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Manhattan Business Conference: Empowering Grassroots Entrepreneurs
2025-05-03 09:00 - 16:00 UTC | The Forum at Columbia University, 601 West 125th Street, New York, New York, 10027, United States
Learn how to grow, adapt, and thrive – now and in the future!

Topics include:

funding opportunities

credit repair

legal and licensing requirements

business disaster relief

building powerful community partnerships

Light breakfast and lunch will be served.

Queens Small Business Resource Expo
2025-05-08 11:00 - 15:00 | Astoria World Manor, 25-22 Astoria Boulevard, Astoria, New York, 11102, United States
In honor of this year’s NYC Small Business Month, the Queens Chamber of Commerce and the NYC Department of Small Business Services are proud to host the Queens Small Business Resource Expo at the Astoria World Manor. More than two dozen agencies from the city will be exhibiting at this event, ready to answer questions and provide complimentary information about programs and services available to small businesses and to learn about Chamber on the Go.

Topics that will be covered at this event include:

Business resources

Access to capital information.

Merchants’ organizations in Queens.

Wellness in the workplace

Legal assistance

Brooklyn Small Business Resource Fair
2025-05-14 11:00 - 15:00 | Restoration Plaza, 1368 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, New York, 11216, United States
Join us for a special NYC Small Business Month event. Refreshments will be served.

Featuring:

Workshops

Resources

DJ & Musical Performance

… and more!

NYC Small Business Month: Afternoon Tea with SBS Commissioner Dynishal Gross
2025-05-19 13:30 - 15:00 | Island Chateau, 900 W. Fingerboard Road, Staten Island, New York, 10305, United States
As a small business, you probably have lots of questions. Here is your chance to be heard!

In honor of NYC Small Business Month, the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce is hosting NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) Commissioner Dynishal Gross for an afternoon Q&A.

Commissioner Gross will meet with small businesses, detail the free resources available at SBS, provide updates on upcoming events, and more.

Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to network with other small businesses.

Grow and Secure Your Business with Google
2025-05-20 10:00 - 13:30 | NYC Department of Small Business Services, 1 Liberty Plaza, 11th Floor, New York, NY, 10006, United States
Join the NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) and Google for an in-person session on essential digital tools to grow your business, improve operational efficiency, and protect your business against cybersecurity threats.

Attendees will also have the opportunity to sign up for free, onsite consultations with SBS’s NYC Business Solutions Center (BSC) advisors.

Note: Light refreshments will be available.

State of NYC Nightlife Town Hall 2025
2025-05-28 16:00 - 19:00 | Center415, 415 5th Avenue, New York, New York, 10016, United States
In celebration of NYC Small Business Month, the NYC Office of Nightlife invites the entire nightlife industry and community — including bar, club, and restaurant owners, performers, DJs, workers, patrons, and residents — to come together to learn about our ongoing work, city programs, and resources.

You will also have the opportunity to connect with representatives from various city agencies and, most importantly, share your comments, concerns, and recommendations to help shape the future of NYC nightlife.

We want to hear from you — your voice matters.

NYC Small Business Month Expo 2025
2025-05-29 09:00 - 16:00 | Center415, 415 5th Avenue, New York, New York, 10016, United States
The NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) is hosting the NYC Small Business Month Expo to provide a variety of free information, resources, and direct services* that address the needs of small business owners of all stages, industries, and boroughs.

Access 100+ free city programs, agencies, and partner resources – all under one roof:

Faster city permits and licenses

Financing and legal assistance

Hire workers

Government contracting

Free resource fair, consultations, workshops, and networking

… and much more!

*NEW THIS YEAR! Make an appointment for an on-site consultation (i.e. financing, legal, M/WBE certification, winning government contracts, and more). Make sure to check your Expo confirmation email for details and a link to register for a timeslot.
