NYC Department of Small Business Services

There’s No Stopping New York. New Yorkers are what make this city so special and they’re the reason it’ll come back stronger, fairer and healthier than ever. We are New Yorkers and we know there’s #NoStoppingNewYork ... https://recoveryforall.nyc.gov/nostoppingnewyork/

Practica tu pitch y recibe consejos y surgerencias de nuestros expertos! 10 de junio RSVP: https://on.nyc.gov/3x75eif

Starting this year, NYC will use Ranked Choice Voting in SPECIAL and PRIMARY elections for local offices: -Mayor -Public Advocate -Comptroller -Borough President... -City Council The first citywide election with Ranked Choice Voting will be the Primary Election on June 22, 2021. Visit nyccfb.info/rcv to learn more about #RankedChoiceVoting!

Need tools, tech, and strategies to help you stabilize your business, protect your staff and customers, and build beyond the pandemic? Learn to adapt to the "new normal" at our upcoming webinar series. First session is 6/8. Info & RSVP: https://on.nyc.gov/3foQnbW

Who can you trust to air out your dirty laundry? Your local dry cleaner! Show our city's small businesses we're here for them just as much as they're here for us: #ShopYourCity. nyc.gov/shopyourcity

3 new mentorship programs are now available from SBS! In addition to the existing #WENYC WE Connect: Mentors program, these new programs are designed to advance Black entrepreneurs, storefront businesses, and the M/WBE community. Visit nyc.gov/businessmentors to learn more

Looking to apply for a U.S. Small Business Administration Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan? Get your paperwork in order so you are ready to apply when applications go live. Tips here: https://on.nyc.gov/2WZhHDQ

Season's Greetings & Happy New Year from the NYC Department of Small Business Services

Businesses who already received a U.S. Small Business Administration PPP loan can apply for a second award. Start preparing to apply NOW by gathering your docs: Tax Returns for 2019, Profit & Loss Statements and payroll documents for 2020. More tips: https://on.nyc.gov/2WZhHDQ

Black businesses matter! Join our partners at the Minority Merchant Council for their Black Businesses Matter virtual town hall, happening TOMORROW! at 6 p.m. Panelists will discuss solutions to strengthen black businesses during and after COVID-19. RSVP https://on.nyc.gov/2ISwtIO

Applications are not yet live for a new round of the U.S. Small Business Administration's Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), but you can prepare now. Start by gathering your docs: Tax Returns for 2019, Profit & Loss Statements, and payroll documents for 2020. More tips: https://on.nyc.gov/2WZhHDQ

Calling all employers! We must each do our part to keep our communities safe from COVID-19. All NYers should be tested regularly, but especially staff members with in-person contact with coworkers, clients, or the public. Learn more: https://on.nyc.gov/2FLvpVZ

Applications now open! The Neighborhood Leadership Program, in partnership with Coro New York Leadership Center, engages community-based development organization staff members in nine-month experiential leadership development training. The program equips participants with the knowledge and skills to improve their leadership abilities, commercial revitalization expertise, and organizational management practices. There is no cost for this program. This year’s program will be ...virtual until otherwise specified. Apply by November 23rd, 2020 to improve your leadership abilities and organizational management practices! https://on.nyc.gov/32jGNOI

#COVID19 continues to spread in NYC. The City is taking action by implementing restrictions in three zones identified by the State red, orange, yellow. To find your zone, visit nyc.gov/COVIDzone.

Yesterday Commissioner Doris joined community advocate Jerry Chang to meet with members of Sunset Park's Asian American business community to hear their concerns and offer information about our no cost resources and support systems. After the visit, our team checked in on a few nearby businesses that had worked with our Small Business Advocates to open, as well as some restaurants that had used our Virtual Compliance Consultations to help them reopen as part of the Open Rest...aurants program. We even met three new business owners and shared new guidance on outdoor heaters, SBA loan options, and more. If you need support for your business, visit nyc.gov/business or give us a call at 888-SBS4NYC. And if you see us in the neighborhood, make sure to say hello!

Are you a minority- and/or woman-business owner? Join us for a webinar on 10/21 to learn more about the M/WBE certification program, plus: * the Payee Information Portal * registering for product service codes *starting your application ... RSVP: https://on.nyc.gov/3j2l19Q

DYK? Since launching our remote Workforce1 Center System, SBS has worked with over 800 employers on over 16K job opportunities across the five boroughs. If you're looking for employment, training, or help with your resume or interview skills visit nyc.gov/getwork.

No matter what your staffing needs are, we can help you hire the right employees at no cost. Our services include: * Sourcing job seekers *Recruiting and screening candidates ... *Scheduling interviews Learn more: nyc.gov/recruitment

Time is running out! It was just announced that the census will end on Friday at 6 a.m. NYC’s future and recovery from COVID-19 depend on it.10 questions in less than 10 minutes will impact the next 10 years! Make sure you're counted by visiting my2020census.gov.

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SBS ofrece este taller online con recomendaciones y directrices para los restaurantes que están reiniciando servicio dentro del local físico. 14 de octubre 14 10 - 11:30 a.m. ... RSVP: https://on.nyc.gov/2GLyaGY

*What You Need to Know About NYC’s Localized Restrictions* #COVID19 continues to spread in NYC with concerning increases in certain neighborhoods. NYC is implementing restrictions in three zones tomorrow, as identified by the State red, orange, yellow. https://on.nyc.gov/3d8NtFD

Happening now! Commissioner Doris is in Bushwick with Council Member Antonio Reynoso and New York State Senator Julia Salazar to share info about SBS's no-cost resources, support, and more with business owners! Have questions or need support for your business? Call us at 888-SBS4NYC or visit nyc.gov/business.