How to Approach Retailers (Big and Small) to Sell Your Products Effectively

You want to talk to your local store owner about your product/product concept but don’t know what to say? You want to sell your product to the big retail chain but can’t find the right person to speak with? Regardless where you’re in your business, this workshop will provide you with some guidelines on how […]

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Meet the Lenders

About the Webinar: At this free webinar you will be able to meet with a panel of lenders from different organizations to go over what you need to get money for your business! Panelists include banks, micro-lending institutions and federal government products to meet the needs of all business owners from all stages. You will […]

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How to Launch and Scale Innovative Products that Go Viral

Do you have an innovative product? Do you know what it takes for a product to go viral? This workshop will showcase all the positive and negative elements that underpin a viral business. You will leave the workshop having a stronger knowledge base about what kinds of products, campaigns, and businesses can go viral and […]

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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 NY State Seed Funding Program With Us!

Are you a small business owner who did not qualify for the NYS COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program? Have you been in business for at least six months? Are you looking for grants/ financial assistance to pay your payroll, mortgage payments, and/or other business expenses?  You may qualify for the  NY State Seed […]

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Apply for the NY State Seed Funding Program With Us!

Are you a small business owner who did not qualify for the NYS COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program? Have you been in business for at least six months? Are you looking for grants/ financial assistance to pay your payroll, mortgage payments, and/or other business expenses?  You may qualify for the  NY State Seed […]

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November Legal Clinic

The Neighborhood Entrepreneur Law Project's small business legal clinics are an opportunity for entrepreneurs to receive free legal advice during a 45-minute consultation with a volunteer attorney. Please click on the RSVP link and complete the form so that we can gather more information from you and attempt to match your legal needs with a […]

Funding and Financing Strategies for Urbantech Startups

​As one of the biggest metropolitan cities in the world, New York City plays a major role in leading the global urban technology innovation. However, who is funding the urban tech startups? What are the different financing options for the urban-tech startups ? What projects and returns are investors looking for? To answer those questions, […]

Apply for the NY State Seed Funding Program with us ROUND 3!

Are you a small business owner who did not qualify for the NYS COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program? Have you been in business for at least six months? Are you looking for grants/ financial assistance to pay your payroll, mortgage payments, and/or other business expenses?  You may qualify for the  NY State Seed […]

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Queens Entrepreneurs Meet up – Holiday Edition

Our second in-person meetup is returning during the most wonderful time of the year🎅💫 Whether you're a local small business entrepreneur or a tech startup founder, you're welcome to join us, meet other entrepreneurs and learn about the resources that we provide while enjoying some appetizers and drinks. This event will be held at Greater […]

How to Get Into a Startup Accelerator?

​Are you a tech founder and are thinking about applying for an accelerator? Do you know how the accelerator selects candidates and what makes a company or an entrepreneur stand out ? To answer those questions, we're excited to have Tristan Bel, Program Director of Urban-X, a leading urbantech accelerator in NYC, join us for […]

Classes are sponsored by the Small Business Association.