop helps participants develop their business idea\, organize their start-up process and create a strategy to launch their business. It also covers key elements of how to start a business including: financing\, business registration\, permit & licenses\, and tax related issues. Learn how to setup a company and avoid missteps that can cost you time and money. \nThis event welcomes all veterans who are interested in starting their own businesses.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/new-idea-to-new-venture-workshop-31-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center
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