Queens Women's Business Center

Step into your power and own the room 💜 Join us as we close out Women’s History Month with an inspiring afternoon of real conversations, bold ideas, and meaningful connections. From leadership to entrepreneurship to mental health—this is your space to grow, connect, and be empowered. ✨️ Come ready to learn ✨️ Come ready to network ✨️ Come ready to REIGN 📅 Saturday, March 28 ⏰️ 12:30 PM – 3 PM 📍 St. Albans, Queens 🍽 Free event + lunch provided Spots won’t last—secure yours now! #ReignInYourPower #WomensEmpowerment #QueensEvents #WomenSupportingWomen #LevelUp WomenInBusiness CommunityStrong

Grateful to advocate in Albany with the New York State Women’s Business Center Collaborative, championing women entrepreneurs across the state. Always a joy to be alongside fellow advocates Delia A. Awusi, MBA, and Meghan Florkowski! 💼✨️

⭐️ Cheers to Andrea Ormeno for being named one of the Power Women of Queens 2025 by @schnepsmedia ! 🎉🙌 Andrea Ormeno is the Women’s Business Center Director and Deputy Executive Director of Business Services at the Queens Economic Development Corporation (QEDC). Since 2013, she has led efforts to empower female entrepreneurs, overseeing services that support business start-ups and growth, and managing a team that serves over 3,000 clients annually. With expertise in business development, accounting, finance, and grant management, Andrea has become QEDC’s leading authority on permits and licensing, particularly for women and Hispanic immigrants. Fluent in Spanish, she has helped many Spanish-speaking entrepreneurs achieve lasting success. Recognized as the youngest leader in QEDC’s history, Andrea has received multiple accolades, including the New York Women’s Foundation’s 2016 Spirit of Entrepreneurship Award and the SBA’s 2016 Women’s Business Center Excellence Award. She holds a Bachelor’s in Accounting and Information Systems from Queens College and has earned several professional certifications in economic development and business assistance.  #itsinqueens #schnepsmedia #powerwomenofqueens

We are thrilled to invite you to our Business Retreat: Zen and Hustle! Register now for the opportunity for a live Pitch Competition sponsored by Valley Bank with up to $5,000 in prize money. Please see the bio or scan the QR code to register.

Update: there will be a live pitch competition with cash prizes at the Hispanic Heritage Month event this Thursday! Link in bio to sign up.

Todos Somos, Somos Uno: We Are All, We Are One October 3 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm FREE! 📍In-person: 2929 3rd Ave, Bronx, NY 10455 Join us on October 3, 2024, as we come together to celebrate the vibrant tapestry of Hispanic culture during Hispanic Heritage Month. This event promises to be an enriching experience that honors the rich traditions, contributions, and achievements of the Hispanic community in New York. Our celebration will feature captivating cultural presentations, inspiring speakers, and opportunities to connect with influential individuals and organizations dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion. It’s a moment to reflect on the enduring impact of Hispanic heritage on our society and recognize the remarkable individuals who continue to shape our shared future. RSVP at the link in our bio.

Are you a small business owner looking for more information about the new Corporate Transparency Act? This event on August 2 is a great opportunity to have experts answer your questions about the new requirements in person. Please sign up at the link in QEDC’s bio, where you will find more info about the meeting location.

Please join us to learn about the new Corporate Transparency Act during this webinar on Wednesday, April 24. Sign up at the link in QEDC’s bio. Since January of this year, all businesses need to comply with a new law, and failure to do so can result in fines up to $500 a day. This new law, the Corporate Transparency Act, requires businesses like yours to submit a report (called a Beneficial Ownership Information Report, or BOI Report) to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). For businesses registered before 2024, this must be done by the end of year, or else you will start accruing daily fines. If you registered your business this year, you only have 90 days from your business registration to submit this report. Even if you have never had to submit any form of report for your business, you are still required do so now. There are no exemptions for small businesses, new businesses, or businesses with little to no revenue. Even if you consider your business inactive, you are still required to comply. To assist you in meeting this requirement, QEDC has developed a comprehensive webinar designed to guide you through the registration process step by step. This resource is invaluable for both new and existing businesses, and it is time-sensitive. We encourage all business owners to take advantage of this opportunity to ensure compliance and avoid any potential penalties.

Happy Women's History Month! Join Us for an Exciting Event: "Bootstrapping to $1 Million Dollars" with the Women's Business Center of NYC and the U.S Small Business Administration. We're thrilled to invite you to a power-packed Women’s History Month event where success stories, valuable insights, and networking opportunities await. Date & Time: Thursday March 28, 2024, at 11:00am to 1:00pm RSVP: /event/whmbm/ #Womenshistorymonth #internationwomenday #womeninbiz #womenenterpreneur #womeninbusiness #womenleaders #women

Join us on October 12, 2023, as we come together to celebrate the vibrant tapestry of Hispanic culture during Hispanic Heritage Month. This event promises to be an enriching experience that honors the rich traditions, contributions, and achievements of the Hispanic community in New York. Our celebration will feature captivating cultural presentations, inspiring speakers, and opportunities to connect with influential individuals and organizations dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion. It’s a moment to reflect on the enduring impact of Hispanic heritage on our society and recognize the remarkable individuals who continue to shape our shared future. This event can be attended both in person and online. RSVP at the link in bio.

This two-hour conference will feature certified-WBEs, government agencies, how to get contracts, opportunities for networking, and more! This conference provides the opportunity for you to network with today's leading certified Women Business Enterprises and receive expert advice on how they've built their businesses by navigating contracts for the following: -City -State -Federal -Private Sector ____________________________________________ Please note: to attend this webinar, you MUST register at the link below or click bio. A link to join will be sent prior to the event. /e/celebrating-women-in-contracting-wsba-wbc-tickets-555078172757 #SBA #womensbusinesscenter #governmentcontracting #contracts #womenownedbusiness #womeninbusines #entrepreneurs #governmentagencies #NYS #NYC #WBE