Magdala Noel is a member of the Queens WIBO Cohort at the Tech Incubator at Queens College, with the encouragement of the cohort’s co-leads, Fran Holt and Ying Zhou, and the help of her follow cohort member, Magdala won $10,000 to use to build her business. Congratulations! What is your business about? Hand in Hand
April is Financial Literacy Month, and for entrepreneurs, it is a moment worth pausing on. Because understanding your numbers is not a bonus skill. It is the foundation on which everything else is built. At WIBO, we see it every day. An entrepreneur walks through our doors with a strong idea, real passion, and the
Being the dedicated Communications Director that he is, Ramon Gil couldn’t stop talking about WIBO in this Canvas Rebel magazine interview. We were lucky to catch up with Ramon Gil recently and have shared our conversation below. Ramon, appreciate you joining us today. If you’re open to it, can you talk to us about the
Twice a year, The Workshop in Business Opportunities (WIBO) is proud to honor graduates of our 16-week workshop on how to start and run a business. This past week, we awarded certificates to our Spring virtual and Manhattan cohorts. Catered by Chef T and photographed by Duane Knight, both WIBO alumni. The event took place
As we celebrate Women’s History Month, the media is noticing that the fastest growing segment of entrepreneurs is among Black women. Job cuts in federal agencies and corporate America as well as a scaling back of DEI programs are leaving many women of color little choice but to create their own jobs and start businesses.
One of the most common questions among new business owners is “What kind of business entity should I have?” Obviously the answer depends on many factors. What kind of product or service will you be providing, how many owners will there be, what kind of liabilities will you face, and many more. Luckily for us,
Two new groups of WIBO learners launched this week. The first one at Tech Incubator Queens College (TIQC) on Tuesday nights and a virtual one on Wednesday nights! Congrats to over 35 future entrepreneurs who have taken their first steps toward starting and building their own businesses! Big thanks to TIQC and Holt Computer Training
Ted Geier, long time WIBO volunteer and now our Executive Director, penned an article on how to properly do an anniversary year fundraising campaign. Your organization is approaching a major anniversary year. It’s time to celebrate! Your team may be eager to pick a cool gala venue and start planning a menu. But you will
The 16-Week Hands-On Programs Launching This February In Queens, Brooklyn, And Virtually Will Help Aspiring And Small Business Owners Start And Grow Sustainable Businesses By: WIBO WIBO Spring 2026 Entrepreneurship Program MANHATTAN, N.Y. – Jan. 15, 2026 – PRLog — The Workshop in Business Opportunities (WIBO), a nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding access to entrepreneurship
Stephen with some of our members and alumni. By Dr. Stacie N.C. Grant – Chair, WIBO Board of Directors For more than half a century, the Workshop in Business Opportunities (WIBO) has served as a beacon of hope, economic mobility, and entrepreneurial empowerment. As Board Chair, I have the honor of carrying forward a mission
