• Scaling Up Small Businesses in Queens

    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. Featuring a panel of Queens-based entrepreneurs and small business experts, this forum will explore the opportunity to turn more of […]

    Free
  • Lucky 7: Entrepreneur Space 7th Birthday Party

    Please join us for the E-Space’s seventh 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. Plus, the Queens Economic Development Corporation, which operates the E-Space, will announce the StartUP! Business Plan […]

    Free
  • Women’s Power Networking Breakfast: Growing your Business with Technology and Accounting Software

    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, […]

    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
  • Home Improvement Contractor Training (Mandarin) / 家庭裝修承包商培訓

    Enroll for a 5-day course (4/2 through 4/6) to become a licensed Home Improvement Contractor Business. In this class you will: Get training to become a licensed home improvement contractor with the NYC’s Department of Consumer Affairs Learn from a qualified instructor on running a professional business, avoid liability, and become a successful entrepreneur. Work […]

    $375
  • 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 […]

    $10
  • 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
  • Queens Taste 2018

    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
  • 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
  • Home Improvement Contractor Training (English)

    Enroll for a 3-day course (5/12, 5/13, and 5/19) to become a licensed Home Improvement Contractor Business. In this class you will: Get training to become a licensed home improvement contractor with the NYC's Department of Consumer Affairs Learn from a qualified instructor on running a professional business, avoid liability, and become a successful entrepreneur. […]

    $375
  • BRANDING ESSENTIALS 1 : Defining Your Brand Identity

    Think about your favorite brands. What do they have in common? They communicate a clear sense of self. Brands that have a clear identity and purpose are able to form more authentic and meaningful connections that result in truly devoted fans who not only buy from you, but act as ambassadors, convincing others they should […]

    $45