Queens resource guide · Sources reviewed October 26, 2026
Seven business-support resources for Queens entrepreneurs and existing owners: the Chamber of Commerce, city assistance, two SBDC offices, QEDC and its Women’s Business Center, and the Queens Business Outreach Center. General and specialist programs from the same organization are identified clearly.
Not sure where to start? Call NYC Small Business Services at 888-727-4692, or QEDC at 718-263-0546. Describe your business stage and the help you need, then confirm the appropriate program and appointment.
1. Queens Chamber of Commerce
Contact: 718-898-8500
Location: Bulova Corporate Center, 75-20 Astoria Boulevard South, Suite 140, East Elmhurst, NY 11370
Business networking, advocacy and connections to business-support programs. Ask which services are available without membership and confirm fees for membership, events or particular programs. The contact page notes construction affecting the 25th Avenue entrance; check current access directions before visiting.
Official source: Queens Chamber of Commerce
2. NYC Small Business Services — citywide hotline
Contact: 888-727-4692
Location: Citywide phone and online assistance; confirm the appropriate Queens service location
Ask about starting, operating or growing a business and the appropriate business-service team. This is the shared SBS hotline, not a direct Queens office line. Explain whether you need counseling, financing guidance, permits, training or legal-service referrals.
Official source: NYC Small Business Services — citywide hotline
3. Queens–LaGuardia Small Business Development Center
Contact: 718-482-5303
Location: LaGuardia Community College, 30-20 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101
Business-advising center serving Queens County. Use the official appointment route and confirm the room, meeting format and materials needed. Ask about the service that fits your business stage and any workshop registration requirements.
Official source: Queens–LaGuardia Small Business Development Center
4. Queens–York Small Business Development Center
Contact: 718-262-2880
Location: York College, 94-20 Guy R. Brewer Boulevard, Academic Core Building, Room 2D07, Jamaica, NY 11451
Business planning, financial projections, market research, marketing and guidance on financing and contracting opportunities. The host college’s current page lists this address and an appointment link. Confirm campus entry arrangements and your meeting location before visiting.
Official source: Queens–York Small Business Development Center
5. Queens Economic Development Corporation (QEDC)
Contact: 718-263-0546
Location: 120-55 Queens Boulevard, Suite 309, Kew Gardens, NY 11424
No-cost business assistance from experienced advisors, covering topics such as business planning, marketing, taxation and certifications. Book an appointment through the official page. Separate training, incubator or other programs may have their own fees and requirements.
Official source: Queens Economic Development Corporation (QEDC)
6. Queens Women’s Business Center — a QEDC program
Contact: 718-263-0546
Location: QEDC program — confirm appointment format and location when booking
Free one-on-one counseling, plus training, mentoring and networking to help women entrepreneurs start and grow businesses. This is a QEDC program using the same contact number, listed separately for its specialist focus. Confirm workshop costs, accommodations and any program-specific requirements.
Official source: Queens Women’s Business Center — a QEDC program
7. Queens Business Outreach Center — BOC Network
Contact: 718-205-3773
Location: 96-11 40th Road, Ground Floor, Corona, NY 11368
Free bilingual resources and technical assistance for new and early-stage entrepreneurs, including business planning, budgeting, marketing and access-to-capital guidance. Call the Queens team to discuss your needs and arrange counseling. Financing assistance is separate from a loan or grant approval.
Official source: Queens Business Outreach Center — BOC Network · Official source: BOC startup services
Before booking business assistance
- Tell the advisor whether you are exploring an idea, starting a business or operating an existing company.
- Ask about appointment format, language assistance, accessibility and documents to prepare.
- Confirm any fees for classes, membership, rental space or related services before registering.
- Ask which financing or certification requirements apply to your request; counseling does not guarantee funding, a contract or approval.
Sources were checked online October 26, 2026; telephone lines were not tested. This is a selected directory of service contacts, not a complete list or individual financial or legal advice.
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