Celebrate NYC Small Business Month with SBS
We have a robust calendar of business events and webinars happening across all five boroughs throughout the month of May in celebration of NYC Small Business Month!
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.
The NYC Department of Small Business Services invites you to join city agencies, programs, and partners to find free resources, consultations, workshops, and networking to help solve the 6 top challenges NYC small business owners face – all in one place!
- Fund Your Business
- Grow Your Business
- Find & Retain Great Talent
- Build Your Customer Base
- Save Time & Money
- Access Legal Services
- …and more!
Schedule of Events
Not sure what time slot to select when registering? Check out our schedule of events to help you decide and plan your day!
8 – 9 a.m.
Networking with Industry Experts (Food & Beverage, Nightlife, Cannabis, Street Vendors)
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Resource Fair
9:30 – 10:15 a.m.
Opening Remarks
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Workshop: Using Social Media to Reach New Audiences
Workshop: Funding Your Small Business
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Workshop: Winning Government Contracts
Workshop: Starting Your Small Business
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Workshop: Maximizing Outdoor Dining
Workshop: Funding Your Small Business
2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Workshop: Leveraging AI for Your Small Business
Workshop: Starting Your Small Business
4 – 5 p.m.
Panel: Getting Your Small Business Game-Ready: FIFA World Cup 26™
| Event Name | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Prepare and Open a Storefront in NYC with Westfield x NYC SBS | Learn to prepare and open a storefront in NYC with the NYC Department of Small Business Services and Westfield! Join ... see more | 1779103800 May 18, 2026 |
| Queens Chamber of Commerce: Queens Business Expo 2026 | The Queens Chamber of Commerce and NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) present a complimentary workshop as part of ... see more | 1779192000 May 19, 2026 |
| Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce: Small Business Resource Fair & Innovation Day | A community-focused event designed to connect local entrepreneurs and small business owners in Brooklyn with essential tools, resources, and support ... see more | 1779372000 May 21, 2026 |
| Small Business Resources: Start, Operate & Grow in NYC Webinar | Discover free resources, training, and support available to entrepreneurs across New York City. Join the NYC Department of Small Business Services to ... see more | 1779447600 May 22, 2026 |
| Small Business Resources: Start, Operate & Grow in NYC | Discover free resources, training, and support available to entrepreneurs across New York City. Join the NYC Department of Small Business Services to ... see more | 1779447600 May 22, 2026 |
| New York Women's Chamber of Commerce: Chamber On the Go Networking Resource Event | We are having a pop-up Networking Resource Event in Manhattan! Join us for refreshments and business services! Attention NYC small ... see more | 1779814800 May 26, 2026 |
| NYC Small Business Month Expo 2026 | Small business owners of all stages, industries, and boroughs will be able to access free resources, consultations, workshops, and networking ... see more | 1779958800 May 28, 2026 |
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
Thank You to Our Partners!
Chambers of Commerce
- Bronx Chamber of Commerce
- Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce
- Manhattan Chamber of Commerce
- Queens Chamber of Commerce
- Staten Island Chamber of Commerce
- Business Outreach Center Network / New York Women’s Chamber of Commerce
Learn More About NYC Small Business Month
The NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) launched “NYC Small Business Month” in May 2023 to promote New York City’s diverse small businesses throughout the month of May, expanding on National Small Business Week recognized each year.
NYC Small Business Month is a five-borough celebration of local businesses with resource fairs and events led by SBS, local Chambers of Commerce, and Business Improvement Districts citywide. The first-ever, city-run NYC Small Business Month Expo in May 2024 capped the month’s activities with hundreds of free services, programs from more than 40 city, state, and federal agencies, and other partner resources, all under one roof to support the city’s 183,000 local small businesses.