MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) -- Over 100 free city programs, resources, and direct services will be available for small business owners at the first-ever NYC Small Business Month Expo on Wednesday, May 29.
Hosted by the NYC Department of Small Business Services, the inaugural expo offers networking opportunities, resources, and a variety of workshops. Spots can be reserved online.
Doors open at Pier 36 NYC at 9 a.m. followed by opening remarks by SBS Commissioner Kevin D. Kim at 9:30 a.m. The following workshops will run between 11:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Show Me the Money: Financing Your Business (Main Stage)
Learn about financing options, considerations before taking on debt, questions when seeking financing, and required loan application documents.
Making the City of New York Your Next Customer (Workshop Area A)
Learn about certifying as a Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) and the resources available to help certified firms compete for city contracts.
Developing a Marketing Strategy (Workshop Area B)
Learn how to build a foundational marketing strategy that will inform your marketing tactics.
12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Getting the Keys! Legal Steps to Opening Up a Storefront (Main Stage)
Learn from attorneys about how to negotiate a lease, what to be on the lookout for when signing a new lease, and intellectual property to protect your business.
All Things Nightlife! (Workshop Area A)
Operating a nightlife or hospitality business? Learn about harm reduction techniques, outdoor dining, hiring industry professionals, effectively mediating with neighbors, and more.
Staffing for Success (Workshop Area B)
Workforce1 recruitment experts will share how they approach finding top candidates, conducting effective interviews, and making the right matches.
1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
NYC BEST is Here for Your Regulatory Needs (Main Stage)
Regulatory experts will share how to avoid fines and violations, provide information on permits and licenses you need, and resources available to help.
FastTrac® Your Business (Workshop Area A)
Learn to craft dynamic business plans for sustainable growth and success that will accelerate new and existing businesses.
M/WBE Triumphs: Tips & Strategies for Government Contracting Success (Workshop Area B)
Five successful entrepreneurs will share tips and insights about how to navigate city procurement to win high-value contracts.
2:30 to 3 p.m.
Growing Your Cannabis [Business] (Main Stage)
Learn about Cannabis NYC support, resources, and education that can help you enter and thrive in the market.
Small Business Owners Unite! The Power of Merchant Organizing (Workshop Area A)
Learn how to leverage collective power to build your voice and improve local neighborhoods.
Be Ready for the Unexpected (Workshop Area B)
Learn about tools available to easily prepare your business, and emergency response services that can help maintain operations and stay open for business in the event of an emergency.
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