Press Releases

December 20, 2024

SBS Celebrates Milestones in Small Businesses Served and Created, New Yorkers Employed

November 29, 2024

Ahead of “Small Business Saturday” and Holiday Shopping Season, Mayor Adams Expands Outreach and Education Effort to Support Small Businesses, Help Them Avoid Federal Fines and Fees

November 18, 2024

SBS Announces Creation, Expansion of City Business Improvement Districts

November 15, 2024

Mayor Adams Celebrates Back-to-Back Record-Breaking Years for Supporting Minority-and-Women-Owned Businesses

November 15, 2024

Groundbreaking New Data Shows Fewer Empty Storefronts, Booming Small Business Growth in Pandemic Recovery

October 28, 2024

SBS Celebrates One-Year Anniversary of NYC Funds Finder Online Financial Marketplace

October 23, 2024

Press Note: SBS Ramps Up Outreach to Help Businesses Avoid Federal Fines, Unnecessary Fees as End-of-Year Deadline Nears for Corporate Transparency Act Filing

October 8, 2024

SBS, NYCEDC Announce Launch of Applications for Cannabis NYC Loan Fund

September 17, 2024

Mayor Adams Appoints Dynishal Gross as Small Business Services Commissioner, Announces New Tools to Continue Driving Down Storefront Vacancies and Keeping Commercial Corridors Safe

September 16, 2024

Mayor Adams Celebrates Milestone in Connecting New Yorkers to Jobs, Training Opportunities, Building on Record-Breaking Job Growth

September 12, 2024

SBS Announces Citywide Tour Promoting Resources for Business Owners, Entrepreneurs

August 30, 2024

Statement on the Passing of Andrew Schwartz

August 22, 2024

City Announces Applications Open for ApprenticeNYC: Advanced Manufacturing and HVAC Pre-Apprenticeship Programs

August 19, 2024

NYC DOT Launches Application Portal for Incentive Program to Reduce Truck Deliveries During Busiest Hours and Fight Congestion

August 15, 2024

During Black Business Month, SBS Celebrates Supports for Black Entrepreneurs and Milestones in Black Labor Force Participation

August 14, 2024

Mayor Adams Releases New Study Finding Sidewalk Sheds and Scaffolding Cost Manhattan Businesses Between Nearly $4,000 and $9,500 Each Month

August 6, 2024

SBS Announces Over $4 Million Investment in Neighborhood Revitalization Grants

August 1, 2024

Mayor Adams Announces Expanded Workforce Services, Hiring Milestone for New Yorkers with Disabilities

July 29, 2024

Last Call: Establishments With Outdoor Dining Setups Must Apply for Dining Out NYC This Week or Remove Their Setups

July 16, 2024

SBS Acting Commissioner Dynishal Gross, DVS Commissioner James Hendon Announce Expansion of NYC Boss up Program for Veteran Entrepreneurs in Partnership with the K & R Moelis Family Foundation 

June 27, 2024

SBS Commissioner Kevin D. Kim Celebrates Year of Milestones for NYC Entrepreneurs, Workers, and Neighborhoods

June 24, 2024

Congresswoman Grace Meng, SBS Commissioner Kevin D. Kim, and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodríguez Secure $2M in Federal Funding to Provide Free Dining Out Setups for 60 Queens Restaurants

June 18, 2024

City Selects Tuatara Capital as Manager of Cannabis NYC Loan Fund

June 13, 2024

Mayor Adams Highlights Improvements to Public Space Following Appointment of City's First-Ever Chief Public Realm Officer

June 12, 2024

Mayor Adams Celebrates Major Progress on Administration's Moonshot Goal of Delivering 30,000 Apprenticeships by 2030

June 10, 2024

DOB Announces Return of Summer No-Penalty, No-Cost Inspection Program

June 6, 2024

Mayor Adams Celebrates New Age of Economic Opportunity for NYC with Passage of "City of Yes" Proposal

May 29, 2024

Mayor Adams Makes $10 Million Investment to Seed New Small Business Loan Fund as City Reaches Record Breaking Number of Small Businesses

May 7, 2024

Mayor Adams Initiates Operation to Shut Down Unlicensed Smoke and Cannabis Shops Across Five Boroughs

May 6, 2024

Mayor Adams Announces Investments To Strengthen Commercial Corridors, Cut Red Tape for Business Improvement Districts

April 30, 2024

During Small Business Month, SBS and DDC Partner To Support M/WBEs, Including Workshops on Certification and Competing for Construction Projects

April 15, 2024

Free City Training Available to 17,000 Construction Workers Cheated by Valor Consulting

April 2, 2024

SBS Announces New Grants to Help Small Businesses Shore Up Against Natural Disasters

March 27, 2024

Mayor Adams Launches Multi-Pronged Effort to Connect More New Yorkers to Jobs and Training, Reduce Barriers to Opportunities

