• 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
  • Legal Clinic

    Do you need free legal help for your business? Sign up here and we'll see how we can help! To sign up, please contact us at 718-263-0546. This event is offered in partnership with NELP (Neighborhood Entrepreneur Law Project), part of the City Bar Justice Center. Directions The Entrepreneur Space is at: 36-46 37th Street […]

    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
  • 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
  • Eight is Great: Entrepreneur Space 8th Birthday Party

    Please join us for the E-Space’s eighth birthday party! There’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! The E-Space officially opened on Jan. 19, 2011. This […]

    Free
  • 8(a) Certification Workshop

    The 8(a) Business Development Program helps small, disadvantaged businesses compete in the marketplace. In order to help small, disadvantaged businesses compete in the marketplace, the SBA created the 8(a) Business Development Program. What is the 8(a) Business Development Program? The 8(a) Business Development Program is a business assistance program for small disadvantaged businesses. The 8(a) […]

    Free

Classes are sponsored by the Small Business Administration.