Nov. 13, 2024 By Czarinna Andres The Queens Economic Development Corporation (QEDC) has announced a new partnership with Witness to Mass Incarceration (WITNESS) to launch specialized job training programs for formerly incarcerated individuals. WITNESS is a nonprofit organization committed to empowering those impacted by the justice system, providing resources and support to help them…
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Queens Tech Night returns to LIC next month with Sesame Street producer as keynote speaker
Oct. 30, 2024 By sobrien Oct. 30, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Queens Tech Night, a free networking and community-building event for tech enthusiasts, creators and innovators will return to Long Island City with an event at Culture Lab LIC next month. The event will take place from 6:30 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 26,… Read more »
Five Queens startups win $20,000 each in 2024 Tech + Innovation Challenge
May. 19, 2024 By Czarinna Andres A diverse range of businesses, including a yoga studio, an olive oil distributor, a female health care provider, a sustainable mushroom farmer, and an AI-powered physical therapy service, have been named winners of the 2024 Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge (QTIC). Each winner will receive a $20,000 grant to…
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