Small Business Administration [SBA] New York District Office

The New York District Office is responsible for the delivery of SBA's many programs and services in New York City, Long Island and the downstate counties of Duchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster and Westchester.

SERVICES AVAILABLE:

The SBA has developed many small business loan and assistance programs, special outreach efforts and initiatives to aid and inform small businesses. The New York District offices offer:

• Financial assistance for new or existing businesses through guaranteed loans made by area bank and non-bank lenders. For more information, call (212) 264-1763.

• Free counseling, advice and information on starting, better operating or expanding a small business through the Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE), Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) and Women's Business Centers (WBC). 

• Regularly scheduled training events throughout the district

• Assistance to businesses owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. For additional information contact our Business Development Staff at (212) 264-4322 or  email Clyde Martin, (212) 264.5276.

• A Women's Business Ownership Representative is available to assist women business owners. Please contact Clyde Martin at (212) 264-5276 or email Clyde Martin.

• Special loan programs are available for businesses involved in international trade.The SBA provides programs for women, minorities, veterans and businesses involved in international trade. For additional information on these special emphasis areas, call Ed Ekel, NY Regional Manager Office of International Trade, (212) 809-2645 or email Ed Ekel.

• A Veterans Affairs Officer is available to assist veterans. Please contact Peter Fehnel (631) 464-0762, or email Peter Fehnel