This guide lists organizations that provide services to both established small businesses and start-ups.
Acción New York
Works with individuals and small businesses that do not qualify for a bank loan. Provides loans of $500 to $50,000, as well as other services. Credit seminars, legal advice. Bi-lingual services. Free.
115 East 23rd Street
New York, NY 10010
212.387.0494
Brooklyn (Kings County) Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
The premier networking and advocacy organization for Brooklyn’s Hispanic business community. Free for members.
Camara de Comercio Hispana de Brooklyn - BKCHCC
2359 86th Street, 2nd Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11214
718.714.7146
Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce
Networking and information for small businesses. Free for members.
25 Elm Place, Suite 200
Brooklyn, NY 11201
718.875.1000
Brooklyn Economic Development Corporation
The Brooklyn Entrepreneur Support and Training Center (BEST Center) is located within BEDC's headquarters, offering business development, programs and other services at low or no cost. Also, an entrepreneurial training program to help individuals with a history of mental illness and emotional distress to start their own businesses.
175 Remsen Street, Suite 350
Brooklyn, NY 11201
718.522.4600 ext. 31
Business Library
Extensive business and finance resources, industry and investment information, demographic research, business-related databases, business directories; assistance in networking and a variety of programs designed for Brooklyn business community. Free.
Business Outreach Center Network, Inc.,
Individual counseling, technical assistance and seminars. Free.
85 South Oxford Street, 2nd Floor (North Brooklyn)
Brooklyn, NY 11217
718.624.9115
1546 Coney Island Avenue, 2nd Floor (South Brooklyn)
Brooklyn, NY 11230
718.253.5262
Enterprise Center
Classes on all aspects of running a business. Fee charged.
Fashion Institute of Technology
Seventh Avenue at 27th Street
New York, NY 10001
212.217.7250
Local Development Corporation of East New York
Business, technical and entrepreneurial support; counseling and assistance to existing businesses. Fee charged.
80 Jamaica Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11207
718.385.6700 ext. 101
New York City Chapter of The Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE)
Counselors to America’s Small Business
Retired executives provide consultations on starting a business. Office hours: Monday-Friday, 10 AM-2 PM; no appointment necessary. Free. SCORE is also active at Brooklyn Public Library’s Business Library; for information call 718.623.7000, option 3.
26 Federal Plaza, Room 3100
New York, NY 10278
212.264.4507
New York City Department of Small Business Services
Business services, neighborhood development, economic and financial opportunities. Free.
110 Williams Street, 7th Floor
New York, NY 10038
212.513.6300
New York City’s Department of Small Business Services: NYC Business Solutions
Business seminars. Free.
Brooklyn Office(Part of Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce)
9 Bond Street, 5th Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11201
718.875.3400
New York District Office, U.S. Small Business Administration
Financial assistance, workshops, management and technical advice for those meeting criteria. Free consultations; fee for workshops. Call for small business packet.
New York District Office
U.S. Small Business Administration
26 Federal Plaza, Room 3100
New York, NY 10278
212.264.4354; 212.264.4321
212.264.1771; 212.264.2455
Monday-Friday: 8:30 AM-5 PM
New York State Small Business Development Center
High-quality business counseling and training for aspiring entrepreneurs and existing businesses. Free.
Science, Industry and Business Library (SIBL), New York Public Library
Extensive collection of small business information in print and electronic formats. Extensive information on website as well. Free.
188 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10016
212.592.7000
Workshop in Business Opportunities (WIBO)
Workshops, training and consultations for entrepreneurs in underserved communities. Some services are free. Call for details.
220 East 23rd Street, Room 309
New York, NY 10010
212.684.0854
Executive Volunteer Corps
Retired executives provide advice on start-up or existing businesses; consultations to small, minority- and women-owned businesses; and other information. Free.
212.513.6300 (Call for hours)
Small Business Center, Medgar Evers College
Low-cost seminars, workshops and courses on starting and operating a small business.
Small Business Center,Medgar Evers College
1650 Bedford Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11225
718.270.6409
