• Get Business From NYC and NYS Government: M/WBE Certification

    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’ business […]

    Free
  • Virtual Legal Clinic

    NELP's virtual legal clinics provide microentrepreneurs with free personalized legal advice on business-related matters from volunteer attorneys during a 45-minute consultation. Please note that the Neighborhood Entrepreneur Law Project does not assist with non-profit entity formation, litigation, collection matters or disputes. Appointment times at our virtual clinics are i) 4:30-5:15 pm and ii) 5:30-6:15 pm. […]

  • Ready, Set, Go!

    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 […]

    Free
  • Using the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Platform

    QEDC and Verizon present the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready (VSBDR) program. This program helps small businesses with its needs in our modern technology-heavy world through courses, mentorship, and networking opportunities, This webinar will be presented by LISC's own Meredith Phillips Almeida and will focus on the VSBDR platform and how to best access and […]

    Free
  • Working With Airport Vendors

    Event Description This free, online webinar is for anyone local to the New York area interested in having their food or beverage products placed in the airport. In this session we will go over high-level requirements including: Distribution Group Purchasing Organizations Quality Assurance Working with third party logistics companies Certification Attendees will have the opportunity […]

    Free
  • Ready, Set, Go!

    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 […]

    Free
  • AI Cyber Security Workshop: Part One

    Online NY, United States

    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 […]

    Free
  • Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge Kick Off Night

    Cobblestones Pub and Biergarten 117-18 Queens Boulevard, Forest Hills, NY, United States

    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 […]

  • Todos Somos, Somos Uno: We Are All, We Are One

    2929 3rd Ave.

    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 […]

    Free
  • Ready, Set, Go!

    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 […]

Classes are sponsored by the Small Business Administration.