2021 Queens StartUP! Competition Final Pitch

Join 2021 Queens StartUP! Competition and watch 12 finalists in four categories pitch their startups and compete for $40,000 in cash prizes.   About this Event Queens is the most diverse borough in the world, so as our founders. The 2021 Queens StartUP! Final Pitch kicks off on April 27, Tuesday at 10AM EST and […]

Learn About Federal Programs: Restaurant Revitalization Fund, PPP Application Changes, PPP Forgiveness, EIDL Increase and EIDL Advance

Join us for a webinar to learn about the updated information of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and PPP Forgiveness; Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and EIDL Advance: Shuttered Venue Operator Grant (SVOG); SBA Debt Relief and Restaurant Revitalization Fund Application. Restaurant Revitalization Fund includes: Introduction, Eligibility, Calculation of Funding Amount, Eligible Uses of Funds, Timeframe […]

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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.

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Richmond Hill Small Business Webinar + Discussion

Managing a small business this past year has been more difficult than ever. We want to keep Richmond Hill businesses vibrant and successful as the city moves into new phases in the next few months. Join Queens Economic Development Corporation and the Department of Small Business Services for this virtual meeting to plan for a […]

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Restaurant Revitalization Fund Webinar

APPLY FOR FUNDING THROUGH THE RESTAURANT REVITALIZATION FUND The American Rescue Plan Act established the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) to provide funding to help restaurants and other eligible businesses keep their doors open. Recipients are not required to repay the funding as long as funds are used for eligible uses no later than March 11, […]

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Zoom Book Party

Zoom book party to celebrate the publication of Rob MacKay's new book, Historic Houses of Queens, on May 12 at 4 pm.

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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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Apply for the Restaurant Recovery Fund! What you need to do to receive funds!

About the Webinar:
The webinar will be from a SBA official regarding the PPP forgiveness program and will have additional commentary from a CPA and business consultant about the process. These people will be assisting borrowers file their forgiveness application.

About the Speaker:
This webinar will feature a panel, including SBA representative Man-Li Kuo Lin, business consultant Charles Antonucci, and accountant Alan Chan.

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Fondo de Revitalización de Restaurantes (Restaurant Revitalization Fund)

El fondo de revitalización de restaurantes es un programa del gobierno federal de EE. UU. que ayuda a los propietarios de restaurantes que han visto sus negocios dañados por el COVID-19. Aprenda cómo solicitar este programa en este taller gratuito. ¿Quién puede aplicar? Todos los negocios minoristas relacionados con alimentos y bebidas. Consulte en línea para […]

Free

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.

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Presenting Your Food Business Online

About the Webinar:
Learn from a professional food photographer how restaurants and other food businesses best present themselves online.

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Do You Qualify for the Upcoming NYS Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant?

About the Webinar:
Launching June 10, 2021, the Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant is a new New York State program providing grant funding to small and micro businesses and for-profit independent arts and cultural organizations impacted by the pandemic.

About the Speaker:
Roy Pellicano has been an entrepreneur since the age of 11, and is now an advisor to businesses related to business and technology strategy. He sees his mission to be that of an educator to ensure that small business owners understand their business and how to be literate to their growth, operations, and financing. He has advised multiple award winning businesses and entrepreneurs.

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Classes are sponsored by the Small Business Association.