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Small Business Services Directory
Use the search fields below to find hundreds of organizations in New York City that can provide you with help in starting or running your small business. Included in this searchable database are programs which offer business advice, loans, grants, location assistance, and a wide range of other services for small businesses throughout the city — often at no cost or for a low fee.
The New York State Restaurant Association [NYSRA] is a non-for-profit trade association working to promote, represent and educate the food service industy of New York State. NYSRA acts an an industry liaison with regulatory agencies that govern the commercial food service industry. NYSRA also acts as the "legislative watchdog" and is the officail voice of the food service industry.
This mission positions NYSRA to
- Address issues which affect the industry today
- Focus on the future of the industry
- Serve the needs of its members
- Commit to the public good
The Trade Adjustment Assistance Center - sponsored by the US Department of Commerce - assists NY State companies respond to import competition. The Center partners with companies, offering a 50-50 cost-sharing of projects designed to improve a firm's overall competitiveness. The Center's funds are directly applied to the costs of professional consultants, engineers, and other outside service providers hired on behalf of the firm to develop and implement action improvement programs. NY area companies - NY City, Long Island, Westchester - may contact Gary Youmans at 212-921-1662 or at gyoumans@nystaac.org.
The U.S. Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce is a federal government agency dedicated to helping small-to-medium sized New York City manufacturing and service companies develop international markets. Our experienced staff of International Trade Specialists will help you: identify and evaluate international partners; develop market entry strategies; overcome exporting challenges; and navigate other export-related issues. The U.S. Export Assistance Centers located in New York City are part of an international network of 1700 international trade specialists throughout the world. With 165 offices in 82 countries, we are uniquely positioned to help your company expand your international business. By contacting us today, you can gain access to 95% of the world's customers.
New York University School of Continuing and Professional Studies / Division of Programs in Business
NYU SCPS offers a broad range of courses and certificate programs in such areas as financial managment, accounting, marketing, and human resources-for small business owners and entrepreneurs.
Nonprofit Finance Fund, a federally certified CDFI, is a leader in helping nonprofits strengthen their financial health and improve their capacity to serve their communities. NFF helps nonprofits and social enterprises build and renovate facilities; expand operations; fund growth needs; and sustain operations over time. NFF serves nonprofits and their funders, offering an integrated package of financial and advisory services including facilities and working capital loans and lines of credit; asset-building programs; intensive workshops; Nonprofit Business Analyses; and other consultations. NFF Capital Partners helps nonprofits attract equity-like growth capital.
The Brooklyn Navy Yard is a modern industrial park with tenants representing a variety of industries like construction, theatrical set design, computer and office supplies, contracting, refrigerated distribution facilities, media communications and promotions, motor overhauling, and metal fabrication. The Empire Zone (EZ) program provides a variety of tax incentives to businesses expanding and creating jobs in targeted areas.
North Brooklyn Development Corporation provides a free employment screening and referral service.
Not-for-profit Tax-exempt Financing Program - Build NYC Resource Corporation - Build NYC Resource Corporation (Build NYC), a local development corporation incorporated under the New York Not-for-Profit Corporation Law, is administered by NYCEDC and assists qualified not-for-profit institutions and other entities in obtaining tax-exempt and taxable bond financing. As a conduit bond issuer, Build NYC's primary goal is to facilitate access to private activity tax-exempt bond financing for not-for-profit institutions to acquire, construct, renovate and/or equip their facilities.
The Department of Small Business Services (SBS) makes it easier for businesses in New York City to form, do business, and grow by providing direct assistance to business owners, fostering neighborhood development in commercial districts, and linking employers to a skilled and qualified workforce.
NYC business Solutions is a suite of services offered by the New York City Department of Small Business Services. The BSC can help your business start, operate, and expand in New York City. Their services are provided at no coast regardless of the size or stage of your business. The Bronx Center is open Monday-Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
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