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SUMMARY:Home Improvement Contractor Training (Mandarin)
DESCRIPTION:Enroll for a 5-day course (8/7 through 8/11) 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(8月7号到11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-3-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170712T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170712T200000
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SUMMARY:Money For Your Business - Come Meet the Lenders
DESCRIPTION:Please note that this event has a new location. \nThis event is comprised of a panel of lending specialists from organizations able to lend money for entrepreneurs that are at the starting stage\, growth stage or maturity stage of their business life cycle. \nThe event will begin with an introduction of the lending organizations and a description of the different amounts of money and terms that each organization can offer business owners. \nYou should attend if you’re looking for money to grow your business either now or in the coming year. \nThe introduction will be followed by Q&A and networking if time permits. \nThis event will also feature representatives from donateNYC\, a program where give and receive large quantities of gently used and surplus materials. \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/money-for-your-business-come-meet-the-lenders-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170617T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170617T160000
DTSTAMP:20171011T153402Z
CREATED:20171011T153402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171011T153402Z
UID:10000138-1497693600-1497715200@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Home Improvement Contractor Training (English)
DESCRIPTION:Enroll for a 3-day course (June 17\, 18\, and 24) 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.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/home-improvement-contractor-training-english-3-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170615T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170615T120000
DTSTAMP:20171002T164149Z
CREATED:20171002T164149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171002T164149Z
UID:10000056-1497520800-1497528000@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:8(a) Certification Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The 8(a) Business Development Program helps small\, disadvantaged businesses compete in the marketplace. \nIn order to help small\, disadvantaged businesses compete in the marketplace\, the SBA created the 8(a) Business Development Program. \nWhat is the 8(a) Business Development Program?\n\nThe 8(a) Business Development Program is a business assistance program for small disadvantaged businesses. The 8(a) Program offers a broad scope of assistance to firms that are owned and controlled at least 51% by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals.\nThe 8(a) Program is an essential instrument for helping socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs gain access to the economic mainstream of American society. The program helps thousands of aspiring entrepreneurs to gain a foothold in government contracting.\nParticipation in the program is divided into two phases over nine years: a four-year developmental stage and a five-year transition stage.\n\nBenefits of the Program\n\nParticipants can receive sole-source contracts\, up to a ceiling of $4 million for goods and services and $6.5 million for manufacturing. While we help 8(a) firms build their competitive and institutional know-how\, we also encourage you to participate in competitive acquisitions.\n8(a) firms are also able to form joint ventures and teams to bid on contracts. This enhances the ability of 8(a) firms to perform larger prime contracts and overcome the effects of contract bundling\, the combining of two or more contracts together into one large contract. Also\, see the Mentor-Protégé Program for more information on allowing starting 8(a) companies to learn the ropes from other more experienced businesses.\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/8a-certification-workshop-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170614T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170614T203000
DTSTAMP:20171002T164149Z
CREATED:20171002T164149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171002T164149Z
UID:10000055-1497465000-1497472200@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Doing Business With The Government: Getting M/WBE Certified with NYC & NYS
DESCRIPTION:At this free workshop you will learn the steps and requirements for becoming certified as an M/WBE (minority or woman owned business enterprise) which helps you do business with the government. This is a great way to grow your company\, so check it out! \nEmail rc@services.queensny.org to RSVP.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/doing-business-with-the-government-getting-mwbe-certified-with-nyc-nys-2-3/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170614T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170614T193000
DTSTAMP:20171002T164146Z
CREATED:20171002T164146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171002T164146Z
UID:10000054-1497461400-1497468600@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 \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/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170606T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170606T120000
DTSTAMP:20171002T164146Z
