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SUMMARY:Ready\, Set\, Go!
DESCRIPTION:About the Webinar:\n\nReady\, 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. \n\n\nAbout the Speaker:\nRoy 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.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/ready-set-go-37/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Ready Set Go!
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SUMMARY:FinanceForward
DESCRIPTION:FinanceForward is a 25-class training program designed to help established small business owners strengthen their finances and secure funding. Over the course of four phases – Analyze\, Formulate\, Implement\, and Connect – you’ll learn how to organize your financials\, create projections\, and build lender-ready packages. The program blends virtual learning with select in-person sessions\, including exclusive lender panels where you’ll make direct connections with banks\, SBA representatives\, and other capital providers. Along the way\, you’ll gain clarity on pricing\, cash flow\, credit\, and tax planning while building practical skills in bookkeeping and QuickBooks. Most importantly\, you’ll walk away with polished financials\, a complete loan application package\, and the confidence to pursue grants\, loans\, and other funding opportunities. \nFor more information about the class including topics\, dates\, and instructors\, please click here. \n“This program is sponsored by a grant from the Empire State Development.”
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/financeforward/
LOCATION:Online\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center
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SUMMARY:Entrepreneur Space: 15th Anniversary Open House
DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate the 15th anniversary of The Entrepreneur Space\, QEDC’s award-winning food incubator in Long Island City. \nSince 2010\, The Entrepreneur Space has helped more than 800 inspiring food entrepreneurs build brands that can now be found in storefronts around the city\, on grocery store shelves nationwide\, and featured in national media\, including Shark Tank. \nJoin us on Wednesday\, September 17 at 6:00PM for an open house featuring our current crop of delicious clients. Our makers will offer samples and have exclusive offers for purchase.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/entrepreneur-space-15th-anniversary-open-house/
LOCATION:Entrepreneur Space\, 36-46 37th Street\, Long Island City\, NY\, 11101\, United States
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SUMMARY:Get Business From NYC and NYS Government: M/WBE Certification
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAbout the Speaker\nSince 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. \nA 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.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/get-business-from-nyc-and-nys-government-m-wbe-certification-28/
LOCATION:Online\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:MWBE
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SUMMARY:LaunchLab
DESCRIPTION:Thank you for your interest. This event is full and will no longer be taking applicants. \nEach fall\, the Entrepreneurship Assistance Center (EAC) offers its comprehensive\,10-week\, hands-on business program for startups and prestartups looking to launch their business. \nPreviously known as our EAC Business Training Program\, LaunchLab is an intensive specifically designed to minimize the risk and maximize the potential success of starting your own business. You will learn by completing projects during the virtual  classroom and lab sessions and developing on those projects outside session hours – whether the assignment is to create a sales page\, test an MVP (minimal viable product)\, or develop financial statements. \n 
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/launchlab/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center
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SUMMARY:2026 Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge Kick Off Night
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and Queens Economic Development Corporation\, the 2026 Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge is designed to help early-stage entrepreneurs grow their businesses with five grants up to $20K\, access to industry experts and our founders network. The flexible schedule allows participants to join at any time between October 2025 and February 2026. \nAt 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. \nCome on down! It’s time to take your business to the next level\, and we’re here to help. \nTo learn more about the program\, please visit our website at www.queensstartup.org
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/2026qtic/
LOCATION:Cobblestones Pub and Biergarten\, 117-18 Queens Boulevard\, Forest Hills\, NY\, 11375\, United States
CATEGORIES:Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge
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