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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-24-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180327T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180327T103000
DTSTAMP:20180112T195920Z
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SUMMARY:Women's Power Networking Breakfast: Growing your Business with Technology and Accounting Software
DESCRIPTION:As their business grows\, business owners will have to keep up with the technology. This workshop will focus on how to scale up businesses using technology and accounting software. We will give you recommendations on cost-effective software for your current business operations and how to integrate new technology to maximize your point of sales systems\, engaging customers and enhancing employee productivity. In addition Aron Kurlander\, Director of Business Services for GJDC\,  will review financing assistance options for small businesses. \nAs always\, there will be an opportunity to network and plenty of free food! \n\nPlease note that this breakfast is in a different location from usual. Please check the address. \n \nAbout the Speaker\n[one-fourth-first] \n \n[/one-fourth-first]\n[three-fourths] \nFrancesca G Labita\, CPA joined Kaufman Astoria Studios\, located in Astoria\, Queens as Controller in 2016. Francesca has over 15 years experience in accounting and finance\, most recently serving as Controller of Rubies Costume Company. Francesca started her career as an auditor and tax preparer and has been licensed as an active Certified Public Accountant since 2004. Francesca has also served as an adjunct lecturer at NYIT where she taught computer based auditing and research. She graduated summa cum laude from Baruch College in 2002 with a BBA in Accounting and received her Masters of Science from SUNY Polytechnic. You can read more about her here. \n[/three-fourths] \n 
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/womens-power-networking-breakfast-growing-your-business-with-technology-and-accounting-software-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180323T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180323T200000
DTSTAMP:20180116T162927Z
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SUMMARY:Lucky 7: Entrepreneur Space 7th Birthday Party
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the E-Space’s seventh 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. Plus\, the Queens Economic Development Corporation\, which operates the E-Space\, will announce the StartUP! Business Plan Competition finalists. \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. \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/entrepreneur-space-7th-birthday-party-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180320T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180320T103000
DTSTAMP:20180212T150417Z
CREATED:20180212T150417Z
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SUMMARY:Scaling Up Small Businesses in Queens
DESCRIPTION:The Center for an Urban Future in partnership with the QEDC will host Scaling Up Small Businesses in Queens on Tuesday\, March 20th. The forum\, sponsored by Santander Bank\, will be held at LaGuardia Community College from 8am to 10:30am.\n\nFeaturing a panel of Queens-based entrepreneurs and small business experts\, this forum will explore the opportunity to turn more of Queen’s great small businesses into medium-sized and large enterprises.\nConfirmed speakers include: \n\nGregg Bishop\, Commissioner\, NYC Department of Small Business Services\nSeth Bornstein\, Executive Director\, QEDC\nYanki Tshering\, Executive Director\, Business Center for New Americans\nGloria Abreu\, Founder\, Family United Home Care\n\nAttendance is free\, but space is limited. RSVP is required by rsvp@nycfuture.org. Coffee and a light breakfast will be served.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/scaling-up-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180320T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180320T220000
DTSTAMP:20180222T142012Z
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SUMMARY:Queens Day in Albany
DESCRIPTION:Join the Queens Chamber of Commerce for their 2018 Queens Day in Albany! This is your opportunity to make your voice heard and meet the Queens Assembly and Senate delegation. \nThe full-day agenda includes the following: \n\n\nTransportation\, Breakfast\, Lunch\, and Evening Food Tasting\nMeet-and-Greet with the State Legislators\nTours of the majestic Capitol Building and Legislative Chambers\nSample some of the finest food and drink purveyors from Queens\n\n\nThis event is supported by our Queens Business Improvements Districts\, cultural organizations\, and tourist groups. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \nSpace is limited; RSVP a must!