March 11, 2024

Mayor Adams Celebrates New All-Time High Total Jobs Record, Announces $85 Million Delivered to Small Businesses Through Groundbreaking Opportunity Fund

March 7, 2024

Mayor Adams Announces New $25 Million Space to Help Launch and Grow BIPOC, Woman-Owned, Other Health and Beauty Businesses at Brooklyn Navy Yard

March 6, 2024

Mayor Adams Celebrates City Planning Commission's Approval of "City of Yes for Economic Opportunity" Proposal

March 5, 2024

Mayor Adams Opens Dining Out NYC Portal for Restaurants to Apply to Participate in New York City's Outdoor Dining Program

February 29, 2024

Mayor Adams Fights for Legal Cannabis Industry by Celebrating Opening of First Black Woman-Owned Legal Dispensary in Brooklyn, Recommits to Closing Down Illegal Smoke Shops

February 26, 2024

SBS Commissioner Announces $4.79 Million in Grants to Support Merchants Associations, Business Improvement Districts

February 21, 2024

SBS, LaGuardia Community College, and Lehman College Welcome New Classes of Nurse-Trainees

February 2, 2024

Mayor Adams Takes Major Steps To Advance ‘Dining Out NYC,’ Nation's Largest Outdoor Dining Program

December 28, 2023

Mayor Adams Launches Effort to Enhance Nightlife Safety and Strengthen Small Businesses, Phasing Out 'March' Enforcement

December 21, 2023

SBS Commissioner Kevin D. Kim Celebrates Historic Milestones for NYC Entrepreneurs, Workers, and Neighborhoods

December 20, 2023

SBS Celebrates Opening of Three New Licensed Cannabis Dispensaries After State Injunction Ends

December 14, 2023

Mayor Adams, Governor Hochul Announce Progress Building A More Inclusive, Prosperous "New" New York After One Year

December 5, 2023

SBS To Expand Free Legal Services Through Partnership with VOLS (Volunteers of Legal Service), BE NYC (Black Entrepreneurs NYC)

November 22, 2023

SBS Rolls Out "Live NYC Map" Tool Featuring Real-Time Comprehensive Data on Small Businesses and Public Places Across NYC

November 17, 2023

Mayor Adams Appoints Jeffrey Garcia as Office of Nightlife Executive Director, Signs Bills to Bolster Nightlife Industry

November 14, 2023

Mayor Adams, NYPD Commissioner Caban, SBS Commissioner Kim Deploy "Upstream Tools" to Combat Gun Violence as Overall Crime Continues to Drop Citywide

November 9, 2023

Nine Veteran-Owned Businesses Awarded Grants in City's New 'NYC Boss Up' Partnership with The Moelis Foundation

November 8, 2023

Mayor Adams Launches Task Force to Combat Retail Theft

October 19, 2023

Mayor Adams Announces NYC Hits All-Time High in Total Jobs, Recovery of Nearly 1 Million Jobs Lost During Pandemic

October 19, 2023

Mayor Adams, DOT Commissioner Rodriguez Take Major Steps To Advance "Dining Out NYC," Nation's Largest Outdoor Dining Program

October 16, 2023

Mayor Adams Releases First-of-Its-Kind Plan for Responsible Artificial Intelligence Use in NYC Government

October 4, 2023

SBS Announces Next Stage of Cannabis NYC "Lift Off" With City's First-Ever Cannabis Entrepreneurship Program

October 2, 2023

Mayor Adams Announces Record-breaking $6 Billion in Spending with NYC's M/WBE Firms in First Fiscal Year of Administration

September 28, 2023

NYC SBS And Next Street Partner to Launch 'Funds Finder' First-Ever Online Funding Marketplace Dedicated to NYC Small Businesses Featuring Free Financial Advice

September 14, 2023

Mayor Adams, NYCEDC, Councilmember Hanks Double Down On Support For Staten Island’s North Shore With New Action Plan

September 13, 2023

SBS Awards Over $4.8 Million in Multi-Year Grants to Foster Neighborhood Revitalization

September 12, 2023

SBS Commissioner Kevin D. Kim, DVS Commissioner James Hendon Announce Creation of NYC Boss Up Program for Veteran Entrepreneurs in Partnership with Ron & Kerry Moelis Family Foundation

September 6, 2023

Mayor Adams Announces Comprehensive Plan To Combat Car Thefts In New York City

August 24, 2023

SBS Announces Boot Camp to Help Small Businesses Launch, Cut Through Red Tape

August 17, 2023

During Black Business Month, SBS Expands Resources for Black-Owned Businesses

August 16, 2023

Mayor Adams Signs Bill to Create Nation's Largest Permanent Outdoor Dining Program

