We're thrilled to invite you to a power-packed Women’s History Month event where success stories, valuable insights, and networking opportunities await. Here's a glimpse of what's in store: Agenda: Quickfire networking pitches from each business - we will share our business story, products/services, connect and exchange contact info for future collaborations. Hear insights from women […]
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 […]
In this workshop, you will learn how to set and reach your sales goal. In one hour, you will have the same process many in our community have used to double their sales in one year. You will learn: How to shrink 12 months of sales goals into 12 weeks How to know if you […]
NELP's virtual legal clinics provide microentrepreneurs with free personalized legal advice on business-related matters from volunteer attorneys during a 45-minute consultation. Common small business legal topics covered in our clinics include Entity Formation, Business Contracts, Labor and Employment, Commercial Leasing, and Intellectual Property. Please note, however, that the Neighborhood Entrepreneur Law Project does not assist […]
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 […]
This workshop gives pointers on how to successfully negotiate a lease that serves the business owner's interests and minimizes his or her risk. There will be discussion of how to negotiate, what to negotiate, and what information can be useful before you negotiate. In addition, there will be some information about the impact of COVID-19 on existing leases and lease negotiations.
In this workshop, you will learn how to find your ideal customers. They can pay. They have a problem you can solve. You don’t have to twist their arm to get to ‘yes’. You will learn: Where to consistently find your potential customers What questions to ask to see if they are ‘your ideal customer’ […]
This four part course is for small business owners who want to stay ahead of AI innovations. In this course, you'll learn how to make the most of ChatGPT and ensure your business isn't left behind in the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence. The four classes in this course will cover the following: […]
Since January of this year, all businesses need to comply with a new law, and failure to do so can result in fines up to $500 a day. This new law, the Corporate Transparency Act, requires businesses like yours to submit a report (called a Beneficial Ownership Information Report, or BOI Report) to the Financial […]
In this workshop, you will learn how to win sales conversations. Professional sales people will help you practice your sales conversations 1 on 1. By the end of the workshop, you will be able to guide your customer through the sales conversation. More importantly, we will show you how to simplify the conversation, so you […]
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 […]
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 […]
Classes are sponsored by the Small Business Association.
The Queens Economic Development Corporation and Queens Tourism Council will host Queens Taste 2024 at the New York Hall of Science in Flushing Meadows Corona Park on Tuesday, May 21, from 6 pm to 9 pm.
We expect to attract more than 500 attendees with 50 restaurants and beverage purveyors, who will offer samples of their products. Thus, attendees will be able to bounce from table to table, tasting treats from tangy to fiery, crunchy to velvety, and sweet to briny.
Queens Taste is also a celebration of the borough -- and a great way to network. Almost all the anticipated 500 attendees either live in Queens or do business there. Many are executives and captains of industry. The atmosphere is always festive, almost giddy, creating an ideal scene for meeting and greeting.