QEDC is partnering with St. John’s University to provide a comprehensive two-part workshop series designed for small business owners seeking to enhance their cybersecurity through the power of AI. You’ll dive into the essentials of cybersecurity, learn about common threats, and discover AI-driven solutions to protect your business. Next, we will discuss how Generative AI […]
Presented by the Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and Queens Economic Development Corporation, the 2025 Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge is designed to help early-stage entrepreneurs grow their businesses with up to five $20K grants, access to industry experts and our founders network. The flexible schedule allows participants to join at any time between October […]
Join us on October 3, 2023, as we come together to celebrate the vibrant tapestry of Hispanic culture during Hispanic Heritage Month. This event promises to be an enriching experience that honors the rich traditions, contributions, and achievements of the Hispanic community in New York. Our celebration will feature captivating cultural presentations, inspiring speakers, and […]
About the Webinar: Ready, Set, Go! is a 90-minute free workshop that covers 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. About the Speaker: Roy Pellicano ran […]
Presented by the Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and Queens Economic Development Corporation, the 2024 Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge is designed to help early-stage entrepreneurs grow their businesses with five $20K grants, access to industry experts and founder network. Its flexible schedule allows participants to join at any time between October 2024 to February […]
QEDC is partnering with St. John’s University to provide a comprehensive two-part workshop series designed for small business owners seeking to enhance their cybersecurity through the power of AI. You’ll dive into the essentials of cybersecurity, learn about common threats, and discover AI-driven solutions to protect your business. Next, we will discuss how Generative AI […]
Learn about getting certified as a Minority / Woman-owned 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 at this free online webinar. About the Speaker Since coming to QEDC, Ricardi Calixte has worked with many neighborhoods’ […]
Esta clase proporcionará orientación para las empresas interesadas en solicitar préstamos y subvenciones. Además de proporcionar una visión general de las opciones de financiamiento disponibles, compartiremos consejos a considerar antes de endeudarse, una descripción general de los documentos comúnmente requeridos para solicitar un préstamo y un resumen de otros préstamos y subvenciones que actualmente están […]
Every entrepreneur is in business to make profits, but only some do. A critical step to success is creating the financial plan that will guide your business to profitability. The goal of this course is to provide you the information and tools to create your own profitability plan. Whether you are planning to start or […]
Have you been wondering how to get money to start or grow your business? Do you know how to ask for financing? If you have been asking yourself these questions and are not sure where to find the answers, then you need to attend our Meet the Lender workshop and meet with one of our […]
As a new entrepreneur, you’ll need more than good products or services to grow your business. It’s also important to have strong customer-focused marketing strategies to reach your audience and turn them into loyal customers. In this workshop, you will learn how to create a compelling brand, define your audience, convert customers, and build loyalty […]
How do we get customers? Well, first thing is first - you need to know what customers you’re going after! We will talk about Market Sizing and why it’s not just something that investors are checking off their list. We will then talk about how you acquire those customers through Growth Channels. About the Speaker […]
Classes are sponsored by the Small Business Administration.