Staten Island on the Web: Small Business

Tavern On The Green, New Dorp, Staten Island.

General Links

NYC Small Business Resource Center
Co-sponsored by the New York City Partnership and Chamber of Commerce, this site provides links, advice and sources of assistance for anyone starting, or already running, a small business in New York.

SCORE of Staten Island
"SCORE "Counselors to America's Small Business" is a nonprofit association dedicated to providing entrepreneurs with free, confidential face-to-face and email business counseling. Business counseling and workshops are offered at 389 chapter offices across the country."

Small Business Development Center at the College of Staten Island
Established in 1993, SBDC at College of Staten Island provides free service as well as seminars to the small business community on Staten Island.

Staten Island Chamber of Commerce
"The Staten Island Chamber of Commerce is an Associate Office of the U.S. Department of Commerce and is associated through membership with: Chamber of Commerce of the United States, Business Council of New York State, American Chamber of Commerce Executives, NY State Chamber of Commerce Executives, S.B.A. - Service Corps of Retired Executives, CANY - Chamber Alliance of New York State. These affiliations expand the Chamber's awareness of local, state, regional, national and international issues affecting life in Staten Island and thus, provide the organization with valuable knowledge to maintain and enhance economic prosperity."

Staten Island Economic Development Corporation
"Staten Island Economic Development Corporation is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation. Its mission is to create a thriving Staten Island economy by promoting public and private investment, encouraging the development of industrial and commercial property and providing broad and diverse employment opportunities. Our strategy includes: Direct Business Services, including lending, no-fee real estate brokerage...Economic Development Projects, including development and economic planning initiatives throughout the Borough."

West Brighton Community Local Development Corporation
The WBLDC works to attract and assist businesses in the neighborhood of West New Brighton. Programs include anti-graffiti, litter removal initiative, promotional events and cooperative advertising. The WBLDC is working with the West Brighton merchants to participate in the "Keep West Brighton Bright" campaign.