This workshop helps participants develop their business idea, organize their start-up process and create a strategy to launch their business. It also covers key elements of how to start a business including: financing, business registration, permit & licenses, and tax related issues. Learn how to setup a company and avoid missteps that can cost you time and […]

Learn how to negotiate a fair commercial lease!Business owners know that securing the right commercial space is an important decision, but many are not prepared to enter the lease negotiation process. By effectively negotiating a lease agreement before signing it, small business owners can avoid costly mistakes in the future. This course offers useful steps […]

10:00 am- to 11:30 am: MWBE Certification Made Easy Workshop  Room 230 - Auditorium 12:30 pm - 7:00 pm: One on One Sessions with DMWBD Certification Staff - By Appointment Only  President's Conference Room- 5th Floor Meet with a certification analyst to: Answers your questions about the certification process  Update your Vendor and Certification Profiles, including product […]

Please note that this breakfast is at a different location from usual. Also, please note that this building has extra security, so we encourage attendees to show up early. Please join us for this free breakfast featuring food, networking, and presentations celebrating Women's History Month.  The presentations will be: Tips for Breaking the Million Dollar […]

Please note that this event has been rescheduled to March 22.This presentation, offered by the Neighborhood Entrepreneur Law Project, is a free opportunity to learn basic information about intellectual property issues and what to consider when starting or growing your business. Topics will include: Trademarks Copyright Patents What are your rights under a trademark, copyright, […]

At this free workshop you will learn the steps and requirements for becoming certified as an M/WBE (minority or woman owned business enterprise) which helps you do business with the government. This is a great way to grow your company, so check it out!Email rc@queensny.org to RSVP.

Join the Department of Corrections and other New York City agencies who will be there providing information on contracting opportunities. Please RSVP to Julieann.lee@doc.nyc.gov by March 15, 2017 with your company's' identified industry along with the name of up to one guest.

At this FREE event, IRS Criminal Investigation (CI) Special Agents will speak to the small business audience about Identity Theft and Cybercrime.  Attendees will hear about tax-related identity theft and various tax fraud schemes and scams.  Workshop participants will learn how to protect their businesses from identity thieves and what to do if they are […]

Learn about getting certified as a Minority/Woman 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.  Directions The Entrepreneur Space is at: 36-46 37th Street Long Island City, NY 11101 Conveniently located 10 minutes from midtown Manhattan, […]

Please join us for the E-Space's sixth birthday party!There's a lot to celebrate. The E-Space has helped almost 600 small businesses, generated $6.5 million in revenue, and created more than 100 jobs over the past six productive years. Plus, the Queens Economic Development Corporation, which operates the E-Space, will announce the StartUP! Business Plan Competition […]