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 Council of Fashion Designers of America, Inc. (CFDA) is a not-for-profit trade association founded in 1962, whose membership consists of 474 of America’s foremost womenswear, menswear, jewelry and accessory designers.
The mission of the CFDA is to strengthen the impact of American fashion globally by amplifying creative excellence, business longevity, and positive impact via educational, professional, and other resources and tools to help businesses and individuals in this industry thrive.
CFDA CONNECTS provides participating Regional Fashion Organizations with access to leading industry experts & resources to help increase awareness of their Market and Designers, amplify their mission, expand their reach and strengthen their connection to the pulse of business, commerce, media and trade in the American fashion industry and globally.
CFDA Connects serves global markets through Education & Professional Development, Fashion Calendar & Events, Market & Business, Runway360 and Editorial & Social programs.
The Materials Hub, created by the CFDA in partnership with UGG®, is an open-access resource dedicated to assisting the fashion industry in discovering and connecting with key innovators, vendors, and resources across fashion’s global material sourcing community.
Explore the Materials Hub, including the Innovation Index, Vendor Directory, Resource Center and Related News below. The Hub will be continuously updated with new resources and evolve to meet the ever-changing needs of our designers:https://cfda.com/resources-tools/materials-hub
CMP equips immigrants with the skills and network they need to be economically self-sufficient and contributing members of the greater New York City community.
One of the services CMP offers is the Entrepreneur Assistance Program (EAP). It combines individual technical assistance with classroom training to offer a 10-week, 60-hour intensive training to aspiring entrepreneurs. Participants finish the program with a business plan, complete with follow up support from program staff. Individual Counseling is provided to clients in assisting them to actually go through the process of business incorporation, identifying and assisting in application of low interest loans, obtaining WMBE status, and referring them to professional resources such as legal, accounting, and taxation services.
CMP Financial Literacy Workshops and Topical Workshops such as social media marketing, MWBE certification, and government resources, etc. were offered throughout the year to support startup and business expansion.
Over the past 10 years, CMP Business Outreach Center (BOC) assisted over 930 entrepreneurs and small business owners through one-on-one counseling and coaching services. In addition, we hosted 712 workshops and seminars, helped 122 businesses increase sales by $4.2 million, created 137 jobs, and assisted businesses to secure $4.5 million loans and grants.
Established in 1995, CREDIT Inc., a certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), offers three major services to small businesses in the South Bronx: 1) Loans that range from $100 to $15,000 from an in-house fund; 2) Loan packaging services for businesses that require loans greater than $15,000; and 3) Technical assistance. CREDIT Inc. helps businesses develop business plans, offers marketing assistance, prepares and analyzes cash flow projections, and assists with strategic planning. CREDIT Inc. also partners with other SoBRO programs to provide financial services and financial literacy seminars to individuals and businesses.
Cypress Hills is a 501(c)3 non-profit organizaiton. Services and programming are available to too community residents. Among the many services to the community is the strategic priority to provide employment and training opportunities for community residents through the development of safe and sustainable industrial spaces.
Empire State Development’s Small Business Division supports the development and expansion of businesses with under 100 employees – directing an array of programs and initiatives supporting small business growth and helping entrepreneurs maximize opportunities for success. Explore all we offer, plus a custom business checklist of NYS programs and services that match your goals.
New York State has been awarded $501.5 million in federal funding through the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI), a program through the American Rescue Plan Act. Managed by the U.S. Department of Treasury, SSBCI provides funds to support programs for small businesses, including socially and economically disadvantaged individuals (SEDI) -owned businesses and very small businesses (VSB), to recover from the economic effects of COVID-19 and allow them opportunity to succeed in the post-pandemic economy.
New York’s $501.5 million in SSBCI funding includes a main allocation of $377.1 million, as well as $124.4 million for socially and economically advantaged (SEDI) businesses.
Formerly known as EWVIDCO, Evergreen manages the Greenpoint/Williamsburg and North Brooklyn Industrial Business Zones and the North Brooklyn Empire Zone. Through the NYC Industrial Business Zone (IBZ) program, Evergreen is responsible for meeting the business service needs of more than 10,000 industrial businesses in the Greenpoint/Williamsburg and North Brooklyn Industrial Business Zones and Ombudsman Zones. These businesses depend on Evergreen for free, quick and reliable assistance with tax credits, incentives, financing, real estate and relocation assistance, energy and green issues, workforce needs, and advocacy. Evergreen provides these services in concert with government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and community organizations.
The Foundry is Fordham University’s Hub for Innovation + Entrepreneurship, where students, alumni, faculty, and community members learn to use creative problem-solving techniques, critical thinking and analytical skills to solve business and social issues of the 21st Century. The Foundry helps its constituents to Learn, Connect, Launch and Grow their business ventures in a collaborative working environment providing: curricular and co-curricular offerings; access to an inter-connected network of alumni and faculty; and connectivity with the New York City start-up ecosystem. Throughout the year, the Foundry hosts workshops and three signature business plan competitions: Ram's Den, Pitch Challenge, and Battle of the Bronx.
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