Thanks to support from Empire State Development, the Queens Economic Development Corporation will offer Prime Skills again at Greater Nexus in Jamaica on Thursdays from March 19 until June 11. Ten sessions are in person with a light dinner offered; two are via zoom. They all run from 6 pm to 7:45 pm. The deadline to register for a free, 12-week course on the basics of running a small business in New York City is Sunday, March 15, 2026. There’s a twist that might entice savvy businesspeople to join: Not just free, this program offers a $100 stipend to all course graduates.
Led by experienced QEDC experts with additional one-on-one coaching available, Prime Skills is geared toward individuals who want to turn a skill, service, or side hustle into steady income. Other beneficiaries include aspiring entrepreneurs with questions about pricing, legal setup, finances, and marketing and those who already operate a small business with such issues as underpricing, systems, contracts, and marketing. Individuals over the age of 17 are eligible, but they must commit to attending all the sessions. Space is limited and priority goes to Southeast Queens residents. Register via this link: https://services.queensny.org/prime-skills/.
Located at 89-14 Parsons Blvd., Greater Nexus is a program of the Greater Jamaica Development Corporation that provides shared office space with a special modular training room where Prime Skills will take place.
The Queens Economic Development Corporation will offer Prime Skills again at Greater Nexus in Jamaica on Thursdays from March 19 until June 11.