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/queens-day-in-albany-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180315T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180315T130000
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CREATED:20171226T164145Z
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SUMMARY:Above & Beyond: Inspiring and Motivating Women Entrepreneurs
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Women’s History Month! Join the Women’s Business Centers of New York City along with the NY District Office of the SBA as we celebrate\, motivate and activate women at this empowering celebration! Featured topics include: Opening Doors\, Closing Sales; A Panel Discussion with Successful Women Entrepreneurs and Words of Inspiration: Don’t Quit\, Reinvent Yourself. \nFree Breakfast! Everyone is Welcome! \nPlease note that\, as this is a federal building\, you must bring ID in order to gain entrance. \nAgenda\n\n8:30 – 9:30 am: Registration\, Networking and Hot Breakfast\n9:30 – 10:00 am: Remarks by Beth Goldberg (NY District Director) and Elaine Powell\, TD Bank (Sponsor) and WBC Directors\n10:00 – 11:00 am:  A Panel Discussion with Successful Women Entrepreneurs moderated by Delia Awusi (BOC WBC Director)*\n11:00 – 12:00 pm:  Opening Doors\, Closing Sales by Adrian Miller introduced by Andrea Ormeno (QWBC Director)*\n12:00 – 1:00 pm:  Words of Inspiration: Don’t Quit\, Reinvent Yourself introduced by Gail Davis (WBEC Director)*\n1:00 pm: Elaine Powells Closes the event\n\n* Each presentation includes 15 minutes for a Q & A Session.\nAbout Opening Doors\, Closing Sales\nIn this fast-paced sales presentation\, veteran sales consultant and trainer Adrian Miller (author of The Blatant Truth; 50 Ways to Sales Success) will share top tips\, tactics and techniques on how to generate new business as well as to grow business from existing clients. Using her 30 years of experience in the sales trenches\, Adrian will offer the good\, the bad and the ugly as it pertains to making your business grow. She’ll cover the following (and more!): \n\nWhat makes you different (not better!)\nHow to stay on the gird during a long sales cycle\nIncorporating effective probing to uncover wants (wants win over needs!)\nDealing with pushback\nTechniques for more effective networking\n\nAll attendees will get a free download of “The Blatant Truth: Fifty Ways to Sales Success” and will also be eligible for a drawing for a complimentary sales coaching session. \nPlease note that this event is at a Federal Building. Allow extra time for entry. \n[one-fifth-first] \n \n[/one-fifth-first]\n[four-fifths]Breakfast sponsored by TD Bank.[/four-fifths]
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/womens-history-month-2018-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180305T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180305T190000
DTSTAMP:20171219T181033Z
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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-23-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180227T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180227T193000
DTSTAMP:20171215T142609Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20171215T142609Z
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SUMMARY:Legal Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Do you need free legal help for your business? Sign up here and we’ll see how we can help! \nTo sign up\, please contact us at 718-263-0546. \nThis event is offered in partnership with NELP (Neighborhood Entrepreneur Law Project)\, part of the City Bar Justice Center. \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/legal-clinic-8-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180226T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180226T203000
DTSTAMP:20180201T184546Z
CREATED:20180201T184546Z
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UID:10000251-1519668000-1519677000@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Small Business Series: Session III - Accessing Capital & Tips for Running a Successful Business
DESCRIPTION:Queens Night Market\, Empire State Development\, the economic development arm for New York State\, and LaGuardia Community College are hosting a series of free small business seminars in February! \nThese seminars are free and open to vendors interested in the Queens Night Market\, and also open to anyone who wants to start a business in NYC. The seminars will cover a range of topics\, including business formation\, business plans\, branding and marketing\, financing\, and permits. The seminars will also cover Night Market topics and feature guest speakers\, expert panels\, networking\, and Q&A opportunities. Seminars will be taught by experts from Queens Economic Development Corporation\, CAMBA Corporation\, Business Center for New Americans\, FoodtoEat.com\, and more. \nEvent Description\nHear from a panel of lenders about what financing opportunities are available (including crowdfunding) and what creditors/backers look for in a new business. Get candid advice from a panel of guests speakers about the challenges they faced and their success in starting businesses.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/small-business-series-session-iii-accessing-capital-tips-for-running-a-successful-business-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180222T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180222T120000