August 1, 2023

Small Business Services Outreach Campaign Engages 10,000+ New Yorkers

July 26, 2023

Mayor Adams Announces New Investment to Support Career Advancement for People With Disabilities

June 30, 2023

NYC Small Business Advisory Commission Releases First-Ever Report: A City of Yes for Small Business

June 27, 2023

MOIA + SBS Hosts an Immigrant Media Roundtable, Highlighting Guide for Immigrant Entrepreneurs

June 26, 2023

SBS Launches First-Ever Latino American Small Business Task Force

June 21, 2023

Mayor Adams, FDNY Commissioner Kavanagh, SBS Commissioner Kim Announce Plan to Step up Lithium-Ion Battery Inspections, Education Efforts to Prevent Further Bike Shop Fires

June 15, 2023

Ahead of Juneteenth, SBS Announces 3,300+ Black-Owned Businesses Featured in Online Business Directory

June 8, 2023

Mayor Adams, SBS Commissioner Kim Announce More Than 600 Small Businesses Served Through Landmark Opportunity Fund

May 17, 2023

Mayor Adams Announces Plan to Combat Retail Theft in New York City

May 9, 2023

SBS and Business Improvement Districts Celebrate Small Business Month with Citywide Events

May 4, 2023

Mayor Adams, SBS Commissioner Kim Kick off 'Small Business Month' by Announcing $22 Million Saved in Fines, Violations for NYC Small Businesses Since Beginning of Administration

May 3, 2023

Lift Off! Cannabis NYC Tour Joins the 50th Anniversary NYC Cannabis Parade & Rally on May 6

May 2, 2023

Mayor Adams, MTA Announce new Investments in Public Space, Good Jobs, Affordable Housing Around Broadway Junction Subway Station

May 1, 2023

During NYC Small Business Month, City and Mastercard Announce Expansion of Partnership to Help Small Businesses Shore Up Digital Resiliency

April 13, 2023

New York City, Paris Baguette and the American Chamber of Commerce in Korea Partner To Boost Workforce Opportunities and Access to Food

March 20, 2023

'Lift Off! Cannabis NYC Listening & Learning Tour' Continues for National Poison Prevention Week

March 20, 2023

Mayor Adams, Governor Hochul, and Partnership for New York City Launch Citywide Civic Action Campaign: "We ❤ NYC"

March 17, 2023

City Deploys New Grant Program To Expand Reach of Merchants Associations in Diverse Communities

February 13, 2023

Mayor Adams, SBS Commissioner Kim Hail Successful Rollout Of NYC Small Business Opportunity Fund

January 31, 2023
NYC Test & Treat Corps, Department of Finance and Department of Small Business Services Partner To Expand City’s Network of Walk-Up At-Home Test Distribution Sites

January 23, 2023
Mayor Adams, SBS Commissioner Kim Announce Opening of Applications for Historic $75M "Opportunity Fund" to Help Small Businesses Lead Pandemic Recovery

January 19, 2023
Mayor Adams Announces Expansion of Financial Counseling Services to New Yorkers Visiting Workforce1 Career Centers

December 29, 2022
Mayor Adams Applauds Opening of First Legal Cannabis Dispensary in New York State

December 15, 2022
Mayor Adams Takes Action to Promote Equitable and Legal Cannabis Market, Announces Seizure of $4 Million of Illegally Sold Items After Interagency Crackdown on Unlicensed Cannabis Dispensaries

December 7, 2022
City Awards Nearly $4.4 Million in Grants To Expand Programs for More Than 50 Smaller Business Improvement Districts

November 22, 2022
Mayor Adams Unveils Sweeping Plan for Holiday Season Car-Free Open Streets in Midtown Manhattan, Highlights Campaigns to Shop Local

November 1, 2022
NYC Department of Small Business Services Partners with Harvard Business School Club of New York to Provide Free Consulting Services to Local Entrepreneurs

October 27, 2022
On Sandy Anniversary, NYC Small Business Services Highlights Digital Library to Prepare Small Businesses for Emergencies

October 18, 2022
Mayor Adams Signs Two Bills To Promote Broad-Based Economic Recovery In NYC

October 14, 2022
NYC Department of Small Business Services Announces Formation of Small Business Advisory Commission

October 14, 2022
SBS Launches New Grant Program To Support Small Business Improvement Districts

October 12, 2022
Mayor Adams, Department of Small Business Services Appoint Dasheeda Dawson as Cannabis NYC Founding Director

October 11, 2022
Mayor Adams Announces Nearly $100 Million In Economic Activity For NYC From 2022 Yankees, Mets Playoff Games

October 11, 2022
ICYMI: New York City Celebrates Groundbreaking Reforms to Expand Opportunities for M/WBEs

October 11, 2022
New York City, Korean Air, and the American Chamber of Commerce in Korea Form Partnership to Boost M/WBE and Workforce Opportunities

