• Recipe for Success: Starting and Growing a Food Business

    Please note that this class has been canceled and will be rescheduled. This 2-day session workshop (Sat. April 30th from 10 to 4 and Sun. May 1st from 11 to 4) course is designed to help starting food-preneurs launch and grow a successful food-based business. During these sessions there will be hands-on exercises and contacts […]

    $300
  • Queens Taste 2016

    The Queens Economic Development Corporation invites you to Queens Taste 2016, the borough's premiere networking and culinary event. At least 50 restaurants and other food/drink purveyors will provide samples to 700+ attendees, including some of the most powerful and best-connected Queens residents. The cuisine will feature everything from sweet to savory, Asian to Latin American, and […]

    $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
  • Entrenamiento Para Contratistas de Reparación y Mejoras del Hogar

    ¿Es usted un contratista de reparación y mejoras del hogar trabajando sin una licencia?  Si es así, inscríbase en el curso de entrenamiento de tres sesiones (14, 15 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 […]

    $375
  • Consolidated Funding Application Workshop

    The workshop includes an overview of the application and the CFA process followed by informational breakout sessions on specific funding available for the following project types: Business & Local Government Assistance: Direct Assistance to Business and Other Organizations, Low-Cost Financing, Municipal/Public Infrastructure, Workforce Development, and Government Efficiency Community Development: Affordable Housing, Community and Waterfront Revitalization, […]

    Free
  • Home Improvement Contractor Training (Mandarin)

    Enroll for a 5-day course (3/7 through 3/11) 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 […]

    $375
  • Ready for Bu$ine$$: Free ESL Class for Business

    This is free ESL class for Spanish speakers with a focus on business/financial literacy and matching funds. Class enrollment deposit is $100. Deposit will be refunded to students who complete the program, register their business and open a business bank account. Participants will receive an additional $100 to their $100 provided when they open a […]

    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
  • Intro to Licensing, Labeling and Inspections for Food Processors

    Are you thinking of starting a food business in New York? Do you have questions about how to obtain a processing license? Labeling? How to pass an inspection? This workshop will provide you with the information you need to know if you will be manufacturing a packaged product such as baked goods, confection, condiments, jams, […]

    $20
  • 8(a) Certification Workshop

    The 8(a) Business Development Program helps small, disadvantaged businesses compete in the marketplace. In order to help small, disadvantaged businesses compete in the marketplace, the SBA created the 8(a) Business Development Program.  What is the 8(a) Business Development Program? The 8(a) Business Development Program is a business assistance program for small disadvantaged businesses. The 8(a) Program […]

    Free
  • Home Improvement Contractor Training (English)

    Enroll for a 3-day course (June 12, 18, and 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 […]

    $375
  • Legal Clinic

    This event is currently full. You may still be available as a standby participant. Please call Sante Antonelli at 718-263-0546 for more information.Do you need free legal help for your business? Sign up here and we'll see how we can help! Please note that you are signing up for the potential of free legal advice […]

    Free