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Queens Economic Development Corporation September 2008 Special Events and Training Announcements |
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Last Updated August 27, 2008 |
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Interested in Starting a Food Business?
Food Entrepreneurship Panel at the Artisan Baking Center (Long Island City, NY)
Thursday, September 18th Check out Our Speaker Series Training and Events Calendar for Entrepreneurs
REGISTRATION REQUIRED for all classes and events To register call (718) 263-0546. The class fee is $10.00 unless otherwise listed. Classes are held at the QEDC office unless otherwise listed. Location: Queensborough Hall 120-55 Queens Blvd, 4th Floor Penthouse Suite, Kew Gardens, NY 11424 (see directions below)
September (National Minority Enterprise Development Month) Thursday, September 11, 2008 Building a Business, The Basics Are you ready to turn your idea into a valuable business? Do you have a hobby that you want to change into a primary source of income? Career change? Then this session is for you!
Thursday, September 18th 5pm to 8pm Food Entrepreneurship Panel at the Artisan Baking Center (Long Island City) Featuring: Rick Field, Ricks Picks Richard Olsen, Chief Inspector NY Katherine Gregory, Mi Kitchen es Su Kitchen
This program is ideal for anyone who wants to start a food related business (catering, cafe, small restaurant, packaged foods) Hear straight from the experts what it takes to make it in the food industry. Note: There will be a tour of the commercial kitchen at the artisan baking center if you would like to participate arrive no later than 5:15 pm. The panel discussion will begin at 6pm
Thursday, September 25th 6pm to 8pm Money for Your Business Panel
Featuring: Small Business Administration (SBA) NYANA Grameen America Count Me In
Learn how to gain capital from non-traditional sources that will help you start or grow your business venture
Tuesday, September 30th 6pm to 8pm How to Build Your Business in 90 Days Andrew Morrison, President of Small Business Camp (featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show)
Hear the Keys to success from a true Entrepreneur that was featured on the Oprah Winfrey show entitled Young Millionaires. Mr. Morrison will divulge his no nonsense secrets that will grow your business in record time.
QEDC Entrepreneurial Training Certificate Program
Through a series of workshops learn the practical information, tools, tips and strategies that will give you the confidence and competitive edge to start, grow and/or improve your business and develop a business plan that will put you on the track to success.
You will learn about, identify, plan for and tackle critical issues facing you and your business such as cash flow, budgeting, marketing and sales strategies, technology, management, and personal financial planning . It's all about the results! The program is aimed to prospective and current owners of small to medium sized businesses.
The workshops for the certificate includes:
Ready to get Started? – Simply begin by taking our monthly workshops. Sign up by registering through the website. This is how we track your attendance. Once you have completed your classes you will be eligible to receive the certificate.
To find out more information email business@queensny.org or call (718)263-0546 Directions To Queens Economic Development Corp
Subway
Bus
The QEDC office is located in
Queens Borough Hall, 120-55 Queens Blvd., on the third floor in Suite
309.
Still not sure how to
get there? Visit
www.hopstop.com
for door to door
directions
TRAININGS ARE CONDUCTED ON THE 4TH FLOOR. The entrance
to the building is in the middle of the block on Queens Blvd. (between
Union Turnpike and 82nd Avenue). Remember to carry identification
as you will have to present it upon entering our building
Thank you for reading the announcement.
Regards,
The Business Services Team
Queens Economic Development Corporation
_____________________________________ Borough Hall Suite 309 Kew Gardens, NY 11424 ph. (718) 263-0546 fax (718) 263-0594 |
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