“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.
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2 events, Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset October Virtual Fast Track to Business | 5 events, Grow with Google: Gemini Notebook 3rd Annual Celebration of Success| Bronx SBDC Grow & Fund Business Booster (Workshop & Drop-in Session) | 4 events, From Tenant to Owner: Timing, Financing, and the Playbook for Buying Commercial Real Estate HR Essentials: What to Know Before, During, and After You Hire | ||||
2 events, Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset October Virtual Fast Track to Business | 4 events, Marketing Basics for Vendors (In-Person Workshop) AI Starter Kit – Practical Tools for Small Businesses (Workshop & Drop-in Session) | 11 events, New York Employment Law Updates and Best Practices Business Website 101: From Strategy to Launch NELP-Contract Basics Design & Branding Workshop Hustle for Freedom Business Bootcamp 102 Series The Art of Pricing for Profitability Workshop: Launch Your Business (Workshop & Drop-in Session) Retirement Savings Made Easy: A Guide to New York Secure Choice November 2026 Business First Wednesday | 4 events, Sell Globally Online: Cross-Border E-commerce Without Headaches Monthly Business Solutions Roundtable | |||
3 events, Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset Hustle for Freedom Business Bootcamp 102 Series IN-PERSON: Small Business Website Workday at the Brooklyn Public Library | 7 events, Fast Track to Small Business Workshop (In-Person & Online) Leadership Skills for Entrepreneurs IN-PERSON: Building a New Business Website at the New York Public Library Marketing Basics for Vendors (In-Person Workshop) Grow & Fund Business Booster (Workshop & Drop-in Session) | 4 events, “Building a Blog for YOU and YOUR Business” | 8 events, Finding and Developing Your Entrepreneurial Idea Are You Ready to Sell Online this Holiday Season? Grow Globally with Confidence: NY State Global NY Export Programs NELP-Small Business Legal Clinic Where the Gaps Are Hiding in Your Business | |||
3 events, Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset Hustle for Freedom Business Bootcamp 102 Series Fast Track to Small Business Workshop (In-Person & Online) | 4 events, SBA Surety Bond Program Commercial Leasing with NELP AI Starter Kit – Practical Tools for Small Businesses (Workshop & Drop-in Session) | 3 events, NYS Contractor Financing Program: Scalable Funding to Bridge the Gap to Growth Workshop: Launch Your Business (Workshop & Drop-in Session) | 5 events, Financial Literacy for Small Business Owners “Marketing Strategies-with Neuro-Marketing Concepts” Small Business Legal Clinic with NELP Strategies to Business Development and Improvement in New Year | |||
1 event, Hustle for Freedom Business Bootcamp 102 Series | 2 events, Grow & Fund Business Booster (Workshop & Drop-in Session) | |||||
1 event, Hustle for Freedom Business Bootcamp 102 Series | 3 events, AI Without the Hype: How It Works and What It Can Do for Small Business AI Starter Kit – Practical Tools for Small Businesses (Workshop & Drop-in Session) | 6 events, The Importance Of Search In A World With AI Know Your Costs – Own Your Value Beyond Prompts: How to Think About Business Automation Workshop: Launch Your Business (Workshop & Drop-in Session) NELP-Cybersecurity | 3 events, From Idea to Workflow: Building a Simple AI-Assisted Automation SBA Export Programs: Financing and Resources to Grow Globally |
In 2019, 16-22% of the U.S. workforce held business-related certifications or licenses, key for businesses securing gov’t and industry contracts.

