• Pitching and Presenting

    Please join us for a special presentation by Malla Haridat on the best way you can pitch and present your business. The presentation will include: How to get your information across to your target audience Real-world presentation tips The opportunity to ask questions about your own presentation needs This event is open to everyone, but […]

    $15
  • New Idea to New Venture Workshop

    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 […]

    Free
  • I Have a Food Product. Now What?

    The Food Entrepreneur’s Essential Guide to Branding & Marketing Welcome to the wonderful, crazy, and competitive world of food startups! Now that you have a product you want to sell, you’ve got to figure out a way to create a brand that gets noticed, stands out from the competition, and connects with customers. What good […]

    $240
  • Ready for Bu$ine$$

    Free multi-week English Class with an emphasis on business/financial literacy for Spanish speakers seeking to start or expand a small business. Learn how to plan for business growth while increasing your skills in English. Class size is limited and all applicants must be interviewed. Classes Schedule Wednesdays 6:30PM – 8:30 PM April 3 to June […]

    Free
  • New Idea to New Venture Workshop

    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 […]

    Free
  • StartUP! Finalists Pitch

    Come see the nine finalists pitch their business plans for a chance to win $10,000 for their businesses! The pitches will be held throughout the day (we'll post a schedule once the nine finalists have been selected). Family member, friends, and the public are invited to attend to learn more about these great businesses! We […]

    Free
  • Becoming Financially Literate

    A free 8-week class which will help you learn how to budget, save, invest,  plan for a college education,  buy insurance, purchase property and plan for retirement. The goal is help you make smart financial decisions.  Classes  will be held Thursday evenings for 8 weeks commencing April 18.  Class size is limited and prospective applicants […]

    Free
  • Doing Business With The Government: Getting M/WBE Certified with NYC & NYS

    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.  Directions The Entrepreneur Space is at: 36-46 37th Street Long Island City, NY 11101 Conveniently located 10 minutes from midtown Manhattan, […]

    Free
  • Protecting Your Business & Brand: Trademarks 101

    We are hosting a special edition workshop for Queens area entrepreneurs, small business & startup owners. Join us to learn the importance of a having trademark and how to best protect your business, brand and idea. EVENT AGENDA: Interactive seminar covering the importance of a trademark, how to register for a trademark, and how to […]

    Free
  • Queens Taste

    With delicious food, dazzling drinks, and fantastic networking in a festive atmosphere, the Queens Economic Development Corporation and the Queens Tourism Council host Queens Taste as their annual fundraiser event. In previous years, we had Astoria’s Sabor de Cuba offer shredded beef with plantains, La Adelita in Woodside give away Mexican chalupas. Alobar in Long Island […]

    $125
  • Privacy for Small Businesses

    Businesses, big or small, have an increasing obligation to be aware of the information they are controlling and to keep the information secure. Whether it is an online marketplace, a simple website or in a store, the business is taking responsibility for the sensitive information of its consumers, exposing their business to potential liability for […]

    Free
  • 2019 Corona Small Resource Fair

    Queens Economic Development Corporation in partnership with the NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS), will be hosting a Corona Small Business Resource Fair offering a range of FREE small business services and consulting. SBS will provide information about their suite of FREE resources and services available to you. Representatives from City agencies will also […]

    Free

Classes are sponsored by the Small Business Administration.