DTSTAMP:20171003T155417Z
CREATED:20171003T155417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171003T155417Z
UID:10000097-1519293600-1519300800@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Doing Business With The Government: Getting M/WBE Certified with NYC & NYS
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.  \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/doing-business-with-the-government-getting-mwbe-certified-with-nyc-nys-10-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180220T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180220T203000
DTSTAMP:20180201T184249Z
CREATED:20180201T184249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180201T184249Z
UID:10000250-1519149600-1519158600@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Small Business Series: Session II - Serving & Developing Your Customer Base
DESCRIPTION:Queens Night Market\, Empire State Development\, the economic development arm for New York State\, and LaGuardia Community College are hosting a series of free small business seminars in February! \nThese seminars are free and open to vendors interested in the Queens Night Market\, and also open to anyone who wants to start a business in NYC. The seminars will cover a range of topics\, including business formation\, business plans\, branding and marketing\, financing\, and permits. The seminars will also cover Night Market topics and feature guest speakers\, expert panels\, networking\, and Q&A opportunities. Seminars will be taught by experts from Queens Economic Development Corporation\, CAMBA Corporation\, Business Center for New Americans\, FoodtoEat.com\, and more. \nEvent Description\nLearn how to create an effective marketing and branding strategy. Learn how to leverage technology and social media to attract and engage your customers. This session will also include a presentation by the Queens Night Market to help prepare interested vendors for success at the event and a panel of guest speakers.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/small-business-series-session-ii-serving-developing-your-customer-base-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180217T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180217T160000
DTSTAMP:20180110T194428Z
CREATED:20180110T194428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180110T194428Z
UID:10000245-1518861600-1518883200@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 (17\, 18 y 24 de febrero 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\, llame al 718-263-0546. Usted puede pagar con tarjeta de crédito\, tarjeta de débito\, cheque o efectivo.\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 en this three session training course (February 17\, 18\, 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\, call 718-263-0546. You can pay with credit card\, debit card\, check\, or cash.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/entrenamiento-para-contratistas-de-reparacion-y-mejoras-del-hogar-7-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180213T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180213T203000
DTSTAMP:20180201T184147Z
CREATED:20180201T184147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180201T184147Z
UID:10000249-1518544800-1518553800@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Small Business Series: Session I - First Steps to Formalize Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Queens Night Market\, Empire State Development\, the economic development arm for New York State\, and LaGuardia Community College are hosting a series of free small business seminars in February! \nThese seminars are free and open to vendors interested in the Queens Night Market\, and also open to anyone who wants to start a business in NYC. The seminars will cover a range of topics\, including business formation\, business plans\, branding and marketing\, financing\, and permits. The seminars will also cover Night Market topics and feature guest speakers\, expert panels\, networking\, and Q&A opportunities. Seminars will be taught by experts from Queens Economic Development Corporation\, CAMBA Corporation\, Business Center for New Americans\, FoodtoEat.com\, and more. \nEvent Description\nLearn how to organize your business idea into a structured business plan: identify your market and competitors\, understand what is needed for your financial projections. Learn about obtaining the proper licenses to operate your business in New York State and New York City. This session will include a presentation by the Queens Night Market to help prepare interested vendors for success at the event and feature a panel of guest speakers
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/small-business-series-session-i-first-steps-to-formalize-your-business-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180208T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180208T203000
DTSTAMP:20180129T211628Z
