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Learn from the Winners! The 2020 StartUP! Awardees Discuss Their Businesses

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.

Free

Actualización de Impuestos 2020

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".

Free

Ready, Set, Go!

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.

Free

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

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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The Power & Impact of Women-owned Businesses

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 […]

Ready, Set, Go!

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.

Free

How to Pitch Your Startup With a Compelling Story

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 […]

Home Improvement Contractor Training

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 […]

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

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.

Free

2021 Queens StartUP! Competition Final Pitch

Join 2021 Queens StartUP! Competition and watch 12 finalists in four categories pitch their startups and compete for $40,000 in cash prizes.   About this Event Queens is the most diverse borough in the world, so as our founders. The 2021 Queens StartUP! Final Pitch kicks off on April 27, Tuesday at 10AM EST and […]

Learn About Federal Programs: Restaurant Revitalization Fund, PPP Application Changes, PPP Forgiveness, EIDL Increase and EIDL Advance

Join us for a webinar to learn about the updated information of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and PPP Forgiveness; Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and EIDL Advance: Shuttered Venue Operator Grant (SVOG); SBA Debt Relief and Restaurant Revitalization Fund Application. Restaurant Revitalization Fund includes: Introduction, Eligibility, Calculation of Funding Amount, Eligible Uses of Funds, Timeframe […]

Free

Ready, Set, Go!

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.

Free

Classes are sponsored by the Small Business Association.