CREATED:20171002T164146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171002T164146Z
UID:10000053-1496743200-1496750400@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Using Social Media to Advertise Your Business
DESCRIPTION:NOTE:   Picture ID required for entry.  (Allow 10 minutes for entry) \nIn 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
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/using-social-media-to-advertise-your-business-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170605T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170605T190000
DTSTAMP:20171002T164146Z
CREATED:20171002T164146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171002T164146Z
UID:10000052-1496685600-1496689200@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-3-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170604T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170604T170000
DTSTAMP:20171002T164146Z
CREATED:20171002T164146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171002T164146Z
UID:10000051-1496566800-1496595600@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:OSHA 30 Hour Training
DESCRIPTION:Note: This event has been cancelled. Please check back for the new date. \nLearn common job-related safety and health hazards with this thirty-hour OSHA training class. Classes will meet June 3\, June 4\, June 10 and June 11 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. The class will teach topics related to the recognition\, avoidance\, abatement\, and prevention of safety and health hazards in workplaces\, including an introduction to OSHA and the OSH Act\, health hazards\, personal protective equipment\, and fire protection. Seats are limited\, so sign up quickly! \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/osha-30-hour-training-2-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170603T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170603T170000
DTSTAMP:20171002T164146Z
CREATED:20171002T164146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171002T164146Z
UID:10000050-1496480400-1496509200@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:OSHA 30 Hour Training
DESCRIPTION:Note: This event has been cancelled. Please check back for the new date. \nLearn common job-related safety and health hazards with this thirty-hour OSHA training class. Classes will meet June 3\, June 4\, June 10 and June 11 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. The class will teach topics related to the recognition\, avoidance\, abatement\, and prevention of safety and health hazards in workplaces\, including an introduction to OSHA and the OSH Act\, health hazards\, personal protective equipment\, and fire protection. Seats are limited\, so sign up quickly! \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/osha-30-hour-training-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170525T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170525T120000
DTSTAMP:20171011T182510Z
CREATED:20171011T182510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171011T182510Z
UID:10000188-1495706400-1495713600@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-22-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170519T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170519T103000
DTSTAMP:20171011T182520Z
CREATED:20171011T182520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171011T182520Z
UID:10000228-1495182600-1495189800@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Women's Power Networking Breakfast: How to Consistently Generate New Leads and Customers For Your Business
DESCRIPTION:At this workshop\, attendees will learn: \n\n4 Proven Steps to Generating Leads\n4 Main Strategies for Finding and Engaging Leads (including: Email Strategy\, Referral System\, Content strategy\, Social media strategy)\n50 Powerful Tactics to Convert Leads to Customers\n\nThis event will also feature the opportunity to network and free food! \nAbout the Instructor\nKwesi Sakyi-Gyinae is the Founder & Managing Partner of Sales On Brakes\, where he helps startups and small businesses to develop and implement sales and growth marketing strategies to increase their revenues. He has 10 years sales\, business management and entrepreneurial experience across 10+ countries\, working with stock listed high technology companies\, consulting firms and startups that altogether make more than $3 Billion in revenue.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/womens-power-networking-breakfast-how-to-consistently-generate-new-leads-and-customers-for-your-business-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170516T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170516T203000
DTSTAMP:20171011T182519Z
CREATED:20171011T182519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171011T182519Z
UID:10000227-1494959400-1494966600@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Doing Business With The Government: Getting M/WBE Certified with NYC & NYS
DESCRIPTION:At this free workshop you will learn the steps and requirements for becoming certified as an M/WBE (minority or woman owned business enterprise) which helps you do business with the government. This is a great way to grow your company\, so check it out! \nEmail rc@services.queensny.org to RSVP.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/doing-business-with-the-government-getting-mwbe-certified-with-nyc-nys-25-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170513T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170513T160000
DTSTAMP:20171011T153401Z
