“Empowerment comes from removing obstacles and creating opportunities. When businesses have access to the right resources, everyone thrives.”
Interested in getting a state certification?
We service all New Yorkers by providing expert guidance to business owners seeking federal, state or city certifications. We work closely with state agencies to help businesses navigate the application process and access valuable resources. Our services include:
Let us help you take the next step toward expanding your business with the right certifications.
Our programs are open and available to ALL New Yorkers.
  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  |     2 events,    Business Contract 101 with NELP  Tax Planning: Ask the CPA  |     2 events,    “Selling to the Global Market” and “Export Plan Writing”  AI Demystified: Driving Small Business Success  |     0 events,    |     0 events,    |     0 events,    | 
|     0 events,    |     0 events,    |     0 events,    |     0 events,    |     0 events,    |     0 events,    |     0 events,    | 
In 2019, 16-22% of the U.S. workforce held business-related certifications or licenses, key for businesses securing gov’t and industry contracts.

