NYC Department of Small Business Services

Connect with fellow #WomenEntrepreneurs + grow through mentorship this month! 👩💻🏪 #WomenInBusiness #MentoringMonth https://conta.cc/4fRH80g

🏕️Get your #smallbiz in shape to save time and money with our #NYCBEST Boot Camp️ 🏞️🥾   Join our next round of courses covering business regulations and permits w/ NYC Department of Buildings, NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, New York City Fire Department, New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection, OATH, NYC Department of Parks & Recreation, NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets, Con Edison, National Grid + more!   📅️ RSVP here👇: on.nyc.gov/3VECSJY

Executive Director of NYC Department of Small Business Services' Office of Nightlife Jeffrey Garcia shares safety tips, so you don't start 2025 with a scam! "Off the books" rides are illegal because you are not protected by insurance in case of a crash or emergency. Many illegal operators don’t even have a DMV license and frequently overcharge. Pro-tip: Reserve your ride now and visit on.nyc.gov/4gAAnRp for more rideshare safety tips.

Looking for a job in the legal field? ⚖️👀 Join our FREE Legal Services Job Fair for: 🏛️ Opportunities to work for City of New York 🏙️ + private employers 💼 Workforce development trainings & programs 🗓️ Jan. 9 | ⌚ 10 AM – 2 PM 📍 Brooklyn Workforce1 Career Center, 9 Bond Street Registration is ✨REQUIRED✨: https://on.nyc.gov/3ZSN4QD

In West Brighton we love our carbs and culture! 🍝🧁🧇 Explore West Brighton with Megan Coppola of Beans & Leaves Cafe and learn about some of the area’s local #smallbiz. Staten Island Business Outreach Center Learn more about the Avenue NYC program at nyc.gov/avenuenyc Find local businesses to support at nyc.gov/shopyourcity

Throughout rain, shine, and the first snowfall of this winter, NYC Department of Small Business Services Commissioner Dynishal Gross has been out and about this holiday season, connecting with NYers, highlighting SBS services, and supporting the incredible work of our City of New York partners! ☔🌞❄️ Last week Commissioner Gross: * Celebrated the achievements of #NYCHApreneurs at the Food Business Pathways graduation w/New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) CEO Lisa Bova-Hiatt 🧑🍳 * Connected #smallbiz to SBS services w/New York City Council Member Erik Bottcher 🏪 * Spread holiday cheer at New York City Council Member Darlene Mealy's toy giveaway with Pitkin Avenue Business Improvement District 🎁 Thank you to all of our partners & communities who make this work possible! Happy Holidays! 💚🎉

In less than one week, the minimum wage is set to increase! The minimum wage will be $16.50 in NYC, Westchester and Long Island and $15.50 in the rest of NY. Learn more about minimum wage today: https://lnkd.in/etzJqfq6

Searching for business plan templates? 🔎 SBA resource partner SCORE has FREE templates and tools to help you create the perfect plan for your business! https://bit.ly/4fzO6qf #NationalWriteABusinessPlanMonth ✍️

Quick! Don’t miss all the great food spots in Woodside! 🌮🍔🏃♀️ Explore Woodside with Shanzeh Rizvi of Woodside On The Move (WOTM) and learn about some of the area’s local #smallbiz. Learn more about the Avenue NYC program at nyc.gov/avenuenyc Find local businesses to support at nyc.gov/shopyourcity

✨💚 SBS Wrapped 2024 💚✨   Time sure flies when you #GetStuffDone in the #CityOfYes and SBS has kept up with the pace! 😅   Every day, we work to create a safer, more affordable New York City for working-class NYers.   Thank you for your support - see you in 2025! 👋💚