Seminario Web: Cómo Recibir Una Beca de Hasta $50.000.00

Este programa económico fue estabilizado para ayudar a las empresas impactadas por la pandemia. Para los que son elegibles, pueden recibir una beca de hasta $50.000.00 En este seminario web, vamos a revisar los detalles de este beca, incluyendo:    • Calificaciones comerciales elegibles    • Empresas inelegible    • Usos elegibles de los fondos    • Usos […]

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Webinar: How To Get A 0% Food/Beverage Business Loan

This webinar will highlight a new program that will provide 0% loans to restaurants, committed to fostering a safe, positive, and just work environment for their employees. In this webinar, we will discuss further details and qualifications for this new program, including:    • Loan amounts    • Minimum years in operation    • Acceptable […]

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Business Entity Formation

The Neighborhood Entrepreneur Law Project (NELP), in partnership with the Queens Economic Development Corporation, is hosting a webinar on business entity formation on Tuesday, May 3rd, 2022 at 4:00pm. The webinar will focus on the advantages and liabilities of different forms of business structures.

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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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Life Insurance Has Been Poorly Misnamed

Its true purpose is to replace the financial value of a specific entity. Did you know that experts highly recommend you have 8-10 times of your annual income in life insurance? At this event we will briefly discuss the different entities that require life insurance, as well as the different types! Life Insurance for: • […]

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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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Key to NYC Guidelines and Resources to Help Your Business

Join us to learn more about Key to NYC guidelines and resources that are available to help your business adapt to a changing business environment. Key to NYC is a new initiative requiring certain businesses to check that staff and patrons are vaccinated against COVID-19. Available resources include: Virtual Compliance Consultations Financial Assistance Commercial Lease Assistance Free […]

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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Commercial Lease Strategies

The goal of this workshop is to help you to prepare for, negotiate and sign a commercial lease. We will cover the importance of pre-planning and due diligence when selecting a location and landlord, legal concepts and terms relevant to commercial leases, online and in-person resources available to you during the leasing process, tips for […]

Creating Quality Marketing Content

Many businesses think that marketing only means advertising. As effective entrepreneurs know, however, customers are more interested and loyal to businesses whose marketing content provides value. Learn how to create content that will keep your costumers coming back to you.

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.

Free

Queens Rises Higher @ Kaufman Arts District

Kaufman Astoria Studios Backlot 34-12 36th St, Astoria, NY, United States

A market to celebrate the borough's best makers! Enjoy food, artisans, entertainment.   About this event   SAVE THE DATE! Saturday, June 25th from 12 PM to 5 PM - The Backlot @ Kaufman Astoria Studios, 36th Street between 35th and 34th Avenue Queens Economic Development Corporation, Kaufman Arts District, and Kaufman Astoria Studios are […]

Classes are sponsored by the Small Business Association.