2024 Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge Info Session

​​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 2022 to February […]

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

Human Resources for Small Businesses

What makes a business succeed? The people! Take this class with Nikolas Tartamella, ADP Associate District Manager, and learn how to thrive in the heavily regulated environment of human resources. This class is part of our Business Sense/Common Sense series.

Free

Queens Tech Founder Meetup

​We're excited to enter the new year with another Queens Tech Meetup on Jan. 10, 2024 at the Greater Nexus Jamaica. If you're a tech founder or soon-to-be founder who lives in Queens, please join us and meet other founders and learn about the resources provided at Queens Economic Development Corporation and Queens Chamber of […]

Unveiling Success: Go-To-Market Strategies for Consumer Tech Startups

​Are you a passionate entrepreneur bootstrapping an app or consumer platform? Have you launched it for sometime but haven't had much success in finding paid users? Join us for an exciting workshop with the marketing wizard Emily Singer who will share practical strategies on how to identify channels to invest in and how to find early adopters. […]

Commercial Leasing for Small Businesses

Steven Lutt and Julia Garcez work in the Real Estate practice of White & Case LLP, an international law firm with offices in NYC. During this webinar, you should expect a “101 on Commercial Leasing for Small Businesses” training: an introductory class on a tenant’s most common questions and important rights and obligations in a […]

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

Speak to Influence: Elevating Entrepreneurial Success Through Vocal Presence

As an entrepreneur, you're speaking/pitching to customers, investors, partners and trying to captivate an audience all the time. Have you wondered about how to make your message more resonating or how to make people more interested in what you say? The answer often isn't about what you're saying but the way you say it. Introducing "Speak to Influence: Elevating Entrepreneurial […]

Cybersecurity for Small Businesses

Learn how to protect your business online with Cybersecurity Specialist Nancy Uddin as she reviews cyber defense strategies to ensure a secure and equitable cyber experience for everyone, including those harmed by digital malfeasance . Nancy graduated from New York University and gained technical training at The Knowledge House. This class is part of our […]

Free

Insurance for Small Businesses

Make sure you have coverage in case things go wrong. Ume Memon of Intellivision Insurance will lead this discussion on the types of insurance available and what policies you would need to make sure your business is safe. This class is part of our Business Sense/Common Sense series.

Free

Fundraising Unlocked: How to Raise From VCs in 2024

​Are you a startup founder looking to raise venture capital this year? ​Do you want to decipher all the games and strategies that go into the fundraising process? ​​Are you looking to learn how fundraising has changed since last year? If you answered "yes" to any of the above, this workshop is for you. ​Join […]

2024 Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge Info Session

​​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 2022 to February […]

Classes are sponsored by the Small Business Association.

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