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 mission of BOEDC is to strengthen and expand current Bronx-based businesses, as well as to provide incentives to encourage businesses to establish or relocate to The Bronx and maximize employment opportunities for Bronx residents.
BOEDC provides a wide range of programs and services to its clients, including site selection; financing and financial packaging; technical assistance; special projects; procurement assistance; liaison services with government agencies; information dissemination; workforce development and placement assistance; minority and small business development as well as capacity building.
BOEDC also provides three loan programs for qualified Bronx-based businesses through its Empowerment Zone programs.
New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) announced a $50 million investment in life sciences at BioBAT to expand their lab space as part of the city’s LifeSci NYC initiative. NYCEDC and BioBAT officials toured the space that will receive funding to build new labs at BioBAT located at the Brooklyn Army Terminal.
BioBAT works to support the advancement of the life science industry in New York City by providing facilities and resources for scientific research and advanced manufacturing at the Brooklyn Army Terminal. BioBAT is helping New York City to attract and retain promising research firms and develop a skilled 21st Century workforce. BioBAT is a partnership created by the Research Foundation for SUNY, on behalf of Downstate Health Sciences University, and the New York City Economic Development Corporation.
This Office offers statistical information about business activity in the borough. It also provides assistance to businesses for location planning. It also assists businesses in dealing with government agencies, and accessing city, state, and federal financial incentive programs. Referrals to appropriate agencies are provided. They can also be reached at 718-802-3877.
The Excelsior Jobs Program provides job creation and investment incentives to firms in targeted industries such as biotechnology, pharmaceutical, high-tech, clean-technology, green technology, financial services, agriculture and manufacturing. Firms in these industries that create and maintain new jobs or make significant financial investment are eligible to apply for up to five tax credits. The Program encourages businesses to expand in and relocate to New York while maintaining strict accountability standards to guarantee that businesses deliver on job and investment commitments. Program costs are capped annually to maintain fiscal affordability and ensure that New Yorkers realize a positive return on their investment.
General information about the Excelsior Jobs Program is provided in this Fact Sheet. For more information, eligible applicants should contact their regional office: https://esd.ny.gov/regions
Under New York’s FAST NY Shovel-Ready Grant Program, Empire State Development will provide up to $200 million in grants to prepare and develop sites statewide to jumpstart New York’s shovel-readiness and increase its attractiveness to large employers, including high-tech manufacturing, particularly semiconductor manufacturing, interstate distribution and logistics businesses. The program will help diversify New York State’s economy while propelling new investments for businesses, communities and job creation.
ESD provides grants for pre-development activities and infrastructure investments to develop sites to attract many eligible industries —including, but need not be limited to, high-tech manufacturing, clean-tech renewable energy, life sciences, agribusiness, optics, transportation equipment, materials processing, industrial machinery manufacturing and other advanced manufacturing. These sites can also be used for interstate distribution and logistics. However, ESD may give priority to semiconductor manufacturing projects and related industry and supply chain projects. The Program further provides ESD the ability to award a “FAST NY Shovel-Ready Certification,” for sites that meet high standards of shovel readiness, to support and enhance their marketing efforts to attract many more industries.
Over the decades since, Greater Jamaica Development Corporation has become a nationally-recognized model of community rejuvenation and economic transformation. We are at the forefront of pandemic relief for small minority and woman-owned businesses while expanding to provide additional services including a Business Services Group, a Revolving Loan Fund and designated a Community Development Financial Institution. These services support local businesses with financial assistance, personalized technical support and access to resources and growth opportunities.
Business Services include: Restaurant Incentives + Services, Industrial Business Incentives + Services, and Small Business Loans and Financing.
The Harlem Business Alliance (HBA), a 501(c)3 not-for-profit established in 1980, creates environments and opportunities that produce successful entrepreneurs and creates jobs for local residents. HBA is dedicated to enriching the local business community, with an emphasis on Black owned businesses through education, support and advocacy. We believe local businesses create better communities and we inspire Black entrepreneurs to grow their roots not just locally but globally.
Services include: microloans between $5K and $65K to qualified Harlem entrepreneurs, workshops and infortmation services, one-on-one technical assistance, power networking events, and more.
IMPACCT Brooklyn, also known as the Pratt Area Community Council, is a community development corporation committed to helping residents build and sustain flourishing communities. IMPACCT's focus is on economic development, affordable housing, and community organizing.
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.
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.
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