Empowered to Thrive: Business Resources 101

Small Business Skills & Resources for NYC Entrepreneurs 

Join us for this 6-part virtual series focused on the essential skills and resources needed to start or scale your business.  

Business Resources 101 

New York City is full of resources for business owners—but knowing where to start is key. This session highlights essential programs and services from organizations such as the BKYLN Public Library, Freelancers Union, and NYC SBS. We’ll also introduce grant databases and how to identify opportunities that match your business goals. Walk away with a toolkit of support for your next step. 

For more information and upcoming sessions, see the listing below: 

7/15: Empowered to Thrive: Basic Business Terms 101 

7/22: Empowered to Thrive: Basic Business Terms 102 

7/29: Empowered to Thrive: Networking for Small Business (Introvert & Extrovert Edition)

8/5: Empowered to Thrive: Wellness as a Small Business Strategy 

8/12: Empowered to Thrive: Business Resources 101 

8/19: Empowered to Thrive: Funding Your Business: Microloans to Grants 

You must register to attend. The zoom link will be sent prior to each session. 

This series is brought to you by the Business & Career Center, in partnership with Esther Lelievre, CEO and founder of Queen Mixxy Media (QMM), a certified MWBE media tech-consulting firm based in New York. With over a decade of experience in finance across both the nonprofit and for-profit sectors, Esther brings a strategic and impact-driven approach to business. She holds a Certificate in Women’s Entrepreneurship from Cornell University and is passionate about empowering underserved communities through creative media, technology, and small business support. Through QMM, she leads innovative projects that blend storytelling, digital solutions, and economic empowerment.