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The Freelancers Union has launched the Freelancers Hub at Made in NY Media Center on John Street in Brooklyn - alongside the Independent Film Project. The Hub offers co-working space, workshops, legal help and benefits assistance all for FREE.
The Garment District NYC provides designers several resources including access to industry search engines, industry publications, employment opportunities, and more.
NYCEDC uses their expertise to develop, advise, manage, and invest to strengthen businesses in the New York City area.
The NYC Small Business Resource Center provides you access to many helpful resources including: sample business plans, incubator and work space networks, business loan information, and more
Since our start in 1988, The New York Small Business Development Center at York College has achieved over $125 Million in economic impact through loans they helped their clients obtain. The expert advisers have worked with 14,468 businesses, and have created or saved 3,979 jobs.
Founded in 1994, The Women’s Venture Fund (WVF) is a nonprofit organization that helps women to establish thriving businesses in urban communities with funding and business development programs.
The New York SBDC provides services to strengthen the small business community and promote economic growth throughout the state. The SBDC provides services to all small business populations, including special emphasis groups such as women, minorities, Native Americans, 8(a) firms in all stages, veterans and service-connected disabled veterans, reservists called to active duty, people with disabilities, individuals currently and formerly receiving public assistance, individuals in low -and moderate- income urban and rural areas, and individuals located in Empowerment Zones and HUB Zones.
The NY Department of Labor provides access to information regarding how to start a business in New York State, opportunities for small minority and women owned business enterprises, and how to start a limited liability company.
Entrepreneurship Assistance Centers (EAC) is an enterprise development program with centers located in communities throughout New York State that provide instruction, training, technical assistance, and support services to individuals who are interested in starting or recently started their own business, or entrepreneurs seeking to expand or strengthen their early-stage business.
Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) is an agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce that promotes the growth of minority-owned business through the mobilization and advancement of public and private sector programs, policy, and research.
CO– was built specifically for ambitious, growth-minded business owners outside the Fortune 1000, with content that's laser-focused on the questions, problems and challenges they are facing every day. Designed to help them navigate the system and grow faster, regular content features include:
"The Leap" – Stories from renowned entrepreneurs about pivotal moments in their journey
"Ask the Board" – Answers to user-inspired questions from a revolving group of executives
"Midnight Oil" – Weekly newsletters from an entrepreneur's around-the-clock perspective
"Launch Pad" – Analysis of new trends and technology that will propel business growth
"Growth Studio" – Feature stories from businesses that are actively growing
The Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor is the principal Federal agency responsible for measuring labor market activity, working conditions, and price changes in the economy.
The U.S. Small Business Administration has delivered millions of loans, loan guarantees, contracts, counseling sessions and other forms of assistance to small businesses.
Women's Business Centers (WBCs) represent a national network of nearly 100 educational centers throughout the United States and its territories, which are designed to assist women in starting and growing small businesses. WBCs seek to "level the playing field" for women entrepreneurs, who still face unique obstacles in the business world.