Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant FAQ Webinar
About the Webinar:
Expert Roy Pellicano will answer questions to facilitate the PSBR Grant application process, elevating your understanding and chances of obtaining funding from this grant. The link will be sent via email
About the Speakers:
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.
Choosing a Business Type
About the Webinar:
In this workshop we'll compare the main legal structures for doing business: Sole Proprietorships, Partnerships, Corporations, and LLCs.
About the Speaker:
Thomas M. Farrell has a business law practice, representing organizations of various sizes and sophistication, ranging from small and family-owned enterprises to medium-sized, well-established businesses. His mission is to bring sophisticated legal services to these entrepreneurs at an affordable rate, protecting both the owners’ personal assets and the business’s assets.
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.
Queens Comes Back! QEDC Fall Informational Webinar
> QEDC is back in a big way! As we shake off our Covid doldrums, say goodbye to summer, and get ready to build great, local businesses...right here in Queens! Mingle with other entrepreneurs, chat with QEDC staff, and network you heart out.
Best Practices for the NYC Vaccine Mandate at Restaurants
About the Webinar:
Please join us for a panel discussion on what to do for your restaurant. We chose this format because we know restaurants have been flooded with information. You do not need more lectures and powerpoints. You want answers and to hear what others are doing to put a good face on things. We want to create a space for you to ask the questions you need answered for your restaurant to survive.
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.
Hurricane Ida Financial Assistance
Hurricane Ida damaged numerous businesses. At this webinar we will discuss a new program from the SBA: Hurricane Ida Financial Assistance for Businesses, Non-profit Organizations and Individuals. You will learn […]
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.
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 […]
Go-to-Market Strategies for Startups
How to create a successful launch plan to reach your target customers? You’ve finally built the product and are ready to present it to the customers. But how? It's tough […]
Back to Work: COVID-19 Regulations
About the Webinar:
With the CDC issuing guidelines, other Federal agencies issuing recommendations, and New York State adding its own rules and regulations, there's a lot of confusion about what Employers can and cannot do with respect to COVID -19 policies. Business owners who need guidance about Back to Work policies will find the QEDC's Sept 13 workshop, "Return to Work: COVID-19 regulations" timely and informative. It will provide clarification of the rules around mask requirements, vaccinations, and HR practices.
About the Speaker:
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.
Classes are sponsored by the Small Business Association.