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 at this free online webinar.About the Speaker Since coming to QEDC, Ricardi Calixte has worked with many neighborhoods’ business […]

Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge Kick Off Night

Cobblestones Pub and Biergarten 117-18 Queens Boulevard, Forest Hills, NY, 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 […]

Todos Somos, Somos Uno: We Are All, We Are One

2929 3rd Ave 2929 3rd Ave, Bronx, NY, United States

Join us on October 3, 2024, 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 […]

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 Speaker: Roy Pellicano ran […]

2025 Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge Info Session

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 […]

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 at this free online webinar.About the Speaker Since coming to QEDC, Ricardi Calixte has worked with many neighborhoods’ business […]

What is a Business Model Anyway?

In our first session, we will talk about business models more generally. What are they, anyway, and why do they matter? How are they different from a financial model? Then, we will talk about the importance of having a vision for your business through time, and how that affects your business model. About the Speaker […]

Free

How Do We Get Customers?

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 […]

Free

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 Speaker: Roy Pellicano ran […]

How Do We Make Money?

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 […]

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How Do I Know If I’m Profitable?

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 […]

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 at this free online webinar.About the Speaker Since coming to QEDC, Ricardi Calixte has worked with many neighborhoods’ business […]

Classes are sponsored by the Small Business Association.