CREATED:20180129T211628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180129T211628Z
UID:10000248-1518114600-1518121800@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Legal Considerations for Start-Up Businesses
DESCRIPTION:This class will go over the rules and regulations on starting a business with a focus on forms\, paperwork\, and labor laws.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/legal-considerations-for-start-up-businesses-3-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180208T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180208T103000
DTSTAMP:20180108T212953Z
CREATED:20180108T212953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180108T212953Z
UID:10000244-1518077700-1518085800@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Women's Power Networking Breakfast: A Panel with Food Entrepreneurs
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a special breakfast on How to Scale Up Your Food Business – A panel discussion with food entrepreneurs! This event will feature a 45-minute presentation by our very experienced food consultant Terry Frishman followed by an hour-long panel discussion with Frishman along with two established food entrepreneurs Missy Koo from Brooklyn Piggies and Sara Meyer from Little Bird Chocolates. At the end\, there will be fifteen-minute Q&A session. \nWe will be diving deep into: \n\nBiggest challenges in customer acquisition\, distribution\, packaging and pricing\nBest advice for getting into big stores such as Whole Foods\, Chelsea Market\, Madison Square Garden etc.\nSales mistakes / lesson learned that food businesses regularly make\nHow to attract press/media and get exposure\n\nLight breakfast refreshments and coffee will be provided as well as plenty of opportunities to network.\nPlease note that this event is in a different location from usual. Please check the address. \nAbout the Speakers\n[one-fourth-first][/one-fourth-first]\n[three-fourths] \nMultiple award-winning Terry Frishman (MBA\, Columbia Business School)\, Founder\, Culinest\, has over 20 years of experience helping entrepreneurs strengthen their concepts and move their businesses forward with strategic and tactical assistance. She began her food career managing a $120 million brand and launching a profitable-within-1-year $20 million product line for Kraft General Foods (now Kraft Heinz)\, where she won six team awards and ran brainstorming sessions. \nThrough Culinest\, a New York-based boutique consultancy\, Terry takes food businesses to the next level with consulting and education. Aspiring entrepreneurs and established companies successfully launch and grow their food businesses with Culinest’s help — from brainstorming\, strategy\, branding and marketing to research\, PR and sales. Clients have gone on to win Vendy and sofi awards\, increase sales and profitably expand\, and have included Sarabeth’s\, Sylvia’s\, Crepini\, Chocolat Moderne\, Nuchas Empanadas and The Lobster Place. \nTerry has been a repeat guest speaker on Food Network\, for the Specialty Food Association and the International Restaurant Show\, and regularly teaches business classes\, seminars and workshops. She is in the Society of Fellows for the Culinary Institute of America\, a KIVA Trustee\, and has served as President of the Roundtable for Women in Foodservice (NY) and VP for both the New York Women’s Culinary Alliance and the International Wine & Food Society (NY). \n[/three-fourths] \n[one-fourth-first] \n \n[/one-fourth-first]\n[three-fourths] \nMissy Koo: Inspired by the creative energy of the beloved borough in which they both live\, Missy and her business partner Stacy Cole named their endeavor Brooklyn Piggies to tackle a simple goal: take America’s favorite hors d’oeuvre and make it better… Way better! Since launching in 2012\, Brooklyn Piggies has been met with immediate success\, becoming a 2x Oprah Winfrey Favorite pick\, landing a feature on NBC’s Today Show and placements on menus as far reaching as Madison Square Garden to the AirForce Base in Okinawa\, Japan. These days when Missy and Stacy serve their guests\, they are still surrounded by happy hordes. \n[/three-fourths] \n[one-fourth-first] \n \n[/one-fourth-first] \n[three-fourths] \nSara Meyer: A candied jalapeño connoisseur\, a former TV sound technician\, and now founder of Little Bird Kitchen\, Sara Meyer started a food blog and tried her hand at candying\, eventually going after a leftover bag of jalapeños. They were such a hit with friends and co-workers that she ​ran ​home to tell husband​\,​ and ​now ​co-founder\, Corey Meyer\, that they were starting a business. The duo took their new venture from their home kitchen to a food incubator in Long Island City\, NY\, where Little Bird Kitchen really started to take off. Today\, Sara leads most of the operations including recipe development\, ingredient sourcing\, equipment research and more.​ Little Bird Kitchen has its own facility in Plainview\, NY. \n[/three-fourths]
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/womens-power-networking-breakfast-a-panel-with-food-entrepreneurs-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180205T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180205T190000
