Events
Upcoming Training Programs
NELP Remote Small Business Legal Clinic
May 22, 2025, from 4:30 PM
The Neighborhood Entrepreneur Law Project's small business legal clinics are an opportunity for entrepreneurs to receive free legal advice during a 45-minute consultation with a volunteer attorney. Please complete the form so that we can gather more information from you and attempt to match your legal needs with a volunteer attorney on the day of the clinic.
IN-PERSON: Building a New Business Website - Brooklyn Public Library
Monday, June 2nd - 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
10 Grand Army Plaza, 2nd Floor
Join Pace SBDC’s Business Advisors for a website building workshop! This is an IN-PERSON, no-cost, two-hour event at the Brooklyn Public Library Business & Career Center.
Learn how websites work, how to make an outline and select a platform, and get started building your business’ website with the help of Business Advisors from the Pace University Small Business Development Center.
IN-PERSON: Website Workday - New York Public Library
Tuesday, June 3rd - 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
455 Fifth Avenue in midtown Manhattan
Join the Pace University SBDC and Thomas Yoseloff Business Center for a no-cost, two-hour, IN-PERSON website editing workshop at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library.
This workshop is an opportunity to work on your small business' website with the assistance of business advisors. This event will include some quick information on SEO and best online practices, but the workshop will mainly focus on editing and improving each participant's website. All skill levels, industries, and stages of business are welcome. Be sure to have the username and password of your website handy to participate in this hands-on workshop.
IN-PERSON Small Business Financing Panel
June 9th, 2025 - 9:00 am to 1:00 pm (EST)
at 1 Pace Plaza in the Student Center
The Pace University Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and the US Small Business Administration (SBA) New York District Office will host a free small business financing panel & networking session for existing small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs to provide practical strategies to finance their small businesses.
The forum will include two panels featuring financial institutions and alternative small business lenders, who will highlight what they look for when evaluating a loan application, typical loan terms, and the documents needed to apply. This panel will also include an in person opportunity to meet one-on-one with lenders to assess the source of capital that is best suited for their business needs.
Building a Small Business Website
July 24 9th, 2025 - 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm (EST)
Join this free webinar to learn how to build a professional, effective website for your small business. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to upgrade your online presence, this session will cover essential tools, design tips, and best practices to help your site stand out.
Hosted in partnership with Verizon Small Business Digital Ready, this webinar is ideal for entrepreneurs and small business owners who want to boost visibility and drive growth online.
Upcoming Webinars from Partner Organizations
New York SBDC Business Training
For information and registration links to other free webinars offered by the NY Small Business Development Center network click here.
AI Exchange
The AI Exchange will be an alternating monthly program offering live webinars and roundtables on Artificial Intelligence and small business. All sessions are presented virtually.
All sessions are held from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Webinar Topics:
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May 28th - Implementing AI: Overcoming Common Challenges
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July 30th - AI Use Cases: Transforming Local Businesses
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September 24th - AI Strategy Development: How to Get Ready to Use AI
Roundtable discussion sessions will be held on June 25th, August 26th, and October 29th.
In-Person Small Business Expo NYC 2025
May 29th, 2025, from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (ET)
Join us at the Javits Convention Center for the Small Business Expo NYC 2025. This premier event brings together entrepreneurs, startups, and small business owners for a day of networking, learning, and growth opportunities. Attendees can participate in workshops led by industry experts, explore innovative products and services from over 200 exhibitors, and connect with thousands of like-minded professionals.
Don’t forget to stop by the NYSBDC table and connect with a Pace SBDC Business Advisor — we’d love to meet you!
PowerUP Business Plan Competition – Brooklyn Public Library
Application Deadline: May 30, 2025
New and aspiring entrepreneurs in Brooklyn have the opportunity to compete for a $20,000 grand prize in the 2025 PowerUP Business Plan Competition. To apply, attendance at a mandatory orientation session is required.
Upcoming Orientation Sessions:
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Tuesday, May 20, 2025 | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM (Virtual)
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Wednesday, May 21, 2025 | 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM (In-Person)
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Wednesday, May 28, 2025 | 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM (Virtual)
NY StartUP! 2025 Business Plan Competition - New York Public Library
Application Deadline: September 9, 2025
The New York Public Library is offering aspiring entrepreneurs a chance to win up to a $15,000 grand prize through its 2025 New York StartUP! Business Plan Competition. To apply, participants must attend a required online orientation session and complete training workshops before the submission deadline.
This opportunity supports new and aspiring entrepreneurs in Manhattan, The Bronx, and Staten Island in developing business plans and launching viable ventures.
Orientation sessions are available on the following dates:
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Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Please note: You only need to attend one orientation session.
Export Bootcamp Webinar Series | September 2024
September 2024 - April 2025
Export Bootcamp is designed to help New York State companies sharpen or start their export focus and gain skills to successfully develop their export programs. This webinar series is also designed for experienced and new-to-export firms that would like expert advice on the topics listed below. Attendees will receive a Certificate following completion of this webinar series.
Who Should Attend: This webinar series is ideal for marketing and sales management and support staff, export operations personnel, purchasing, logistics, and anyone with a responsibility for export functions.
About the Presenters: The Export Bootcamp instructors are international trade practitioners that are primarily members of the New York District Export Council, a volunteer group of private-sector individuals appointed by the U.S. Secretary of Commerce to provide mentoring on exporting U.S. goods and services. They will present the course materials drawing from their extensive experience in international trade.
Cost: $95
Questions and Registration Information: Please contact U.S. Commercial Service New York Director Carmela Mammas at Carmela.Mammas@trade.gov.
Trademark Basics Boot Camp
Each Tuesday (Usually At 2pm ET) from January 9, 2024
This free USPTO event series provides a comprehensive overview of the process for federal trademark registration and maintaining a federal trademark. If you’re a small business owner or entrepreneur seeking to protect your brand and product identities, Trademark Basics Boot Camp is for you.
You can attend the entire series or just the modules that best match your interests, but you must sign up for each module to attend. If you attend all eight modules, you can request a certificate of attendance. To learn more and sign up, select an individual module from the listing below.
FastTrac
Numerous Days & Times
FastTrac® is a series of free multiple-session entrepreneurship bootcamps offered by the NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) for aspiring and established entrepreneurs throughout New York City.
SBS offers both general and specialized NewVenture™ / GrowthVenture courses.
NYC Department of Small Business Services Webinars and Training
Numerous Days & Times
The NYC Department of Small Business Services’ NYC Business Solutions Centers offer small business training sessions in topics such as QuickBooks and Certifications. You can register for their free events and courses on Eventbrite.