• Confidential and no-cost one-on-one counseling with our NYS Certified business counselors
• Resources at the Research Network that can assist with market information, industry trends, sample business plans, etc.

• Asesoramiento confidencial y sin costo uno a uno con nuestros asesores comerciales certificados de NYS
• Recursos en la Red de Investigación que pueden ayudar con información de mercado, tendencias de industria, ejemplos de planes de negocios, etc.

Understanding the Credit Game -
Thursday, September 12, 2024

BEWARE OF SCAMS AND FRAUD SCHEMES
SBA Disaster Loan and PPP Scams
During these economically difficult times, please be on the lookout for grant fraud, loan fraud, and phishing!

Offshore Wind Supplier Opportunities
NYSERDA maintains an Offshore Wind Supply Chain Database that showcases local, regional, and global companies with capabilities to serve the offshore wind industry. Visit the Oceanic Network for more information.

New Things Taxpayers Should Consider as They Get Ready to File Taxes in 2023
When people get ready to file their federal tax return there are new things to consider when it comes to which credits to claim and what deductions to take. These things can affect the size of any refund the taxpayer may receive.

New York State Directory of Small Business Programs

Directory of Resources for Minority Businesspersons
For more information, click here

Accelerate Long Island Hot Spot Program
Applications for the Accelerate Long Island Hot Spot Program are open. Startup companies can access various support programs administrered via ALI and eligible companies can apply for a Hot Spot tax incentive.
Learn about eligibility requirements and apply to the ALI Hot Spot Program here

Pree-Seed and Seed Matching Fund Program
As part of the 2021 American Rescue Plan, the Pre-seed and Seed Matching Fund program will offer early-stage companies growth assistance, supported by funds from the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI), with matching funds from private sector investors.
Learn more on our Disaster Relief page.

American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act Child Care Stabilization Funds
The American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act included $39 billion in new child care funding.
Learn more about child care stabilization grants to providers, Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) Discretionary Funds, and FAQ on our Disaster Relief page.

Federal Reserve Board Expands its Main Street Lending Program to Allow More Small and Medium-sized Businesses to Be Able to Receive Support