September 22, 2022
Mayor Adams, SBS Announce NYC Surpasses Target, Ahead of Schedule to Award $25 Billion in Contracts to M/WBEs

September 15, 2022
NYC Department of Small Business Services Awards $800,000 in Grants To Accelerate the Formation of New Business Improvement Districts Across the Five Boroughs

September 8, 2022
City Releases New Guide for Beautifying New York City Storefronts

September 7, 2022
City Launches NYC Business Express Service Team (BEST) To Save Small Businesses Time and Money, Accelerate Permitting and Licensing

August 22, 2022
Mayor Adams, Department of Small Business Services Announce New Initiative to Equitably Grow Cannabis Industry in NYC

July 18, 2022
SBS Launches First-Ever Grant Program To Jump-Start Formation of New Business Improvement Districts

July 13, 2022
Mayor Adams, Councilmembers Powers, Brannan Celebrate Passage of Bill to Suspend Liquor License Surcharge

July 13, 2022
NYC Department of Small Business Services Awards $3.8 Million in Multi-Year Grants To Support Nonprofits Leading Neighborhood Recovery

July 7, 2022
SBS Launches Nomination Period For Small Business Advisory Commission

June 27, 2022
Mayor Adams Launches Industrial Working Group to Chart Sector's Post-Pandemic Future

June 15, 2022
Mayor Adams, Hunts Point Community Leaders Release Comprehensive Plan to Create Economic Opportunity, Improve Quality of Life in Hunts Point

June 6, 2022
SBS Opens New Round of Grants for Open Streets Program

May 25, 2022
Mayor Adams Announces Steps to Reform and Modernize Vending Regulations, Expanding Legal Opportunities for Street Vendors While Remaining Committed to Managing Public Space

May 17, 2022
City Launches New Educational Series on the Blockchain Industry to Help Small Businesses Recover and Grow

May 17, 2022
City Promotes Benefits of Renting to Voucher Holders as Part of 'Do Something Good for Your Neighbor Day'

May 15, 2022
Mayor Adams Reduces Burdens on NYC Small Businesses, Jumpstarts City's Economic Recovery by Reforming 118 Business Violations

May 12, 2022
Mayor Adams Signs Legislation to Form Two New Business Improvement Districts and Promote Salary Transparency in New York City

May 11, 2022
City Announces Business Improvement Districts Invested $162.7 Million in NYC Neighborhoods During FY 2021

May 9, 2022
City Providing $800,000 in Grant Awards to Help Low- to Moderate-Income Communities Recover from the Economic Impact of COVID-19

May 6, 2022
Transcript: Mayor Eric Adams Delivers Remarks on Small Business Week in the Bronx

May 2, 2022
Mayor Adams, SBS Commissioner Kim Kick Off National Small Business Week with Events Planned in All Five Boroughs Over Five Days

April 27, 2022
Mayor Adams Relaunches Initiatives to Cut Red Tape for Building and Small Business Owners, Improve Building Safety

April 20, 2022
Mayor Adams Announces Steps to Welcome Equitable Cannabis Economy to New York City

April 20, 2022
Mayor Adams Announces "Clean Curbs" Waste Containerization Pilot Expansion to all Five Boroughs

April 15, 2022
Mayor Adams Launches new Multiagency Initiative to Bring City Services Directly to Underserved New Yorkers

April 8, 2022
NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) Announces Expansion of NCLEX Training Program To Prepare Internationally-Educated Nurses in New York

March 10, 2022
Mayor Adams to "Rebuild, Renew, Reinvent," Unveils Blueprint for NYC's Economic Recovery

January 4, 2022
Mayor Adams Signs "Small Business Forward" Executive Order to Reform Small Business Violations

December 24, 2021
NYC Department of Small Business Services Announces Holiday Kickoff for Marketing Campaign To Support Black-Owned Businesses in Partnership with Mastercard

December 8, 2021
Recovery Agenda: City Launches $100M Small Business Resilience Grant for Hard-Hit Sectors and Low-to-Moderate-Income (LMI) Communities

November 10, 2021
City Awards Over $2 Million in Multi-Year Grants to Support Neighborhood Recovery

August 19, 2021
City Collaborates with EY To Provide World Class Consulting Services to Black Entrepreneurs

June 21, 2021
A Recovery for All of Us: New York City Announces Concierge Service to Slash Red Tape for Small Businesses

June 15, 2021
City Hosts Juneteenth Events To Support Black-Owned Businesses

May 25, 2021
New York City Launches 'Shop Your City' Challenge

May 14, 2021
City Opens Applications for $2 Million in Multi-Year Grants to Support Nonprofits Guiding Recovery in Low-To-Moderate-Income Neighborhoods