DTSTAMP:20171003T155417Z
CREATED:20171003T155417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171003T155417Z
UID:10000098-1517853600-1517857200@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-9-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180131T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180131T203000
DTSTAMP:20171003T155416Z
CREATED:20171003T155416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171003T155416Z
UID:10000093-1517423400-1517430600@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Queens StartUP! - Developing Financial Statements
DESCRIPTION:This session will focus on reviewing Financial Statements necessary to be included in your business. Some of the topics that will be covered are: \n\nIncome Statements\nBalance Sheets\nCash Flow
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/queens-startup-developing-financial-statements-5-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180125T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180125T120000
DTSTAMP:20171003T155417Z
CREATED:20171003T155417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171003T155417Z
UID:10000094-1516874400-1516881600@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Doing Business With The Government: Getting M/WBE Certified with NYC & NYS
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.  \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/doing-business-with-the-government-getting-mwbe-certified-with-nyc-nys-9-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180124T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180124T203000
DTSTAMP:20171003T155416Z
CREATED:20171003T155416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171003T155416Z
UID:10000092-1516818600-1516825800@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Queens StartUP! - Creative Sales & Marketing Strategies
DESCRIPTION:This training session will go over what you will need to grow sales and creating your Marketing Plan. This session will go over the following topics: \n\nDeveloping sales and marketing strategies\nDeveloping a marketing schedule\nGathering metrics
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/queens-startup-creative-sales-marketing-strategies-5-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180123T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180123T120000
DTSTAMP:20180102T162126Z
CREATED:20180102T162126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180102T162126Z
UID:10000243-1516701600-1516708800@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:How to Do Business with the NYC Department of Education
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Office of Equal Opportunity\n\nWHAT YOU WILL LEARN:\n\nHow to Market your Business to the NYC Department of Education\nResources Available to Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises\nHow to Qualify Your Business as a Vendor\nUpcoming Contracting Opportunities\n\nThis is a great opportunity to network with other NYC vendors\, and to make an impression with a city agency that has annual spending of $23.1 Billion.\n\nFor contracting opportunities\, please register an account on our Vendor Portal via Vendorportal.nycenet.edu or visit Schools.nyc.gov/offices/DCP/vendor. Note: a vendor portal account does not make you an active DOE vendor.\n  \nABOUT THE NYC DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION:\n\nThe NYC Department of Education is the nation’s largest school system\, with approximately 1\,700 schools\, 1.1 million students and 138\,000 employees. It contracts with a vast array of vendors to purchase the goods and services necessary to ensure that students will have all they need to receive the quality education they deserve. You may submit accommodation requests to: Adam Wexelbaum via AWexelbaum@schools.nyc.gov.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/how-to-do-business-with-the-nyc-department-of-education-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180117T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180117T203000
DTSTAMP:20171003T155416Z
CREATED:20171003T155416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171003T155416Z
UID:10000091-1516213800-1516221000@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Queens StartUP! - Business Operations and Management
DESCRIPTION:This training session will speak about how your business plans to operate as well as what you’re long-term goals will include. Some of the topics will include: \n\nDefining business systems\nAppropriate management\nTechnology use for business efficiency
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/queens-startup-business-operations-and-management-4-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180111T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180111T103000
DTSTAMP:20171121T160331Z
CREATED:20171121T160331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171121T160331Z
UID:10000233-1515659400-1515666600@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Women's Power Networking Breakfast: Tax Bootcamp for the Self-Employed
