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 Office of Government Contracting & Business Development (GC & BD) works to create an environment for maximum participation by small, disadvantaged, and woman-owned businesses in federal government contract awards and large prime subcontract awards. GC advocates on behalf of small business in the federal procurement world.
For all procurement actions expected to exceed the $100,000 simplified acquisition threshold, prime contractors are required to make a "best effort" attempt to make use of small, disadvantaged, and women-owned small businesses as subcontractors if the opportunity exists under the contract. For procurement actions expected to exceed $550,000 ($1 million for construction), the winning contractor is required to provide the agency contracting officer with a written plan that establishes a small business subcontracting goal. The plan details how the winning contractor will make use of small business in each subcontract category and provide for timely payments.
GC & BD administers several programs and services that assist small businesses in meeting the requirements to receive government contracts, either as prime contractors or subcontractors. These include the Certificate of Competency, the Non-Manufacturer Rule Waiver, and the Size Determination programs. The office also oversees special initiatives such as the Women's Procurement program, the Veterans Procurement program, and the Procurement Awards program, and the Annual Joint Industry/SBA Procurement Conference. GC & BD also plays a major role in the formulation of federal procurement policies that affect small businesses.
The Greater Flushing Chamber of Commerce seeks to empower small business owners and local residents to identify resources, advocate for policy reforms and to create economic opportunity. It leverages the community’s rich heritage to develop innovative strategies for economic revitalization and cross-cultural collaboration. We provide technical assistance, assists entrepreneurs in acquiring low-interest loans and in accessing government resources and offers training to assist business owners in meeting their goals.We are dedicated to creating mutual support networks for those seeking jobs and business assistance. We advocate for city services and resources to address the challenges small businesses face. Services are available in English, Chinese and Korean.
The Harlem U. S. Export Assistance Center [USEAC]- serving Upper Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queens - is staffed with experienced, professional trade experts who can assist you in exporting your products/services by providing comprehensive counseling and advice, through timely and accurate intelligence regarding foreign markets, by identifying qualified international buyers and representatives, by advocating on your behalf, and by providing comprehensive solutions to whatever challenges that you may encounter.
Employees at IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centers (TACs) can review your original documents and certified copies from the issuing agencies required to apply and renew for Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITINs). Primary and secondary applicants and their dependents can have their documents reviewed and verified. Your documents will be returned to you at the end of your appointment.
IRS TACs operate by appointment. To schedule an appointment, call 844-545-5640. To view all services provided at any office and get directions, visit IRS.gov.
You can also visit your local office for face-to-face assistance:
Bronx: 1200 Waters Place, Bronx, NY 10461
Brooklyn: 2 MetroTech Center, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Elmhurst: 57-07 Junction Blvd., Elmhurst, NY 11373
New York (Harlem): 2116 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd., New York, NY 10027
New York (Downtown): 290 Broadway, New York, NY 10007
ITAC provides training and implementation expertise on a variety of topics that make companies more competitive. They work with small and mid-size manufacturers throughout the five boroughs, and help them expand into new markets, create innovative products, develop their customer base, find new partners, improve their processes and develop sustainable practices. We are the NYC Chapter of the Manufacturing Extenson Partnership nationwide network.
Partnerships and individuals/sole proprietorships doing business under a name other than their own need a Doing Business As (DBA) Business Certificate. File a Business Certificate form with the Count Clerk's Office in the borough where your business is located.
LaGuardia Community College APEX Accelerators (LaGuardia APEX), formally known as Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC), asssists businesses in Queens and beyond market their goods and services to Federal, State and local governments.
LaGuardia APEX offers procurement technical assistance and training workshops to meet the needs of any sized business, including minority owned small business (MBE), disadvantaged owned business enterprise (DBE), service-disabled veteran owned small business/veteran owned small business (SDVOSB/VOSB), and women owned small businesses (WOSB).
Long Island City Partnership (LICP) is the neighborhood development organization for LIC. Our mission is to advocate for economic development that benefits the area’s industrial, commercial, science and technology, cultural, tourism, and residential sectors. The goal is to attract new businesses to LIC, retain those already here, engage residents and visitors, and promote a vibrant and authentic mixed-use community. LICP also operates the LIC Business Improvement District and LIC Industrial Business Zone (LIC IBZ), providing business services and assistance.
Services to businesses in the community include: hosting networking, educational, and community events; maintenance of capital improvements, daily sanitation, visitor attractions, and retail attraction; plus many more.
Lower East Side People’s Federal Credit Union is a non-profit financial cooperative that was organized in 1986 that promotes economic justice and opportunity in NYC neighborhoods. We are owned by our members and dedicated to providing high-quality financial services and community development investments in low-income, immigrant, and other underserved communities.
Financial services include accounts for individuals, businesses, loans, money markets, and many more.
The Manhattan President's office acts as the primary advocate for Manhattan to mayoral agencies, the City Council, the New York Ste government, public corporations, and private businesses. Through an innovative and grounded approach, we are shaping the future of NYC government.
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