“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.
M Mon | T Tue | W Wed | T Thu | F Fri | S Sat | S Sun |
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| 1 event, “Hustle for Freedom” Business Bootcamp | 5 events, Crafting the Perfect 3-Minute Pitch How to Respond to an RFP Non-Disclosure Agreements: When Should You Require an NDA, When Should You Sign an NDA Welcome to the SBDC Info Session | 4 events, Business Legal Entity with NELP AI Starter Kit – Practical Tools for Small Businesses (2-Part Session) Secure Your Business: Cyber Basics Every Entrepreneur Should Know | 4 events, Bookkeeping Basics for Small Business Owners Cybersecurity Essentials for Small Business – Small Business Seminar Grow & Fund – Weekly Business Booster (2-Part Series) | |||
| 2 events, “Hustle for Freedom” Business Bootcamp Welcome to the SBDC Info Session | 5 events, Preparation for Holiday Sales Is Entrepreneurship For You? NELP Intellectual Property Rights for Small Businesses NYS Surety Bond Assistance Program | 6 events, NELP Remote Small Business Legal Clinic Monthly Business Solutions Roundtable The E Commerce Playbook – From Set Up to Scale Business Valuation Storytelling: A Compelling Marketing Tool – Small Business Seminar | ||||
| 0 events, | 2 events, Small Business Legal Clinic with NELP Fast Track to Small Business Workshop (In-Person & Online) | 6 events, Building a Blog for You and Your Business Ten Gates for Business Ideation Tax & Accounting Fundamentals for Small Business Owners Fast Track To Business Ownership – Virtual AI Starter Kit – Practical Tools for Small Businesses (2-Part Session) | 7 events, E Commerce Playbook – Growth Strategies E Commerce Playbook – Growth Strategies Get Found Locally: A Practical Guide to SEO for Long Island Businesses Grow & Fund – Weekly Business Booster (2-Part Sessions) Google Business Profile | 2 events, | ||
| 4 events, Fast Track to Small Business Workshop (In-Person & Online) Grow with Google: Learn the Basics of Google Ads Grow Your Brand With Google: Basics of Google Ads Grow Your Brand With Google: Basics of Google Ads | 2 events, Contracts & Risk Management for Small Business Owners AI-Powered Lean Startup — Build Your Lean Business Canvas with AI | 3 events, Business Contract 101 with NELP Tax Planning: Ask the CPA Navigating Tariffs & Global Disruption: Building Supply Chain Resilience | 2 events, “Selling to the Global Market” and “Export Plan Writing” AI Demystified: Driving Small Business Success | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, |
| 0 events, | 1 event, Welcome to the SBDC Info Session | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, |
In 2019, 16-22% of the U.S. workforce held business-related certifications or licenses, key for businesses securing gov’t and industry contracts.