May 6, 2021
City Announces Business Improvement Districts Invested $170 Million in NYC Neighborhoods During Fiscal Year 2020

April 28, 2021
Recovery for All of Us: City Launches "Fair Share NYC: Restaurants" to Connect Restaurants to Federal Grants

April 23, 2021
Recovery for All of Us: City Announces Small Business Economic Support Programs

April 14, 2021
City Open Applications for 'BE NYC Startup Intensive' Course to Support Black Entrepreneurship

March 25, 2021
In New Report, WE NYC Program Surveys Five Years of Service to Nearly 17,000 NYC Women Entrepreneurs

March 25, 2021
City of New York Partners with Mastercard To Highlight Black Women-Owned Small Businesses Across the City

March 24, 2021
Fair Share NYC To Help Businesses Apply for PPP with One Week Remaining Until Deadline

March 17, 2021
Fair Share NYC To Help Businesses Apply for PPP with Two Weeks Remaining Until Deadline

March 10, 2021
City Providing a Total of $160,000 in Grant Awards to Neighborhood Non-Profits Helping Small Businesses Recover from COVID-19

March 9, 2021
Mayor de Blasio Announces Vaccine for All Corps

February 18, 2021
Recovery for All: Mayor de Blasio Announces Shop Your City: BE NYC to Support Black-Owned Businesses

February 18, 2021
City Teams with Deloitte To Release Small Business Recovery Playbook

February 16, 2021
City Launches Additional Online Training To Help New York City Job Seekers

February 8, 2021
Recovery for All of Us: City Launches "Curtains Up NYC," Free Program to Connect Live Performance Venues to Federal Relief

February 4, 2021
City Launches Training Program to Help Small Business Owners Bridge the Digital Divide

January 22, 2021
City Will Award Over Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars To Implement Local COVID-19 Recovery for Small Businesses

January 19, 2021
New York City Becomes Largest City in America to Recognize LGBT-Owned Businesses

January 13, 2021
City Launches Fair Share NYC; Free Resources to Help Small Business Owners Apply for Federal Relief Funds

January 7, 2021
New York City Launches Three New Mentorship Programs to Support Women and Minority-Owned Small Business Owners and Advance Black Entrepreneurship

December 29, 2020
Recovery Agenda: Mayor de Blasio Announces Extension of Open Storefronts Program

December 2, 2020
Mayor de Blasio Launches Employee Ownership NYC, Nation's Largest Municipal Initiative to Support Employee Ownership Conversion

November 25, 2020
Recovery Agenda: City Launches Small Business Supports for Hard-Hit Low and Moderate Income (LMI) Communities

November 23, 2020
City Announces Kenneth Ebie as Executive Director of BE NYC Initiative

November 4, 2020
City Invests Over $4 Million in Multi-Year Grants to Support Neighborhood Recovery

October 28, 2020
Mayor de Blasio Announces Open Storefronts Program

October 27, 2020
City Launches Digital Exhibit Showcasing the Resilience of Immigrant Small Business Owners Through Pandemics Past and Present

October 21, 2020
NYC Relaunches Neighborhood Challenge Initiative to Spur Innovative Solutions for Small Businesses Impacted by the Pandemic

October 14, 2020
New Limited Series Podcast Shares How Female Founders of Color Launch and Grow Their Business During the COVID-19 Crisis

August 19, 2020
Mayor de Blasio Announces New Commitments to Further Black Entrepreneurship in New York City

August 13, 2020
City Launches Digital Training Tool To Help New Yorkers Start New Careers

August 13, 2020
De Blasio Administration Reaches 10,000 City-Certified M/WBEs

July 28, 2020
Mayor de Blasio Signs Executive Order to Support Minority and Women Owned Business

July 16, 2020
City Provides Free Compliance Consultations To Help Businesses Open Safely Under Open Restaurants Program

June 18, 2020
Open Restaurants: As New York City Prepares for Phase 2 of Reopening, Mayor de Blasio Announces Outdoor Dining Guidance for Restaurants

June 11, 2020
Mayor de Blasio Announces Donation from Signature Bank to Small Business Emergency Grant Program

June 11, 2020
Mayor de Blasio and Taskforce on Racial Inclusion and Equity Announce New Youth and Restaurant Revitalization Programs for Support Communities Hardest-Hit by COVID-19

June 8, 2020
City Announces Resources Available for Phase 1 Re-Opening

June 4, 2020
Mayor de Blasio Announces Small Business Emergency Grant Program

June 1, 2020
City Launches Health Aide Training Program To Assist in COVID-19 Relief

March 27, 2020
Applications Open for Small Business Relief Program

February 27, 2020
City Recognizes Centennial Small Businesses Across the Five Boroughs for Their Contributions to Local Communities

February 20, 2020
Fix It, Don't Fine It: City Expands Relief for Small Businesses

