Get Help for
Your Business

New York Small Business Development Centers provide no-cost, confidential 1-on-1 business advisement, training, and research to small business owners and entrepreneurs throughout New York State.

Thanks to all the advice the SBDC gave me I now have my own bakeshop. I’m so happy.

Queens SBDC Client

“I can’t believe this stuff is free!”

New York SBDC Client

For over forty years, the New York SBDC network has been the backbone for small business. With 20 regional centers, over 70 satellite locations, and hundreds of dedicated experts, we understand every industry, every region and every phase of the lifecycle of a business.

Our mission is to support your business and guide you through every stage of your journey. Through 1-on-1 advisement, educational offerings, and research support we solve problems, unlock opportunities, and build out your network.

How can I Get Help?

Step 1: Book an Appointment

Select your closest regional center and complete their intake form to begin getting matched with your no-cost Business Advisor.

Step 2: Access Resources

While you wait for your advisor match access webinars, workshops, and courses from our industry experts and academic partners.

Step 3: Meet your Advisor

Once matched with your Business Advisor, meet one-on-one to discuss your goals and challenges and begin your journey to success.

In the Business of Growing Business Since 1984

582,805

New Yorkers Served

263,997

Jobs Created

$8.7 Billion

In Direct Financial Impact

Where is my
Business Center?

Our statewide network of 20 regional development centers and over 70 satellite locations is ready to help you take the next step. Find your center & start your SBDC journey.

Where is my
Business Center?


Our statewide network of 20 regional development centers and over 70 satellite locations is ready to help you take the next step. Find your center & start your SBDC journey.

News and Insights

Finance, Commercialization, and Veteran Advocacy Experts Join NYSBDC Board

The New York Small Business Development Centers (NYSBDC) proudly announces the addition of two distinguished leaders to its Board of Advisors: Daniel Morales, Senior Vice President at Bancroft Capital, and Nicholas Querques, Vice President of Industry and External Affairs at SUNY Research Foundation. Daniel Morales brings extensive expertise in...

Finance, Commercialization, and Veteran Advocacy Experts Join NYSBDC Board

The New York Small Business Development Centers (NYSBDC) proudly announces the addition of two distinguished leaders to its Board of Advisors: Daniel Morales, Senior Vice President at Bancroft Capital, and Nicholas Querques, Vice President of Industry and External Affairs at SUNY Research Foundation. Daniel Morales brings extensive expertise in...

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