  Apply. Prepare. Get Funded in 10 Weeks with FinanceForward FinanceForward is QEDC’s new intensive training program designed for small business owners who are ready to take the next step: securing capital. In just 4 months, you’ll strengthen your financial foundation and walk away with lender-ready materials to apply for loans, grants, SBA programs, and more.Through interactive classes, hands-on workshops, and exclusive lender panels, you’ll: · Organize your financials and build projections · Create a polished loan application package · Meet lenders face-to-face and make real connections · Strengthen your business credit and funding options · Gain the confidence to move forward with clarity and purpose Whether you’re looking to expand, hire, or scale, FinanceForward equips you with the tools and connections you need to unlock capital. Program Details: September 15 – December 17, 2025 Classes twice a week (Mon & Wed, 6:00–8:00PM ET) — primarily online, with select in-person sessions for lender panels & networking. Attend as many or as few as you like! Meet Your Coach:We are proud to welcome Ashish Yagnik, founder & CEO of Essential Advancement International, Inc., with 30+ years of Wall Street investment advising and financial education expertise. Alongside Ashish, resource partners from the SBA, local lenders, accountants, and industry experts will provide real-world guidance and capital connections. For questions, please contact Bhavna Punjwani at Bpunjwani@queensny.org. Sign Up For FinanceForward Now QEDC gratefully acknowledges the support of the following: Board of Directors, QEDC; Capital One Bank; Chinese Business Association; Citizens Bank; Con Edison; Consortium for Worker Education; Dime Community Bank; Flagstar Bank; Google; HSBC Bank PLC; Hal Rosenbluth; JetBlue; John Chee; M&T Bank; Maspeth Savings Bank; Mathis Pfohl Foundation; Mattone Investors; Metropolitan Commercial Bank; MetroPlusHealth; New York State Assembly & Members Cruz, Hevesi & Hyndman; New York State Senate; New York City Department of Small Business Services; New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, Queens Delegation & Members Ariola, Brooks-Powers, Gennaro, Holden, Krishnan, Lee, Paladino, Schulman, Ung, and Williams; Empire State Development Corporation; New York Mets Owner Steve Cohen; Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr; Ponce Bank; The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey; REBNY; Resorts World New York City; Santander Bank; ShopCore; Small Business Administration; TD Bank Foundation; US Department of Justice; Webline Media Become a Supporter        |
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