February 11, 2020
women.nyc and the New York City Department of Small Business Services Launch Entrepreneurial Intensive for Women Over 50

February 4, 2020
City Opens Applications for Data Analyst Training Accelerator to Prepare of Underrepresented New Yorkers for In-Demand Tech Careers

January 27, 2020
City of New York Brings Free Small Business Resource Fair Directly to Each Borough

January 21, 2020
City Announces Business Improvement Districts Invested $167 Million in NYC Neighborhoods During Fiscal Year 2019

November 14, 2019
Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities and Department of Small Business Services Release Accessibility Resource to Assist Small Business Owners

November 13, 2019
City Opens Applications for 'WE Fund Credit' Offering Affordable Lines of Credit to Women Entrepreneurs

October 31, 2019
SBS Invests $1.5 Million To Revitalize Downtown Far Rockaway Commercial District

October 15, 2019
City Increases Efforts To Prepare New Yorkers for Technology Jobs with Additional $4 Million Investment in Technology and College Partnerships

September 26, 2019
SBS Launches "First Course NYC" Initiative To Train New Yorkers for Culinary Careers

September 12, 2019
SBS Launches Black Entrepreneurship Initiative "BE NYC" To Help More Black-Owned Businesses Start and Grow

August 15, 2019
Applications Open: City Offers Grants for Small Construction Businesses To Train Workers Faster, Keep Them Safer on the Job

July 31, 2019
City Awards More Than $3.5 Million To Help Longstanding Businesses Compete and Grow in a Modern Economy

July 8, 2019
De Blasio Administration Reaches Milestone Goal of 9,000 City-Certified M/WBEs

June 12, 2019
City Agencies, WGA East Announce Fellows for Second 'Made in NY Writers Room'

June 5, 2019
De Blasio Administration Celebrates Legacy and Contributions of NYC Immigrant Business Owners

May 20, 2019
City, Business Leaders Partner to Launch New 'Manufacturing and Industrial Innovation Council' to Boost Industrial Sector in New York

May 14, 2019
Newly Streamlined Online Portal Creates Easier Path to City Contracting for Minority and Women-owned Businesses

May 9, 2019
City Announces Business Improvement Districts Invested Nearly $159 Million in NYC Neighborhoods During FY 2018, Boosting Over 93,000 Businesses

May 6, 2019
National Small Business Week: First Online Business Course Series Offered by the City for Entrepreneurs Across the Five Boroughs

April 25, 2019
City Awards Grants to Community Organizations for Neighborhood Development Projects that Support Small Business Corridors Across the City

April 23, 2019
City Announces New Program to Prepare Underrepresented New Yorkers for In-Demand Data Analyst Careers

April 22, 2019
In Celebration of Earth Day, City Announces Installation of Over 10 Million Square Feet of Energy-Saving Rooftops

April 15, 2019
Registration Open: City Offers New Business Courses in Multiple Languages to Aspiring and Established Immigrant Entrepreneurs

March 13, 2019
Mayor de Blasio Fulfills Promise to Help Small Businesses More Easily Start and Grow in New York City

March 6, 2019
Women.nyc: City Launches New Program with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses, Fundation & Squarespace to Create New Affordable Lines of Credit for Women Entrepreneurs

January 31, 2019
National Mentoring Month: City Announces New Mentors for Program that Facilitates Women Supporting Women

January 28, 2019
Applications Open: City Announces New Yorkers Can Apply Now for Paid Fellowships at Community-Based Organizations Across the City

December 18, 2018
City Celebrates Small Businesses This Holiday Season and Awards $1.8 Million To Help Longstanding Businesses Compete and Grow

December 17, 2018
Mayor de Blasio Announces Launch of the Nation's First City-Led Nurse Residency Program at 24 Local Hospitals

December 10, 2018
Following a Few Simple Tips Can Help Your Small Business Enjoy a Little Extra Holiday Cheer

November 28, 2018
City Announces Initiative Exceeds Goal and Serves Over 6,000 Women Entrepreneurs in Three Years

November 15, 2018
City Announces Career Centers Served a Milestone of Over 15,000 Veterans and their Spouses Since the Start of Mayor de Blasio's Administration

October 31, 2018
City Releases Community-Informed Commercial District Needs Assessments to Help Neighborhoods Better Support Small Businesses

October 24, 2018
City Announces Nearly 1,000 Participants in Program Aimed to Better Prepare Small Businesses for Hurricanes and Other Emergency Events

October 10, 2018
OneNYC: Mayor de Blasio Announces City Awarded More Than $10 Billion To M/WBEs Since 2015

October 3, 2018
Applications Open: City Will Offer Free Design Assistance to Promote Commercial Corridors in Low-to-Moderate Income Communities

October 1, 2018
Applications Open: City Offers Business Course Series to Over 400 Entrepreneurs in Fiscal Year 2019

