“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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| 1 event, Welcome to the SBDC Info Session | 1 event, AI Starter Kit – Practical Tools for Small Businesses (2-Part Session) | 2 events, First Business Wednesday – Confidence is the New Executive Currency Grow & Fund – Weekly Business Booster (2-Part Sessions) | 3 events, Monthly Business Solutions Roundtable Interested in opening an In-Home Daycare? Access to Capital: Build, Borrow, Boost | 1 event, Free Feedback on Interviews, Presentations, Pitches, & Podcasts | 0 events, | 0 events, |
| 1 event, Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Presents Strategies to Accelerate Revenue Growth | 5 events, Fast Track to Small Business Workshop (In-Person & Online) NYS Workman’s Compensation Board NELP Contract Basics NELP Contract Basics Decide: A Business of Your Own | 4 events, “Ten Steps to Start Your Business” Business Tax Prep Essentials Customer Segments & Why They Matter More Than You Think | 5 events, IN-PERSON: Small Business Financing Panel & Networking Selling for Non-Sales People | |||
| 1 event, Fast Track to Small Business Workshop (In-Person & Online) | 2 events, AI Starter Kit – Practical Tools for Small Businesses (2-Part Session) Smart Start Financials for the New Year | 4 events, Grow & Fund – Weekly Business Booster (2-Part Sessions) Brand Identity from the Inside Out | 1 event, NELP Remote Small Business Legal Clinic | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, |
| 0 events, | 3 events, How Fractional Executives Drive Growth and Efficiency IN-PERSON: Small Business Website Workday IN-PERSON: Small Business Website Workday | 1 event, Brand Positioning: Why Should Anyone Choose You? | 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.

