  NYC Business Solutions – Bronx Center May NewsletterHelping Bronx Businesses Start, Grow, and Thrive  Dear Bronx Business Community, As we enter spring, we’re excited to share new opportunities, upcoming workshops, and inspiring success stories from local entrepreneurs. Whether you’re launching a startup or scaling your existing business, NYC Business Solutions – Bronx Center is here to support you with free, expert services. Let’s grow together!— Bronx Center Team Schedule an Appointment The NYC Business Solutions Bronx Center is a valuable resource dedicated to supporting small business owners and entrepreneurs across New York City. It provides a range of services designed to help businesses start, grow, and succeed, including:  These services are tailored to support businesses at all stages, from startups to growth, helping entrepreneurs overcome the challenges of running a business in NYC. Happy Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) Day  We the NYC Business Solutions – Bronx Center hosted BID Day on May 6th to celebrate Small Business Month and connect with local Business Improvement Districts. The event focused on networking and building partnerships with BID members, highlighting the importance of supporting and growing Bronx small businesses. We’re proud to strengthen these connections and help our local economy thrive. May Upcoming Events in English & Spanish  Business Courses We offer a variety of free business courses designed to equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to successfully start and manage your business. Don’t miss out – register today and take the next step toward your business success! May Workshops & Events  Workshops & Events This Month Creating a Business Idea that Works- Wednesday, May 7INFO SESSION: Neighborhood Business Grant- Friday, May 9Business Planning Basics- Friday, May 9Crecimiento Empresarial & Oportunidades de Recursos- Mie, Mayo 14Small Business Financing: How & Where to Get It – Wed, May 14Developing a Marketing Strategy- Thu, May 15Creating Content Your Customers Value- Fri, May 16Building your Business Operations- Mon, May 19Building your Own Business Website- Wed, May 21Fund Your NYC Small Business- Fri, May 23Search Engine Optimization (SEO)-Tue, May 27 Partner Event: SBA & Citizens NYC for Business Success    RSVP HERE Thursday, May 292025 NYC Small Business Month ExpoDate and timeThursday, May 29 · 9am – 4pm EDT LocationCenter415415 5th Avenue New York, NY 10016 Cannabis Business Free Services The NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) launched Cannabis NYC to make our city the global leader for cannabis industry excellence in education and equity across business, science, and culture, and is reaching this goal by actively creating an interagency hub of free resources and services for all New Yorkers interested in the cannabis industry. Through strategic outreach, public engagement, business services, and advocacy efforts, Cannabis NYC supports the creation of good jobs, successful small businesses, and sustainable economic opportunity to address historic harms of cannabis prohibition. To stay connected, call our center Kareem MarcelleAccount Manager – Cannabis ServicesNYC Business Solutions Bronx Center400 East Fordham Road,7th Floor Bronx, NY 10458718 960 4268/ [email protected] Financing Assistance Get the Help You Need to Secure the Financing That’s Right for You Businesses can access free assistance to apply to available loan and grant resources, including federal, state, local, and private funds. We help businesses: Understand which financial product is best suited for their needsReview and put together documentsCalculate loan repayment termsConnect with multiple lenders – including banks, credit unions, non-profit lenders and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) To stay connected, call our center Madely SantiagoFinance Account ManagerNYC Business Solutions Bronx Center400 East Fordham Road,7th Floor Bronx, NY 10458718-960-7980/ [email protected] NYC Business Solutions Centers are operated by the NYC Department of Small Business Services. |