September 18, 2018
Mayor de Blasio, Deputy Mayor Thompson Launch Citywide Push to Help Minority And Women-Owned Business Enterprises Win Contracts

September 12, 2018
City Announces Partnership with City College of New York to Prepare New Yorkers for In-Demand Tech Jobs

September 5, 2018
City Initiative Selected by Harvard University as one of the Top 25 Innovations in American Government for 2018

August 24, 2018
City's First-of-its-Kind Crowdfunding Program for Women Entrepreneurs Celebrates 100th Loan

August 21, 2018
City Sustainability Initiative Exceeds Annual Goal Months Ahead of Schedule

August 15, 2018
City Launches New Program to Prepare Young Adults for Medical Assistant Careers

July 30, 2018
NYC Department of Small Business Services and Council Member Rodriguez Host Event to Certify M/WBEs in Inwood

July 24, 2018
City Exceeds Goal for Connecting Industrial Businesses to Financing During FY 2018

July 24, 2018
City Announces Free Legal Clinics for Women Entrepreneurs Across the Five Boroughs

July 6, 2018
New Commitments from Local Colleges and the City to Prepare New Yorkers for Tech Careers

June 29, 2018
City Announces Industry Leaders Will Launch New Hiring Models to Expand Tech Jobs for New Yorkers

June 28, 2018
Under Mayor de Blasio, City Investing in M/WBEs at Record Levels

June 21, 2018
Applications Open: City Initiative Offers $1.8 Million in Grants to Help Longstanding Small Businesses Compete and Grow

June 20, 2018
NYC Department of Small Business Services Commissioner Gregg Bishop Testifies on Innovative Economic Development Policy Strategies Before the United States House of Representatives' Small Business Committee

May 30, 2018
$1.8 Billion Ahead of Projections, Mayor de Blasio Announces New Goal to Award $20 Billion to M/WBEs by FY 2025

April 26, 2018
City Awards Grants to Community Organizations for Neighborhood Development Projects that Support Small Business Corridors Across the City

April 20, 2018
Mayor de Blasio Announces City-Backed Loan Program For Women Expanding Their Businesses

April 16, 2018
City Announces Business Improvement Districts Invested Over $147 Million in NYC Neighborhoods During FY 2017, Boosting Over 93,000 Small Businesses

March 28, 2018
New York Works: City Launches First Program as Part of $5 Million Investment to Create 450 Apprenticeships for New Yorkers

March 8, 2018
International Women's Day: Mayor de Blasio Focuses on First-of-its-Kind Crowdfunding Program for NYC Women Start Ups

March 8, 2018
City Announces New Commitments from Leading Tech Companies to Provide More New Yorkers with Access to In-Demand Tech Careers

February 9, 2018
Mayor de Blasio Announces $40 Million in Private Investments to Advance Economic Opportunity for Minority and Women-Owned Businesses and Small Businesses

February 6, 2018
City Announces Free Legal Services to Help Small Businesses with Lease Issues

January 31, 2018
City Announces New Yorkers Can Now Apply for Paid Fellowships to Launch Neighborhood Revitalization Projects in all Five Boroughs

December 7, 2017
City Tech Initiative Offering Free Training for Careers Paying Middle Class Wages

November 30, 2017
Mayor de Blasio, Speaker Mark-Viverito, Council Member Garodnick Announce Changes to Commercial Rent Tax to Provide Relief for Small Businesses

November 21, 2017
City’s Tech Talent Pipeline Initiative Pushes for Better Job Outcomes in For-Profit and Non-Profit Tech Training Programs

November 8, 2017
Mayor de Blasio and Kiva Announce First-of-its-kind Crowdfunding Program for Women Entrepreneurs

October 27, 2017
Mayor de Blasio Announces New Resources to Help Small Businesses Comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act

October 24, 2017
City Program Connects New Yorkers in Recovery to Full-Time Positions as Peer Advocates with NYC Health + Hospitals

October 23, 2017
De Blasio Administration Announces New Initiative to Double the Number of Graduates with Tech Bachelor's Degrees from CUNY Colleges by 2022

September 28, 2017
New City Program To Offer Free Design Services To Support Neighborhood Development Across Five Boroughs

September 28, 2017
NYC Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications and Department of Small Business Services Launch Link Local L.E.S.

