Celebrate NYC Small Business Month with SBS
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.
Date: Thursday, May 29
Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Location: Center415, 415 5th Avenue (between 37th & 38th streets), New York, NY 10016
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! Once you register for the Expo, you will be able to 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.
Don't Miss Out on These Workshops
Throughout the day we will be hosting workshops to help you start or grow your business:
11 a.m.
Pitch Perfect: Pitching Your Business to Achieve Results
Making Government Your Next Customer
The Secret Sauce for Retaining Restaurant Talent
12 p.m.
Smarter, Faster, Stronger: Using AI to Grow Your Small Business
Small Biz, Big Talent: Hiring Help with Workforce1
Choosing a Business Legal Structure
1 p.m.
Funding Your NYC Small Business
Owning the Night: Expert Tips for Nightlife Businesses
Contracting Opportunities with NYC Department of Design and Construction (DDC) Projects
2 p.m.
Leveraging Big Business For Your Small Business
Steps to Start Your Entrepreneurial Journey
Power of Merchant Organizing
3 p.m.
NYC Public Libraries and Your Business
Doing Business Right: Understanding the NYC Human Rights Law
Prepare Your Business for the Unexpected
| Title | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| State of NYC Nightlife Town Hall 2025 | In celebration of NYC Small Business Month, the NYC Office of Nightlife invites the entire nightlife industry and community — ... see more | 1748448000 May 28, 2025 |
| NYC Small Business Month Expo 2025 | The NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) is hosting the NYC Small Business Month Expo to provide a variety of free ... see more | 1748509200 May 29, 2025 |
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
Learn More About NYC Small Business Month
In May 2023, Mayor Eric Adams and NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) announced the launch of “NYC Small Business Month” 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.