“Empowerment comes from removing obstacles and creating opportunities. When businesses have access to the right resources, everyone thrives.”
Interested in getting a state certification?
We service all New Yorkers by providing expert guidance to business owners seeking federal, state or city certifications. We work closely with state agencies to help businesses navigate the application process and access valuable resources. Our services include:
Let us help you take the next step toward expanding your business with the right certifications.
Our programs are open and available to ALL New Yorkers.
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2 events, Community as Competitive Advantage – Leverage Membership to Fuel Your Mission Welcome to the SBDC Info Session | 6 events, Grow & Fund: Weekly Business Booster Session Intro to Business Valuation – Part 2 Workshop Session: Grow & Fund – Weekly Business Booster Session – Part 1 of 2 Drop-in Session: Grow & Fund – Weekly Business Booster (Part 2 of 2) Grow & Fund: Weekly Business Booster Session – Part 1 of 2 WIN In Business: Social Media Analytics (July 2025) | 5 events, AI Starter Kit: Practical Tools for Small Businesses Tax Planning: Ask the CPA Tax Planning: Ask the CPA Drop-in Session: AI Starter Kit – Personalized Support for Small Businesses (Part 2 of 2) | ||||
1 event, WIN In Business: Social Media Analytics (July 2025) | 7 events, Ten Steps to Start Your Business Grow & Fund: Weekly Business Booster Session Workshop Session: Grow & Fund – Weekly Business Booster (Part 1 of 2) Drop-in Session: Grow & Fund – Weekly Business Booster – Part 2 of 2 Welcome to the SBDC Info Session Grow & Fund – Weekly Business Booster (2-Part Series) | 7 events, Selling to the Global Market & Export Plan AI Starter Kit: Practical Tools for Small Businesses Workshop Session: AI Starter Kit – Practical Tools for Small Businesses (Part 1 of 2) Grow with Google Summer: Make Better Business Decisions with Analytics AI Starter Kit – Practical Tools for Small Businesses (2-Part Session) Tax Planning: Ask the CPA | 3 events, Small Business Case Study Fast Track to Small Business Workshop (In-Person & Online) Social Media Analytics | |||
3 events, Fast Track to Small Business Workshop (In-Person & Online) Risk Management for Small Businesses Welcome to the SBDC Info Session | 5 events, Workshop Session: Grow & Fund: Weekly Business Booster Session – Pat 1 of 2 Drop-in Session: Grow & Fund – Weekly Business Booster (Part 2 of 2) Grow & Fund: Weekly Business Booster Session – Pat 1 of 2 Grow & Fund: Weekly Business Booster Session | 3 events, CMMC Cybersecurity Certification for Small Defense Contractors Drop-in Session: AI Starter Kit – Personalized Support for Small Businesses (Part 2 of 2) | 2 events, Government Contracting series II “Certifications for Government Contracts” *IN PERSON* Lender Panel and Networking | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, |
0 events, | 5 events, NELP Business Entity Formation Workshop Session: Grow & Fund – Weekly Business Booster (Part 1 of 2) Drop-in Session: Grow & Fund – Weekly Business Booster – Part 2 of 2 Grow & Fund – Weekly Business Booster (2-Part Series) Grow & Fund – Weekly Business Booster (2-Part Series) | 4 events, How to Succeed in Business with Utility Companies Workshop Session: AI Starter Kit – Practical Tools for Small Businesses (Part 1 of 2) Grow with Google Summer: Increase Your Sales with Google Tools AI Starter Kit – Practical Tools for Small Businesses (2-Part Session) | 2 events, Building a Small Business Website NELP Remote Small Business Legal Clinic | 1 event, International Market Research | 0 events, | 0 events, |
0 events, | 1 event, Drop-in Session: Grow & Fund – Weekly Business Booster (Part 2 of 2) | 0 events, | 1 event, Fast Track to Small Business Workshop (In-Person & Online) |
In 2019, 16-22% of the U.S. workforce held business-related certifications or licenses, key for businesses securing gov’t and industry contracts.