“You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.”
Has your business been affected by a disaster?
In New York State, small businesses face ongoing risks from natural disasters such as severe storms, flooding, and hurricanes. The New York SBDCs are the primary service provider for federal disaster recovery assistance, helping small businesses access critical resources and navigate the complexities of recovery processes. Key services provided by the New York SBDCs include:
• Assisting with federal disaster relief programs and loan applications
• Providing business continuity and crisis management strategies
• Planning for financial recovery and insurance claim assistance
• Supporting the rebuilding of operations after natural disasters
• Training businesses on disaster preparedness and response
M Monday | T Tuesday | W Wednesday | T Thursday | F Friday | S Saturday | S Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 event, Fast Track to Small Business Workshop (In-Person & Online) | 1 event, IN-PERSON: Small Business Financing Panel & Networking | 1 event, Workshop: Launch Your Business (2-Part Session) | 3 events, Starting a Business at 50+ Loan Readiness Essentials Windows of Opportunity For Business Owners | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, |
| 0 events, | 3 events, Fast Track to Small Business Workshop (In-Person & Online) Grow & Fund – Weekly Business Booster (2-Part Sessions) AI Starter Kit – Practical Tools for Small Businesses (2-Part Session) | 2 events, | 2 events, | |||
1 event, Fast Track to Small Business Workshop (In-Person & Online) | 0 events, | 2 events, “Starting a Business at 50+” Workshop: Launch Your Business (2-Part Session) | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, |
| 0 events, | 0 events, | 2 events, SUNY Apprenticeships: A Practical Guide for Small Businesses QuickBooks Essentials For Small Business Owners | 1 event, “Selling to the Global Market” and “Export Plan Writing” | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, |
| 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 2 events, Existing business or Franchise? – Choosing for a purchase, pros & cons “Ten Steps to Start Your Business “ | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, |
| 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, |
New York businesses have faced billions in damages—from 9/11 and Hurricane Sandy to COVID-19. In each crisis, the NYSBDC has served as a primary provider of small business disaster assistance.

