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QEDC to Host Series of Online Workshops This Fall
QEDC ANNOUNCES FALL ONLINE PROGRAMS
Aiming to help entrepreneurs, established business owners, home improvement contractors, minorities, immigrants, women, and others during a difficult time, the Queens Economic Development Corporation (QEDC) announced its lineup of online programs and services for the second half of 2020.
First of all, QEDC has partnered with Astorian — a local tech startup that allows building managers to get bids from qualified contractors and post needed repairs online — to launch a 10-hour Home Improvement Contractor Training.
Led by an experienced teacher, the virtual course prepares participants to take the NYC Department of Consumer Affairs licensing exam. The course informs on such topics as permits, licensing, development, liability, procurement, and access to capital.
Upon obtaining a license, HICT graduates will be able to use Astorian’s platform to promote their businesses, build relationships, and get connected to jobs.
HICT consists of two five-hour classes on October 3 and 4 that start at 9 am. Tuition is $199.
Second, the Entrepreneurship Assistance Center (EAC) offers a 20-class, 60-hour course on how to create a business and earn revenue. Aimed at aspiring and existing small business owners, participants learn about target markets, get validation for their ideas, and use data to create feasible business plans.
EAC also offers a network of professionals willing to offer technical assistance to solve individual financial, technology, and legal problems.
All 20 classes will stream at a twice-aweek clip from October to December. For more information, contact Bhavna Punjwani at bpunjwani@queensny.org.
QEDC is also currently working with sponsoring partners Queens Public Library and Resorts World Casino New York City on a virtual format for the 14th annual Queens StartUP! Business Plan Competition.
The online classes are currently being scheduled. Send an email to info@queensny. org with “Queens StartUP” in the subject headline to receive details as they develop. (EAC participants can enter the StartUP! competition.)
Furthermore, QEDC continues offering M/ WBE certification. Women and minorities who have been in business for at least a year can obtain a special designation that would give them priority for government contracts.
Online class will take place on the third Thursday of each month. For more information, contact Ricardi Calixte at rc@queensny. org.
Along the same lines, the Queens Women’s Business Center continues to help woman start and improve their companies.
Andrea Ormeño provides one-on-one counseling and presents workshops and networking opportunities, including the periodical Power Networking Breakfast, which usually attracts about 50 female entrepreneurs. Contact her at aormeno@queensny.org.
MadeInQueens (MiQ) continues to promote local makers and manufacturers, sharing their stories, and providing opportunities for new and existing businesses to grow and flourish. The MiQ contact is Michael Gillen at mgillen@queensny.org.
Finally, online and telephone counseling is available, and QEDC’s website (queensny. org) has resource documents and a video library with all the webinars related to the two recent ReBoot & ReStart programs.
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QUEENSBOROUGH CALENDAR OF EVENTS
SEPTEMBER
9/10, 2 PM REOPENING YOUR BUSINESS: FROM A HEALTH, LEGAL & PROTECTED PROSPECTIVE
Join us as our panel of knowledge experts explore what’s required from a healthy aspect for staff. We’ll discuss what the financial status of your business should look like as you reopen and dive into what’s needed legally to reopen the doors.
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9/15 11 AM INCREASING YOUR HAPPINESS IN THE WORKPLACE & LIFE
With this workshop, participants will be able to engage in unique and helpful ways to increase their happiness, which will have a robust effect on both their professional and personal lives. This event is made possible with the support of Councilman Eric Ulrich and the NYC Department of Small Business Services.
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9/15 2 PM HOME BUYING MADE SIMPLE FOR FIRST-TIME BUYERS
This webinar is primarily aimed at first time home buyers looking to better understand the process of obtaining their first home. We will take a look at credit, the home buying process, and other important parts of purchasing your first property.
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9/16 9 AM NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION: RULES OF ENGAGEMENT TO MAXIMIZE YOUR MEMBERSHIP
Review your member benefits and learn about available business resources and opportunities to serve on one of the Chambers twelve member committees.
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9/16 9 AM SOCIAL MEDIA BRANDING & MANAGEMENT
This workshop will overview best practices for creating a cohesive online presence, present resources to plan and manage digital content, and provide clear guidance for optimization of each network.
VIRTUAL Register at queenschamber.org 9/16 1 PM VIRTUAL MANUFACTURING TOUR: UTLEY’S
Hosted by our Manufacturing Committee, this event will take you inside this 75 year old company to witness first-hand how they produce crafted custom models and prototypes serving their clients in the cosmetics and liquor industries.
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9/17, 1 TO 3 PM WOODHAVEN NEIGHBORHOOD SIDEWALK OUTREACH
For this program, the Chamber is traveling the borough to distribute free personal protective equipment (PPE), such as face masks and face shields, to small business owners on a first come, first serve basis. Register to this program and stop by for your free PPE curbside pickup.
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9/17, 2 PM SAFE AND EFFECTIVE RETURN TO WORK: COVID-19 TESTING & SCREENING OPTIONS
This presentation by MobileHealth and AFLAC will focus on how to adapt to the changing workplace environment to best ensure that you, your employees, and your business is safe and secure going forward.
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In this presentation, Astoria stakeholders and businesses will learn how to use data to better anticipate the behavior, attitudes and preferences of their most relevant customers and reach them in the most effective channels with the best messages.
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9/22, 11 AM QUEENS CHAMBER INTERNSHIP CONNECTION STUDENT SERIES: MARKETING
Cody Fisher, chief marketing officer from Blue Ox Marketing, will discuss his career, his start, the current landscape of marketing and how to get your foot in the door.
VIRTUAL Register at queenschamber.org 9/23, 2 PM OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE IN THE AIRPORT INDUSTRY
Dolores Hofman, Program Manager of the Queens Airport Services Development Office (ASDO), will present a special webinar on how local businesses can access ASDO and become vendors for the various different buyers in the aviation industry of Queens. Learn about certification, products and services, bid capacity and what to do once you have gained access.
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In this presentation, Rockaway stakeholders and businesses will learn how to use data to better anticipate the behavior, attitudes and preferences of their most relevant customers and reach them in the most effective channels with the best messages.
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OCTOBER
10/16, 9:30 AM STRATEGIES & TECHNIQUES FOR MANAGING CONFLICT IN THE WORKPLACE
In this program, you will learn the basic skills needed to identify and understand conflict and to successfully negotiate and resolve disputes that occur at the workplace. The “real world” focus is on practical ways to enable you to resolve day to day conflict and to be a more effective supervisor. The featured speaker will be Joshua Bienstock, director of the New York Institute of Technology School of Management.
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10/20, 11 AM GENERATE EXTRA RENTAL INCOME
This webinar will be discuss the potential benefits of buying your own residential or multi-family property and renting out a portion in order to generate extra income. Mr. Lucien Lapierre of the TD Bank Charitable Foundation will be discussing both 1-4 family residential properties and larger multi-family units. Lapierre is a mortgage loan officer with TD Bank and has extensive experience in his field.
