Inscríbase en el curso de entrenamiento de dos sesiones en línea (23 y 24 de enero desde 9:00 am hasta 2:00 pm) ofrecido por la Corporación de Desarrollo Económico de Queens (QEDC) para ayudarle a obtener la licencia y comenzar su propio negocio de contratista. Este clase es enteramente en línea.
About the Webinar:
If business succession planning is on your mind, join us for a webinar to learn about all of your options, including one you may not have otherwise thought of: selling your business to a broad base of your employees, called 'employee ownership'
About the Speaker:
Since 1977 the ICA Group has been on a mission “to expand economic opportunity and self-determination by supporting initiatives that empower workers, build community assets, and root capital locally through employee ownership.”
LEARN ABOUT THE NEW PPP FUNDING! QEDC & Truefund are hosting informational webinars on the new round of PPP funding in both English and Spanish.
¡MÁS INFORMACIÓN SOBRE LA NUEVA FINANCIACIÓN PPP! QEDC y Truefund están organizando seminarios web informativos sobre la nueva ronda de financiación de APP en inglés y español.
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 year for Valentine's Day, we are highlighting fantastic products made by local manufacturers here in Queens. For more information on fabulous gifts for your sweetie, please visit the program page here.
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.
The StartUP! Competition is a 4-month program for Queens-based startup founders and small business entrepreneurs who are at the early stages of developing their businesses. The program is run by Queens Economic Development Corporation. We believe that inclusion is an economic imperative and entrepreneurship is open to everyone, regardless of your gender, race or birthplace. […]
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:
Please join NYS Higher Education Services Corporation Dr. Guillermo Linares for a virtual presentation on New York State’s FY 2022 State Budget.
About the Speaker:
Dr. Guillermo Linares, is the President of the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC), nominated by Governor Cuomo and confirmed by the State Senate. Leading the State’s student financial aid agency, Dr. Linares oversees one of the nation’s top need-based grant programs – the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP), the first-in-the-nation program making public college tuition-free – the Excelsior Scholarship, and numerous other scholarship and award programs which totaled over $1.06 billion in aid in 2017-18, helping more than 357,000 students achieve their college dreams.
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.
About the Webinar:
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.
Classes are sponsored by the Small Business Association.
