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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180208T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180208T203000
DTSTAMP:20180129T211628Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180208T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180208T103000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180205T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180205T190000
DTSTAMP:20171003T155417Z
CREATED:20171003T155417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171003T155417Z
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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-9-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180125T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180125T120000
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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180123T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180123T120000
DTSTAMP:20180102T162126Z
CREATED:20180102T162126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180102T162126Z
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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
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180111T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180111T103000
DTSTAMP:20171121T160331Z
CREATED:20171121T160331Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180110T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180110T203000
DTSTAMP:20171003T155416Z
CREATED:20171003T155416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171003T155416Z
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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
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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
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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/
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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
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171211T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171215T210000
DTSTAMP:20171115T202355Z
CREATED:20171115T202355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171115T202355Z
UID:10000232-1513015200-1513371600@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Home Improvement Contractor Training (Mandarin) / 家庭裝修承包商培訓
DESCRIPTION:Enroll for a 5-day course (12/11 through 12/15) 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\n为期五天的培训课程(12月11号到15号每晚6-9点)\,将会向您提供如下内容: \n• 复习课程帮助您通过纽约城消费者事务部家庭装修执照考试。 \n• 如何成为一名成功的家庭装修企业老板\,如何合法经营\,如何规避风险。 \n• 如何在商务咨询的帮助下完成全部执照申请材料的填写和提交。
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/home-improvement-contractor-training-mandarin-7-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171209T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171209T123000
DTSTAMP:20171003T155413Z
CREATED:20171003T155413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171003T155413Z
UID:10000086-1512815400-1512822600@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-4-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171207T120000
DTSTAMP:20171121T201928Z
CREATED:20171121T201928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171121T201928Z
UID:10000234-1512640800-1512648000@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Using Social Media to Advertise Your Business
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop\, you will learn about the different tools and strategies you can use to successfully market your business on social media. You will also be provided with an overview of the capabilities of digital marketing and social media and how it can help you generate real business. \nYou’ll learn: \n\nBusiness best practices on social media\nWhich social media platforms are right for your business\nThe elements of a social media marketing strategy\nHow to build an audience around your ideal customer\nHow to create engaging\, shareable content\n\nFor further information please RSVP:   Elaine.Powell.belnavis@sba.gov or call at (212) 264-4330 or Teresa.detelj.@sba.gov or call at (212) 264-1319.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/using-social-meda-to-advertise-your-business-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171202T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171202T123000
DTSTAMP:20171003T155413Z
CREATED:20171003T155413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171003T155413Z
UID:10000089-1512210600-1512217800@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-4-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171130T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171130T120000
DTSTAMP:20171002T181117Z
CREATED:20171002T181117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171002T181117Z
UID:10000085-1512036000-1512043200@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-7-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171127T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171127T203000
DTSTAMP:20171002T181116Z
CREATED:20171002T181116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171002T181116Z
UID:10000080-1511807400-1511814600@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-3-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171116T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171116T103000
DTSTAMP:20171002T181117Z
CREATED:20171002T181117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171002T181117Z
UID:10000083-1510821000-1510828200@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Women's Power Networking Breakfast: Are You Ready to Get Press Coverage?
DESCRIPTION:Join speaker Janet Falk at this free event for her talk entitled “Are You Ready to Get Press Coverage?” \nTopics will include the importance of media coverage\, developing a media profile\, compiling a media list\, and what your website needs. \nThere will also be a short presentation by speaker Harriet Lehrer on “Successful Dressing.” \nLike always\, there will be an opportunity to network and a free breakfast. \nAbout the Speakers \n[one-fifth-first][/one-fifth-first]\n[four-fifths]Janet Falk is the owner of Falk Communications and Research. She has worked with a variety of clients including Deutsche Bank\, Bronx Council on the Arts\, Smith Barney\, and Community Resource Exchange.[/four-fifths][clearfix] \nHarriet Lehrer is an image consultant and the owner of Imagine a New Image. She was worked with such clients as Berkeley College\, Queensboro Public Library\, and American Health Foundation.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/womens-power-networking-breakfast-are-you-ready-to-get-press-coverage-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171115T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171115T203000
DTSTAMP:20171002T181115Z
CREATED:20171002T181115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171002T181115Z
UID:10000079-1510770600-1510777800@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-2-3/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171115T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171115T193000
DTSTAMP:20171002T181117Z
CREATED:20171002T181117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171002T181117Z
UID:10000082-1510767000-1510774200@services.queensny.org
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 \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-2-3/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171113T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171113T203000
DTSTAMP:20171002T181116Z
CREATED:20171002T181116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171002T181116Z
UID:10000081-1510597800-1510605000@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-3-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171108T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171108T203000
DTSTAMP:20171002T181115Z
CREATED:20171002T181115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171002T181115Z
UID:10000078-1510165800-1510173000@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-3-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171106T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171106T190000
DTSTAMP:20171002T181115Z
CREATED:20171002T181115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171002T181115Z
UID:10000077-1509991200-1509994800@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-6-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center
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