“You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.”
Has your business been affected by a disaster?
In New York State, small businesses face ongoing risks from natural disasters such as severe storms, flooding, and hurricanes. The New York SBDCs are the primary service provider for federal disaster recovery assistance, helping small businesses access critical resources and navigate the complexities of recovery processes. Key services provided by the New York SBDCs include:
• Assisting with federal disaster relief programs and loan applications
• Providing business continuity and crisis management strategies
• Planning for financial recovery and insurance claim assistance
• Supporting the rebuilding of operations after natural disasters
• Training businesses on disaster preparedness and response
M Mon | T Tue | W Wed | T Thu | F Fri | S Sat | S Sun |
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| 1 event, “Hustle for Freedom” Business Bootcamp | 5 events, Crafting the Perfect 3-Minute Pitch How to Respond to an RFP Non-Disclosure Agreements: When Should You Require an NDA, When Should You Sign an NDA Welcome to the SBDC Info Session | 4 events, Business Legal Entity with NELP AI Starter Kit – Practical Tools for Small Businesses (2-Part Session) Secure Your Business: Cyber Basics Every Entrepreneur Should Know | 4 events, Bookkeeping Basics for Small Business Owners Cybersecurity Essentials for Small Business – Small Business Seminar Grow & Fund – Weekly Business Booster (2-Part Series) | |||
| 2 events, “Hustle for Freedom” Business Bootcamp Welcome to the SBDC Info Session | 5 events, Preparation for Holiday Sales Is Entrepreneurship For You? NELP Intellectual Property Rights for Small Businesses NYS Surety Bond Assistance Program | 6 events, NELP Remote Small Business Legal Clinic Monthly Business Solutions Roundtable The E Commerce Playbook – From Set Up to Scale Business Valuation Storytelling: A Compelling Marketing Tool – Small Business Seminar | ||||
| 0 events, | 2 events, Small Business Legal Clinic with NELP Fast Track to Small Business Workshop (In-Person & Online) | 6 events, Building a Blog for You and Your Business Ten Gates for Business Ideation Tax & Accounting Fundamentals for Small Business Owners Fast Track To Business Ownership – Virtual AI Starter Kit – Practical Tools for Small Businesses (2-Part Session) | 6 events, E Commerce Playbook – Growth Strategies Get Found Locally: A Practical Guide to SEO for Long Island Businesses Grow & Fund – Weekly Business Booster (2-Part Sessions) | 2 events, | ||
| 2 events, Fast Track to Small Business Workshop (In-Person & Online) Grow with Google: Learn the Basics of Google Ads | 2 events, Contracts & Risk Management for Small Business Owners AI-Powered Lean Startup — Build Your Lean Business Canvas with AI | 3 events, Business Contract 101 with NELP Tax Planning: Ask the CPA Navigating Tariffs & Global Disruption: Building Supply Chain Resilience | 2 events, “Selling to the Global Market” and “Export Plan Writing” AI Demystified: Driving Small Business Success | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, |
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New York businesses have faced billions in damages—from 9/11 and Hurricane Sandy to COVID-19. In each crisis, the NYSBDC has served as a primary provider of small business disaster assistance.