DESCRIPTION:Join tax experts Robert Moses and Winnie Lee for a class to learn all about self-employment taxes.  Just in time for tax season! As always\, there will also be free food and plenty of opportunity to network! \nTopics will include: \n\nEntity choice\nTax year\nInsurance\nLicenses\nPermits\nRecordkeeping\nHiring Employees\n\nWe will also talk about 2017 tax updates and some highlights on how to reduce your taxable income.\n  \nAbout the Speakers\n[one-sixth-first][/one-sixth-first]\n[five-sixths] \nWinnie Lee is the CEO of ATX Solution and an enrolled agent licensed by the Internal Revenue Service. She serves clients worldwide\, some of them are HNWI with very specific tax needs. Winnie has ten years’ experience managing a tax office\, which prepares business and individual tax returns for U.S. and international clients. To best advise her customers\, she is always up to date regarding the changing tax laws. Her tax planning strategies combine business and individual tax knowledge to help clients to achieve the best possible outcome allowed by the tax law. Her specialties are: individual and businesses tax\, U.S. citizens with foreign income\, foreign business asset reporting and tax returns for foreigners earning income in the U.S. She can cover tax returns for all 50 states. \n[/five-sixths] \n[one-sixth-first] \n \n[/one-sixth-first]\n[five-sixths] \nRobert H. Moses worked as a CPA for 35 years\, finishing his career as head of corporate taxes at Sony Corporation\, specializing in domestic and international tax planning\, with an expertise in using laws to reduce financing costs. He was also heavily involved in efforts to affect tax legislation\, particularly in the areas of unitary tax and sales tax. \nMr. Moses started his career at Price Waterhouse and\, subsequently headed tax departments in the oil and gas area and in the entertainment industry\, most notably at Columbia Pictures. \nAs a SCORE counselor\, he has specialized in writing business plans and obtaining financing for small businesses\, both start-ups and already active operations. He has also given seminars in the areas of accounting and finance for SCORE and for the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA). \nMr. Moses holds a BS degree from Union College and an MBA from Baruch College. \n[/five-sixths] \n  \n 
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/womens-power-networking-breakfast-tax-bootcamp-for-the-self-employed-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180110T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180110T203000
DTSTAMP:20171003T155416Z
CREATED:20171003T155416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171003T155416Z
UID:10000090-1515609000-1515616200@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Queens StartUP! - All About Business Planning and Research
DESCRIPTION:The purpose of this training course is to provide the initial steps and foundation to starting your business plan. The following topics will be covered: \n\nDeveloping a mission statement\nPlanning for your Business\nConducting research on market\, industry\, and competition.\n\nPlease bring a pen and pad in order to take notes\, and be ready to ask questions only pertaining to the content presented. For more in-depth and specific information\, please consider scheduling a one-on-one counseling appointment.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/queens-startup-all-about-business-planning-and-research-5-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180108T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180108T190000
DTSTAMP:20171003T155417Z
CREATED:20171003T155417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171003T155417Z
UID:10000095-1515434400-1515438000@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-8-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180106T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180106T170000
DTSTAMP:20171102T145625Z
CREATED:20171102T145625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171102T145625Z
UID:10000230-1515232800-1515258000@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Home Improvement Contractor Training (English)
DESCRIPTION:Enroll for a 3-day course (1/6\, 1/7\, and 1/13) 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.\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/home-improvement-contractor-training-english-8-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180104T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180104T200000
DTSTAMP:20171003T155417Z
CREATED:20171003T155417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171003T155417Z
UID:10000096-1515088800-1515096000@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Cancelled: Legal Considerations for Start-Up Businesses
DESCRIPTION:This class has been cancelled due to inclement weather. We apologize for any inconvenience. \nThis class will go over the rules and regulations on starting a business with a focus on forms\, paperwork\, and labor laws.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/legal-considerations-for-start-up-businesses-2-3/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171221T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171221T103000
DTSTAMP:20171030T163134Z
CREATED:20171030T163134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171030T163134Z
