Financial Statement Basics for Startups

Whether you already own a business or are beginning to think about becoming an entrepreneur, one thing you can do to set yourself for success from day one is to know your number. Because Great ideas are plentiful but profitable and sustainable ideas are much rarer. To learn how to effectively read your financial statements […]

Building Effective Minimum Viable Products (MVP)

According to Eric Ries, the Author of the Lean Startup, “A Minimum Viable Product (MVP) is that version of a new product which allows a team to collect the maximum amount of validated learning about customers with the least effort.” In other words, an MVP is the smallest thing you can build that delivers customer […]

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Pricing Strategy for Startups

For many entrepreneurs, pricing is as complicated as a math problem. But in reality, it’s as much an art as it is a science. Pricing is one of the most important pillars in marketing. It’s a powerful tool to help your company maximize profits and to influence how consumers value your products. In the workshop, […]

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Startup Marketing Channel Strategies

Are you looking to launch a new product or service in the next few months? Do you need help reaching more customers after a recent launch? If the answer is yes, this workshop is for you. Our instructor Sharon Lee will go over some key pre-launch and post-launch strategies and tactics that early stage founders […]

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Financial Forecasting and Budgeting

Having a solid financial model is crucial in building a successful business. It helps you plan and make important decisions for the future, and is especially important when you are looking to raise money. In this workshop, the instructor will walk you through how to make financial forecasting in the P&L, how to make realistic […]

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Meet the New Founders

The Queens Economic Development Corporation (QEDC)’s 10-week business training course is coming to an end and we are celebrating the student’s achievements by hosting a virtual event on the last day of class. Come celebrate with us by attending this virtual event and supporting these entrepreneurs’ growth. In these 10 weeks, these students have tested […]

Three Kings Day Celebration

Cornoa Plaza 103 Street & Roosevelt Avenue, Corona, NY, United States

Come with us to celebrate Three Kings Day (Día de los Reyes Magos). There will be discounts and gift bags for children, given out on a first-come, first-serve basis. Join us for the fun!

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.

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Entrenamiento para Contratistas de Mejora en el Hogar

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.

Business Succession Planning in Tough Times

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.”

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PPP Webinar (English)

LEARN ABOUT THE NEW PPP FUNDING! QEDC & Truefund are hosting informational webinars on the new round of PPP funding in both English and Spanish.

PPP Webinar (Español)

¡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.

Classes are sponsored by the Small Business Association.