Programs

Business Counseling

Expert, no-cost advice and assistance for Queens business leaders on a variety of topics

Entrepreneur Assistance Center

A comprehensive business training course and mentoring program for entrepreneurs

Women's Business Center

Counseling, networking, and workshops to help women start and grow businesses

Home Improvement Contractor Training

A two-day online course to help contractors obtain necessary NYC licenses

M/WBE Certification

Support for eligible minority-owned businesses selling to New York City and New York State

Entrepreneur Space Incubator

Our award-winning incubator housing a commercial kitchen and maker space in Long Island City

Made in Queens

A certification and marketing program for locally created or designed products

Queens Tourism Council

Coordination, support, and marketing of the Queens tourism economy

Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge

An annual startup competition with mentorship, networking, and over $100k in possible grants

Re-Entry Program

A partnership fostering entrepreneurship and skill training for justice-impacted individuals

Neighborhood Development

Beautification, plaza and vendor management, and business coordination to strengthen neighborhoods

Advocacy

Championing investment and policy that makes Queens a more prosperous borough

Business Counseling

Expert, no-cost advice and assistance for Queens business leaders on a variety of topics

Made in Queens

A certification and marketing program for locally created or designed products

Entrepreneur Assistance Center

A comprehensive business training course and mentoring program for entrepreneurs

Queens Tourism Council

Coordination, support, and marketing of the Queens tourism economy

Women's Business Center

Counseling, networking, and workshops to help women start and grow businesses

Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge

An annual startup competition with mentorship, networking, and over $100k in possible grants

Home Improvement Contractor Training

A two-day online course to help contractors obtain necessary NYC licenses

Re-Entry Program

A partnership fostering entrepreneurship and skill training for justice-impacted individuals

M/WBE Certification

Support for eligible minority-owned businesses selling to New York City and New York State

Neighborhood Development

Beautification, plaza and vendor management, and business coordination to strengthen neighborhoods

Entrepreneur Space Incubator

Our award-winning incubator housing a commercial kitchen and maker space in Long Island City

Advocacy

Championing investment and policy that makes Queens a more prosperous borough

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