QEDC

Meet the Lender: Accompany Capital
2024-11-21 11:00 (America/New_York) | Online, NY, United States
Have you been wondering how to get money to start or grow your business? Do you know how to ask for financing?
If you have been asking yourself these questions and are not sure where to find the answers, then you need to attend our Meet the Lender workshop and meet with one of our local lending partners.
Accompany Capital creates a pathway to self-sufficiency for immigrant and refugee entrepreneurs in New York City by providing access to affordable capital to start or grow a business. They provide business loans and microloans to business owners who are not able to obtain loans from traditional lenders. In this workshop, you will learn about different loan products and what it takes to obtain a loan.

Get Business From NYC and NYS Government: M/WBE Certification
2024-11-20 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-10-16 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-09-18 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-08-21 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-07-24 18:30 - 20:00
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 organizations to help improve the local economy. He spearheaded the development of Corona Plaza, transforming an under-utilized area into one of the borough’s foremost pedestrian plazas. He works closely with merchant groups, foundations, and government agencies to help local communities reach their potential.
A native of Haiti, Ricardi graduated from New York City public schools and has a BA degree in Economics, an MA in Africana Studies, and an MRP in Urban Planning from SUNY Albany. He is a CORO Fellow. He lives Queens and is the proud father of a daughter and son.

New Federal Requirement for Businesses -What To Know To Avoid Penalties
2024-11-20 17:00 - 18:00 | Online, NY, United States
Are you a small business owner? Did you hear about the Corporate Transparency Act? A new requirement might apply to your business. The Corporate Transparency Act became effective on January 1, 2024, for the purpose of making it more difficult for bad actors to conceal their financial activities. This webinar will provide guidance on which companies need to file, supporting documents and timing of the filings, and the process of completing such filings. Companies formed prior to January 1, 2024, will need to complete their submissions by the end of 2024. This webinar is being hosted in partnership with Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP’s and the Legal Aid Society.

How Do I Know If I’m Profitable?
2024-11-20 13:00 - 14:00
You have growth. You have customers. Now you need to know – am I profitable?
Here, we will introduce you to the costs of your business. We will define Costs of Goods Sold, and common mistakes founders make with these. We will also discuss Operational Expenditures – that’s things like your talent and foundational business costs.
You can have customers, you can be revenue positive, and still not be profitable. Costs matter! And they’re not as scary as you think.
About the Speaker
Katie Nowak is an innovation leader, new venture designer, and investor. She is consistently celebrated as a game-changer for executive entrepreneurs looking to clearly articulate their message, raise money, and commercialize their products. As Founder and Partner of Kanvas, Katie has helped organizations raise over $100M in early-stage investments for ventures around the world. She is also a Principal investor at HF Scale Partners, a late-stage investment fund with a portfolio spanning Canva, Databricks, Webflow, Anduril, and more. Katie is an avid mentor and advisor with the Venture Mentoring Team, the U.S. National Science Foundation, Plug and Play Korea, and more. In the 25th and 26th hours of her day, she is an avid equestrian and horse mom to her young thoroughbred, Roscoe. Katie splits her time between the Bay Area and New York City.
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Quickbooks Online
2024-11-19 10:00 - 13:00 | Online, NY, United States
Bookkeeping is essential in every business, large and small. This six-hour, hands-on course will teach you how to use QuickBooks Online, and will review the purpose and benefits of bookkeeping and help business owners determine whether to perform bookkeeping in-house or hire external help. You will learn about: basic accounting terms and processes, how to read and use financial statements, the importance of bookkeeping to running your business, and important methods and principles of bookkeeping.

How Do We Make Money?
2024-11-13 13:00 - 14:00
You have the customers. You have the growth. Now, you need to figure out how to make money. We will go through some monetization models and also share how they can be a competitive advantage to your business.
About the Speaker
Katie Nowak is an innovation leader, new venture designer, and investor. She is consistently celebrated as a game-changer for executive entrepreneurs looking to clearly articulate their message, raise money, and commercialize their products. As Founder and Partner of Kanvas, Katie has helped organizations raise over $100M in early-stage investments for ventures around the world. She is also a Principal investor at HF Scale Partners, a late-stage investment fund with a portfolio spanning Canva, Databricks, Webflow, Anduril, and more. Katie is an avid mentor and advisor with the Venture Mentoring Team, the U.S. National Science Foundation, Plug and Play Korea, and more. In the 25th and 26th hours of her day, she is an avid equestrian and horse mom to her young thoroughbred, Roscoe. Katie splits her time between the Bay Area and New York City.

Ready, Set, Go!
2024-11-12 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-10-08 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-09-10 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-08-13 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-07-09 19:00 - 20:00
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 an IT services company for over 15 years working with small and mid-sized businesses across all industries, from the single computer Mom & Pop to the 63 location company. In addition to supporting IT, Roy advises business teams developing and implementing strategy across the business lifecycle from start-up to exit, including how to implement business and technology transformation.

Veteran’s Loan Program Info Session
2024-11-08 10:00 - 11:00 | Online, NY, United States
Are you a veteran entrepreneur or a family member looking to grow your business? Discover the benefits of reduced-interest rate business loans designed specifically for veterans like you. Join our free webinar to learn how Pursuit’s veteran business loans can fuel your business growth.