CREATED:20171011T153401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171011T153401Z
UID:10000134-1494669600-1494691200@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 (13\, 20 y 21 de mayo 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 (October 10 and 11 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and October 15 and 16 from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm) 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-4-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170502T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170502T210000
DTSTAMP:20171011T182519Z
CREATED:20171011T182519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171011T182519Z
UID:10000226-1493748000-1493758800@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Queens Taste
DESCRIPTION:Try delicious food\, network\, and learn the winners of the StartUP! Business Plan Competition! \nOn May 2\, 2017\, we expect more than 60 restaurants\, beverage purveyors\, and dessert makers to provide samples of their products to at least 700 attendees. It’s Queens\, so diversity will be on display from first bite with everything from creamy to crunchy\, fiery to flaky\, and savory to sweet. Astoria’s Sabor de Cuba will probably offer shredded beef with plantains\, while Zenon Taverna might give away haloumi and octopus. The Nest\, a Guyanese/Trinidadian eatery in Richmond Hill\, usually dishes out curry\, jerk\, and BBQ chicken\, and Bayside’s Bareburger should bequeath beer-braised bacon with stout onions on a mustard pretzel bun. So delicious! \nProceeds support the Queens Economic Development Corporation‘s ongoing efforts to attract\, create\, and maintain jobs in the borough through business services\, neighborhood development\, the Entrepreneur Space (our food-and-business incubator)\, and marketing attractions through the Queens Tourism Council and the It’s in Queens and Discover Queens brands. As QEDC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit\, proceeds are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/queens-taste-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170501T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170501T190000
DTSTAMP:20171011T182510Z
CREATED:20171011T182510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171011T182510Z
UID:10000187-1493661600-1493665200@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-22-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170427T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170427T120000
DTSTAMP:20171011T182510Z
CREATED:20171011T182510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171011T182510Z
UID:10000186-1493287200-1493294400@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-21-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170427T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170427T103000
DTSTAMP:20171011T182519Z
CREATED:20171011T182519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171011T182519Z
UID:10000225-1493281800-1493289000@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Women's Power Networking Breakfast: Growing Your Home-Based Business
DESCRIPTION:This FREE workshop will benefit existing and start-up home-based businesses. It focuses on the fundamentals of federal taxes for home based businesses\, including entity choice\, recordkeeping\, business income and expenses and estimated tax. The seminar also references the basics of tax forms that small businesses use. Attendees will learn how money spent on growing home-based businesses can be deducted from business income to reduce both taxable income and taxes. This Small Business Tax Workshop provides an opportunity to get answers to a wide range of tax questions on launching and growing a home-based business. \n IRS small business products will be distributed to attendees at the Small Business Tax Workshop. \nThis event will also feature the opportunity to network and free food!
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/womens-power-networking-breakfast-growing-your-home-based-business-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170426T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170426T130000
DTSTAMP:20171011T182519Z
CREATED:20171011T182519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171011T182519Z
UID:10000224-1493200800-1493211600@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:The 3 Cs (Counseling\, Capital & Contracting)
DESCRIPTION:NOTE:   Picture ID required for entry.  (Allow 15 minutes for entry). Preregistration is required as seating is limited. \nThe following topics will be discussed: \n\nCounseling programs of the Small Business Administration. Discussion on SCORE\, Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) & Women Business Centers (WBCs).\nAccess to Capital – there will be an in-depth discussion on the SBA guaranteed program.  The process of how to utilize the SBA to get an SBA guaranteed Loan.\nGovernment Contracting certification programs.  – There will be a discussion regarding the requirements you must meet in order to participate in the 8(a) and HubZone Programs.\n\nJoin us for this powerful workshop: \nElizabeth Abreu\, Robin Daniels and Elaine Powell-Belnavis will discuss in detail the programs and services of the Small Business Administration.  You will be told about the programs of SBA and how they can help you start\, grow and succeed in business.  This is a workshop that you don’t want to miss.   \nFor further information please RSVP: elaine.powell.belnavis@sba.gov or call (212) 264-4330 or ana.hernandez@sba.gov or call (212) 264-5664).
