About the Webinar:
Learn about the PPP and EIDL loan programs for small businesses.
About the Speaker:
Man-Li Kuo Lin is Economic Development Specialist at the U.S. Small Business Administration New York District Office. She joined SBA as a Business Development Specialist in 2006.
About the Webinar:
Learn the basics of getting your business registered in New York State. In this webinar, we will cover the forms and fees, instructions, and general guidance on how to choose between several legal structures.
About the Speaker:
Bhavna Punjwani directs the Entrepreneurship Assistance Center, which is a state-funded program offering resources to entrepreneurs in the pre-startup, startup, and growth stages. She is responsible for the program’s business plan training, mentorship assistance, veteran entrepreneur assistance, and technical assistance such as registering businesses and legal setup, applying for licenses and permits, writing business plans, and creating marketing and financial strategies.
About the Webinar:
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.
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At this webinar you will learn how COVID-19 has affected your 2020 taxes.
About the Speaker:
Digna Cueto is a business professional with 20+ years of experience in Corporate retail. Graduating from a business plan training course has awakened the entrepreneur in her and "a real passion for accounting and tax preparation field". She graduated with Engineering and Business Administration Degrees and also have completed 18 credits in an Accounting Major. The support, partnership and resources from ATAX Franchise enable her to provide a high value service to target customers in Queens NY. She is the owner of ATAX Elmhurst, NY.
About the Webinar:
Emily Wazlek of Shine Registry, Dianna Rose of Jars of Delight and Kristin Westbrook of Calm City each won $10,000 in the 2020 QEDC Start UP! Business Competition. As we approach the deadline for the 2021 competition you're invited to join a conversation with guests from Resorts World NYC, sponsor of the competition, and gain insight on how they pursued their entrepreneurial dreams. Joining the discussion will be Anita Sirivastava of Biscuit & Chai, our newest sponsor, and Sarah Liu of the QEDC.
Learn more about the StartUP! Business Competition here.
About the Webinar:
Este seminario web cubrirá varios temas relacionados con los impuestos en 2020, incluidos COVID-19, los préstamos de PPP y EIDL, y mucho más.
About the Speaker:
Digna Cueto es una profesional de negocios con más de 20 años de experiencia en retail corporativo. Graduarse de un curso de capacitación en plan de negocios y emprendimiento ha despertado a la emprendedora en su interior " su verdadera pasión por el campo de la contabilidad y la preparación de impuestos".
About the Webinar:
Ready? Set. Go! is a 90-minute free workshop that takes you 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 a lawyer with a great deal of experience with contracts, employment matters, and regulatory compliance. He offers a combination of programs and practices to owners of small- and medium-sized businesses, largely designed to prevent them from being sued or from being investigated by government agencies.
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.
About the Webinar:
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.
Join the Women’s Business Centers of New York City along with Small Business Administration (SBA) NY District Office as we celebrate, motivate, and activate women at this empowering celebration. This four-hour conference caters to women business owners and offers a great opportunity to connect with other women businesses, develop professional strategies, and get expert advice […]
About the Webinar:
Ready? Set. Go! is a 90-minute free workshop that takes you 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 a lawyer with a great deal of experience with contracts, employment matters, and regulatory compliance. He offers a combination of programs and practices to owners of small- and medium-sized businesses, largely designed to prevent them from being sued or from being investigated by government agencies.
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.
This free webinar is part of 2021 Queens StartUP! Program. Join the finalists and the instructor on how to best tell your startup stories. About this Event Join the Queens StartUP! Competition program to learn how to most effectively pitch to the investors and potential customers. You will learn: Use storytelling techniques in startup presentations […]
Queens Economic Development Corporation is partnering with the Consortium for Workers Education to provide a free two-day, 10-hour online training class, normally costing $199. The class prepares the participants for the NYC home improvement contractor licensing examination and helps participants to put together their license application. The class will cover the following topics: Home improvement […]
Classes are sponsored by the Small Business Association.