How Do We Get Customers?
2024-11-06 13:00 - 14:00
How do we get customers? Well, first thing is first – you need to know what customers you’re going after! We will talk about Market Sizing and why it’s not just something that investors are checking off their list. We will then talk about how you acquire those customers through Growth Channels.
About the Speaker
Katie Nowak is an innovation leader, new venture designer, and investor. She is consistently celebrated as a game-changer for executive entrepreneurs looking to clearly articulate their message, raise money, and commercialize their products. As Founder and Partner of Kanvas, Katie has helped organizations raise over $100M in early-stage investments for ventures around the world. She is also a Principal investor at HF Scale Partners, a late-stage investment fund with a portfolio spanning Canva, Databricks, Webflow, Anduril, and more. Katie is an avid mentor and advisor with the Venture Mentoring Team, the U.S. National Science Foundation, Plug and Play Korea, and more. In the 25th and 26th hours of her day, she is an avid equestrian and horse mom to her young thoroughbred, Roscoe. Katie splits her time between the Bay Area and New York City.

Launch Your Business With Customer-Focused Marketing
2024-11-05 15:00 - 16:00 | Online, NY, United States
As a new entrepreneur, you’ll need more than good products or services to grow your business. It’s also important to have strong customer-focused marketing strategies to reach your audience and turn them into loyal customers. In this workshop, you will learn how to create a compelling brand, define your audience, convert customers, and build loyalty and advocacy.

Meet the Lender: Grow America
2024-11-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Online, NY, United States
Have you been wondering how to get money to start or grow your business? Do you know how to ask for financing?
If you have been asking yourself these questions and are not sure where to find the answers, then you need to attend our Meet the Lender workshop and meet with one of our local lending partners.
There will also be time for you to speak with the lender individually about your business needs.
Join us to learn how we can assist you to obtain the capital you need to build your business!

Business Finance 2: Planning for Profitability
2024-11-04 17:30 - 19:30 | Online, NY, United States
Every entrepreneur is in business to make profits, but only some do. A critical step to success is creating the financial plan that will guide your business to profitability.
The goal of this course is to provide you the information and tools to create your own profitability plan. Whether you are planning to start or grow, this course can help

Financia su pequeña empresa en Nueva York
2024-11-04 16:00 - 17:00 | Online, NY, United States
Esta clase proporcionará orientación para las empresas interesadas en solicitar préstamos y subvenciones. Además de proporcionar una visión general de las opciones de financiamiento disponibles, compartiremos consejos a considerar antes de endeudarse, una descripción general de los documentos comúnmente requeridos para solicitar un préstamo y un resumen de otros préstamos y subvenciones que actualmente están disponibles para las empresas de Nueva York.

AI Cyber Security Workshop: Part Two
2024-10-16 18:00 - 19:30 | 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 dive into the essentials of cybersecurity, learn about common threats, and discover AI-driven solutions to protect your business.
Next, we will discuss how Generative AI can revolutionize your cybersecurity efforts, with practical demonstrations of AI-powered tools like phishing protection, password management, and cloud encryption.
This is part two of the workshop. To register for part one, please click here. If you would like to attend both sessions, you should register for part one.

2025 Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge Info Session
2024-10-09 13:00 - 14:00 | Online, NY, United States
​​Presented by the Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and Queens Economic Development Corporation, the 2024 Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge is designed to help early-stage entrepreneurs grow their businesses with five $20K grants, access to industry experts and founder network. Its flexible schedule allows participants to join at any time between October 2024 to February 2025.
​​The multi-month program offers high-level entrepreneurial classes, one-on-one office hours with QEDC advisors, networking events with startup founders, and FIVE $20,000 grants.
​​Participants can compete in FIVE categories: 1) Consumer tech, 2)Enterprise Tech, 3) Sustainability, 4)Food & Bev, 5)Community
​​In this information session, the program director will explain the eligibility, application process and answer all of your questions.

Todos Somos, Somos Uno: We Are All, We Are One
2024-10-03 11:00 - 13:00 | 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 that honors the rich traditions, contributions, and achievements of the Hispanic community in New York.
Our celebration will feature captivating cultural presentations, inspiring speakers, and opportunities to connect with influential individuals and organizations dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion. It’s a moment to reflect on the enduring impact of Hispanic heritage on our society and recognize the remarkable individuals who continue to shape our shared future.

Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge Kick Off Night
2024-10-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Cobblestones Pub and Biergarten, 117-18 Queens Boulevard, Forest Hills, NY, 11375, 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 2024 and February 2025.
At the kick-off event you will learn the details of the competition, as well as hear from last year’s winners. Light refreshments will be served.
Come on down! It’s time to take your business to the next level, and we’re here to help.

AI Cyber Security Workshop: Part One
2024-10-02 18:00 - 19:30 | 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 dive into the essentials of cybersecurity, learn about common threats, and discover AI-driven solutions to protect your business.
Next, we will discuss how Generative AI can revolutionize your cybersecurity efforts, with practical demonstrations of AI-powered tools like phishing protection, password management, and cloud encryption.
Get hands-on with real-world case studies and create a customized cybersecurity plan tailored to your business needs!
This is part one of the workshop. If you register for the first one, you do not need to register for the second one to attend. If you only want to attend part two, please click here.

Working With Airport Vendors
2024-09-10 11:00 - 12:00
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 to ask the experts about these key areas and get an inside look at HMSHost.

Using the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Platform
2024-09-04 11:00 - 12:00
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 use the resources available on it. Please join us for this intriguing session

Virtual Legal Clinic
2024-07-25 16:30 - 18:15
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. The events typically accommodate 10 clients in total (5 clients at the 4:30 pm slot and 5 clients at the 5:30 pm slot).

Get Business From NYC and NYS Government: M/WBE Certification
2024-06-19 18:30 - 20:00
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 local economy. He spearheaded the development of Corona Plaza, transforming an under-utilized area into one of the borough’s foremost pedestrian plazas. He works closely with merchant groups, foundations, and government agencies to help local communities reach their potential.
A native of Haiti, Ricardi graduated from New York City public schools and has a BA degree in Economics, an MA in Africana Studies, and an MRP in Urban Planning from SUNY Albany. He is a CORO Fellow. He lives Queens and is the proud father of a daughter and son.