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/the-3-cs-counseling-capital-contracting-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170420T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170420T120000
DTSTAMP:20171011T182518Z
CREATED:20171011T182518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171011T182518Z
UID:10000223-1492682400-1492689600@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:How to Build a Website
DESCRIPTION:NOTE:   Picture ID required for entry.  (Allow 15 minutes for entry). Preregistration is required as seating is limited. \nThe following topics will be discussed: \n\nChoosing the perfect mobile responsive theme (importance of cultivating a strong visual identity)\nEmail Integration (Importance of capturing visitors’ contact information)\nSite Security\nSEO / Optimizing Your Site for Search Engines\nAnalytics (Knowing What Visitors are Doing on Your Site)\n\n\nYou will be given time to ask questions.  Come and learn about websites and how they can help your business be successful! \n\nAbout the Speaker\nJoin us and meet Kimberly Coleman Founder\, RK Responsive Design for our exciting workshop on building a website that work for your business.  This is the first of many workshops to come where you get a chance to learn firsthand information that you will need to be competitive in the social media ram.  You will learn to identify the basic business website concepts to maximize your business site’s visibility in order to get your message to the widest audience possible. Specific considerations and recommendations will be provided based on the type of business (service-based or product-based).    
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/how-to-build-a-website-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170419T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170419T203000
DTSTAMP:20171011T182518Z
CREATED:20171011T182518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171011T182518Z
UID:10000222-1492626600-1492633800@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Doing Business With The Government: Getting M/WBE Certified with NYC & NYS
DESCRIPTION:At this free workshop you will learn the steps and requirements for becoming certified as an M/WBE (minority or woman owned business enterprise) which helps you do business with the government. This is a great way to grow your company\, so check it out! \nEmail rc@services.queensny.org to RSVP.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/doing-business-with-the-government-getting-mwbe-certified-with-nyc-nys-24-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170410T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170414T210000
DTSTAMP:20171011T153401Z
CREATED:20171011T153401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171011T153401Z
UID:10000130-1491847200-1492203600@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Home Improvement Contractor Training (Mandarin)
DESCRIPTION:Enroll for a 5-day course (4/10 through 4/14) 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(4月10号到14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-4-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170405T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170405T200000
DTSTAMP:20171011T182518Z
CREATED:20171011T182518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171011T182518Z
UID:10000220-1491415200-1491422400@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Pitching and Presenting Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a special presentation by Kathy Kelly\, a communications expert\, on the best way you can pitch and present your business. \nThe presentation will include: \n\nHow to get your information across to your target audience\nReal-world presentation tips\nThe opportunity to ask questions about your own presentation needs\n\nThis event is open to everyone\, but it is highly recommended that finalists for the StartUP Business Plan competition attend. \nAbout the Speaker \nKathy Kelly is the founder of Make Your Own Heat Media Coaching where she helps businesses craft their messages and quickly understand how they can connect with their audiences to get the results they want. She is a specialist in coaching clients in live presentations\, pitches and interview techniques with a solid focus on branding. Previously\, Kathy has experience in acting\, directing\, teaching\, and managing corporate communications for a Fortune 500 company.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/pitching-and-presenting-your-business-2-3/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170405T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170405T200000
DTSTAMP:20171011T182518Z
CREATED:20171011T182518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171011T182518Z
UID:10000221-1491415200-1491422400@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Money For Your Business - Come Meet the Lenders
DESCRIPTION:This event is comprised of a panel of lending specialists from organizations able to lend money for entrepreneurs that are at the starting stage\, growth stage or maturity stage of their business life cycle. \nThe event will begin with an introduction of the lending organizations and a description of the different amounts of money and terms that each organization can offer business owners. \nYou should attend if you’re looking for money to grow your business either now or in the coming year.  \nThe introduction will be followed by Q&A and networking if time permits.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/money-for-your-business-come-meet-the-lenders-2-3/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170403T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170403T190000
