“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
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2 events, Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset October Virtual Fast Track to Business | 5 events, Grow with Google: Gemini Notebook 3rd Annual Celebration of Success| Bronx SBDC Grow & Fund Business Booster (Workshop & Drop-in Session) | 4 events, From Tenant to Owner: Timing, Financing, and the Playbook for Buying Commercial Real Estate HR Essentials: What to Know Before, During, and After You Hire | ||||
2 events, Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset October Virtual Fast Track to Business | 4 events, Marketing Basics for Vendors (In-Person Workshop) AI Starter Kit – Practical Tools for Small Businesses (Workshop & Drop-in Session) | 11 events, New York Employment Law Updates and Best Practices Business Website 101: From Strategy to Launch NELP-Contract Basics Design & Branding Workshop Hustle for Freedom Business Bootcamp 102 Series The Art of Pricing for Profitability Workshop: Launch Your Business (Workshop & Drop-in Session) Retirement Savings Made Easy: A Guide to New York Secure Choice November 2026 Business First Wednesday | 4 events, Sell Globally Online: Cross-Border E-commerce Without Headaches Monthly Business Solutions Roundtable | |||
3 events, Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset Hustle for Freedom Business Bootcamp 102 Series IN-PERSON: Small Business Website Workday at the Brooklyn Public Library | 7 events, Fast Track to Small Business Workshop (In-Person & Online) Leadership Skills for Entrepreneurs IN-PERSON: Building a New Business Website at the New York Public Library Marketing Basics for Vendors (In-Person Workshop) Grow & Fund Business Booster (Workshop & Drop-in Session) | 4 events, “Building a Blog for YOU and YOUR Business” | 8 events, Finding and Developing Your Entrepreneurial Idea Are You Ready to Sell Online this Holiday Season? Grow Globally with Confidence: NY State Global NY Export Programs NELP-Small Business Legal Clinic Where the Gaps Are Hiding in Your Business | |||
3 events, Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset Hustle for Freedom Business Bootcamp 102 Series Fast Track to Small Business Workshop (In-Person & Online) | 4 events, SBA Surety Bond Program Commercial Leasing with NELP AI Starter Kit – Practical Tools for Small Businesses (Workshop & Drop-in Session) | 3 events, NYS Contractor Financing Program: Scalable Funding to Bridge the Gap to Growth Workshop: Launch Your Business (Workshop & Drop-in Session) | 5 events, Financial Literacy for Small Business Owners “Marketing Strategies-with Neuro-Marketing Concepts” Small Business Legal Clinic with NELP Strategies to Business Development and Improvement in New Year | |||
1 event, Hustle for Freedom Business Bootcamp 102 Series | 2 events, Grow & Fund Business Booster (Workshop & Drop-in Session) | |||||
1 event, Hustle for Freedom Business Bootcamp 102 Series | 3 events, AI Without the Hype: How It Works and What It Can Do for Small Business AI Starter Kit – Practical Tools for Small Businesses (Workshop & Drop-in Session) | 6 events, The Importance Of Search In A World With AI Know Your Costs – Own Your Value Beyond Prompts: How to Think About Business Automation Workshop: Launch Your Business (Workshop & Drop-in Session) NELP-Cybersecurity | 4 events, Monthly Business Solutions Roundtable From Idea to Workflow: Building a Simple AI-Assisted Automation SBA Export Programs: Financing and Resources to Grow Globally |
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.

