Events
Upcoming Training Programs
NELP Business Entity Formation
June 9, 2026, From 4:00 PM (EST)
The Pace University Small Business Development Center is partnering with the City Bar Justice Center’s Neighborhood Entrepreneur Law Project and the Brooklyn Public Library Business & Career Center to present Business Entity Formation.
This presentation will walk micro-entrepreneurs through different business structures—such as Sole Proprietorships, LLCs, and S-Corporations—and explain the key benefits and limitations of each, helping business owners choose the structure that best fits their goals.
Managing Human Resources | Key Issues
June 10, 2026, From 1:00 PM (EDT)
The Pace University Small Business Development Center is hosting a webinar on Managing Human Resources | Key Issues, featuring Dr. Julia Eisenberg from Pace University's Lubin School of Business.
This presentation will introduce entrepreneurs to important considerations related to Human Resources Management, including recruiting and selection, orientation and onboarding, compensation and benefits, training and development, and performance management. Attendees will gain practical insights into building effective HR practices that support employee engagement, attract and retain talent, and strengthen long-term organizational performance.
What Small Businesses Can Learn from Sports Marketing: Turning Fans into Loyal Customers
June 17, 2026, From 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (EDT)
The Pace University Small Business Development Center is hosting a webinar on What Small Businesses Can Learn from Sports Marketing: Turning Fans into Loyal Customers, featuring Leigh Klein, Clinical Assistant Professor of Marketing from Pace University's Lubin School of Business.
This session explores how the principles behind successful sports marketing fan engagement, loyalty, community-building, and storytelling can be applied by small businesses to drive growth. Drawing insights from global events like the FIFA World Cup and leading brands, the session translates big-brand strategies into practical, low-cost actions. Attendees will learn how to build emotional connections, create repeat engagement, and move from transactional relationships to long-term customer loyalty.
NELP Contract Basics
July 14, 2026, From 4:00 PM (EST)
The Pace University Small Business Development Center is partnering with the City Bar Justice Center’s Neighborhood Entrepreneur Law Project and the Brooklyn Public Library Business & Career Center to present Contract Basics.
This presentation will cover the fundamentals of contracts for small business owners, including how to create a contract, key provisions to include, how to address contract breaches, and important tips and reminders to help protect and strengthen business relationships.
Data Visualization for Small Business Owners
July 20, 2026, From 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (EDT)
This workshop will demonstrate the power of data visualization. Participants will learn how charts and dashboards can make business data easier to understand, reveal patterns and opportunities, and support better decision-making. The session will also include simple examples using Tableau to show how everyday business data can be transformed into clear, useful visuals.
The webinar will be led by Dr Vishal Lala, Professor of Marketing from Pace University's Lubin School of Business.
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Upcoming Webinars from Partner Organizations
SBA Patriot Pitch Competition
June 5, 2026, From 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM (EDT)
Join the U.S. Small Business Administration Metro New York District Office to learn more about the SBA Patriot Pitch Competition. The SBA Patriot Pitch is more than a contest all industries are eligible to submit, and finalists will compete in a live pitch event in Washington, D.C., vying for a share of the prize pool of $1 million, with the top grand prize set at $400,000. Ten semifinalists will be announced this summer at the Great American State Fair, with five advancing to the final competition in Washington, D.C. scheduled tentatively between September 8 and September 18, 2026. All applications are due by June 10, 2026, at 11:59 pm ET.
The session will review:
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Judging Criteria
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Participant Eligibility & Ineligibility
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Submission Examples
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Submission Process
Click Here to see full Terms and Conditions for additional details and full eligibility requirements
NYC Department of Small Business Services: Prepare Your Business for Hurricane Season
June 17, 2026, From 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season starts June 1. From gas leaks and fires to hurricanes, flooding, and blackouts, NYC business owners face many challenges that can impact operations and assets. Join the NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) to start your business continuity plan.
You will learn how to:
Stay in business: Identify key business functions, employees, and documents.
Protect your investments: Understand how to protect assets and navigate insurance.
Be ready for action: Create a business continuity plan
IEEPA Tariff Refund Process, Eligibility & General Updates
July 7, 2026, From 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM (EDT)
This session provides an overview of current IEEPA tariff policies, refund opportunities, and eligibility requirements for small businesses. Topics include:
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Trade Tariffs and Duties Overview
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2025–2026 Tariffs Timeline
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Tariff Updates: Which tariffs are refundable and which remain in effect
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Eligibility Requirements for Applying for IEEPA Tariff Refunds
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Overview of the IEEPA Tariff Refund Application Process
Featured Speakers: Anthony Cambas, Statewide International Trade Manager, MS SBDC Dr. Mercedes Sanchez-Moore, Director of International Trade, NY SBDC
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.
Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Program
The Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Program provides small businesses with access to free training, valuable resources, and grant funding opportunities.
To get started, businesses sign up at Verizon Small Business Digital Ready by answering four quick questions, at which point you can access more than 60 free live and recorded training sessions on topics such as social media marketing, financial management, and customer engagement. Further, note that a range of courses are available in Spanish.
NYC BEST Boot Camp
The NYC Best Boot Camp offers a series of sessions to help small business owners understand permits, inspections, and licenses required to operate in New York City.
Participants can attend one or more sessions, each focused on practical, city-specific guidance.
All sessions are held virtually.
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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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.
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.