DTSTAMP:20171011T182510Z
CREATED:20171011T182510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171011T182510Z
UID:10000185-1491242400-1491246000@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-21-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170331T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170331T203000
DTSTAMP:20171011T182518Z
CREATED:20171011T182518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171011T182518Z
UID:10000219-1490983200-1490992200@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:6th ¢s: Entrepreneur Space 6th Birthday Party
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the E-Space’s sixth 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 six 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.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/6th-%c2%a2s-entrepreneur-space-6th-birthday-party-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170330T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170330T120000
DTSTAMP:20171011T182509Z
CREATED:20171011T182509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171011T182509Z
UID:10000184-1490868000-1490875200@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-20-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170330T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170330T103000
DTSTAMP:20171011T182517Z
CREATED:20171011T182517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171011T182517Z
UID:10000218-1490862600-1490869800@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Women's Power Networking Breakfast: Identity Theft and Cybercrime
DESCRIPTION:At this FREE event\, IRS Criminal Investigation (CI) Special Agents will speak to the small business audience about Identity Theft and Cybercrime.  Attendees will hear about tax-related identity theft and various tax fraud schemes and scams.  Workshop participants will learn how to protect their businesses from identity thieves and what to do if they are victims of ID theft.  By the end of the program\, the audience will know that the most prominent form of cybercrime today is identity theft\, in which criminals use the Internet to steal personal information from other users. \nThis event will also feature the opportunity to network and free food! \nAbout the Speakers \nCasey Ryan\, CFE\, is a Special Agent with the IRS – Criminal Investigation and a Certified Fraud Examiner. He holds a MS in Accounting from State University of New York at Geneseo. In 2009\, he began with the Internal Revenue Service as a Revenue Agent in the Small Business and Self-Employed Division. In 2012\, he began working as a Special Agent with IRS – Criminal Investigation. In January of 2016\, he took over as the Identity Theft Coordinator for downstate New York Field Offices. As Identity Theft Coordinator\, his responsibilities include acting as a point of contact for Local\, State and Federal Law Enforcement\, evaluating information\, and making recommendations to the United States Attorney’s Office to initiate Grand Jury Investigations. \nSeth Rose is a Special Agent with the IRS – Criminal Investigation. He graduated with a MBA in Taxation in 2012 from Baruch College. In 2004\, he started at the Internal Revenue Service as a Revenue Officer in the Small Business and Self-Employed Division. In 2012\, he worked as a Settlement Officer in Appeals . In 2014 he  began working as a Special Agent with IRS – Criminal Investigation. He is the Cyber Crimes Coordinator for downstate New York Field Offices . As Cyber Crimes Coordinator\, his responsibilities include acting as a point of contact for Local\, State and Federal Law Enforcement\, evaluating information\, and making recommendations to the United States Attorney’s Office to initiate Grand Jury Investigations.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/womens-power-networking-breakfast-identity-theft-and-cybercrime-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170329T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170329T190000
DTSTAMP:20171011T182517Z
CREATED:20171011T182517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171011T182517Z
UID:10000217-1490803200-1490814000@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:A Minority and Woman Owned Business Enterprise Vendor Event
DESCRIPTION:Join the Department of Corrections and other New York City agencies who will be there providing information on contracting opportunities. Please RSVP to Julieann.lee@doc.nyc.gov by March 15\, 2017 with your company’s’ identified industry along with the name of up to one guest.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/a-minority-and-woman-owned-business-enterprise-vendor-event-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170328T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170328T203000
DTSTAMP:20171011T182517Z
CREATED:20171011T182517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171011T182517Z
UID:10000216-1490725800-1490733000@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Doing Business With The Government: Getting M/WBE Certified with NYC & NYS
DESCRIPTION:At this free workshop you will learn the steps and requirements for becoming certified as an M/WBE (minority or woman owned business enterprise) which helps you do business with the government. This is a great way to grow your company\, so check it out! \nEmail rc@services.queensny.org to RSVP.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/doing-business-with-the-government-getting-mwbe-certified-with-nyc-nys-23-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center
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