UID:10000229-1513845000-1513852200@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Desayuno para emprendedoras: Ventas a la Vena
DESCRIPTION:Please note this event is in Spanish. \nEl Taller de VENTAS A LA VENA es un taller basado en las NEUROVENTAS. La cual es la ciencia de saber vender con eficacia usando ciencia empresarial. Este taller te ayudará a descubrir cómo vender tu producto o servicio de una manera atractiva y efectiva\, lo cual garantizará cierres seguros que se verán plasmados en el incremento de tus ventas y crecimiento de tu negocio. En el taller usaremos ejercicios dinámicos junto con estrategias y consejos puntuales que de forma práctica te permitan ponerlos aprueba en tu negocio\, generando así resultados inmediatos. Si quieres llevar tu empresa al siguiente nivel\, entonces debes de ser parte de este taller esencial para todo vendedor\, emprendedor y/o empresario. \nBiografía del orador \n[one-fourth-first]\n\n[/one-fourth-first] \n[three-fourths]\nMagaly Ponce\, Peruana de nacimiento\, es una renombrada Coach Master en Neuroventas\, Neuromarketing y especialista en Neurociencia. Asesora de empresarios y emprendedores\, a los cuales imparte sus conocimientos\, estrategias y secretos profesionales para ayudarlos a desarrollarse\, visionarse y llevar su vida personal y profesional a otro nivel. \nMagaly además es una exitosa Wedding & Event Planner Internacional certificada por la INIBEP.y cuenta con estudios en Administración Hotelera y Alta Cocina en la Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola de Lima\, Peru. \nDurante 15 años Magaly\, junto a su esposo Luis Alberto y staff\, ha venido manejando con compromiso\, pasión y entrega su exitosa empresa de producción de eventos\, Manhattan Producciones. La cual lleva bajo su tutela seis reconocidas marcas en el rubro de la planificación\, organización\, ejecución y entretenimiento para eventos. \nMagaly ha recibido en nombre de su empresa diversos premios y reconocimientos nacional e internacionalmente a la alta calidad de servicios\, convirtiéndola así en una líder empresarial en el Perú.\n[/three-fourths]
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/ventas-3/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171220T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171220T200000
DTSTAMP:20171003T155413Z
CREATED:20171003T155413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171003T155413Z
UID:10000088-1513792800-1513800000@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Queens StartUP! - Creative Sales & Marketing Strategies
DESCRIPTION:This training session will go over what you will need to grow sales and creating your Marketing Plan. This session will go over the following topics: \n\nDeveloping sales and marketing strategies\nDeveloping a marketing schedule\nGathering metrics
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/queens-startup-creative-sales-marketing-strategies-4-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171216T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171216T123000
DTSTAMP:20171003T155413Z
CREATED:20171003T155413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171003T155413Z
UID:10000087-1513420200-1513427400@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Queens StartUP! - Business Operations and Management
DESCRIPTION:This training session will speak about how your business plans to operate as well as what you’re long-term goals will include. Some of the topics will include: \n\nDefining business systems\nAppropriate management\nTechnology use for business efficiency
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/queens-startup-business-operations-and-management-3-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171214T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171214T103000
DTSTAMP:20171115T142218Z
CREATED:20171115T142218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171115T142218Z
UID:10000231-1513240200-1513247400@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Women's Power Networking Breakfast: Technology and Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Join speaker Anita Srivastava at this free event for her talk entitled “Technology and Your Business.” \nExplore how to advance your business in a tech-savvy world. Understand how mobile and web development will improve your operations efficiency\, increase customer engagement\, and grow sales \nLike always\, there will be an opportunity to network and a free breakfast. \nAbout the Speaker \n[one-fifth-first][/one-fifth-first]\n[four-fifths]Anita Srivastava is the co-founder of FHL Enterprises\, a women-owned technology and procurement company\, and the Director of Product for Biscuit & Chai\, a mobile and web app development company. With an MBA in Management and Entrepreneurship and 10+ years of experience\, she’s developed a passion for helping businesses succeed through technology. As a NYC native and a family of entrepreneurs\, she thrives in the constant hustle and aims to bring creativity and innovation to her work.[/four-fifths][clearfix]
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/pnb-12-14-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center
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