• Queens Taste 2024

    May 21 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm The Queens Economic Development Corporation and Queens Tourism Council will host Queens Taste 2024 at the New York Hall of Science in […]

  • Contracts

    This is a primer on Contract language:  basic elements, some language to be familiar with, and what I call "litigation traps"--the stuff in the small print that can mean big trouble. The object is to “de-mystify” contracts, putting SMBs in a better position to negotiate and to communicate with their professionals. Part 1 introduces basic contract […]

    Free
  • THE LEGAL SIDE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP

    We are happy to announce our next intensive TEES course starting in June, which will focus on helping you to understand the legal aspects of business ownership. Our instructors for this course consist of a range of legal, business, and tax professionals teaching individual classes based on their areas of expertise. Running a business requires […]

    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 of what it takes to start a business; legal considerations and what it takes to fund a new venture. About the Speakers: Thomas Farrell is […]

    Free
  • Before Due Diligence

    This workshop is intended for well-established businesses, whose owners are contemplating the sale of their business or another exit strategy. The information provided will help the owner put all its books and records in order; identify “hidden liabilities” that should be addressed; and otherwise put the business in a position to expedite the due diligence […]

    Free
  • 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.About the Speaker Since coming to QEDC, Ricardi Calixte has worked with many neighborhoods’ business organizations to help improve the […]

    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 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 […]

    Free
  • 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 […]

  • 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 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 […]

    Free
  • 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’ […]

  • 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

Classes are sponsored by the Small Business Administration.