City and state business support agencies promote investments that lead to job creation. Both New York State and New York City are national leaders in this area due to an aggressive business community. Pages
The STATE
Governor Cuomo and Commissioner Kenneth Adams (former head of the Brooklyn Chamber) are promoting the following resources:
- Division for Small Business, basic groundwork including the policies of -
- Division of Minority and Women-Owned Business Development (MWBE) firms and..
- International Division companies that may have an interest in your business
New programs are the:
These are innovative economic development programs. Have a look. Call at (800) STATE-NY to find out how they can work for you.
The CITY
Bedford-Stuyvesant Improvement Coalition
- Grants up to $3,000 to support the cost of improving storefront facades;
- Matching funds up to $10,000 to support mixed use building façade upgrades;
- Matching funds up to $50,000 to support interior renovations of residential units in mixed use buildings; and
- Low interest business loans up to $35,000 for working capital and up to $50,000 for fixed assets
- Access to comprehensive technical assistance and business planning at no cost
- Delivery of security, sidewalk sanitation and maintenance, marketing and beautification within the boundaries of the FAB Alliance Business Improvement District and the Bed-Stuy Gateway Business Improvement District