September 20, 2017
City Announces Hurricane and Disaster Preparedness Tips and Resources for Small Businesses

July 25, 2017
City Announces "Made in NY Post Production Training Program," Connecting New Yorkers with Careers in Growing Film Industry Sector

July 7, 2017
De Blasio Administration Announces City Program has Helped Minority and Women-Owned Businesses Secure $93.5 Million in City Contracts and Create Nearly 800 Jobs

June 21, 2017
De Blasio Administration Launches New $10 Million Bond Collateral Assistance Fund for M/WBES and Small Businesses at 11th Annual Procurement Fair

June 19, 2017
City Awards Community-Based Organizations $500,000 to Implement Tech Solutions to Enhance Commercial Districts Across NYC

June 15, 2017
100,000 Good-Paying Jobs: Mayor Bill de Blasio Releases 10-Year Plan to Invest In New Industries, Raise Wages, Train New Yorkers and Strengthen Middle Class

June 14, 2017
Mayor Bill de Blasio's Announces Program to Help Curb Effects of Extreme Summer Heat

May 30, 2017
City Leaders Bringing Free Small Business Services Directly to Each Borough

May 24, 2017
Mayor Bill de Blasio Administration Reaches 5,000 City-Certified M/WBEs

May 23, 2017
City Hall in Your Borough: Mayor De Blasio Announces Small Businesses Seeing Fewer Fines, Opening Faster

May 2, 2017
City Expanding Initiative Offering Free, On-Site Compliance Consultations that Help Small Business Owners Prevent Costly Fines and Penalties

May 1, 2017
NYC Department of Small Business Services Kicks Off National Small Business Week Announcing that Services Reached 15,000 Businesses Over the Last Year

April 21, 2017
Mayor Bill de Blasio Announces Expansion of Fellowship Program Connecting New Yorkers to Tech Careers

April 18, 2017
During Immigrant Heritage Week, City Announces New Guide Offering Step-By-Step Advice for Immigrant Entrepreneurs Planning, Launching, or Growing a Small Business

April 12, 2017
City Awarding Grants to Community Organizations for Neighborhood Development Projects that Support Small Business Corridors in Every Borough

April 3, 2017
Now Hiring: City Sustainability Initiative Seeking Applicants For Free Training and Work Experience Installing Reflective Rooftops

March 23, 2017
Mayor Bill de Blasio Announces New Revolving Loan Fund To Help M/WBEs Gain Access To Capital

March 22, 2017
City Initiative to Bring Tech Companies and Nonprofits Together to Enhance Commercial Districts Through New Tech Solutions

March 14, 2017
Business Improvement Districts Invested $134.7 Million in NYC Neighborhoods During FY 2016, Boosting More Than 85,000 Small Businesses

March 13, 2017
SBS Announces Nearly $9 Million Investment to Revitalize Commercial Corridors Across New York City

March 6, 2017
SBS Announces New Mentors Will Support Budding Female Entrepreneurs Across The City

February 22, 2017
Mayor Bill de Blasio Announces New Employer, Academic and Philanthropic Commitments for Tech Industry Partnership

February 14, 2017
Mayor Bill de Blasio Announces Interactive 'NYC Love your Local' Initiative to Celebrate Independent, Neighborhood Businesses and Offer $1.8 Million in Grant Funding

February 7, 2017
Mayor Bill de Blasio Announces New Partnership to Boost M/WBE Contracting Opportunities

January 25, 2017
Mayor Bill de Blasio Announces New Program Preparing Out-Of-School, Out-Of-Work Youth with Careers in the Culinary Industry

January 17, 2017
Mayor Bill de Blasio Announces New Program Connecting Those Who Have Experience with Substance Use Recovery Programs with Training for Careers as Peer Advocates for Others in Recovery

January 13, 2017
Mayor Bill de Blasio Signs Legislation Extending Boundaries of the Queens Plaza/Court Square BID

January 13, 2017
Mayor Bill de Blasio Announces M/WBE Firms Win Bids to Build Hundreds of Affordable Homes at Six City-Owned Sites

January 9, 2017
SBS Announces New Training Pathways for Immigrant New Yorkers to Enter Health Care Field

January 5, 2017
SBS Announces Mentorship Program and Workshops To Help M/WBEs Grow, Compete For Government Contracts

December 28, 2016
Mayor Bill de Blasio Announces Partial Re-Opening of 56th Street to Crosstown Traffic

December 14, 2016
NYC Women's Entrepreneurship Program Reaches Nearly 1,500 Women with Mentoring, Training and Other Resources Over First Year

November 29, 2016
Mayor de Blasio Announces New Energy Efficiency Program for Apartment Buildings

October 27, 2016
SBS Launches Neighborhood 360° Program To Strengthen and Revitalize Commercial Districts Across All Five Boroughs

October 26, 2016
Mayor Bill de Blasio and SBS Announce Free Risk Assessments and $1.77 Million in Grants for Small Businesses Affected by Hurricane Sandy

September 28, 2016
SBS Launches NYC Food & Beverage Hospitality Council

September 8, 2016
SBS Joins WGAE to Launch "Made In NY Writers Room" Program

September 7, 2016
SBS Announces Launch of New Workforce1 Career Center in Washington Heights